CLAT Exam and Syllabus 2025 I Top Online & Offline CLAT Coaching

Prepare for CLAT 2025 with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the exam syllabus, important dates, eligibility criteria, and the best online and offline coaching options to help you succeed in the Common Law Admission Test.
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The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of the most sought-after law entrance exams in India. Conducted annually by the CLAT consortium, it paves the way for aspiring law students to gain admission into prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country. If you're planning to take the CLAT 2025, this guide will help you understand the exam details, syllabus, and the best coaching options.


CLAT 2025 Exam Overview


CLAT 2025 will be held in an offline mode (pen and paper) across more than 130 centers nationwide. The application process is entirely online, and candidates can apply via the official website.


Important Dates (Tentative):


  • Application Start Date: July 15, 2024
  • Application End Date: October 15, 2024
  • Admit Card Release: Late November or Early December 2024
  • Exam Date: December 1, 2024
  • Answer Key Release: December 2024
  • Results Declaration: Late December 2024 or January 2025
  • Counseling: January 2025


Eligibility Criteria


For UG CLAT:

  • Qualification: Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (General category), 40% for SC/ST.
  • No age limit or attempt restrictions.

For PG CLAT:

  • Qualification: 3-year or 5-year LLB with 50% marks (General category), 45% for SC/ST.
  • No age or attempt restrictions.


Registration Process


Follow these steps to apply for CLAT 2025:

  1. Create an account on the official CLAT website.
  2. Fill out the application form and upload necessary documents.
  3. Choose your preferred test centers.
  4. Pay the application fee online.


Application Fee:

  • General, OBC, PwD: ₹4000
  • SC, ST: ₹3500


CLAT 2025 Exam Pattern


The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) spread across five sections:

  1. English Language
  2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge
  3. Logical Reasoning
  4. Legal Reasoning
  5. Quantitative Techniques (Maths)


Each correct answer earns 1 mark, while each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes.


Detailed Syllabus


English Language:

Covers reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence rearrangement, and idiomatic expressions.

Quantitative Techniques (Maths):

Includes topics like profit & loss, percentages, ratios, averages, and number systems.

Current Affairs & GK:

Focuses on current events, history, geography, economics, and politics.

Logical Reasoning:

Includes puzzles, series, syllogisms, coding-decoding, and more.

Legal Aptitude:

Covers legal GK, important acts, constitutional law, and significant Supreme Court judgments.


Top Coaching Institutes for CLAT


Offline Coaching

  1. iQuanta
  2. Career Launcher
  3. Pahuja Law Academy
  4. Law Prep Tutorial
  5. IMS
  6. Legal Edge


Online Coaching

  1. Alchemist
  2. iQuanta
  3. CLAT Prep
  4. T.I.M.E. Prep
  5. Knowledge Nation Law Centre
  6. Ambition Law Institute




Preparing for CLAT 2025 requires a well-planned strategy, understanding of the syllabus, and the right guidance. Utilize resources like mock tests, study

materials, and expert coaching to enhance your preparation. Remember, consistent practice and staying updated on current affairs are key to cracking the CLAT exam. Good luck!


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