CLAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines - Social Distanced Computer Based Test Mode

CLAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines - CLAT 2020 will be conducted by Consortium of NLUs today from 2 pm to 4 pm, in social distanced computer-based test mode. The conducting body has released the new CLAT exam day guidelines in view if the COVID-19 pandemic. The CLAT exam day guidelines are of two types. The first guidelines are related to the code of conduct while the other one is related to the COVID specific guidelines. The new guidelines of CLAT 2020 are intended to implement the social distancing norms and maintaining safety of everyone. There are 2538 seats in the undergraduate programmes and 742 seats in the postgraduate programmes that will be filled by the NLUs based on CLAT 2020 the schedule of which has been severely affected by the current pandemic. Through CLAT, the candidates will be offered admissions to the law programmes such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB and B.Sc LLB and LLM. Read the complete article to know more about CLAT 2020 exam day guidelines and other related information. LATEST - CLAT admit card released, Download now! | New Exam day guidelines released, read below.

CLAT exam day guidelines: Latest update

On CLAT admit card

Candidates who do not have their photograph printed in CLAT admit card must paste their own recent passport size photo. Candidates will be asked to show the admit card of CLAT with photograph at the test centre.

Grievance redressal committee formed

To address the grievances of the candidates on CLAT 2020, the Consortium has formed a four-member committee led by former Justice S Rajendra Babu.

Supreme Court allows COVID positive candidate to appear in CLAT 2020

In the latest order on a plea of COVID+ candidate, the Supreme Court has allowed him to appear in CLAT 2020. The order will not be applicable to other COVID+ candidates.

Justice Ashok Bhushan led bench to shortly hear an urgent application moved seeking clarification on the aspect of facilities for isolation rooms at CLAT exam centres to enable the applicant, who is infected with #COVID19, to write the exam.#SupremeCourt #CLAT2020 #clat pic.twitter.com/OX2IffxvFa

— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) September 28, 2020

CLAT exam day guidelines (New)

With the release of CLAT 2020 admit card, the Consortium has also released a new set of instructions for the candidates. The new exam day guidelines specify the rules and regulation and code of conduct at the exam centre. While chasing the NLU dream, candidates must also read the new set of guidelines in order to ensure stress-free entry at the test centre. The important guidelines are mentioned below.

• Keep the Admit Card and I.D. proof ready. These documents will be used for verification at the entrance of test centre. However, the bar code scanning will be performed once the candidate gets entry inside the test centre.
• There will be no roll number list outside the test centre. The candidate's Room / Hall / Lab Number will be disclosed only after getting the entry inside the examination hall.
• Candidates will have to carry the duly filled and signed Medical Self-Declaration to the test centre. The candidate will have to show the medical self-declaration while taking the entry. Later the declaration must be submitted to the invigilator.
• Inside the exam hall, the candidate should sign on CLAT admit card in the presence of the Invigilator.
  
• What you will get inside CLAT exam hall? - Candidates will be provided rough sheets on their desk. As per the rules, the candidate will have to write the Admit card number on each of the blank sheet. Once the test is over, the rough sheet should be deposited in the drop box at the test centre.
• In case the candidate faces issues with Computer, he/she must immediately report the matter to the invigilator. The timer given in the test will be stopped automatically and in case, the candidate is given another system to complete the test, the exam will resume right from where it was disrupted and the candidate will not lose any time.

CLAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines - COVID Specific: Type 1

The exam centre of CLAT 2020 will be fully equipped with all safety measures. The staff will be available for conducting the thermal screening, cleaning and maintaining the order at the exam centre. The CLAT 2020 conduct model is explained below.

• Staff will be deployed for Crowd Management and orderly movement
• Staff with Thermo Guns will be present at the entry gate
• Sufficient cleaning staff, centre administrators and invigilators with face masks and hand gloves will be deployed.
• Spray machines with disinfectant liquid will be used to sanitize examination centers thorough.
• Sufficient hand sanitizer and hand soap will be present across the test centers and washrooms.
• Candidates with fever or COVID symptoms will not be permitted inside the exam venue. A separate isolation lab will be set up to accommodate these candidates.
• PPE kits will be made available for staff in isolation labs.
• 3 ply masks and gloves will be provided to isolated candidates

CLAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines for Candidates - Type - 2

• All candidates with temperature > 99.14 will be directed to the isolation lab for taking the examination.
• In case of candidate with the scribe, both the candidate and the scribe must bring their own N95 mask
• Candidates will be told to switch off their mobile phones and deposit it at the designated location, to be collected while exiting

CLAT Exam Day Guidelines - Important Things to Carry

CLAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines - Code of Conduct

• Candidates will have to mandatorily bring their admit card and a valid ID card such as voter id, Aadhar card, passport or any other as prescribed in the CLAT admit card.
• Other than the prescribed items, candidates cannot bring anything else.
• Thermal screening is mandatory for all
• Candidates will have to avoid forming groups at the exam centre
• Calculators are not allowed inside the hall, nor any paper or study material.
• The test will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. CLAT mock test will be released before the exam. However, candidates are expected to have familiarity with the use of computers.

CLAT 2020 - Must Know

CLAT syllabus 2020 (Content of the test) - Under CLAT UG, candidates will be asked questions from 5 topics namely - Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English (including Comprehension), General Knowledge & Current Affairs and Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability). All questions will be objective type with multiple-choice type,

Marking scheme of CLAT 2020 - Every correct answer will be given 1 mark and for every negative answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

• The exam will enable candidates to answer questions from the section of their choice and as per their preference. It will also help the candidates to view the status of questions – Answered, Left Unanswered or Marked for Review - as selected by them, and answer the remaining questions before the exam concludes.

CLAT PG: Please note that the CLAT 2020 exam for the LLM programme will for this academic session have 120 questions; also the descriptive section has been dropped as per new CLAT exam pattern

CLAT 2020 - Exam Day Guidelines (Advisory)

On the day of the exams, students wish to know tips and tricks to apply a few hours before the exam to succeed in their exams. They often become anxious and experience performance pressure which is why Careers360 has come up with an article to help the candidates deal with the pressure.

Rest Hours - It's very important for the candidates to take a proper 7-8 hours of sleep to keep their minds clear and thought process functional.

Document Checklist - Though the candidates will keep all the necessary documents handy for the exam day yet it is advised that they should cross verify them to avoid minutest of the chances of skipping any document. Do not forget to carry your CLAT 2020 admit card along with an identity proof such as Aadhaar card/ driving license/PAN card etc.

Do not begin a new topic - Often candidates feel that they could use up extra time to read something new once their course is over and revised. But DO NOT begin a new topic on the day of the exam. It will only take up your memory and burden you with extra information which may lead to forgetfulness during the exam. Students often panic when they start mugging up additional information instead of revising the prepared course and relaxing.

Know the exam centre location - Candidates must have prior information about the exam centre such as its location, distance from home to the centre, commuting time, popular landmarks nearby etc to avoid any kind of trouble while reaching the exam centre.

Do not carry unnecessary items - Candidates must not carry unnecessary articles such as electronic gadgets like mobile phones, digital watches, calculators etc to the exam hall. Only admit card, id proof and basic stationery such as pencil, pen and eraser is permitted. Anyone found not following the established rules will be debarred from the exam.

Reporting - Punctuality is important. Hence it is highly advised to reach on time on the exam centre 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to the exam to avoid inconveniences such as traffic jams, vehicle breakdown, etc.

Check seating arrangement - Candidates should check the seating arrangements as soon as he/she reaches the exam centre. The seating arrangement should be checked along with other details including name, roll number and date of birth so as to ensure the identified seat is correct and to avoid wastage of time in finding the seat after reporting time.