CLAT Exam
Which programs does the NLSIU offer?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026NLSIU offers two undergraduate programmes1) The five-year integrated undergraduate BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme.2) The three-year NLS BA (Hons) programme.
What is AILET?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026AILET is national level All India Law Entrance Test examination conducted by the National Law University Delhi every year for admission to UG (B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Programme) and PG (LL.M. (One Year) Programme) Programmes offered by the National Law University Delhi.
Can I clear CLAT with PCB stream?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Yes, you can absolutely clear CLAT with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) stream as the exam doesn’t require specific subject prerequisites from Class 12. CLAT tests general aptitude, logical reasoning, legal reasoning, English comprehension, and current affairs, none of which depend on your stream choice. Students from Science, Commerce, and Arts backgrounds all compete on...
What’s the difference between BA LLB and BBA LLB?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026BA LLB is a five-year integrated program combining arts subjects like Political Science, History, Economics, and Sociology with legal studies, making it suitable if you’re interested in humanities, litigation, judiciary, or public policy careers. BBA LLB combines business administration subjects like Management, Accounting, and Finance with law, ideal if you’re interested in corporate law, business...
What are career options combining a law degree with international relations?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Combining law with international relations opens excellent career paths in international organizations like the UN, World Bank, or International Court of Justice, diplomatic services, foreign policy think tanks, and NGOs working on human rights and global issues. You can work as an international lawyer dealing with treaties, trade agreements, human rights law, or conflict resolution,...
After doing LLB from CLAT, do we require 3 years of practice to appear for PCS-J exam?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026No, you don’t need 3 years of legal practice to appear for PCS-J (Provincial Civil Services – Judicial) exams in most states. Most state judicial service exams require only that you have an LLB degree and be enrolled with a Bar Council, with eligibility typically starting immediately or within 1-2 years after obtaining your degree...
Can law help me in UPSC?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Yes, law can significantly help in UPSC preparation as many topics overlap, including Constitutional Law, Governance, Indian Polity, Ethics, and Current Affairs related to legal and policy issues. Legal reasoning skills developed during law studies, analytical thinking, argument construction, and clear articulation, are valuable for UPSC essay writing, answer writing, and the interview stage. Many...
How can we improve our logical reasoning?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Improve logical reasoning by regularly practicing different question types–syllogisms, analytical reasoning, puzzles, seating arrangements, and blood relations–using CLAT-specific preparation books and mock tests. Start with understanding basic concepts and patterns, then gradually increase difficulty while timing yourself to build speed and accuracy. Solve previous years’ CLAT papers and analyze your mistakes to identify weak areas,...
If I want to study forensic science, do I have to give both CLAT and JEE?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026No, you don’t need CLAT for forensic science as it’s completely different from law–CLAT is only for law admissions. Forensic science is typically a BSc program that requires entrance exams specific to science courses, though JEE isn’t usually required either unless you’re targeting forensic science at specific IITs or NITs that offer it. Most universities...
How do we prepare for the legal reasoning section?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Prepare for legal reasoning by understanding basic legal principles and how to apply them to factual situations rather than memorizing laws, as questions test your ability to interpret and analyze legal scenarios. Read the provided legal principle carefully, apply it logically to the given facts, and eliminate options that don’t align with the principle, practicing...
What is the eligibility criteria for CLAT?
Last Updated: 9 January 2026You must have completed or be appearing for Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with no minimum percentage requirement, making you eligible to take CLAT. There’s no age limit for CLAT UG, and students from any stream—Science, Commerce, or Arts—can apply. You can attempt CLAT multiple times, and if you’re appearing for Class...
Which are the top NLUs that participate in CLAT?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026The Participating Universities for CLAT 2026 are:1) NLSIU, Bengaluru2) NALSAR, Hyderabad3) NLIU, Bhopal4) WBNUJS, Kolkata5) NLU, Jodhpur6) HLNU, Raipur7) GLNU, Gandhinagar8) GLNU, Silvassa Campus9) RMLNU, Lucknow10) RGNUL, Punjab11) CNLU, Patna12) NULAS, Kochi13) NLUO, Odisha14) NUSRL, Ranchi15) NLUJA, Assam16) DSNLU, Visakhapatanam17) TNNLU, Tiruchirappalli18) MNLU, Mumbai19) MNLU, Nagpur20) MNLU, Aurangabad
What is the exam pattern and syllabus for CLAT?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026CLAT UG is a 2-hour objective exam with 120 questions (150 marks with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer) testing five sections: English Language (20 questions on comprehension), Current Affairs including General Knowledge (28 questions), Legal Reasoning (32 questions), Logical Reasoning (22 questions), and Quantitative Techniques (18 questions). All sections are passage-based, meaning you...
When should I start preparing for CLAT?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026Ideally, start preparing 10-12 months before the exam, typically from Class 11 or early Class 12, to build a strong foundation and have sufficient time for newspaper reading, mock tests, and revision. If you’re starting late, 6 months of focused preparation can still work if you’re disciplined with daily newspaper reading, consistent mock tests, and...
What are the career prospects after completing law from an NLU?
Last Updated: 8 January 2026NLU graduates have diverse career options including corporate law firms, litigation in various courts, judicial services as judges, in-house legal counsel for companies, or legal advisory roles in banks and financial institutions. You can also pursue careers in public policy, NGOs, academia, legal journalism, or higher studies like LLM abroad, with many opportunities for international...