How to Fill CLAT Application Form 2021 - Stepwise Procedure
How to fill CLAT Application Form 2021 - The consortium of National Law Universities has released the application form of CLAT 2021 at its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates eyeing a seat in NLUs through CLAT 2021 will apply by registering at admission portal of CNLU. The application form can be filled and submitted in online mode.
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Candidates must take utmost care while entering details in the application form as all details will be verified at the later stages of the admission process. Any incorrect information will lend the candidate in a perilous situation and may affect the chances of getting an NLU even after clearing CLAT 2021. So, this article - “How to fill CLAT application form 2021” we are providing the step by step process for filling the application form. There is also a video on How to fill CLAT 2021 application form to help the candidates applying for the test. Go through the complete article to know the step by step process to fill the application form of CLAT 2021.
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CLAT 2021 Application Form - Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online registration starts | January 1, 2021 |
Last date to apply | June 15, 2021 |
Exam date | To be announced
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How to fill CLAT Application Form 2021 - Documents to Keep Handy
To ensure the seamless application process, candidates should keep the following documents handy at the time of filling the application form.
Recent passport size photo with a plain background
Signature of the candidate
Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (If applicable)
Valid certificate for PWD candidates
BPL certificate (If applicable)
Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority
The above-mentioned documents should be scanned. Except for photo and signature, all other documents should be in PDF format. The photo and signature must be scanned JPEG format.
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CLAT Application Form - Document Specifications
Particulars | Specifications |
Photo and signature |
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PDF documents | Max size - 1.5 mb |
How to fill CLAT Application Form 2021
The candidates may fill the application form in five steps. The detailed process is explained below.
Online registration
Filling the application form
Application fee submission
Taking a printout of the filled-in application form.
CLAT Registration 2021
Visit the official website of CLAT 2021 (Link given above)
Click on the CLAT 2021 link, a new login page will be displayed on the screen as shown below.
Fill the registration form by entering the details such as name, mobile number, email id and password. And, submit the details.
You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number which has to be entered in the form to activate the account.
After account verification, the application form of CLAT 2021 will be displayed which can be filled by following the steps mentioned below.
How to fill CLAT Application Form 2021 - Stepwise Procedure
Step 1 - Enter personal information
Filling this section includes entering all the personal information as asked in the CLAT application form. Candidates will have to enter the following details.
Photograph
Signature of the applicant
Applicant Name in full (as shown in 10+2 certificate)
Gender and Date of Birth
Father’s name And mother’s name
Nationality
Resident status (Select this field only if you want to claim seat under NRI/OCI/PIO reservation category.)
All India category
EWS category status
PWD) category status - Only candidates with percentage disability of greater than or equal to 40% are eligible. Upload a relevant document in PDF format (Size should be less than 1.5MB).
Scribe details (if required)
BPL (Below Poverty Line) category status
Domicile State
Enter communication details
In this step, candidates will have to enter the communication and permanent address details.
Educational qualification details
The candidates will have to enter the following educational details in the CLAT 2021 application form.
Qualifying exam
Board / university
Board
Qualifying status - Appearing / Appeared or Passed
Month and year of passing
Percentage
Enter test centre preference
The candidates will have to select any three exam centres of CLAT from the given list/ The test centres should be selected in the order of preference. To check the list of available test cetnre, visit - CLAT exam centre list 2021
Enter reservation details
All NLUs are offering reservations to the candidates based on their national category. Some are also offering domicile reservations to the candidates. Thus, if a candidate seeks to claim the benefits of the reservation, he/she must enter the reservation details in the application form of CLAT 2021 along with uploading a certificate in support of the reservation claimed.
Sign declaration box and submit CLAT application form
At the end of the reservation details, a declaration box is given (as shown below in the picture). Candidates have to tick the declaration box and submit the application form to proceed for step leading to the CLAT fee payment.
CLAT 2021 Application Fee Submission
After submitting the application form, the candidates will be redirected to the home page where application status will be shown as - “Submitted but payment pending”.
Click on the make payment option to proceed for application fee payment. The CLAT application fee can be paid in online mode by using a credit card, debit card, UPI or net baking facilities. The application fee varies as per the category of the candidate. Thus, application fee details are given below.
CLAT 2021 registration fee
Category | Fee |
General/ OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO//OCI category | Rs. 4000 |
SC/ST/BPL category | Rs. 3500 |
Once the application fee is paid, candidates should take the print out of the CLAT application fee receipt for future reference. Candidates who will submit the application form by following the due process will be issued the CLAT admit card a few weeks before the test date. The admit card will be mandatory for appearing in CLAT 2021.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - How to Fill CLAT Application Form 2021 - Stepwise Procedure
Question: What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2021?
Answer:
The last date to apply for CLAT is June 15.
Question: How can I fill the CLAT application form?
Answer:
You can fill the application form of CLAT 2021 by registering at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The application form requires the candidate to enter personal, communication and educational details along with test centre preference and reservation details.
Question: What is the CLAT application fee?
Answer:
The application fee of CLAT is Rs 4000 for general category candidates. SC and ST category candidates have to pay Rs 3500 as application fee.
Question: What documents are required for filling the CLAT 2021 application form?
Answer:
To fill the application form, candidates will have to upload a photo, signature along with caste certificate (if applicable) and EWS, domicile certificate (if applicable).
Question: Can I submit the application form of CLAT in offline mode?
Answer:
No, you can fill the application form of CLAT in online mode. No application form is accepted for CLAT.
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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
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english language
-
quantitative techniques
-
Legal Reasoning
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current affairs including gk
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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