CLAT 2024 Application Form is now available for candidates to apply. The Consortium of National Law Universities announced the release of the application form on July 1, 2023, through their official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The application deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at National Law Universities (NLUs) is November 3, 2023. To access the application form for CLAT 2024, candidates can use the direct link provided on the official website.

Before starting the registration process, candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria and other conditions. The website page also contains detailed information about the CLAT 2024 application process, including fee payment details and the required documents for submission.

To ensure eligibility for the CLAT Exam 2024, it is important for candidates to accurately complete the application form and pay the required fee within the specified timeframe. It is recommended to regularly check the official website or notifications for any updates or changes regarding the application process. Staying informed about the latest requirements and guidelines is crucial.

Changes in CLAT 2024

CLAT 2024 Exam Pattern has undergone a slight change. Instead of the previous 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), the exam will now consist of 120 MCQs. The CLAT syllabus for 2024 and the exam pattern have remained largely unchanged, with the exception of a reduced number of questions.

CLAT 2024 Dates

Candidates can take help from the following table to know the Important dates of CLAT 2024

How to apply for CLAT 2024?

To apply for CLAT 2024, candidates can follow these steps:

• Registration: Visit the official website for CLAT 2024 and navigate to the registration page. Fill in the required details such as name, email address, and mobile number, and create a password. Complete the registration process to obtain your login credentials.
• Log in to the Account: Use your registered mobile number and password to log in to your CLAT 2024 account.
• Fill out the Application Form: Once logged in, you will be able to access the CLAT Application Form. Fill in the necessary details such as personal information, educational qualifications, category (if applicable), and preferences for the NLUs and courses.
• Upload Documents: Upload the scanned copies of the required documents, such as a recent passport-sized photograph, your signature, and any necessary category or BPL certificates.
• Review and Edit: After filling in all the details, carefully review the application form for any errors or missing information. 
• Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through the available payment methods. The fee amount for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI is  Rs 4,000 and for  SC/ST/BPL fee is Rs 3,500 in online modes such as Net banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card.
• Submit the Application: Once the fee payment is successful, submit the application form. Take a printout or save a digital copy of the filled application form and the fee payment confirmation for future reference.

Required Documents for CLAT 2024 Application Form

Candidates should be prepared with all the required documents before filling out the application form for CLAT 2024. Required documents are listed below:

• A recent scanned copy of a colored passport-sized photograph
• Candidate’s scanned signature
• Candidate’s category certificate (if applicable)
• Candidate’s BPL certificate (if applicable)

CLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check all the required eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. CLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria are listed below:

• Candidates must pass class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board with at least 45% marks for the UG law program of CLAT and for the PG law program, candidates need to pass the 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB with at least 50% aggregate marks
• There is no age restriction for the exam
• Candidates who are appearing for the 12th final year exam or graduating final year exam can also apply for CLAT 2024.

CLAT 2024 Guidelines Released for PwD Candidates

Important Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities in CLAT 2024 Exam has been released by the Consortium of NLUs. Guidelines are listed below:

• Candidates who are considered ‘persons with benchmark disability as defined in Section 2(r) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (the “Act”) and are appearing for CLAT 2024, are eligible for an additional 40 minutes of extra time (compensatory time)
• Candidates with benchmark disabilities will be provided a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the exam. 
• A copy of the original Disability Certificate must be brought to the CLAT Test Center on the day of the test
• The facility of requesting a scribe/ reader is available to anyone
• A blind or visually impaired person with a benchmark disability (not less than 40%),
• The patient has locomotor disabilities (both arms affected-BA), as well as cerebral palsy.