CLAT 2023 Registration: The Common Law Admission Test 2023 registration process started on 8th August 2023 onwards. The eligible and interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of the consortium of NLUs. The application filling process has been started and the last date to fill out the form is 13th November 2023. The CLAT exam 2023 is scheduled for the 18th of December 2023. The aspirants can apply from the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
The CLAT which is organized by the consortium of NLUs is a national-level exam for admissions to the UG and PG law courses at the 22 National Law Universities and other institutes which accept CLAT scores in India. The CLAT exam is conducted in an offline mode. The CLAT 2023 registration process, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern are discussed in the article below.
CLAT 2023: Overview
The CLAT exam which is being conducted by the Consortium of NLUs started in 2017. The application procedure is still going on, so all the candidates are asked to visit the site and do the do the CLAT 2023 Registration The highlights of the CLAT exam are summarised below:
| Examination name | CLAT 2023 |
| Official body | The Consortium of NLUs |
| Official website | www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Course offered | UG and PG law courses |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Academic year | 2022-23 |
| Participating Universities | 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) |
CLAT 2023 Exam Schedule
The Authorities of the Consortium of NLUs have released the exam schedule for the academic year 2022-23. All the events regarding the exams are given below:
| Events | Date of events |
| Registration for CLAT 2023 | 8th August 2023 |
| Application process | 8th August 2023 |
| First sample question paper | September 2022 |
| Second sample question paper | October 2022 |
| Last date to apply | 13th November 2022 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | November 2022 |
| Admit card out | November 2022 |
| Examination date | 18th December 2022 |
| Provisional answer key | 19th December 2022 |
| Final answer key | Last week of December 2022 |
| Result | To be notified |
| Download scorecard | To be notified |
| Counselling | To be notified |
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CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for both UG and PG courses are different in terms of educational qualifications.
UG Eligibility Criteria
- Required qualification- Intermediate or equivalent degree from a recognized school/ university/ Institute.
- Minimum 45% of marks in intermediate or equivalent degree for General / OBC / NRI/ PWD / OCI/ PIO categories.
- Minimum 40% of marks in intermediate or equivalent degree for SC/ ST categories.
- No upper age limit.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam in March- April 2023 are also eligible to apply provided that they have to submit proof of passing the exam during the admission process.
PG Eligibility Criteria
- Required qualification- LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized university/ Institute.
- Minimum 50% of marks in LLB degree or equivalent for General / OBC / NRI/ PWD / OCI/ PIO categories.
- Minimum 45% of marks in LLB degree or equivalent for SC/ ST categories.
- No upper age limit.
- Candidates appearing for the required qualification exam in March- April 2023 are also eligible to apply provided that they have to submit proof of passing the exam during the admission process.
CLAT 2023 Application Process
The application process for CLAT 2023 consists of 3 steps.
- Registration
- Complete application form
- Fee payment
1. CLAT 2023 Registration Process
- Visit the Official website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Check for CLAT 2023 portal.
- Select the option of “New Registration”.
- Now you will be redirected to a registration form.
- Fill in all the asked details like name, address, email, and phone number.
- You will get a CLAT 2023 registration number and password on the registered mail ID and mobile number.
- After completing CLAT 2023 registration move on with the complete application form.
2. Complete the Application form
After the CLAT 2023 registration candidates have to select the option of ”complete application form”. The candidates are advised to keep all the required documents ready which are to be uploaded during the application process. The documents should be in the desired sizes, resolution, and format. The following documents are required to complete the application form.
| Documents (to be uploaded) | Required size | Format |
| Candidates photograph | 500 kb | JPG/ JPEG or PNG |
| Sign (in running hand) | 100 kb | JPG/ JPEG or PNG |
| Domicile certificate | 1.5 MB |
The procedure to complete the application form is as follows:
- Visit the Official website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Check for CLAT 2023 portal.
- Select the option of “Complete Application Form”.
- Now you will be redirected to a login window.
- Login using the CLAT 2023 registration number and password obtained from the registration process.
- Fill in personal details, Communication details, educational details, and work experience(if any).
- Enter your preferred test centres.
- Upload all the asked documents like photograph signature and domicile in the required size and format.
- Lastly, pay the application fee and submit the application form.
3. Application Fee Payment
The last step to complete the application form is the payment of the application fee. Candidates are required to pay the fee using the permitted payment gateway. After payment click on the ”susubmitspplication form”. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Application charges | Charges with question paper samples |
| GEN/OBC/NRI/PwBD/OCI/PIO | Rs. 4000/- | Rs. 4500/- |
| SC/ ST or BPL | Rs. 3500/- | Rs. 4000/- |
Exam Format of CLAT 2023
The exam formats for both UG and PG courses are different. Authorities have decided to change the type of the questions from comprehensive-based to objective-based. The time allotted for both the papers is 2 hours. The exam scheme is summarized below in the table:
| Elements | UG Course | PG Course |
| Examination mode | Online | Online |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of questions | Objective | Objective |
| No. of questions | 150 | 120 |
| Maximum marks | 150 | 120 |
| Negative marking | Yes, 0.25 marks for 1 incorrect answer | Yes, 0.25 marks for 1 incorrect answer |
| Syllabus | English, Current Affairs, Logical reasoning, Quantitative aptitude | Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Jurisprudence Law, Tax Law, Company Law, Environmental Law, Property Law, Public International Law, and Labour and Industrial Law |
CLAT 2023 Selection Procedure
The CLAT Selection procedure comprises a written test which is followed by a centralized counselling process. After the written exam, the result is declared and score cards are released. The CLAT score card is valid for 1 year only. After that, a merit list is declared which consists of AIR of candidates. Candidates clearing the exam are then eligible to take part in the online counselling process which is done on a national level. In the counselling process, candidates opt for the choices of course and the university/ college they want to take admissions to. Allotment of colleges is given based on the AIR/ merit list. After the counselling further admission formalities take place.
Courses Offered by CLAT
The following courses are offered through the CLAT exam:
- Bachelor of Arts LLB (BA LLB)
- Bachelor of Science LLB (B.Sc LLB)
- Bachelor of Commerce LLB (B.Com LLB)
- Bachelor of Business Administration LLB (BBA LLB)
- Bachelor of Social Work LLB (BSW LLB)
- Master of Law (LLM)
CLAT 2023 Registration – Important Links
| Click>> | CLAT 2023 login |
| Check>> | CLAT 2023 Important Events |
| Official website | CLAT |
| Home page | Puonline |
FAQs
Where can I do the CLAT 2023 Registration?
You can do the CLAT 2023 registration through the official website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is the last date to do the CLAT 2023 Registration?
The last date to do the CLAT 2023 Registration is on 13th November 2022.
What is the exam date of CLAT 2023?
The scheduled exam date for CLAT 2023 is 18th December 2022.
What is the validity period of the CLAT scorecard?
The CLAT scorecard is valid for 1 year.