CLAT 2023’s detailed schedule has been released by the Consortium of NLUs. The online application process for the CLAT 2023 exam began on August 8th. The deadline for CLAT 2023 applications is November 13, 2022. Candidates can view all CLAT 2023 exam dates and events here, including registration, admit card, exam date, and so on.
CLAT Exam Schedule 2023
The following is the current CLAT 2023 exam dates:
| Events | Dates |
| CLAT 2023 application process begins | 8-Aug-22 |
| The first set of sample questions published | Anytime in Sep 2022 |
| The first day of open campus visits (Only for CLAT 2023 registered candidates) | Anytime in Sep 2022 |
| Publication of the second sample question set | 14-Oct-22 |
| Day 2 of Open Campus Visits (Only for CLAT 2023 registered candidates) | 22-Oct-22 |
| Publication of the third sample question set | Anytime in October 2022 |
| CLAT 2023 application deadline | 13-Nov-22 |
| CLAT 2023 admit card release | 15 days before the exam date |
| CLAT 2023 exam date | 18-Dec-22 |
CLAT 2023 Exam Day Schedule
Check out the schedule that is likely to be followed on the CLAT 2023 exam day.
| Particulars | Timings |
| Reporting Time | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Exam Time | 2:00 pm onwards |
| Last Entry Allowed | 1:45 pm |
| Exam End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Exiting Examination Halls | 4:15 pm onwards |
Application Form for CLAT 2023
On August 8, the CLAT application form 2023 was made available. For 5-year integrated and 1-year LLM programmes, the application is standard. During the application process, applicants can choose their programme of study. A 10+2 diploma with a minimum of 45% marks is required for admission to the 5-year law programme. The minimum requirement for the LLM programme is a 3-year or 5-year LLB pass with a minimum of 50% marks. SC/ST candidates are eligible for a minimum-marks relaxation.
Admit Card for CLAT 2023
The CLAT Consortium publishes the law exam admit card on its official website. All candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can access the CLAT admit card 2023 by entering information such as their mobile number and password. The CLAT admit card includes information such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, roll number, exam date, time, and location. The CLAT 2023 admit card will be a required document for candidates to bring to the exam centre.
CLAT 2023 Exam Schedule
CLAT 2023 is set to take place on December 18, 2022. Candidates must bring their admit card and a valid photo ID to the CLAT exam.
The CLAT question paper for undergraduate courses will include 150 passage-based objective-type questions. The CLAT LLM exam will include both objective and subjective questions. However, the CLAT Consortium removed the descriptive section from the LLM paper last year.
Answer Key for CLAT 2023
The preliminary CLAT answer key 2023 will be released by the Consortium shortly after the exam. The answer key for CLAT 2021 was released on the same day as the exam, whereas the answer key for CLAT 2022 was released a day later. Candidates will be able to cross-check their answers marked against each question in the examination using the CLAT answer key. Candidates who have any objections to the given answer to any question may challenge the provisional answer key in the prescribed format online on the official website.
The final CLAT answer key will be made available once the window for raising objections has closed. The answer key will be available online at the exam’s official website.
CLAT 2023 Results
The Consortium will announce the CLAT result 2023 according to the schedule. The results will be available online at the law entrance exam’s official website. The outcome will be made public in the form of a scorecard. By logging in with their application number and password/date of birth, candidates can download their CLAT scorecard. The CLAT result and scorecard include information about the candidates’ names, roll numbers, application numbers, category, total score obtained, section-wise score obtained, exam qualifying status, All India Rank (AIR), and category rank.
Counselling CLAT 2023
The final stage of the CLAT admission process is counselling. All candidates who pass the law entrance exam must participate in CLAT 2023 counselling and seat allocation online. Candidates are assigned seats in respective courses and NLUs based on their CLAT scores. The CLAT counselling procedure consists of the following steps:
- Registration
- Acceptance and allocation of seats
- Admission formalities completion
FAQs
Q: When will the CLAT 2023 admit card be available?
A: The CLAT 2023 admit card is expected to be released in October or November. Typically, the admit card is distributed about two weeks before the exam. By entering their login information on the official website, candidates can download their CLAT admit card.
Q: What are the CLAT 2023 exam dates and times?
A: Unless the CLAT Consortium announces a change in the exam schedule, the CLAT 2023 exam times will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Q: How many times is the CLAT exam given each year?
A: According to the CLAT Consortium, the CLAT exam is administered twice a year, once in June and once in December.
Q: When should I arrive at the CLAT 2023 exam centre?
A: Candidates should arrive at the CLAT exam centre at least an hour before the exam time for document verification and seating formalities.
