Common Law Admission Test Details
CLAT 2012 Entrance Exam : Overview
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2012 Entrance exam)
is an all India entrance examination conducted by 14 National Law Universities for
admissions to under-graduate and post graduate degree programmes (LL.B and LL.M).
CLAT was conceptualized and implemented pursuant
to a case filed at the Supreme Court of India highlighting the hardships of students
who would have to appear for several separate entrance examinations. Prior to the
case being decided, the Ministry of Human Resource Development brokered a settlement
between the various law schools to conduct a common, all India entrance examination
which was labeled as CLAT. CLAT 2012 is being conducted by "National Law University,
Jodhpur".
The 14 participating National Law Universities in the order of their establishment
are:
- 1. National Law School of India University,
Bangalore (NLSIU).
- 2. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR).
- 3. National Law Institute University, Bhopal
(NLIU).
- 4. The West Bengal National University of
Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS).
- 5. National Law University, Jodhpur (NLU).
- 6. Hidayatullah National Law University,
Raipur (HNLU).
- 7. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
(GNLU).
- 8. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University,
Lucknow (RMLNLU).
- 9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law,
Patiala (RGNUL).
- 10. Chanakya National Law University, Patna
(CNLU).
- 11. National University of Advanced Legal
Studies, Kochi (NUALS).
- 12. National Law University, Orissa (NLUO).
- 13. National University of Study & Research
in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL).
- 14. National Law University & Judicial Academy,
Assam (NLUJA).
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) was conceptualized
and implemented pursuant to a case filed at the Supreme Court of India highlighting
the hardships of students who would have to appear for several separate entrance
examinations. Prior to the case being decided, the Ministry of Human Resource Development
brokered a settlement between the various law schools to conduct a common, all India
entrance examination which was labelled as CLAT. CLAT 2012 is being conducted by
"The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS)".
Course Offered:
- Under-Graduate Programme:
- BA. LL.B (Hons)
- BBA. LL.B (Hons)
- B.Sc. LL.B (Hons)
- B.Psc. LL.B (Hons)
- B.Com. LL.B (Hons)
- Post- Graduate Programme:
Note: CNLU, Patna does NOT offer Post-Graduate Programme
course
Eligibility for the CLAT Entrance Exam:
- For Under-graduate: Candidate who wish to pursue
UG courses, they must appear for
CLAT 2012 exam, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary
School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less
than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of
SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability).
Candidates who have appeared in the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are
also eligible to appear in the common law admission test.
- For Post-Graduate: A candidate should have obtained
a LL.B/B.L. degree or an equivalent degree from a recognized university with not
less than 55% marks in aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)
are eligible for CLAT 2012 Entrance Exam.
Age Limit Criteria
for CLAT:
- For Under-Graduate: Age of candidate should not
be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in case of
SC/ST and persons with Disability) as on
1st July, 2012.
- For Post-Graduate: There is no age limit for applying
for post-graduate programme.
How to Apply?
Mode of obtaining Application form:
- Printed application forms along with the CLAT 2012 entrance exam information brochure
will be available at the designated branches (refer- www.clat.ac.in/ )* of the
State Bank of India, or in any of Law Schools mentioned above against payment of
3000/- only ( 2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD on submission of proof) inclusive
of test fee and bank charges.
- Request for application form may be sent to the Convener, CLAT 2012, National Law
University, Jodhpur, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur -342304 (Raj.) with a
demand-draft of 3000/- only ( 2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD) drawn in favour
of the National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C and payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
- Candidates can also apply online by visiting and following the instructions given
at www.clat.ac.in/
Mode of Applying:
- Duly filled OMR application form along with necessary documents as mentioned in
the OMR application form to The Convener, CLAT-2012 either in person or through
registered post to the following address so as to reach on or before 31 March 2012.
The address for sending the filled in forms is:
The Convenor,
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) - 2012,
National Law University, Jodhpur,
NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore,
Jodhpur (Raj.) - 342304.
Helpline: (0291) 2577044, 2577045, 2577138, 2577526.
Fax: (033) 2335-0511.
Email: helpdesk@clat.ac.in
Website: www.clat.ac.in
- Candidates applying on downloaded application forms must enclose Demand Draft/Bankers
Cheque/ Pay order of 3000/- ( 2500/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in favour of
"National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C" and payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
- Candidates applying online should have a demand draft of 3000/- ( 2500/- for
SC/ST/PWD candidates) in favour of "National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C" and
payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan) ready before starting the procedure.
Schedule
Important dates for Common Law Admission Test - CLAT 2012:
|
Sr. No
|
Activity
|
Dates
|
Day
|
|
2.
|
Last Date for submission
|
31-03-2012
|
Saturday
|
|
3.
|
Issue of Hall Tickets
|
14-04-2012
|
Saturday
|
|
4.
|
Common Law admissions test date for UG/PG(3.00 P.M. – 5.00 P.M)
|
13-05-2012
|
Sunday
|
|
5.
|
Publication of result
|
28-05-2012
|
Monday
|
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6.
|
Completion of admission process
|
30-06-2012
|
Saturday
|
|
7.
|
Commencement of classes
|
02-07-2012
|
Monday
|
TopCLAT 2012 Entrance Exam Pattern
Pattern of the CLAT Paper for entry to the Under-graduate Programme with weightage:
|
Subject
|
Weightage
|
Total Number of Questions
|
Duration of examination
|
|
English including Comprehension
|
40 Marks
|
200
|
2 Hours
|
|
General Knowledge/Current Affairs
|
50 Marks
|
|
Mathematics
|
20 Marks
|
|
Logical Reasoning
|
45 Marks
|
|
Legal Aptitude/Legal Awareness
|
45 Marks
|
|
Total Marks
|
200
|
CLAT 2012 Entrance Exam Pattern for Post-graduate Programme:
|
Total Marks
|
Duration of examination
|
Subject areas
|
|
200
|
Two Hours
|
Law of Contracts, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory
|
Total Number of Questions:
|
Objective Type
|
Essay
|
|
100 questions of one mark each
|
2 questions of 50 marks each
|
There is no negative marking for CLAT Exam.
CLAT Form Fee:
CLAT Information Brochure would cost 150/-. If the request for CLAT Information
Brochure is sent to the CLAT Convenor through post, it would cost 200/-.
Challenges Faced by Students:
|
Total No Of Student Appeared last year
|
Total No Of Seat
|
|
17300
|
1100
|
Career prospects:
A career in Law, is very respectable and paying. More and more jobs are opening
up in the corporate sector as well. With multinational companies setting up bases
in India in large numbers the competition is high and so are the legal issues, legal
implications of corporate decisions, disputes and claims. All these add up to good
opportunities for aspiring lawyers.
Contact Details:
The Convenor,
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) - 2012,
National Law University, Jodhpur,
NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore,
Jodhpur (Raj.) - 342304.
Helpline: (0291) 2577044, 2577045, 2577138, 2577526.
Fax: (033) 2335-0511.
Email: helpdesk@clat.ac.in
Website: www.clat.ac.in
