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The Common Law Admission Test or CLAT is considered tough and why not? It is one of the top law entrance exams in India, with 60000+ candidates registering for the exam. The Consortium of NLUs conducts the Common Law Admission Test for admissions into the top NLUs in the country. In all, there are 24 NLUs and one private university in CLAT, which are part of the consortium and conduct their admissions through the CLAT counselling process. The total number of CLAT seats is around 4000+ in 5-year LLB and 1590+ in LLM. CLAT scores are also accepted by 60+ affiliated colleges nationwide for admission into LLB and LLM courses.
CLAT is considered tough for two main reasons;
First, is the number of candidates appearing for the exam as compared to the available CLAT seats.
The second reason is the intensive CLAT syllabus which requires good preparation.
Let’s look at the two factors one by one.
Candidates can go through the data for CLAT 2025 to assess how tough CLAT is. As per the statistics available for CLAT 2025 exam, 62832 candidates registered for CLAT UG, out of which 60544 appeared, recording an attendance of 96.35%.
The ratio for the number of seats to the number of candidates who appeared in CLAT UG comes at approximately 6.66% as per the selection rate of CLAT. This means, at the most, around 6% of the appearing candidates will succeed in getting a seat in an NLU as per the CLAT success rate.
Another aspect to understand about the success rate is that not all NLUs are equally preferred by candidates. Instead of opting for a lower-ranked NLU candidates may decide on joining a well-known affiliate college that also accepts CLAT scores. This makes CLAT even tougher in terms of competition for a seat in one of the top NLUs based on the selection rate of CLAT.
In CLAT 2025 PG, 16082 candidates registered for the exam of which 14817 candidates appeared for the exam, recording an attendance of 92.91%. The ratio of the number of available seats to the number of candidates comes to 10.73% based on the success rate in CLAT. This means at the most around 10% of the candidates could obtain admission to an NLU based on the success rate in CLAT.
Exam | Number of registered candidates | Number of appeared candidates | Attendance | Seats | Maximum Success Rate |
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CLAT UG | 62832 | 60544 | 96.35% | 4054 | 6.66% |
CLAT PG | 16082 | 14817 | 92.91% | 1591 | 10.73% |
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The second reason why CLAT is considered tough is the intensive CLAT syllabus. CLAT is one of the lengthiest and most reading-intensive exams. The exam tests a broad range of skills that require effective preparation.
The English language tests the candidate’s proficiency in reading and comprehension.
The GK section is a test of the candidate’s general awareness.
The legal awareness section evaluates a candidate’s understanding of legal principles.
The logical reasoning section tests the candidate’s ability to solve complex problems and think logically.
Finally, the quantitative techniques or maths section assesses the candidate’s basic arithmetic skills.
The CLAT question paper structure consists of 4-6 passages of around 450 words each in each of the five sections. The passages are often derived from journalistic and non-fictional sources. The difficulty level of the passages is of class 12 level. There are a total of 120 questions based on the passages and candidates get two hours to complete the exam. Thus, CLAT requires good time management skills to attempt maximum questions within the given time.
The CLAT PG question paper tests the candidate’s knowledge about different areas of law. It also consists of passages followed by a total of 120 multiple-choice questions based on the passage.
Last year, the Consortium made changes in the CLAT exam pattern and reduced the number of questions in CLAT UG from 150 to 120 to make the exam more student-friendly. The CLAT exam analysis also showed that the exam was easier last year. However, an easy exam also means a higher CLAT cut-off for everyone which will even out any difference due to the easy nature of the CLAT question paper.
Section | Difficulty level |
---|---|
English | Easy |
General knowledge | Easy |
Quantitative aptitude | Easy to moderate |
Legal Reasoning | Easy |
Logical reasoning | Easy to moderate |
Overall | Easy-moderate |
While CLAT is certainly considered tough, it doesn’t have to be so. Ultimately, everything depends on how well-prepared the candidate is for the exam. Here are a few quick tips for CLAT.
Well thought out Study Plan: Aspirants should start with a study timetable allocating appropriate time for each section according to its importance and the candidate’s proficiency level.
Referring to the right study material: Candidates must focus on building a good conceptual understanding by referring to the right study material and resources. Good CLAT books for section-wise preparation are easily available and aspirants must refer to them.
Solving mock tests: Candidates must practice with CLAT sample papers and the previous year's question papers to improve speed and perform better during the exam.
Time Management: In a lengthy paper, time management is key for a good CLAT score. Time management is important both during one’s preparation and also while attempting the exam. Devoting adequate time to each section, as per the situation’s requirement will give optimum results.
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Candidates are admitted into 5-year LLB and LLM programmes through CLAT.
There are 24 NLUs participating in CLAT.
IIULER Goa, a private university is part of the Consortium of NLUs and accepts CLAT scores. Over 60+ colleges also accept CLAT scores.
CLAT is a entrance exam,after clearing CLAT exam you are eligible for national law University ,But after CLAT you does not got any type of scholarship,but after clearing this exam you have many opportunities on the basis of merit you will got different type of scholarships.
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A CLAT score of 46.25 is considered low for top NLUs (National Law Universities), but you can still get a lower NLU (if reserved category) or a private college like:
1. UPES Dehradun
2. ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
3. Alliance University, Bangalore
4. VIT School of Law
5. Amity Law School, Noida
For more information about CLAT: CLAT 2025
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Hi dear candidate,
Your rank of 4032 in CLAT exam with EWS appears to be insufficient for admission in IP University colleges as the category wise cut off for IPU colleges is lower than your rank at least for the top tier colleges like VIPS and MAIMS.
The majority of seats are reserved for students with Delhi domicile in IPU colleges and if you belong to outside Delhi then, it's slightly difficult.
However, some colleges like Trinity (TIIPS) in Dwarka accepted admissions for Law at higher rank of around 8,000 so you might also have a chance there.
Otherwise, you can find top Law colleges in Delhi NCR at our official website:
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Hello Aspirant,
The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam consists of five subjects which are given below:-
1. English Language
2. Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
3.Legal Reasoning
4. Logical Reasoning
5. Quantitative Techniques (Basic Mathematics)
And
These subjects are tested in one single paper with 120 multiple-choice questions for UG CLAT (as per the latest pattern from 2024 onwards). Each question carries 1 mark, and there's a 0.25 negative mark for every incorrect answer.
With an All India SC category rank of 1561 in CLAT, you have a strong chance of getting admission into several National Law Universities through the counselling rounds. Based on past year trends, this rank can fetch you a seat in NLUs like NLIU Bhopal, HNLU Raipur, RGNUL Patiala, and possibly even higher-ranked ones like WBNUJS Kolkata or NLU Jodhpur depending on how cutoffs move in the later rounds.
SC category cutoffs for top NLUs tend to vary each year, but many of them have admitted students with SC ranks between 1500 and 3000, especially in rounds 2 and 3. Your chances increase further if you list a wide range of NLUs in your preference order during counselling. Also, make sure to complete all required counselling steps, document verification, and preference locking on time to avoid missing out.
With your rank, you're well-positioned to get a seat—just stay active in the admission process and keep checking updates from the CLAT consortium.
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