CLAT 2025 today: Check exam guidelines, timings, structure here

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has announced the detailed guidelines for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, set to take place on December 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Aspiring candidates must follow the outlined instructions to ensure smooth participation in the examination.

Key Exam Details

• Date and Time: December 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
• Entry Window: Candidates can enter the exam hall starting at 1:00 PM, with the last allowed entry at 2:15 PM. Latecomers will not be admitted.
• Exam Duration: The test will last 2 hours (extended to 2 hours and 40 minutes for PwD/SAP candidates).
• Scoring System:
  • +1 mark for each correct answer.
  • -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
  • No deductions for unanswered questions.

Mandatory Documents to Carry

Candidates must bring the following items to the examination center:

1. Admit Card: Ensure the photograph is clear; if not, carry a self-attested photo.
2. Government-issued Photo ID: Acceptable IDs include Aadhaar (updated photo), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, and others.
3. Disability Certificate (for PwD/SAP candidates): Original copy required.

Items Permitted in the Exam Hall

Only the following items are allowed inside the examination hall:

• Black or blue ballpoint pens.
• A transparent water bottle.
• An analog watch.
• Admit card and government-issued photo ID.

Note: Personal belongings, including bags, are strictly prohibited.

Important Test Day Timings

• 1:30 PM: Entry into the test hall begins.
• 1:50 PM: Distribution of sealed question booklets and announcement of instructions.
• 2:00 PM: Test officially starts.
• 2:15 PM: Last entry allowed into the hall.
• 3:50 PM: Warning bell for the last 10 minutes of the test.
• 4:00 PM: Test concludes. Writing beyond this time is prohibited.

Exam Structure

The question booklet will carry a total of 120 marks for both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the structure and guidelines available on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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