The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) eligibility criteria defines the basic requirements that candidates must fulfill to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered through the CLAT examination.
Candidates must carefully check age limit, educational qualification, and minimum marks requirements before applying. Eligibility conditions differ for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test |
| Courses | UG (BA LLB) and PG (LLM) |
| Minimum Qualification | 12th pass for UG, LLB for PG |
| Minimum Marks | 45% General, 40% Reserved |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Mode of Application | Online |
Candidates applying for undergraduate law programmes must fulfill the following requirements:
Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate law programmes must meet the following criteria:
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CLAT examination. Candidates of any age can apply if they meet educational qualifications.
Reservation policies are followed as per government norms and individual National Law Universities. Seats are reserved for different categories in participating institutes.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board. Minimum required marks are 45 percent for general category. Reserved category candidates require 40 percent marks. Students appearing in Class 12 can also apply. Final admission requires passing the qualifying exam.
Candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognized university. General category candidates need minimum 50 percent marks. Reserved category candidates require 45 percent marks. Final year LLB students can also apply. Degree must be completed during admission.
There is no upper age limit for CLAT exam. Candidates of any age can apply if eligible. Educational qualification is mandatory. Both UG and PG applicants can appear. Age is not a restriction for application.
Yes, final year students can apply for CLAT. Class 12 appearing students can apply for UG. Final year LLB students can apply for PG. They must complete qualification during admission. Proof of passing is required at admission stage.
General category candidates require minimum 45 percent marks. SC and ST candidates require minimum 40 percent marks. For PG courses, 50 percent marks are required. Reserved category needs 45 percent in PG. Marks must be from recognized board or university.
Yes, reservation is available for SC, ST, and OBC categories. PwD category also receives reservation benefits. Some NLUs provide state domicile reservation. Reservation policies vary by institute. Candidates must provide valid certificates.