CLAT 2023: Second Seat Allotment List(Out), Important Dates, Documents Required, Cut off, College Predictor

    CLAT 2023 was successfully conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on December 18, 2022, by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates who clear CLAT 2023 Cut off are going to be eligible for admission into LLB and LLM programs in prestigious NLUs across the country. CLAT 2023 Counselling process has already begun based on the scores obtained by candidates. Based on the students’ feedback, CLAT 2023 has been rated easy to moderate by the test takers. The Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs sections were comparatively more difficult than the other sections of CLAT 2023 paper. Check CLAT 2023 Paper Analysis

    The Consortium of NLUs has released the top percentile scores and the number of candidates who have scored them. Two candidates have scored the perfect 100 percentile in CLAT 2023. The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 UG is 116.75. One candidate has scored the highest 99.99 percentile in CLAT 2023 PG. The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 PG is 95.25. CheckCLAT 2023 Toppers 

    What is CLAT?

    CLAT is a national-level entrance exam. It is conducted by a consortium of NLUs for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by 22 participating NLUs. CLAT 2023 is going to be conducted in pen and paper mode.

    Table of Contents

    1. CLAT 2023 Exam Dates
    2. CLAT 2023 Counselling
    3. CLAT 2023 Result
    4. CLAT 2023 Toppers
    5. CLAT 2023 Answer Key
    6. CLAT 2023 Cut Off
    7. CLAT 2023 Exam Analysis
    8. CLAT 2023 PSU Recruitment
    9. CLAT 2023 Admit Card
    10. CLAT 2023: NLUs Preference
    11. CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
    12. CLAT 2023 Registration
    13. CLAT 2023 Exam Centers
    14. CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern
    15. CLAT 2023 Syllabus
    16. CLAT 2023 Preparation
    17. CLAT 2023 Preparation Books
    18. CLAT 2023 Participating Colleges
    19. CLAT 2023 FAQs
    CLAT Exam Dates

    CLAT 2023 Exam Dates

    EventsDates
    CLAT 2023 Application Forms Start DateAugust 8, 2022
    CLAT 2023 Application Forms Last Date

    November 13, 2022

    November 18, 2022

    CLAT 2023 Application Form CorrectionNovember 19-20, 2022
    CLAT 2023 Admit card Release DateDecember 06, 2022 (6:00 PM)
    Form filling of CLAT Admission Preferences NLUsDecember 06, 2022 (6:00 PM)
    Last date for NLUs preference updating and admit card downloadingDecember 17, 2022 (11:59 PM)
    CLAT 2023 Exam DateDecember 18, 2022 
    CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer KeyDecember 18, 2022
    Objection against CLAT 2023 Answer KeyDecember 19, 2022
    CLAT 2023 Final Answer KeyDecember 22, 2022
    CLAT 2023 ResultDecember 23, 2022
    CLAT 2023 Counselling December 28, 2022

    CLAT 2023 Counselling

    The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) started CLAT 2023 Counselling registration on December 28, 2022. The last day to apply for the same is January 12, 2023. Candidates whose name was on the counselling invitees list are going to receive an invite via email. They can visit the official website to register for CLAT 2023 Counselling. CLAT Counselling registration can be completed through the login window. Candidates who get invited to CLAT Counselling 2023 are advised to exercise at least five options while choosing the NLUs and submitting the counselling fee. NLU Tripura has withdrawn from the admission counselling process. Check Detailed CLAT 2023 Counselling Schedule and Processes

    CLAT 2023 counselling fee is INR 30,000 for the general category and INR 20,000 for SC and ST candidates. Second Seat Allotment List for CLAT 2023 has been released on January 27, 2023. CLAT 2023 Seat Allotment is done through the candidates' ranking, cutoffs, scores, and preferences. CheckCLAT 2023 Seat Allotment

    CLAT 2023 Counselling Documents Required

    • Grade 10 Marksheet
    • Grade 12 Marksheet
    • CLAT 2023 Admit Card
    • LL.B./B.L./Equivalent Degree Statement of Marks (for PG programs)
    • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) (if applicable)
    • PwD/SAP Certificate (if applicable)
    • Domicile/Residence Certificate (if applicable)
    • Any other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category you have applied (Ex: Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS certificate, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.)

    CLAT 2023 Counselling Dates

    EventsDates
    CLAT 2023 Counselling RegistrationDecember 28, 2022 (6:00 PM)
    CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last DateJanuary 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
    Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment ListJanuary 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) (Out)
    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment ListJanuary 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
    Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment ListJanuary 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) (Out)
    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment ListJanuary 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
    Payment of University Fee to NLU concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process for First and Second Allotment ListsMay 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment ListMay 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment ListMay 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
    Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment ListJune 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Fourth Allotment ListJune 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
    Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment ListJune 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
    Payment of balance University Fee for Freeze option and Admission by NLUs for Fifth and Final Allotment ListJune 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

    CLAT 2023 Exam Analysis

    CLAT 2023 has been successfully conducted on December 18, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The detailed CLAT 2023 Paper Analysis is provided based on the initial response of the test takers. CLAT 2023 paper analysis is provided to help candidates in understanding the type of questions, topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and expected cut offs. Based on the student reactions and expert feedback, the Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs sections were comparatively difficult than the other sections of CLAT 2023 paper.

    CLAT 2023 Result

    CLAT 2023 Result has been declared on the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023. Candidates can also download their scorecards by logging to their registered accounts.

    Direct Link to CLAT 2023 Results

    The candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps once the results are declared.

    • Visit the official website.
    • Locate and click on the link for CLAT 2023 Results.
    • Log in to your portal using your phone number and password.
    • Check your details in CLAT 2023 Result.
    • Download the result for future reference.

    CLAT 2023 Toppers

    The Consortium has yet to release the list of CLAT 2023 Toppers. However, it has released the top percentile scores and the number of students who have scored them.

    CLAT 2023 Topper's List LLB

    RanksToppers NameScoresPercentile
    Abhinav SomaniAIR 1116.75100
    Gnanakit (SC Category)AIR 194.5099.99
    Sahil GuptaAIR 211299.99
    Shruti BhukarAIR 2 in OBC, AIR 16 in GENERAL99.99
    Shubham ThakareAIR 399.99
    Navya NairAIR 699.99
    Piyush GuptaAIR 8107.7599.98

    CLAT 2023 UG Top Scores

    The list of CLAT UG top percentile scores is tabulated below:

    CLAT 2023 PG Top Scores

    The list of CLAT PG top percentile scores is tabulated below:

    CLAT 2023 Grievance Redressal Notification


    CLAT 2023 Answer Key

    The consortium of NLUs has released the final CLAT 2023 Answer Key on December 22, 2022. The important dates related to the release of the answer key, the objection to it, and the result declaration are tabulated below. 

    EventsDates
    CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer KeyDecember 18, 2022
    Objection against CLAT 2023 Answer KeyDecember 19, 2022
    CLAT 2023 Final Answer KeyDecember 22, 2022
    Objection against CLAT 2023 Final Answer KeyDecember 26, 2022
    CLAT 2023 ResultDecember 23, 2022

    How Can I Download CLAT 2023 Answer Key?

    Given below are details on how the candidates can download CLAT 2023 Answer Key.

    • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of CLAT conducting body.
    • Step 2: Candidates can then navigate to the Notification section.
    • Step 3: In the notification section, candidates must find the “CLAT 2023 - Answer Key and Objection” tab.
    • Step 4: Clicking on the tab, candidates will be redirected to a PDF File of CLAT Answer Keys, which they can then download.
    CLAT Expected Cut Off

    CLAT 2023 Cut Off

    CLAT 2023 Cut Off usually ranges between 95-100 for the general category while for SC/ST category CLAT 2023 Cut off usually ranges between 80-85. Based on the previous year’s analysis, CLAT 2023 Cut off for the top 3 NLUs is expected to be between 100-105 and for the top 5 NLUs, it is expected to be between 90-95.

    As per expert analysis, CLAT 2023 Cut Off is expected to be similar to the previous year Cut Off:

    College NameExpected CLAT Cut Off 2023
    NLSIU, Bangalore125-140
    NALSAR, Hyderabad120-135
    WBNUJS, Kolkata120-130
    NLU, Jodhpur110-124
    GNLU, Gandhinagar106-107
    NLU, Bhopal107-108
    RMNLU, Lucknow100-102
    HNLU, Raipur103-104
    NLU, Odisha97-98
    NUSLR, Ranchi94-95
    CMLU, Patna 95-96
    NLUJAA, Guwahati93-94
    DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam92-93
    TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli92-93
    MNLU, Mumbai105-106
    MNLU, Aurangabad91-92
    MNLU, Nagpur91-92
    HPNLU, Shimla 89
    CLAT PSU Recruitment

    CLAT 2023 PSU Recruitment

    The candidate's overall exam score determines how they are selected for PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2023. Candidates are shortlisted for positions like Trainee Legal Advisor, Legal Executive Trainee, and Assistant Legal Advisor by some PSU corporations including BHEL, IOCL, Oil India Limited, ONGC, and more based on their CLAT 2023 scores. After that, candidates are selected down through rounds of interviews and focus groups.

    To get through PSUs Recruitment, there are specific criteria the candidates must possess. Before proceeding with the process candidates should make sure that they meet the following criteria:

    • Applying candidates should meet the minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC (SC/ST 50%) in LLB courses for registering. These marks differ from company to company.
    • There are no upper age limits for applying, depending on the company.
    • Candidates should be appearing for CLAT PG (LLM) and must have scored good marks.

    CLAT 2023 Admit Card

    CLAT 2023 Admit Card is an important document required during the time of examination. Without an admit card no candidate is allowed to appear for the examination. Candidates need to remember the following points before downloading their admit card:

    • It is mandatory for the candidates to fill their admission preferences to the NLUs before downloading their Admit Card for the CLAT 2023.
    • Candidates are required to check the details mentioned in the admit card and contact the authorities in case of any discrepancies
    • The last date to download CLAT 2023 admit card is December 17, 2022 till 11:59 PM

    How to download CLAT 2023 Admit Card?

    Candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps to download the CLAT 2023 Admit Card.

    • Visit the official website.
    • Locate and click on the link for CLAT 2023 Admit Card.
    • Login to the portal using your credentials.
    • Click on “Update Preferences”
    • Fill the preferences as required and click the “Update Preferences” button
    • Click on “Download Admit Card” button
    • CLAT 2023 Admit Card should appear on the screen.

    CLAT 2023: NLUs Preference

    The Consortium provides candidates with the provision of deciding their NLUs preference should they qualify the exam. The official notification regarding filling up of NLUs preference has been released in CLAT 2023 official website. Candidates need to remember the following points before they fill up the preference form:

    • The candidates appearing for the Common Law Admission Test (“CLAT”) 2023 for admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes at National Law Universities (NLUs) may indicate their admission preferences to the NLUs and download their Admit Card from 6:00 pm, December 6, 2022 until 11:59 pm, December 17, 2022.
    • It is mandatory for the candidates to fill their admission preferences to the NLUs before downloading their Admit Card for the CLAT 2023.
    • Candidates may update their preferences for admission to NLUs anytime before 11:59 pm, December 17, 2022. Any requests for a change in preferences for admission to NLUs after 11:59 pm on December 17, 2022 will not be accommodated.
    • Candidates must fill a minimum of 5 (five) preferences. There is no outer limit to the number of preferences that may be filled.
    • Before filling the preference form for admission to NLUs, candidates must check the respective NLU’s brochure to confirm that they are eligible to apply for admission to the programme that they are filling in their preference list.
    CLAT Eligibility Criteria

    CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    CLAT 2023 Eligibility details has been on the official CLAT 2023 website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023/. The important details regarding CLAT 2023 eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

    • There is no age limit to apply or appear for CLAT.
    • NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals can also apply or appear for CLAT.
    • Minimum marks in the qualifying exam required to apply for CLAT 2023 is 50% for general category and 45% for reserved category candidates.
    ExamEligibility Criteria
    CLAT UG
    • Qualifying Examination: Must have passed class 12th from a recognized institution
    • Age Limit: No upper age limit
    • Minimum Marks: Must have secured at least 45% marks in the aggregate
    CLAT PG
    • Qualifying Examination: Must have passed LLB from a recognized institution
    • Age Limit: No upper age limit
    • Minimum Marks: Must have secured at least 55% marks in the aggregate
    CLAT Registration

    CLAT 2023 Registration

    To complete СLАT 2023 Registrаtiоn, candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps.

    • Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
    • Start the application process through the official website.
    • Enter your email address and phone number for registration.
    • Log in to the site using the phone number and password.
    • Enter your information carefully.
    • Enter preferences among the 22 national law universities.
    • Pay the required amount of application fees.
    • Upload the important documents.
    • Click on the Submit button.
    • Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

    Note: The Consortium of NLUs has opened CLAT Application Form Correction window till November 20, 2022. Registered candidates can edit their application form, pay the registration fee (if not paid already), and even update their choice of CLAT Exam Centers 2023. However, no new registration is entertained as CLAT Registration 2023 has already concluded

    CLAT 2023 Application Fees

    CategoryFees
    Gen/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCIINR 4,000
    SC/ST/BPLINR 3,500
    Previous Years Question Paper (not included with application fee)INR 500

    CLAT 2023 Exam Centers

    The exact list of CLAT 2023 exam centers is displayed on the official website. Candidates can also check the list of CLAT 2023 exam centers provided below. Also to check the complete list of CLAT exam centers, click here.

    CLAT Exam Centres
    AllahabadAurangabadVaranasi
    AgraAhmedabadThane
    VisakhapatnamAmritsarVijayawada
    BarasatBarrackporeThiruvananthapuram
    BengaluruBhopalTrichy
    BhubaneswarBilaspurSrinagar
    ChandigarhCalicutSonepat
    ChennaiCoimbatoreShillong
    DehradunDurgSiliguri
    ErnakulamFaridabadShimla
    GangtokGorakhpurRanchi
    GandhinagarGhaziabadRaipur
    GurugramGuwahatiPune
    Greater NoidaHaldwaniPatna
    HisarHyderabadPatiala
    IndoreImphalNoida
    JabalpurJalandharNew Delhi
    JaipurJammuNavi Mumbai
    JodhpurJamshedpurNagpur
    KanpurKotaMysore
    KolkataKurukshetraMumbai
    LucknowMaduraiMuzaffarpur
    MohaliHooghlyAmravati
    Hubli / DharwadPuducherryRajahmundry
    SalemKanyakumariSurat
    Chittoor/TirupatiCuttackKottayam
    KurnoolTirunelveliVadodara
    VelloreMangaloreMeerut
    CLAT Exam Pattern

    CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern

    CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern is mentioned below as per the official notification by CNLU.

    CategoryUG programPG program
    Duration2 hours2 hours
    ModeOffline modeOffline mode
    Type of QuestionsObjective-type, comprehension-based questionsObjective-type, comprehension-based questions
    Number of Questions150120
    Sections
    • English Language
    • Current Affairs, including GK
    • Legal Reasoning
    • Logical Reasoning
    • Quantitative Techniques
    • Constitutional Law
    • Other Law Subjects, including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.
    Total Marks150 marks120
    Marking scheme+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks is deducted for an incorrect answer.+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks is deducted for an incorrect answer.
    CLAT Syllabus

    CLAT 2023 Syllabus

    CLAT 2023 Syllabus for UG examination is mentioned in the table.

    SubjectTopics Covered
    EnglishPassages, Reading, Comprehension, Inference and Conclusion, Summary, Vocabulary etc.
    Current AffairsContemporary Events of National and International Significance, Art and Culture, International Affairs, Historical Events of significance
    Legal ReasoningRules and Passages of Law, Application of the rules and passages, etc.
    Logical ReasoningArgument - Premise and Conclusion, Inference, Relationships and Analogies, Contradictions and Equivalence, etc.
    Quantitative TechniquesBasic Algebra, Mensuration, Statistical Estimation, Graphs, Numerical Information, Ratio and Proportion etc.

    CLAT 2023 PG Syllabus

    Find below the syllabus of postgraduate programs under CLAT 2023.

    SubjectTopics Covered
    Constitutional LawSubject-wise and Judicial Power; Constitution of India: Framing, Doctrine, Executive Power; Constitutional Rights; Freedom Rights
    Criminal LawElements of Crime, Group Liability, Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy, Exceptions, Attempt to Commit Offences, Offences Against Public Tranquility, Offences against Body
    TortsClassification of Torts, Trespass, Nuisance, Defamation, Liability for Misstatements, Negligence
    International LawOrigin and Development of International Law and Bodies, International Law of Sea, Air, Land, Overview of International Law
    Intellectual Property RightsNature, Definition and Scope of IPR, Trademarks Act 1999, Patents Act 1970, Copyright Act 1957, IPR in International Perspective

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    CLAT 2023 Preparation

    The following tips is going to assist the candidates in acing CLAT 2023.

    • Go through the CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam.
    • Solve as many mock tests as possible to excel in CLAT 2023.
    • Analyze your mistakes.
    • Focus on your time management skills.
    • Learn to remain calm during an extreme shortages of time.

    Quick Links:

    CLAT 2021 Question PaperCLAT 2020 Question PaperCLAT 2019 Question Paper

    CLAT 2023 Preparation Books

    The following table has been curated to assist the candidates in CLAT 2023 Preparation

    Name of BookName of the Author
    A Modern Approach to Logical ReasoningR S Aggarwal
    Analytical Reasoning (English)MK Pandey
    Fast Track Objective ArithmeticArihant Publications
    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsPearson’s

    CheckCLAT 2023 Preparation Tips

    CLAT 2023 Participating Colleges

    List of CLAT Participating Colleges
    National Law School of India UniversityNational University of Study and Research in Law
    National Academy of Legal Studies and ResearchNational Law University and Judicial Academy
    National Law Institute UniversityTamil Nadu National Law School
    West Bengal National University of Judicial SciencesDamodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
    National Law University JodhpurMaharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
    Hidayatullah National Law UniversityMaharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
    Gujarat National Law UniversityMaharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
    Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law UniversityDharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
    Rajiv Gandhi National University of LawNational University of Advanced Legal Studies
    Chanakya National Law UniversityNational Law University Odisha
    Frequently Asked Questions

    CLAT 2023 FAQs

    Ques. When will CLAT 2023 be conducted?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on December 18, 2022. This year both CLAT 2022 and CLAT 2023 are going to be conducted in the same year only. Hence, the candidates are advised to prepare to their fullest.

    Ques. When to apply for CLAT 2023?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 Application Form has been released by the authorities on the official website. The candidates can visit the official website to apply for the exam till November 18, 2022.

    Ques. How to apply for CLAT 2023?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 registration process has started on August 8 as per the schedule released by the authorities. The candidates need to keep certain documents handy before applying for the exam to avoid confusion at the last moment.

    Ques. What is the age limit for appearing in CLAT 2023?

    Ans. The authorities have specified no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2023. Candidates up to any age can appear for the exam. However, they need to fulfill the other criteria.

    Ques. In which mode will CLAT 2023 be conducted?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 is being conducted in an offline pen and paper mode. The exam is supposed to be for two hours. The candidates are advised to go through CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam.

    Ques. When will CLAT 2023 Admit Card be released?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 Admit Card is going to be released a week before the scheduled exam. The candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website to check the latest updates regarding the exam.

    Ques. What documents are required to fill CLAT 2023 Application Form?

    Ans. The candidates need to keep the following documents handy before filling CLAT 2023 Application Form.

    • Aspirant’s Passport size photo (must be front-facing with a white background)
    • Signature of Aspirant
    • Educational Documents
    • BPL Certificate (If Applicable)
    • PWD Certificate (If Applicable)
    • SC/ST/OBC Category Certificate(If Applicable)

    Ques. When is the deadline to download CLAT 2023 Admit Card?

    Ans. CLAT 2023 Admit Card is going to be available for download on the day of the exam. However, the candidates are advised to download the admit card as soon as the authorities release it. They need to report the discrepancies if any to the concerned authority.


    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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