How to fill CLAT Application Form 2020

How to fill CLAT Application Form 2020 - The consortium of NLUs has announced that, the application form of CLAT 2020 will open from January 1, and will be available till April 25 (extended from March 31). Candidates will have to fill the application form in online mode which includes a complete Common Online Application Processing System (COAPS). Careers360 brings an advisory article regarding ‘How to fill CLAT application form 2020’ which explains the CLAT application process step by step. Many candidates might be filling out the CLAT 2020 application form for the first time so ‘how to fill CLAT application form 2020’ clears all their doubts and questions regarding the application process. Go through the complete article to know how to fill CLAT application form 2020 and other CLAT 2020 related information.

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CLAT Application process 2020 - Important dates

How to fill CLAT 2020 Application form

With the activation of CLAT official website 2020, the conducting body will also initiate CLAT Common Online Application Process System(COAPS), under which, candidates will have to register themselves and fill the CLAT application form 2020. The COAPS will include five-step process such as online registration, filling up of application form, document uploading, fee payment and submission of CLAT application form. But, before moving forward, we advise you to read CLAT eligibility criteria 2020, and keep the below mentioned documents ready for uploading.

CLAT Application form 2020 - Document list

Note - All documents and certificates must be uploaded in PDF form only. And, the hard copy of the CLAT application form need not to be sent to the Consortium office.

How to fill CLAT application form 2020 in five steps

The COAPS includes 5 steps, which are explained below in details.

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STEP 1 - Visit the official CLAT website 2020

• The Consortium of NLUs will activate the official website of CLAT 2020, sometimes in the last week of December 2019. Candidates need to visit the CLAT official website 2020 to fill CLAT application form 2020. It should be noted that the CLAT 2020 application will not be available at any other website or in any form other than as prescribed by the conducting body.

Step 2 - CLAT Registration 2020

• To apply through CLAT application form 2020, candidates will need to register themselves at the official website. The registration can be done by entering the details like name of applicant, mobile number, email address, and by creating a password.

• Upon clicking on ‘Register’ button, candidates will be asked about confirmation regarding registration. Upon clicking on ‘Ok’ candidates will get a confirmation message regarding successful registration.

• After successful registration, candidates will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number, which they will have to enter to validate their mobile number and activate their account.

Step 3 - Filling of CLAT 2020 application form

• Once registered successfully, candidates will have to login using the registered mobile number and password. Successful login will open the CLAT application form instructions.

• Candidates are advised to read carefully the instructions given on the page, and then only, click on ‘Apply for CLAT 2020’ which will lead to the online application form.

• CLAT application form will contain various fields which the candidates will have to fill by entering the correct information. Enter your personal information such as name, Gender, Date of birth, Parents' name, Nationality, Category and Domicile status etc.

• Click on ‘Save Personal Details and Continue’. and , confirm the details by clicking on ‘Ok’ as shown in the picture below.

CLAT 2020 - Filling up of communication details

• Enter the address details, like address for correspondence, and permanent address. And, click on ‘Save Communication Details and Continue’. Confirm the details by clicking ‘Ok’ on confirmation message.

• In the next page, candidates will have to enter the course details. Select your course details as Undergraduate or Postgraduate based on your eligibility criteria for CLAT 2020.

• Enter the qualification details by entering the details like qualifying exam, board, status (passed or appearing), year of passing, percentage etc and confirm the details.

CLAT Application form 2020 - Preview

• The preview page is meant to show the complete details as filled by the candidate. It will include all details as filled by the candidate. Check carefully all sections and only then click on ‘submit’ button to confirm that all details are correct.

• After submitting the details, candidates will need to provide their reservation category status for different universities and preference for NLUs as shown in the pictures below.

After selecting the NLUs in preferential order, candidates will need to submit the details. The successful submission will lead to the step of CLAT application form 2020.

Step 4 - Uploading documents

Candidates will need to upload the following documents in prescribed format and size.

• Photograph (max size - 500kb)

• Signature (max size - 100kb)

• Domicile certificate (pdf format, maximum size - 2mb)

Once the documents are uploaded successfully, click on submit documents. No changes to the application form will be accepted after this submission.

Step 5 - Fee payment

Candidates will have to pay the CLAT application form fee in online mode only. As part of payment options, credit card, debit card or net banking can be used for fees payment. The application form fee is Rs. 4000, while for candidates belonging to SC/ST/BPL categories will have to pay Rs. 3500 as application fee.

After the fee payment, candidates must take a print out of the receipt and submit the application form.