Faq

1. What is CLAT ?
CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test

2. Which are the Law Schools participating in CLAT ?
NLSIU, Bangalore.
NALSAR, Hyderabad.
NUJS, Kolkata.
NLU, Jodhpur.
NLIU, Bhopal.
HNLU, Raipur.
GNLU, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

3. Who is responsible for setting the examination paper ?
This year, National Law School, Bangalore has taken the responsibility of hosting the examination.

4. When is CLAT scheduled for?
May 11, 2008.

5. What is the examination timings?
3 PM to 5 PM.

6. What is the CLAT Pattern?
CLAT will be an out and out objective type question paper

7. What is the syllabus for CLAT?
Common Law Admission Test would consist of objective type questions on the following areas :
1) English
2) Mathematical ability
3) General Knowledge
4) Logical reasoning
5) Legal reasoning

8. How many questions are likely to figure in the question paper?
Though the examination body has not yet indicated the number of questions, CLAT is likely to have approximately 180 questions

9. How should I apply for CLAT?
There are 3 options:
1) Download CLAT application form from the website www.clat.ac.in. Print it and fill it up and take a demand draft for Rs 2,000 in favour of Convenor, CLAT payable at Bangalore. Enclose required enclosures and send it to Convenor, CLAT, National Law School of India University, Bangalore 560242.
2) Go to the designated branches of Corporation Bank or State Bank of India. (The designated branches are yet to be notified). Obtain the CLAT application form by remitting Rs 2,000 in the bank. Fill it up. Enclose required enclosures and send it to Convenor, CLAT, National Law School of India University, Bangalore 560242.
3) Send a request letter for CLAT application form to the Convenor, CLAT, National Law School of India University, Bangalore 560242 along with a demend draft for Rs 2,000 drawn in favour of the Convenor, CLAT payable at Bangalore. Upon receiving the application form, fill it up. Enclose required enclosures and send it to Convenor, CLAT, National Law School of India University, Bangalore 560242.

10. What is the last date for applying for CLAT?
April 10, 2008

11. When are the results of CLAT likely to be announced?
May 17, 2008

12. What is the age eligibility for CLAT?
Not more than 20 years as on July 1, 2008.

13. What is the eligibility in the qualifying examination?
50 percent marks in plus two examination

14. How many seats are available in these 7 premier law schools?
NLS, Bangalore : 55 general seats, NALSAR, Hyderabad 48 general seats, NUJS 78 seats, Reservation for SC, ST and PD candidates 47, Total 125, NLIU Bhopal Open seats 27, Reservation for SC, ST 14 seats, State residents 41 seats, total 82 seats, NLU Jodhpur Open seats 69, Reservation for SC ST candidates 21, HNLU Raipur Opens seats 30, SC ST students 10 seats, State residents 40 seats, total 80 seats, GNLU, Gujarat Open seats 103, SC ST students 57 seats, total seats 160

15. Will CLAT have Negative marking?
No. There will not be negative marking

16. What is the subject wise distribution of various sections?
No. All Questions are objective type questions, with the following break up of marks: 1. English - 40 marks 2. General Knowledge - 50 marks 3. Mathematics - 20 marks 4. Legal Aptitude - 40 marks 5. Logical Reasoning - 50 marks.

17. Will any sample paper be available?
No. The Convenors of CLAT have stated that they may not release a sample paper