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CLAT 2023: Second Seat Allotment List(Out), Important Dates, Documents Required, Cut off, College Predictor

CLAT 2023 was successfully conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on December 18, 2022, by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates who clear CLAT 2023 Cut off are going to be eligible for admission into LLB and LLM programs in prestigious NLUs across the country. CLAT 2023 Counselling process has already begun based on the scores obtained by candidates. Based on the students’ feedback, CLAT 2023 has been rated easy to moderate by the test takers. The Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs sections were comparatively more difficult than the other sections of CLAT 2023 paper. Check CLAT 2023 Paper Analysis

The Consortium of NLUs has released the top percentile scores and the number of candidates who have scored them. Two candidates have scored the perfect 100 percentile in CLAT 2023. The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 UG is 116.75. One candidate has scored the highest 99.99 percentile in CLAT 2023 PG. The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 PG is 95.25. Check CLAT 2023 Toppers 

What is CLAT?

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam. It is conducted by a consortium of NLUs for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by 22 participating NLUs. CLAT 2023 is going to be conducted in pen and paper mode.

CLAT Exam Dates

CLAT 2023 Exam Dates

Events Dates
CLAT 2023 Application Forms Start Date August 8, 2022
CLAT 2023 Application Forms Last Date

November 13, 2022

November 18, 2022

CLAT 2023 Application Form Correction November 19-20, 2022
CLAT 2023 Admit card Release Date December 06, 2022 (6:00 PM)
Form filling of CLAT Admission Preferences NLUs December 06, 2022 (6:00 PM)
Last date for NLUs preference updating and admit card downloading December 17, 2022 (11:59 PM)
CLAT 2023 Exam Date December 18, 2022 
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key December 18, 2022
Objection against CLAT 2023 Answer Key December 19, 2022
CLAT 2023 Final Answer Key December 22, 2022
CLAT 2023 Result December 23, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling  December 28, 2022

CLAT 2023 Counselling

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) started CLAT 2023 Counselling registration on December 28, 2022. The last day to apply for the same is January 12, 2023. Candidates whose name was on the counselling invitees list are going to receive an invite via email. They can visit the official website to register for CLAT 2023 Counselling. CLAT Counselling registration can be completed through the login window. Candidates who get invited to CLAT Counselling 2023 are advised to exercise at least five options while choosing the NLUs and submitting the counselling fee. NLU Tripura has withdrawn from the admission counselling process. Check Detailed CLAT 2023 Counselling Schedule and Processes

CLAT 2023 counselling fee is INR 30,000 for the general category and INR 20,000 for SC and ST candidates. Second Seat Allotment List for CLAT 2023 has been released on January 27, 2023. CLAT 2023 Seat Allotment is done through the candidates' ranking, cutoffs, scores, and preferences. Check CLAT 2023 Seat Allotment

CLAT 2023 Counselling Documents Required

  • Grade 10 Marksheet
  • Grade 12 Marksheet
  • CLAT 2023 Admit Card
  • LL.B./B.L./Equivalent Degree Statement of Marks (for PG programs)
  • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
  • Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) (if applicable)
  • PwD/SAP Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile/Residence Certificate (if applicable)
  • Any other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category you have applied (Ex: Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS certificate, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.)

CLAT 2023 Counselling Dates

Events Dates
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration December 28, 2022 (6:00 PM)
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) (Out)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) (Out)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee to NLU concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process for First and Second Allotment Lists May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Fourth Allotment List June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Freeze option and Admission by NLUs for Fifth and Final Allotment List June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

CLAT 2023 Exam Analysis

CLAT 2023 has been successfully conducted on December 18, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The detailed CLAT 2023 Paper Analysis is provided based on the initial response of the test takers. CLAT 2023 paper analysis is provided to help candidates in understanding the type of questions, topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and expected cut offs. Based on the student reactions and expert feedback, the Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs sections were comparatively difficult than the other sections of CLAT 2023 paper.

CLAT 2023 Result

CLAT 2023 Result has been declared on the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023. Candidates can also download their scorecards by logging to their registered accounts.

The candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps once the results are declared.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Locate and click on the link for CLAT 2023 Results.
  • Log in to your portal using your phone number and password.
  • Check your details in CLAT 2023 Result.
  • Download the result for future reference.

CLAT 2023 Toppers

The Consortium has yet to release the list of CLAT 2023 Toppers. However, it has released the top percentile scores and the number of students who have scored them.

CLAT 2023 Topper's List LLB

Ranks Toppers Name Scores Percentile
Abhinav Somani AIR 1 116.75 100
Gnanakit (SC Category) AIR 1 94.50 99.99
Sahil Gupta AIR 2 112 99.99
Shruti Bhukar AIR 2 in OBC, AIR 16 in GENERAL 99.99
Shubham Thakare AIR 3 99.99
Navya Nair AIR 6 99.99
Piyush Gupta AIR 8 107.75 99.98

CLAT 2023 UG Top Scores

The list of CLAT UG top percentile scores is tabulated below:

CLAT 2023 PG Top Scores

The list of CLAT PG top percentile scores is tabulated below:

CLAT 2023 Grievance Redressal Notification


CLAT 2023 Answer Key

The consortium of NLUs has released the final CLAT 2023 Answer Key on December 22, 2022. The important dates related to the release of the answer key, the objection to it, and the result declaration are tabulated below. 

Events Dates
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key December 18, 2022
Objection against CLAT 2023 Answer Key December 19, 2022
CLAT 2023 Final Answer Key December 22, 2022
Objection against CLAT 2023 Final Answer Key December 26, 2022
CLAT 2023 Result December 23, 2022

How Can I Download CLAT 2023 Answer Key?

Given below are details on how the candidates can download CLAT 2023 Answer Key.

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of CLAT conducting body.
  • Step 2: Candidates can then navigate to the Notification section.
  • Step 3: In the notification section, candidates must find the “CLAT 2023 - Answer Key and Objection” tab.
  • Step 4: Clicking on the tab, candidates will be redirected to a PDF File of CLAT Answer Keys, which they can then download.
CLAT Expected Cut Off

CLAT 2023 Cut Off

CLAT 2023 Cut Off usually ranges between 95-100 for the general category while for SC/ST category CLAT 2023 Cut off usually ranges between 80-85. Based on the previous year’s analysis, CLAT 2023 Cut off for the top 3 NLUs is expected to be between 100-105 and for the top 5 NLUs, it is expected to be between 90-95.

As per expert analysis, CLAT 2023 Cut Off is expected to be similar to the previous year Cut Off:

College Name Expected CLAT Cut Off 2023
NLSIU, Bangalore 125-140
NALSAR, Hyderabad 120-135
WBNUJS, Kolkata 120-130
NLU, Jodhpur 110-124
GNLU, Gandhinagar 106-107
NLU, Bhopal 107-108
RMNLU, Lucknow 100-102
HNLU, Raipur 103-104
NLU, Odisha 97-98
NUSLR, Ranchi 94-95
CMLU, Patna  95-96
NLUJAA, Guwahati 93-94
DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam 92-93
TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli 92-93
MNLU, Mumbai 105-106
MNLU, Aurangabad 91-92
MNLU, Nagpur 91-92
HPNLU, Shimla  89
CLAT PSU Recruitment

CLAT 2023 PSU Recruitment

The candidate's overall exam score determines how they are selected for PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2023. Candidates are shortlisted for positions like Trainee Legal Advisor, Legal Executive Trainee, and Assistant Legal Advisor by some PSU corporations including BHEL, IOCL, Oil India Limited, ONGC, and more based on their CLAT 2023 scores. After that, candidates are selected down through rounds of interviews and focus groups.

To get through PSUs Recruitment, there are specific criteria the candidates must possess. Before proceeding with the process candidates should make sure that they meet the following criteria:

  • Applying candidates should meet the minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC (SC/ST 50%) in LLB courses for registering. These marks differ from company to company.
  • There are no upper age limits for applying, depending on the company.
  • Candidates should be appearing for CLAT PG (LLM) and must have scored good marks.

CLAT 2023 Admit Card

CLAT 2023 Admit Card is an important document required during the time of examination. Without an admit card no candidate is allowed to appear for the examination. Candidates need to remember the following points before downloading their admit card:

  • It is mandatory for the candidates to fill their admission preferences to the NLUs before downloading their Admit Card for the CLAT 2023.
  • Candidates are required to check the details mentioned in the admit card and contact the authorities in case of any discrepancies
  • The last date to download CLAT 2023 admit card is December 17, 2022 till 11:59 PM

How to download CLAT 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps to download the CLAT 2023 Admit Card.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Locate and click on the link for CLAT 2023 Admit Card.
  • Login to the portal using your credentials.
  • Click on “Update Preferences”
  • Fill the preferences as required and click the “Update Preferences” button
  • Click on “Download Admit Card” button
  • CLAT 2023 Admit Card should appear on the screen.

CLAT 2023: NLUs Preference

The Consortium provides candidates with the provision of deciding their NLUs preference should they qualify the exam. The official notification regarding filling up of NLUs preference has been released in CLAT 2023 official website. Candidates need to remember the following points before they fill up the preference form:

  • The candidates appearing for the Common Law Admission Test (“CLAT”) 2023 for admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes at National Law Universities (NLUs) may indicate their admission preferences to the NLUs and download their Admit Card from 6:00 pm, December 6, 2022 until 11:59 pm, December 17, 2022.
  • It is mandatory for the candidates to fill their admission preferences to the NLUs before downloading their Admit Card for the CLAT 2023.
  • Candidates may update their preferences for admission to NLUs anytime before 11:59 pm, December 17, 2022. Any requests for a change in preferences for admission to NLUs after 11:59 pm on December 17, 2022 will not be accommodated.
  • Candidates must fill a minimum of 5 (five) preferences. There is no outer limit to the number of preferences that may be filled.
  • Before filling the preference form for admission to NLUs, candidates must check the respective NLU’s brochure to confirm that they are eligible to apply for admission to the programme that they are filling in their preference list.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

CLAT 2023 Eligibility details has been on the official CLAT 2023 website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023/. The important details regarding CLAT 2023 eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

  • There is no age limit to apply or appear for CLAT.
  • NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals can also apply or appear for CLAT.
  • Minimum marks in the qualifying exam required to apply for CLAT 2023 is 50% for general category and 45% for reserved category candidates.
Exam Eligibility Criteria
CLAT UG
  • Qualifying Examination: Must have passed class 12th from a recognized institution
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit
  • Minimum Marks: Must have secured at least 45% marks in the aggregate
CLAT PG
  • Qualifying Examination: Must have passed LLB from a recognized institution
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit
  • Minimum Marks: Must have secured at least 55% marks in the aggregate
CLAT Registration

CLAT 2023 Registration

To complete СLАT 2023 Registrаtiоn, candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps.

  • Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
  • Start the application process through the official website.
  • Enter your email address and phone number for registration.
  • Log in to the site using the phone number and password.
  • Enter your information carefully.
  • Enter preferences among the 22 national law universities.
  • Pay the required amount of application fees.
  • Upload the important documents.
  • Click on the Submit button.
  • Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Note: The Consortium of NLUs has opened CLAT Application Form Correction window till November 20, 2022. Registered candidates can edit their application form, pay the registration fee (if not paid already), and even update their choice of CLAT Exam Centers 2023. However, no new registration is entertained as CLAT Registration 2023 has already concluded

CLAT 2023 Application Fees

Category Fees
Gen/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI INR 4,000
SC/ST/BPL INR 3,500
Previous Years Question Paper (not included with application fee) INR 500

CLAT 2023 Exam Centers

The exact list of CLAT 2023 exam centers is displayed on the official website. Candidates can also check the list of CLAT 2023 exam centers provided below. Also to check the complete list of CLAT exam centers, click here.

CLAT Exam Centres
Allahabad Aurangabad Varanasi
Agra Ahmedabad Thane
Visakhapatnam Amritsar Vijayawada
Barasat Barrackpore Thiruvananthapuram
Bengaluru Bhopal Trichy
Bhubaneswar Bilaspur Srinagar
Chandigarh Calicut Sonepat
Chennai Coimbatore Shillong
Dehradun Durg Siliguri
Ernakulam Faridabad Shimla
Gangtok Gorakhpur Ranchi
Gandhinagar Ghaziabad Raipur
Gurugram Guwahati Pune
Greater Noida Haldwani Patna
Hisar Hyderabad Patiala
Indore Imphal Noida
Jabalpur Jalandhar New Delhi
Jaipur Jammu Navi Mumbai
Jodhpur Jamshedpur Nagpur
Kanpur Kota Mysore
Kolkata Kurukshetra Mumbai
Lucknow Madurai Muzaffarpur
Mohali Hooghly Amravati
Hubli / Dharwad Puducherry Rajahmundry
Salem Kanyakumari Surat
Chittoor/Tirupati Cuttack Kottayam
Kurnool Tirunelveli Vadodara
Vellore Mangalore Meerut
CLAT Exam Pattern

CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern

CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern is mentioned below as per the official notification by CNLU.

Category UG program PG program
Duration 2 hours 2 hours
Mode Offline mode Offline mode
Type of Questions Objective-type, comprehension-based questions Objective-type, comprehension-based questions
Number of Questions 150 120
Sections
  • English Language
  • Current Affairs, including GK
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Constitutional Law
  • Other Law Subjects, including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.
Total Marks 150 marks 120
Marking scheme +1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks is deducted for an incorrect answer. +1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks is deducted for an incorrect answer.
CLAT Syllabus

CLAT 2023 Syllabus

CLAT 2023 Syllabus for UG examination is mentioned in the table.

Subject Topics Covered
English Passages, Reading, Comprehension, Inference and Conclusion, Summary, Vocabulary etc.
Current Affairs Contemporary Events of National and International Significance, Art and Culture, International Affairs, Historical Events of significance
Legal Reasoning Rules and Passages of Law, Application of the rules and passages, etc.
Logical Reasoning Argument - Premise and Conclusion, Inference, Relationships and Analogies, Contradictions and Equivalence, etc.
Quantitative Techniques Basic Algebra, Mensuration, Statistical Estimation, Graphs, Numerical Information, Ratio and Proportion etc.

CLAT 2023 PG Syllabus

Find below the syllabus of postgraduate programs under CLAT 2023.

Subject Topics Covered
Constitutional Law Subject-wise and Judicial Power; Constitution of India: Framing, Doctrine, Executive Power; Constitutional Rights; Freedom Rights
Criminal Law Elements of Crime, Group Liability, Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy, Exceptions, Attempt to Commit Offences, Offences Against Public Tranquility, Offences against Body
Torts Classification of Torts, Trespass, Nuisance, Defamation, Liability for Misstatements, Negligence
International Law Origin and Development of International Law and Bodies, International Law of Sea, Air, Land, Overview of International Law
Intellectual Property Rights Nature, Definition and Scope of IPR, Trademarks Act 1999, Patents Act 1970, Copyright Act 1957, IPR in International Perspective

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CLAT 2023 Preparation

The following tips is going to assist the candidates in acing CLAT 2023.

  • Go through the CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam.
  • Solve as many mock tests as possible to excel in CLAT 2023.
  • Analyze your mistakes.
  • Focus on your time management skills.
  • Learn to remain calm during an extreme shortages of time.

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CLAT 2023 Preparation Books

The following table has been curated to assist the candidates in CLAT 2023 Preparation

Name of Book Name of the Author
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning R S Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning (English) MK Pandey
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Arihant Publications
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Pearson’s

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CLAT 2023 Participating Colleges

List of CLAT Participating Colleges
National Law School of India University National University of Study and Research in Law
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research National Law University and Judicial Academy
National Law Institute University Tamil Nadu National Law School
West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
National Law University Jodhpur Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
Hidayatullah National Law University Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
Gujarat National Law University Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Chanakya National Law University National Law University Odisha
Frequently Asked Questions

CLAT 2023 FAQs

Ques. When will CLAT 2023 be conducted?

Ans. CLAT 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on December 18, 2022. This year both CLAT 2022 and CLAT 2023 are going to be conducted in the same year only. Hence, the candidates are advised to prepare to their fullest.

Ques. When to apply for CLAT 2023?

Ans. CLAT 2023 Application Form has been released by the authorities on the official website. The candidates can visit the official website to apply for the exam till November 18, 2022.

Ques. How to apply for CLAT 2023?

Ans. CLAT 2023 registration process has started on August 8 as per the schedule released by the authorities. The candidates need to keep certain documents handy before applying for the exam to avoid confusion at the last moment.

Ques. What is the age limit for appearing in CLAT 2023?

Ans. The authorities have specified no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2023. Candidates up to any age can appear for the exam. However, they need to fulfill the other criteria.

Ques. In which mode will CLAT 2023 be conducted?

Ans. CLAT 2023 is being conducted in an offline pen and paper mode. The exam is supposed to be for two hours. The candidates are advised to go through CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam.

Ques. When will CLAT 2023 Admit Card be released?

Ans. CLAT 2023 Admit Card is going to be released a week before the scheduled exam. The candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website to check the latest updates regarding the exam.

Ques. What documents are required to fill CLAT 2023 Application Form?

Ans. The candidates need to keep the following documents handy before filling CLAT 2023 Application Form.

  • Aspirant’s Passport size photo (must be front-facing with a white background)
  • Signature of Aspirant
  • Educational Documents
  • BPL Certificate (If Applicable)
  • PWD Certificate (If Applicable)
  • SC/ST/OBC Category Certificate(If Applicable)

Ques. When is the deadline to download CLAT 2023 Admit Card?

Ans. CLAT 2023 Admit Card is going to be available for download on the day of the exam. However, the candidates are advised to download the admit card as soon as the authorities release it. They need to report the discrepancies if any to the concerned authority.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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