About CLAT
CLAT is an examination route associated with Consortium of National Law Universities. Use this guide to organise your research, then confirm current rules on the official portal before applying.
Start with eligibility
UG and PG have different qualifying degrees and minimum-mark rules. Select the correct level and check the current brochure, including category concessions.
Plan your preparation
Read passages with a timer, identify the rule supplied in legal questions and apply it without adding outside assumptions. Summarise one current-affairs topic each day.
Your exam checklist
- Read the current official bulletin and programme requirements.
- Record application, correction, admit-card and exam dates.
- Build a topic checklist using the notified syllabus.
- Practise, review mistakes and revise on a weekly schedule.
- Check whether counselling or university applications are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check the latest information?
Use the official Consortium of National Law Universities portal linked below. Current official notices take priority over summaries and previous-cycle information.
Can I download free practice resources?
Yes. Open the sample-papers tab for an original Degree Mantra foundation practice set with explanations. Use official sources for previous examination papers.
Official source: Consortium of National Law Universities ↗
Reviewed 24 September 2026. Re-check before applying.