CLAT UG (Common Law Admission Test – Undergraduate) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually for admission to undergraduate law programs (BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, etc.) at National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions in India.

The exam is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on a rotational basis. The Consortium consists of 24 NLUs as of now.

CLAT UG is primarily used for:

• Admission to 5-year integrated law programs at NLUs

• Admission to participating private and public universities

• Recruitment by certain public sector undertakings (PSUs)

• Frequency: Once a year (usually in December)

• Mode: Offline (pen-paper based)

• Duration: 2 hours

• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer

• Education: 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST)

• Age Limit: No upper age limit

• Appearing Candidates: Students appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply

Some of the top NLUs include:

• NLSIU Bangalore

• NALSAR Hyderabad

• WBNUJS Kolkata

• NLU Delhi (Note: Does NOT accept CLAT, conducts AILET)

• NLU Jodhpur

• GNLU Gandhinagar

• Apply online at: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

• Fee:

  • ₹4,000 for General/OBC

  • ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL

1. Read newspapers like The Hindu for Current Affairs

2. Practice mock tests and previous year papers

3. Build strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

4. Learn legal basics and landmark judgments

5. Focus on speed and accuracy