CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Age Limit, Qualification, Category

Updated On - January 8th, 2020

Urvashi Singhal

Exams Prep Master

CLAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria will be announced after the release of official notification by National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. Candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for CLAT 2020 as every participating NLU has a separate eligibility criteria. If a candidate fails to meet any of the specified points during admission proces, chances of cancellation of his/her candidature rises.

The Consortium makes changes in CLAT 2020 Exam Pattern. Read here

Common Law Admission Test or CLAT, is a single unified entrance test for candidates aspiring to pursue 3 year LLB, 5 year Integrated LLB and LLM. The law entrance examination is conducted annually for UG and PG programs. NLU’s conduct the national level exam on a rotational basis. The exam will be conducted on May 10, 2020. Intermediate graduates with 45% marks can apply online from First week of January 2020.

Check CLAT 2020 Official Notification(Released)

A candidate’s eligibility for the exam is based on the following factors:

1. Acdemic Qualification
2. Age Limit
3. Nationality

For information on CLAT 2020 eligbility, candidates can refer to this article. 

CLAT Eligibility for UG Course (LL.B.)

CLAT Age Limit - As per the revised standards, there will be no upper age limit for UG Program in CLAT 2020. 

CLAT Eligibility: Academic Qualification – A candidate must have secured minimum marks required in 12^th standard, as per the category to which s/he belongs:

• For Unreserved /OBC /Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories – A minimum of 45% marks required.
• For SC/ST Category – A minimum of 40% marks required.

CLAT Eligibility - General Criteria – Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in April/May 2020 are eligible to register for Common Law Admission Test. They must submit an evidence of their successfully clearing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they will lose their right to be considered for admission.

• Submit the result of qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2) at the time of CLAT Admission.
• In case of equal marks, the tie-breaking procedure is as follows: 
  (i) Higher marks in the section of legal aptitude in CLAT 2020 
  (ii) Higher age
  (iii) A computerized draw of lots

CLAT Eligibility for PG Course (LL.M.)

CLAT offers admissions to both national and NRI candidates in the One Year LLM Course offered at various NLUs and other institutes/ universities accepting CLAT Scores. 

CLAT Age Limit – There is no upper age limit set for appearing in the examination.

CLAT Eligibility: Academic Qualification – Aspirants appearing for CLAT LLM Program should have secured a minimum percentage in qualifying examination (i.e. LL.B./ 5-Year Integrated LL.B. (Hons.)/ any other equivalent exam). The marks vary as per candidate’s category. 

• For Unreserved /OBC /Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories: a minimum of 55% marks are required.
• For SC/ ST category – a minimum of 50% marks is required.
• On the date of admission, he/ she must have passed or appeared in the final semester/final year examination of the qualifying examination. 
• Submit the final result of qualifying examination within the time frame prescribed by the respective University/Institute. Till then such candidates are given provisional admission.

CLAT Eligibility: General Criteria – In case of equal marks, the tie-breaking procedure is as follows: 

• Higher age, the tie persists then;
• Computerized draw of lots will be taken into consideration. 

Check CLAT 2020 Syllabus

CLAT Eligibility for NRI

NRI/ NRI Sponsored category candidates are offered seats under NRI Quota. Admissions is carried out by the concerned universities independently on the basis of CLAT merit. 

Important points to keep in mind:

• Candidates must contact the concerned university directly for admission formalities, eligibility, documents required and other related queries for seeking admission under NRI/NRI sponsored category.
• WBNUJS, Kolkata (West Bengal) has different criteria for admissions.It is as follows:
  • There is a total of 17 seats for the candidates aspiring for admissions in the undergraduate courses whereas there are no seats available for the postgraduate program.
  • Through CLAT Office: CLAT Office will issue the list of students eligible for taking admission under this category.
  • Documents required by the NRI Candidates at the time of CLAT Admission:
    • 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
  • Documents required by NRI Sponsored Candidates at the time of admission:
    • 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 student over the next 5 years.

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