CLAT 2012

CLAT History:-

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an all India entrance examination conducted by 14 National Law Schools/Universities for admissions to their under-graduate and post graduate degree programmes (LL.B & LL.M). The 14 participating NLUs in the order of their establishment are:

National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR)

National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS)

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ)

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU)

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU)

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU)

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL)

Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU)

National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS)

National Law University, Orissa (NLUO)

National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL)

National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA)

The first CLAT Committee (consisting of Vice-Chancellors of the participating institutes) decided that the test should be conducted by rotation in the order of their establishment. Accordingly CLAT-2008 (NLSIU, Bangalore), CLAT-2009 (NALSAR, Hyderabad), CLAT-2010 (NLIU, Bhopal) and CLAT 2011 (WBNUJS, Kolkata) were conducted. The CLAT-2012 is being conducted by National Law University, Jodhpur (NLU, Jodhpur).

CLAT 2012 Eligibility:- 

• Eligibility for Under-Graduate Programmes:

For Integrated 5 years BA/B.Sc/B Psc**/ BBA/ BCom LL.B (Hons) Degree Course:- Candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)

• Eligibility for Post-Graduate Programmes:

For Two Year LL.M Degree Course:-  Candidate should have obtained a LL.B/B.L. Degree or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 55% marks in aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST /OBC and persons with Disability

Pattern of the CLAT Paper:-

For Under-Graduate Programme:

Total Marks	200
Total number of multiple-choice questions of one mark each	200
Duration of examination	Two Hours
Subject areas with weightage:
English including Comprehension	40 Marks
General Knowledge/ Current Affairs	50 Marks
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)	20 Marks
Legal Aptitude	50 Marks
Logical Reasoning	40 Marks

For Post-Graduate Programme:

Total Marks	200
Duration of examination	Two Hours
Multiple-choice Questions (100 questions of 1 mark each)	Pertaining to subject areas, viz,  Law of Contracts, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory
Short-answer questions (100 Marks)	10 questions of 10 marks each

The different subject areas of the exam are explained as under:-

1. English including Comprehension

The English section will test the candidate’s proficiency in English based comprehension passages and grammar. In the comprehension section, candidates will be questioned on their understanding of the passage and its central theme, meanings of words used therein etc. The grammar section requires correction of incorrect grammatical sentences, filling of blanks in sentences with appropriate words, etc.

2. General Knowledge/Current Affairs

This section will only test students on their knowledge of current affairs (broadly defined as matters featuring in the mainstream media between March 2011 and March 2012)

3. Mathematics

This section will test candidates only on “elementary” mathematics i.e. maths that is taught up to the class X.

4. Logical Reasoning

The purpose of the logical reasoning section is to test the student’s ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It will include a wide variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc. However, visual reasoning will not be tested.

5. Legal Aptitude

This section will test students only on “legal aptitude”. Questions will be framed with the help of legal propositions (described in the paper), and a set of facts to which the said proposition has to be applied. Some propositions may not be “true” in the real sense (e.g. the legal proposition might be that any person who speaks in a movie hall and disturbs others who are watching the movie will be banned from entering any movie theatre across India for one year). Candidates will have to assume the “truth” of these propositions and answer the questions accordingly.

Candidates will not be tested on any prior knowledge of law or legal concepts. If a technical/legal term is used in the question, that term will be explained in the question itself. For example, if the word patent is used, the meaning of patent (“a legal monopoly granted by the government for certain kinds of inventions”) will also be explained.

Tie-breaking

In event of tie between two or more candidates in the CLAT, tie will be broken by the following procedure and order:

• Higher marks in the section of Legal aptitude in CLAT-2012,
• Higher age and
• Computerized draw of lots 

Please read the instructions carefully Before filling the online application form, the candidate must read the CLAT 2012 brochure. Please prepare a demand draft of the applicable amount favoring "NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR CLAT A/C", payable at Jodhpur, since you will be required to fill in the details of the demand draft in the online application form. Candidates applying online must have a Demand Draft of Rs. 3000/- (Rs. 2500/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) ready. You should have a printer attached to your computer as you are required to send a print of your online application form to CLAT office. Print only on an A4 size paper in "Portrait Layout". Print only if the Bar Code appears properly on the screen, else refresh(Press F5) the page and then print. Once you complete your online application form and submit the same, take a print out and send the same to CLAT office after doing the needful as follows: Sign in the Box provided for the purpose. Paste your recent passport size photograph in the box provided for the purpose. Enclose the demand draft of the applicable amount with full name, address and application number on the reverse of the demand draft. Enclose copy of the requisite certificates. Send the print-out of online application form alongwith necessary enclosures to The Convener, Common Law Admission Test, CLAT-2012, National Law University, Jodhpur, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur - 342 304. (Rajasthan) through Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier only. After receipt of the above application form with necessary enclosures, the Programme Brochure will be sent to the candidate through courier/post for information. Once the filled in application form is received in the Institute with necessary enclosures, the online database will be updated and the candidate will be able to see the status of his/her application online. In case of any query / problem, kindly send an e-mail to helpdesk@clat.ac.in Last date for submitting online application form : 31st March 2012

 

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FORMS:

1. Mode of obtaining Application form
• Printed Application Forms along with the CLAT-2012 Information Brochure will be available at the designated branches (refer-www.clat.ac.in)* of the State Bank of India, or in any of Law Schools mentioned above against payment of Rs.3000/- only (Rs.2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD on submission of proof) inclusive of test fee and bank charges.

• Request for Application Form may be sent to the Convener, CLAT-2012, National Law University, Jodhpur, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur -342 304 (Raj.) with a demand-draft of Rs.3000/- only (Rs.2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD) drawn in favour of the National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C and payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan).

• Candidates can also apply online by visiting and following the instructions given at www.clat.ac.in*

• Applications can also be downloaded from www.clat.ac.in*

Mode of Admission:-

1. Admission to LL.B. courses

The basic principle of admission to LL.B. Courses through CLAT will remain the same i.e. merit cum preference. The institute-wise preferences shall be obtained from the candidates in the application form itself. The first merit list of the candidates will be made available to the respective participating institute as per merit cum preference basis. This list (institute-wise allotment) will be published along with the declaration of the result itself and the candidates will be asked to deposit their full fees with the respective Law Schools/ Universities allotted to them. The eligibility criteria will be checked by the respective Law Schools/Universities at the time of admission.

In case a vacancy exists in any Law School/University after completion of the formalities related to First List, the second merit list will be declared including the list of re-shuffled candidates. If any candidate who has deposited fee earlier is shifted to other Law Schools/Universities of higher preference; his/her total fees will be transferred accordingly and any difference in the fees shall be taken care of by the concerned Law School/ University where the candidate is finally allotted a seat.

All offers of admission by CLAT-2012 shall be provisional and shall not create any right to admission in favour of a candidate. CLAT-2012 will not be responsible for any expenditure incurred by the candidate on travel etc.

Under no circumstances shall change of University be allowed after a candidate is admitted to a University.

2. Admission to LL.M. Courses

In case of admission to LL.M. Courses, admission will be finalized by the respective institutes on the basis of the score of the candidates in CLAT-2012. The CLAT-2012 will publish the general merit list and also category wise merit list. After the declaration of the results, the candidates shall be required to submit application for admission to institute(s) of his/her choice in the format to be made available on the CLAT website: www.clat.ac.in. Score card, information letter and application Proforma will be sent to individual student. The filled in application may be sent by either email or hardcopy within a period 20 clear days from the date of declaration of the results. The last-date will be notified on the CLAT website. There will be no application fee in this respect. The eligibility, reservations etc. will be determined and checked by the concerned institute. However, the relative merit of the candidates, within each category, will be determined solely on the basis of their score in CLAT-2012.

CLAT Notification / Important Dates:-

    * Publication of advertisement in leading English/Hindi national daily Newspapers:- 2nd January, 2012 (Monday)

    * Issue of application forms from all CLAT -2012 participating universities and specified branches of SBI from – 2^ndJanuary, 2012 (Monday)
    * Last Date for submission of filled-in entrance examination application forms – 31st March 2012 (Saturday)
    * Issue of Hall Tickets to the candidates from – Up to 14th April 2012 (Saturday)
    * Date of Admissions test for UG/PG – 13th May 2012 (Sunday) from 03:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    * Completion of admission process – 30th June 2012 (Saturday)
    * Commencement of classes – 2nd July 2012 (Monday)