CLAT Eligibility 2023: Check Age Limit, Qualification & Marks, and No. of Attempts

CLAT Eligibility 2023 is that candidates must have completed their qualifying examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Also, 5% relaxation is given to candidates of reserved category. CLAT Eligibility criteria allow the candidates to complete CLAT 2023 Registration, however, candidates are given admissions only if they clear the requirements of the university during the admissions process.

In accordance with the revised rules set by the Consortium of NLUs, candidates from any age group can apply for CLAT 2023.
Candidates can attempt CLAT 2023 with no limits on their attempts.
Other than Indian Nationals, candidates who are NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2023.
Candidates must also fulfill the CLAT Eligibility during the time of counselling. Also Check CLAT Counselling.

Table of Contents

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, Age Limit, and Number of Attempts
CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
2.1 CLAT UG Eligibility 2023
2.2 CLAT PG Eligibility 2023
CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Final Year Students
CLAT 2023: Score Tie-breaker
4.1 CLAT 2023: UG Score Tie-breaker
4.2 CLAT 2023: PG Score Tie-breaker
CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for International Students
CLAT Eligibility 2023 FAQs

CLAT Basic Eligibility

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, Age Limit, and Number of Attempts

Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2023 under the parameters listed below:

Parameters	Eligibility Criteria
Nationality	Candidates who are Indian Nationals/NRIs/PIO/OCI are eligible to appear for CLAT 2023
CLAT 2023 Age Limit	As per the newly revised criterion, the UG Program will have no upper age limit. There is no higher age limit for taking the CLAT 2023 exam.
Number of Attempts	Candidates should be aware that the consortium has set no time constraint for taking CLAT 2023. Candidates can take the CLAT UG/PG exam as many times as they desire.

CLAT Academic Eligibility

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for CLAT UG/PG courses

CLAT UG Eligibility 2023

Candidates who are General/ OBC/ PWD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI categories, must have secured 45% aggregate marks or its equivalent in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination).
Candidates belonging from the SC/ST categories, must have secured 40% aggregate or its equivalent.

CLAT PG Eligibility 2023

For candidates belonging to the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories, an LLB Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% or its equivalent grade is required.
For candidates belonging from the SC/ST category, 45% aggregate or its equivalent grade is required.

CLAT Final Year Eligibility

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Final Year Students

Candidates who will take the qualifying test in March/April 2023 are also eligible to take the CLAT 2023 exam.

Final year candidates, however, are required to show proof of passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, or they will forfeit their right to be considered for admission.
Candidates who do not submit the marksheet/ certificates of their passing with the required marks will not be eligible for admissions.

CLAT Tie-breaker

CLAT 2023: Score Tie-breaker

In case of score tie between candidates, NLU uses the following procedure to break the tie.

CLAT 2023: UG Score Tie-breaker

In the event of a tie, the following procedure and order will be used to break the tie:

Higher scores in legal aptitude subject
Older age
Computerized lotteries

CLAT 2023: PG Score Tie-breaker

In the event of a tie in PG CLAT 2023, the following procedure and sequence will be used to break the tie:

Older age
Computerized lotteries

CLAT International Students Eligibility

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for International Students

Candidates applying through NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign National category, should contact their concerned university for admission requirements, eligibility, required documents, and other related questions under the NRI Quota.

Candidates applying for NRI category must appear for CLAT 2023 for those NLUs that require CLAT Exam as a requirement for admission to the category.
The CLAT Office will be responsible for releasing a list of candidates who are eligible for admission in this category.
In other circumstances, candidates must visit the respective universities they want to attend to know if CLAT 2023 is a requirement for admissions in NRI category.

CLAT 2023 Admissions: Documents Required by the NRI Candidates

Copy of Valid Indian Passport of the Student
Copy of Visas obtained in the last 12 months
Certificate from the local embassy stating that the person is an NRI/OCI or PIO Card

Sponsors for NRI Students

The person who willingly sponsors candidates for admission is required to be a first-degree relation of the student and shall be residing abroad as a Non-Resident Indian.

In case the student has no parents or near relatives or is taken as a ward by some other nearest relative, such students also may be considered for admission.
The guardian must have legally treated the applying candidate as a ward. Such guardians shall file an affidavit mentioning the interest in the education of the candidate and also their relationship with the candidate.
It is mandatory for that person to also be a Non-Resident Indian and ordinarily residing abroad.

CLAT 2023 Admissions: Documents Required by NRI Sponsored Candidates

Copy of Valid Indian Passport of the Sponsor
Copy of Visas obtained in the last 12 months by the Sponsor
Certificate from the local embassy stating that the Sponsor is an NRI/ OCI or PIO Card
An affidavit by the sponsor indicating the interest shown in the education affairs of the student and willingness to fund the education of the student over the next 5 years.

FAQs

CLAT 2023 Eligibility FAQs

Ques: What law programs can I pursue after appearing for CLAT 2023?

Ans: The programs offered by the NLUs through CLAT 2023 are BA LLB, BBA LLB. BSc LLB, BCom LLB. Postgraduate programs LLM are also offered in some universities.

Ques: Can a student from any commerce background give the CLAT 2023 exam?

Ans: Yes, students from any stream (Commerce/ Science/ Arts) can attend CLAT 2023 for UG courses. However, for PG courses, candidates must have passed the LLB course or its equivalent.

Ques: What is the application fee for CLAT 2023?

Ans: The application fee for CLAT 2023 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI is INR 4,000, Candidates applying through BPL/SC/ST category only have to pay INR 3,500

Ques: Will clearing CLAT 2023 guarantee me admission to any National Law University of India?

Ans: No, passing CLAT will only qualify you for admission to national law schools. However, candidates must meet all of the eligibility conditions of the university that they wish to attend.

Ques: Can I apply for CLAT 2023 in offline mode?

Ans: No, the CLAT application form will only be available in an online format. In offline mode, you are unable to apply.

Ques: What documents do I need to upload for filling out CLAT 2023 application form?

Ans: Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned copy of their signature, and a copy of their domicile certificate while filling out the CLAT application form.

Ques: What details should candidates retain after completion of CLAT 2023 applications?

Ans: After completing the application form, CLAT candidates should keep the following information in mind: (a) CLAT Application Form in hard copy (b) Details of the fee receipt (c) CLAT ID and password produced by a computer.

Ques: How many questions will be asked in CLAT 2023?

Ans: There will be 150 MCQ-type questions in the CLAT UG. Around 120 MCQ-type questions are asked in the CLAT 2023 PG.

Ques: What is the examination mode of CLAT 2023?

Ans: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak last year, the CLAT was conducted entirely online. Otherwise, CLAT is administered in a pen-and-paper format.

*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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CLAT Eligibility 2023: Check Age Limit, Qualification & Marks, and No. of Attempts

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, Age Limit, and Number of Attempts