Common Entrance Test Of Law

I want to apply for Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) – Exam so can you tell me the eligibility and the pattern of the exam?

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The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the law entrance exam conducted by National Law University (NLU) for admissions to five-year integrated law programmes including BA LLB, B.Com LLB and B.Sc LLB programs.

CLAT Eligibility –

Candidates need to have qualified 12th standard of 10+2 examination system or equivalent examination securing a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate of the subjects.

Those who are appearing in the current academic session of 10+2 examination can also apply

There is no age bar for appearing in CLAT

CLAT 2016 Exam Pattern –

The online common law admission test was conducted for two hours duration.

The common law admission test comprised a total of 200 questions carrying 200 marks, wherein each question was of one mark.

The 200 questions were asked from 5 sections including English with Comprehension, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability), Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

The law exam follows a system of negative marking under which one mark is awarded to every correct answer

For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total scored marks.