- April 7, 2020
- Posted by: Editorial Team
- Category: Admission
The Common Law Admission Test is a national level entrance exam for candidates who want to study in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses offered at 22 NLUs and other colleges or universities accepting exam scores.
NLU has postponed the admission test that was scheduled to be held on 10 May 2020, due to CoronaVirus (COVID-19) pushed back.
Now, the CLAT Exam 2020 will be held on 24th May 2020 and the last date for applying for the exam has also been extended to 25th April 2020. Read this article, to get the latest details about CLAT Exam 2020, Postponed, Revised Date, Application, Syllabus, Pattern.
CLAT Exam Highlights 2020
CLAT is the national level law entrance exam in all over India. All the NLUs use CLAT score to take admission, other than NLU Delhi which conducts All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) to fill seats in colleges and Universities of India. Every year more than 40 to 50 thousands candidates apply for CLAT, in hopes to get admission in 2000+ seats. The CLAT Highlights takes the information about the exam 2020. It provides the Name of Exam, Frequencies, Mode of Exam, Time Duration and other important details about the Exam of CLAT 2020. The following details are given below in the tabular form:-
Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test |
Frequency of CLAT Exam 2020 | One time in a year |
Mode of CLAT Exam 2020 | Offline Mode |
Time Duration of CLAT Exam 2020 | 2 Hours ( 120 Minutes) |
Test Takers | 59,000 Approx |
Accepting Colleges | 118 Colleges |
Official Website |
Exam Dates Of CLAT Exam 2020
The important dates of the CLAT Exams 2020 that are available on the official website. The candidates who want to fill the form can also check the details of the CLAT Exam Dates. The exam dates are very important and necessary for the candidates. CLAT Consortium announced the exam date and few changes in the exam pattern of CLAT 2020. The online application of CLAT 2020 started on the official website. All steps of application form are necessary to complete. There are various channels for admission for the candidates. The Exam date details are given below in the tabular form:-
CLAT Exam 2020 Events | Important Dates |
Start date of filling application form | 1 January 2020 |
Last date of filling application form | 31 Mar 2020 25 April 2020 |
Release of admit card | May 2020 |
CLAT 2020 exam date | 10 May 2020 24 May 2020 |
Answer key released date | 11 May 2020 25 May 2020 |
Objection window | 11 May 2020 25 May 2020 |
Final answer key release | 18 May 2020 May 2020 |
Declaration of result | 24 May 2020 May 2020 |
Start date of counselling process | First week of June 2020 |
Process Of CLAT Exam 2020
The candidates looking for admissions to NLU or law schools accepting CLAT scores have to follow the process as given below:-
1. Online Application
The CLAT opens the application form window in online mode on the official website of CLAT. The candidates looking admissions through CLAT exam have to apply before the last date of application after completing each step including, registration, filling up the form, uploading documents and fee payment etc.
2. Issuing Of Admit Card
The candidates who have successfully filled and submitted the application form of CLAT will be issued admit cards to appear for the examination and the admit card is very important documents for the Exam. The admit card of CLAT 2020 will contain details about the test-taking candidate, registration number, exam mode, exam centre name and location, and test schedule etc.
3. Appearing For the Exam
The candidates have to appear for the entrance exam at the test centres of CLAT 2020. The test timings for CLAT 2020 are 3 pm to 5 pm. The candidates should report to their test centre at 2 pm on the exam date and the candidates should have their admit card and a valid photo ID proof with them.
4. Declaration Of Results
The CLAT will announce results of CLAT 2020 on the official website along with a provisional merit list for each NLU and the candidates can check the information of results.
5. Admission Process
The counselling process of CLAT 2020 will begin in online mode with provisional seat allotment on the basis of the first merit list of the exam. The candidates have to confirm their seat after document verification and payment of counselling-cum-admission fee.
Courses Offered Through CLAT Exam 2020
The National Law Universities in India except for the NLU Delhi and other top law colleges offer admissions to five-year integrated LLB courses, as well as LLM courses on the basis of CLAT scores. The courses offered details are given below:-
- BA LLB (Bachelor of Art LLB)
- BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science LLB)
- BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce LLB)
- BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration LLB)
- BSW LLB (Bachelor of Social Work LLB)
- LLM (Masters of Law)
Application Of CLAT Exam 2020
(i) The online enrollment for CLAT 2020 will open on 1st January 2020 and close on 25th May 2020.
(ii) The applications have to be submitted online only from https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/ website.
(iii) The CLAT 2020 examination will be held in the month of May 2020.
(iv) Candidates who want to Apply for CLAT Exam 2020, must read all instructions before applying the application form.
(v) Application Process for the CLAT of Courses will be started from 25th May 2020.
(vi) Go into the Filling option of the Application Form.
(vii) Then, fill all the required details for the Application form.
(viii) A registration number will be generated in your display, note the registration number, it is very important for the candidates.
(ix) The candidate at the relevant section and the certificates / documents produced at the time of admission, examination and admission process is found to be false or incorrect or if there is any discrepancy or mismatch between the information furnished, the provisional admission offered to the candidate shall stand cancelled with immediate effect without assigning any further reason and the candidate shall stand disqualified from being considered for further admission to the NLUs by the CLAT Consortium Office, the information furnished at any stage of the application
(x)Then, the Application Form requires some documents like Colored Photo and Scanned Signature. Candidates must fill the documents.
(xi) After that, the Application Form Fee process is coming, the candidates Paid the Application Form Fee.
(xii) Then, the application form will be completed. Take a print out of the Application fee for future references.
Application Fee Details are given in category wise:-
Category | Application Fee |
General Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
OBC Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
PWD Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
NRI Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
PIO Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
OCI Candidates | Rs. 4000/- |
SC/ ST Candidates | Rs. 3500/- |
BPL Candidates | Rs. 3500/-
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Eligibility Criteria Of CLAT Exam 2020
CLAT provides the eligibility criteria for the candidates who want to fill the form of CLAT Exam 2020. Interested Candidates check the eligibility before applying for this application form. The eligibility process is very necessary for the candidates. The eligibility is described below:-
For the UG Law Courses
Age Limit
For the UG Law course in CLAT 2020 the candidates will have no upper age limit.
Qualification
Candidates should have completed 12th from a recognized board or government board. The percentage of candidates which wants to fill the application form of CLAT 2020 in the qualifying examination should be as follows:-
Category | Obtained Marks |
General Candidates | 45% Marks |
OBC Candidates | 45% Marks |
PWD Candidates | 45% Marks |
NRI Candidates | 45% Marks |
PIO Candidates | 45% Marks |
OCI Candidates | 45% Marks |
SC/ ST Candidates | 40% Marks |
The candidates who are studying in 12th can also apply for the CLAT 2020 Exam. However, the candidates need to provide or submit the 12th mark sheet during the time of admission. These candidates should also complete the eligibility criteria at the time of admission in CLAT.
For the PG Law Courses
Age Limit
For the UG Law course in CLAT 2020 the candidates will have no upper age limit.
Qualification
Candidates should have completed LL.B Degree from a recognized board or government board. The percentage of candidates which wants to fill the application form of CLAT 2020 in the qualifying examination should be as follows:-
Category | Obtained Marks |
General Candidates | 55% Marks |
OBC Candidates | 55% Marks |
PWD Candidates | 55% Marks |
NRI Candidates | 55% Marks |
PIO Candidates | 55% Marks |
OCI Candidates | 55% Marks |
SC/ ST Candidates | 50% Marks |
Admit Card Of CLAT Exam 2020
The candidates can download the CLAT EXam 2020 Admit Card on the official website CLAT. The Admit Card will be released in May 2020 on the official website. The candidates who successfully registered the Application form of CLAT are downloaded the Admit card of CLAT Exam 2020. The following steps are given below:-
- Visit the official website of CLAT i.e; https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/.
- Then, select the exam name and that is CLAT.
- Click the given link of the “CLAT Admit Card 2020” link.
- Then, read the instructions which are given and then select “Download Admit Card”
- After that, the Admit Card display, the candidates can take a printout.
Details Mentioned on CLAT 2020 Admit Card
1. Candidate’s Name
2. Candidate’s Father and Mother’s Name
3. Photo and Signature of Candidates
4. Paper Code
5. Name and Address of Exam
6. Exam Timing and Dates
7. Exam Instruction.
CLAT Exam 2020 Syllabus
The syllabus is very important for the candidates who Apply for the Exam of CLAT Exam 2020. The candidates must check the Syllabus before starting the preparation of the CLAT Exam. The exam contains English Comprehension, General knowledge and Current Affairs, Mathematics, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and the details are given below:-
English
(i) Comprehension passages
(ii) Grammar
(iii) Word meanings
(iv) Incorrect/correct Sentences
Mathematics
(i) Algebra
(ii) Profit and loss
(iii) Time and work
(iv) Average, Speed and Distance
(v) Permutation-combination and Venn diagrams
(vi) Statistical estimation
(vii) Mensuration
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
(i) Static general knowledge including History, Polity, Geography, Environment, etc.
(ii) Current affairs- national of national and international importance, sports, new appointments, awards and honours etc.
Logical Reasoning
Logical and Analytical reasoning skills
Legal Aptitude
(i) Study of law
(ii) Research aptitude
(iii) Problem-solving ability
(iv) Questions based on hypothetical situations
(v) Important court decisions
Pattern Of CLAT Exam 2020
CLAT Exam 2020 patterns are very important for the candidates who are filling the CLAT Exam application form. The candidates check the exam pattern before starting the preparation of the CLAT Exam. The details of Exam Pattern is given below in the tabular form:-
CLAT Exam Pattern – UG
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Duration of Examination | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
Language Options | English |
Type of Questions | MCQ |
Total Number of Questions | 150 |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong questions |
CLAT Exam Pattern – PG
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Duration of Examination | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
Language Options | English |
Type of Questions | Objective and Subjective |
Total Number of Questions | 100 (Objective Question) + 2 Essay type questions (800 word minimum) |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong questions |
CLAT Exam Center 2020
The candidates can choose the exam center of their relevant place. The options are given in the application form. The details of exam center is given below:-
- Allahabad
- Aurangabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Ernakulam
- Faridabad
- Gandhibagh
- Ghaziabad
- Gurugram
- Guwahati
- Hisar
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Jodhpur
- Kanpur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
- Noida
- Patiala
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Shimla
- Siliguri
- Trichy
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Varanasi
- Vijayawada
- Visakhapatnam
CLAT Exam 2020 Cut Off
The cut off marks in the CLAT Exam 2020is basically based on various factors like appearing student number, difficulty of exam, candidates performance, and availability of seats.
Here the mark wise cut off details are given below in the tabular form:-
Law School | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
NLSIU Bangalore | 1 | 2733 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 50 | 9059 |
NUJS Kolkata | 148 | 19187 |
NLIU Bhopal | 82 | 16816 |
NLU Jodhpur | 76 | 6849 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 124 | 14307 |
HNLU Raipur | 329 | 40536 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 342 | 24763 |
RGNUL Patiala | 442 | 18520 |
MNLU Mumbai | 338 | 46734 |
CNLU Patna | 623 | 22294 |
NLU Odisha | 465 | 23920 |
NUALS Koch | 474 | 32014 |
NUSRL Ranchi | 688 | 55666 |
NLUJA Guwahati | 968 | 41841 |
MNLU Nagpur | 589 | 55342 |
HPNLU Shimla | 622 | 28801 |
DSNLU Vizag | 863 | 33221 |
MNLU Aurangabad | 710 | 56092 |
DNLU Jabalpur | 1350 | 1800 |
TNNLS, Tiruchirappalli | 436 | 50604 |
National Law University Accepting the Score of CLAT
Candidates can check the participating univeristy to apply for an check after the declaration of result to CLAT Exam 2020. Check the detail are given below in the tabular form:-
National Law School of India University(NLSIU), Bangalore |
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLU), Aurangabad |
NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad |
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur(MNLU), Nagpur |
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla |
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal |
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU), Mumbai |
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences(WBNUJS), Kolkata |
Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) Tiruchirappalli |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam |
National Law University, Jodhpur |
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA), Assam |
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur |
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi |
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab |
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar |
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Odisha |
RMLNLU Lucknow |
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi |
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna |
National Law University, Jabalpur |
Private Universities Accepting CLAT 2020 Scores
The details of list of private colleges that accept CLAT scores for admission and there are following in the given table:-
Shobhit University, NH-58, Modipuram, Meerut, U.P |
RNB Global University, Bikaner, Rajasthan |
ISBR Law College, Bangalore |
LLOYD Law College, Greater Noida |
Glocal Law School, Glocal University Saharanpur Uttar Pradesh |
Indore Institute of Law, Indore |
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies |
Xavier Law School, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar |
Amity University, U.P. |
Law College Dehradun |
Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore |
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Law, Indore |
GITAM SCHOOL OF LAW, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam |
Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, CG |
ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun |
Asian Law College, Noida |
Siddharth Law College, Dehradun |
Aryans College of Law, Punjab |
School of Law, JIMS Engineering and Management Technical Campus Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
GLA University Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka |
Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
School of Legal Studies, Mody University, Lakshmangarh Rajasthan |
Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujrat |
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
ICFAI University, Tripura |
Gujurat Maritime University, Ahmedabad |
Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) Mumbai |
Bennett University, Greater Noida, NCT Region UP |
DIRD College, Delhi |
SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat |
Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Delhi NCR |
Maharishi Law School, Maharishi University of Information Technology, NCR Delhi |
NIMT Institute of Method and Law, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru |
Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
School of Law, Oriental University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
The North Cap University, Gurugram, Haryana |
Academy of Law, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur |
Dr. K N Modi University, Jaipur |
Harlal School of Law, Knowledge Park I, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
Galgotia University, Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh |
Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Law, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh |
Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur Rajasthan |
The Raffles University, Alwar Rajasthan |
IFIM Law School, Bangalore |
Renaissance Law College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
Jain University, Bangalore |
ITM University Gwalior M.P. |
FAIRFIELD-SCHOOL OF LAW, New Delhi |
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu |
TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi |
CLAT Exam Result 2020
The Result will be released in June 2020 after the CLAT 2020 Exam finishes. Candidates can check the result on the official website of CLAT. The following steps are given below:-
- Visit the official website of CLAT and i.e; https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/.
- Then, Click on “CLAT Result 2020”.
- Fill the login details that is the Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- After filling the required details click on the “Continue” button.
- After that, download the PDF.
- Then, Check your Roll No. in the PDF.
Conclusion
CLAT releases notifications of CLAT Exam every year and gives a better opportunity for those who want to study the related subject. I hope this blog can help you to know the CLAT requirements. CLAT Exam 2020, that you have completed the article you know about What is the CLAT, 2nd is a highlight CLAT, then you know about the Exams Date and other important dates of CLAT exams then, eligible criteria, Syllabus, Exam Pattern of CLAT 2020 exams. If you want know about JCECE Exam 2020 then click on the given link.
Now, the candidates are advised that before applying to CLAT you should have to get all the details related to the CLAT exam. It helps you to perform better. At last, we only want to say that there is nothing big that we can not achieve. But only you should have to focus on their objectives.
