CLAT Seats 2022 - Seat Matrix & Participating Institute for LLB & LLM Programmes
CLAT Seats 2022: The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) conducts the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is one of the most popular law entrance exams in the country and attracts around 70,000 aspirants every year. However, most of them are unaware of the total seats offered by these national law universities. Hence, it is necessary for the CLAT 2022 aspirants to get detailed information about the CLAT 2022 seat matrix and other relevant details. Read through the article to know about CLAT 2022 seats, important dates and other relevant information.
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The Common Law Admission Test is a national-level law entrance examination conducted for admission to BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BSw LLB, and LLM courses offered by 22 NLUs. Among national law universities, only National Law University Delhi does not participate in CLAT. NLU Delhi conducts a separate entrance examination - All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) for admission to BA LLB and LLM programmes.
CLAT 2022 - Important Dates
Events | Tentative Dates |
Commencement of application form | January 01, 2022 |
CLAT 2022 exam date | May 08, 2022 |
Result declaration | To be announced |
CLAT Seats 2022
CLAT provides an opportunity to the candidates who wish to pursue integrated LLB and LLM programmes from top national law universities in the country. In recent years, the NLUs have started offering domicile quotas in their total intake. The all India seats remain open for all irrespective of their domicile status. Thus, the candidates can check the NLU wise distribution of seats in the table given below.
CLAT 2022 Participating Institutes and Seats for 5-year LLB
NLUs | CLAT Seats | State quota (Domicile and Category) | All India seats |
180 | 25% | 135 | |
132 | 25% | 99 | |
120 | 50% | 60 | |
West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences, Kolkata | 132 | 36% | 91 |
120 | 27.5% | 87 | |
170 | 50% | 85 | |
172 | 25% | 156 | |
169 | 52% | 81 | |
180 | 10% | 162 | |
138 | 66% | 54 | |
60 | 51% | 31 | |
106 | 25% | 79 | |
120 | 50% | 60 | |
60 | 48% | 31 | |
138 | 40% | 54 | |
114 | 50% | 57 | |
150 | 63% | 55 | |
120 | 62% | 46 | |
60 | 62% | 23 | |
120 | 25% | 90 | |
120 | 40% | 48 | |
120 | 25% | 90 | |
Total | 2801 | 1674 |
CLAT Participating Institutes Offering LLM
S. No | Name of NLU Offering LLM Programme | Seat Availability for LLM Programme |
1 | National Law School of India University, Bangalore | 75 |
2 | National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad | 66 |
3 | National Law Institute University, Bhopal | 60 |
4 | West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences, Kolkata | 85 |
5 | National Law University, Jodhpur | 50 |
6 | Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur | 60 |
7 | Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar | 57 |
8 | Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | 24 |
9 | Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala | 40 |
10 | National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi | 60 |
11 | National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 53 |
12 | National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi | 40 |
13 | National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati | 30 |
14 | Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam | 69 |
15 | Tamil Nadu National Law School, Trichy | 18 |
16 | Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 50 |
17 | Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 45 |
18 | Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | 80 |
19 | NLU, Jabalpur | 50 |
20 | Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 60 |
21 | Chanakya National Law University (Conducts separate entrance exam) | 60 |
Total | 1072 +60 = 1132 |
Important Things to Know About CLAT 2022 Seats
Each NLU defines their number of seats based on their own set of reservation criteria. They follow the reservation policy based on the central and state government.
The NLUs consider different categories for reservation such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, state quota, Kashmiri migrants and others.
The NLUs offer a total of 2,622 seats for integrated law programmes and 852 seats for LLM programmes.
Apart from the NLUs there are CLAT affiliated colleges and universities that also offer admission to law courses through CLAT score.
Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala offers the highest seat intake for the integrated law programme which is 175.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CLAT Seats 2022 - Seat Matrix & Participating Institute for LLB & LLM Programmes
Question: How many NLUs participate in CLAT?
Answer:
A total of 22 NLUs participate in CLAT. Only NLU Delhi doesn’t participate in CLAT.
Question: What is the total seat intake by the NLUs for the integrated law programme?
Answer:
The total seat intake for the integrated law programmes by the NLUs is 2622.
Question: How many seats are offered by NALSAR Hyderabad in the 5-year integrated LLB programme?
Answer:
The total seat intake of NALSAR, Hyderabad for the 5-years BA LLB programme is 120.
Question: What type of questions will be asked in CLAT 2022?
Answer:
A total of 150 comprehension-based questions will be asked in CLAT 2022 for the 5-year LLB programme and a total of 120 comprehension-based questions will be asked for the LLM programme.
Question: How can I apply for CLAT 2022?
Answer:
You can apply for CLAT 2022 by filling CLAT application form which has been released on January 1, 2022.
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Questions related to CLAT
CLAT 2023 is on Dec 2022. so from which month current affair should i start preparing for it?
Hello Aspirant,
As CLAT 2023 is scheduled for December 2022 so you should start focusing on current affairs right now because in such entrance exams it is expected from candidate that the candidates should have proper knowledge of current affairs of at least 6-7 months till the date of examination so for your reference I am enlisting down the best books for CLAT preparation for all subjects :-
@GK & CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Manorama Year Book
- General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
- Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications
@LOGICAL REASONING
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning (English) by M K Pandey
- Quantitative Aptitude ebook (ALL Parts Solved) by R S Agarwal
@LEGAL REASONING
- Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
- Objective Legal Aptitude by Rs Agarwal
@QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Arihant Publications
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
@ENGLISH
- Objective General English by R S Aggarwal
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman
For complete information kindly check out the link given below :
https://law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
How to study for Gk in one month for clat 2022?
Hi,
- Conventionally, students are advised to study current affairs of last 12 months before exam month. So, if CLAT 2022 happens in May, one should prepare for current affairs from May 2021-April 2022. At the same time, static GK in the context of current affairs is also important, which has no set historical timelines
- Most commonly asked CA topics are - Government & politics, world news & forums, business-economy-trade, personalities, awards & honours, science & technology, aerospace- defence in the decreasing order of importance
- With the new CLAT pattern, Q will be passage based. Hence, knowing every event till the second level of detailing will be crucial. Also, static GK in the context of current affairs is important. For events related to above topics, ask ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘when’ and ‘when first/when last’ Q. You will learn almost everything about that event
- Rely on daily newspaper like THE HINDU and 1–2 websites like cloudaffairs/GKToday since they provide clubbing of event by topics. They also provide quizzes which should be used for revision & not preparation
- Create your own charts/flash cards with tables of relevant events. Exchange them with like minded & serious CLAT aspirants and ask quizzes in small groups. This will lead to better recall. Since you have almost 1.5 years ahead, start this practice early so that you will get used to it & start enjoying the process.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
I want to give CLAT exam without coaching class.....
Hello
Yes, you can definitely give CLAT without any coaching, there are many who prepare for CLAT without any coaching and not only clear CLAT but make it to NLUs as well you can do the same provided you prepare with honesty and dedication.
Follow the below tips to prepare well for your clat examination:-
---------------------------------) Go well through your CLAT syllabus , don't leave any part just because you find it difficult or boring or you don't like it.You can get clat syllabus at https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-syllabus
There are 5 subjects in your clat
-
english language
-
quantitative techniques
-
Legal Reasoning
-
current affairs including gk
-
Logical Reasoning
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
******* English Language |
28-32 questions |
28 - 32 |
Current Affairs, including GK |
35-39 questions |
35 - 39 |
******* Legal Reasoning |
35-39 questions |
35 - 39 |
******* Logical Reasoning |
28-32 questions |
28 - 32 |
******* Quantitative Techniques |
13-17 questions |
13 - 17 |
Total |
150 |
150 |
CLAT Sections |
Important Topics |
******* English Language |
|
******* Current Affairs including GK |
|
******* Logical Reasoning |
|
******* Legal Reasoning |
|
******* Quantitative Techniques |
|
>>>>>>>>> Understand the CLAT Examination pattern so that you can prepare accordingly.
Duration |
2 hours |
Mode |
Offline mode |
******* Type of Questions |
Objective/mcqs :- comprehension-based from given passages |
******* Number of Questions
******* Total Marks |
|
|
******* Marking scheme |
|
******* Language |
|
For detailed examination pattern checkout:- https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-exam-pattern
------------------------------------) Top books which you can follow for CLAT are listed below subject wise
>>>>> GK & CURRENT AFFAIRS
*Manorama Year Book
*General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
*Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications
>>>>> LOGICAL REASONING
*A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
>>>>> LEGAL REASONING
*Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
*Objective Legal Aptitude by Rs Agarwal
>>>>> QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
*Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Arihant Publications
*Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
>>>>> ENGLISH
*Objective General English by R S Aggarwal
*Word Power Made Easy by Norman
For detailed information about books for CLAT go through
https://law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat/amp
------------------------------------) A major part of your Clat question paper are from the gk and current affairs section , so focus more on them, read news papers like The Hindu, Financial Express, and The Economist on daily basis to keep you updated
------------------------------------) Make a routine or a time table and religiously follow it , take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.
------------------------------------) Plan your studies, and set daily, weekly and monthly goals to cover the syllabus and meet them without any fail.
------------------------------------) Revise at regular intervals as syllabus is wide .
------------------------------------) Solve previous year CLAT questions :-it will let you know the examination pattern, type and difficulty level of questions asked in the exam etc
------------------------------------) Once done with complete syllabus, go through CLAT mock test papers , it will let you know your preparation level and and weak areas so that you can work on them and perform well in your CLAT examination
For more preparation tips go through
https://law.careers360.com/tags/clat-preparation-tips
Thankyou
preparing for clat 2022,suggest me the right book
Hii,
List of some of the best books for the preparation of CLAT 2022 are the following
ENGLISH
Objective General English 2022 | SP Bakshi |
Objective General English 2022 |
RS Aggarwal |
The Pearson Guide to the CLAT | Pearson's |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
CLAT Guide | Tata McGraw-Hill |
CLAT 2022 G.K and Current Affairs
General Knowledge 2021, 2020 and 2019 | Arihant Publications |
Current Affairs Yearly | Arihant Publications |
Manorama Year Book |
Manorama Publications |
General Knowledge 2021 | Lucent’s |
General Knowledge 2021 | Tarun Goyal |
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Pearson's |
Quantitative Aptitude | RS Aggarwal |
REASONING
Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
Analytical Reasoning (English) | MK Pandey |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning | Arihant |
Hope this information will help you
if I get AIR3000 in CLAT 2022 can I get into hnlu and I have chhattisgarh domicile plz help
Hello,
You haven't mentioned if you are enquiring about Under Graduate or Post Graduate course. Based on the information available in your profile we consider that you are seeking admission to Under Graduate course. Last year a candidate with rank 4300 belonging to General category (Home state quota) secured admission to Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. As you haven't mentioned your category we assume that you belong to general category. Considering the cut off you will have decent chances of getting seat in HNLU in Under Graduate course if you secure rank (AIR) 3000. But the cut off is subjected to change, it may increase or decrease depending on total number of candidates appeared, difficulty level of examination and total number of seats available etc.
To check the previous year cut off click on the link below
https://law.careers360.com/articles/hnlu-raipur-cutoff