Common Law Admission Test Admission Process
The CLAT admission process is conducted in two stages:
Registration and application:
- Candidates can apply for CLAT online through the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).
- The application process typically opens in August and closes in November.
- Candidates are required to fill in their personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information in the application form.
- They are also required to upload scanned copies of their supporting documents, such as their mark sheets, certificates, and photographs.
- After submitting the application form, candidates are required to pay an application fee.
Counselling and admission:
- After the declaration of CLAT results, eligible candidates are invited to participate in the counselling process.
- The counselling process is conducted online and candidates are required to register and fill in their preferences for law schools and courses.
- Seat allotment is done on the basis of candidates’ CLAT rank and their preferences.
- Candidates are required to accept their allotted seats and pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.
Documents required for CLAT admission:
- CLAT scorecard
- CLAT admit card
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Medical certificate
- Passport size photographs
Important points to note:
- Candidates are advised to check the individual law school websites for specific admission requirements.
- Some law schools may conduct additional interviews or aptitude tests as part of their admission process.
- Candidates must submit all required documents within the stipulated deadline to confirm their admission.