CLAT Notification 2018

CLAT Notification 2018 – Complete Notification with eligibility criteria, educational

qualification, Paper Pattern, syllabus
CLAT Notification 2018

CLAT 2018 Exam Dates has been released. Common Law Admission Test is one of
the most popular law entrance exams and is conducted by 18 National Law
universities rotationally. It is a national level law common entrance exam for students
seeking admission in integrated LLB and LLM programme. CLAT is generally
conducted in mid-May every year. CLAT Scores are considered by several private
law colleges and government colleges across the country. Candidates can get detailed
information about CLAT 2018 when the official notification is released.Check
latest CLAT Syllabus

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Important Dates for CLAT:

Important Events Dates

Commencement of on-line registration of application 01/01/2018

Last date for registration/final submission of application 31/03/2018

 Last date for printing/downloading application 12/05/2018

Online Fee Payment 01/01/2018 to 31/03/2018

Offline Challan Payment 01/01/2018 to 21/03/2018

Date from which Admit Cards can be downloaded 20/04/2018

Last date for downloading Admit Card 12/05/2018

Date of CLAT 2018 13/05/2018

Educational Qualification:

1. Under-Graduate Programme (Five Year Integrated Law Degree Hon’s)

Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of (I) Forty-five percentage
45% of marks in case of candidates belonging to unreserved/OBC/Persons with
Disability/NRI/NRI sponsored categories and (ii) Forty Percentage (40%) of marks in
case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidates appearing for the
qualifying examination in March/April 2018 are also eligible to apply.
2. Post-Graduate Programme (One Year LLM Degree):
Educational Qualification: An LLB Degree or an equivalent examination with a
minimum of Fifty-five percentage in case of candidates belonging to
unreserved/OBC/ Persons with Disability/NRI/ NRI Sponsored categories and Fifty
Percentage (50%) of marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in April/May 2018 are also
eligible to apply.
Paper Pattern for CLAT 2018:

Number of Maximum
Subjects
Questions Marks

English including Comprehension 40 Questions 40 Marks

General Knowledge and Current

50 Questions 50 Marks
Affairs

Elementary Mathematics (Numerical

20 Questions 20 Marks
Ability)

Legal Aptitude 50 Questions 50 Marks

 Logical Reasoning 40 Questions 40 Marks

Total 200 Questions 200 Marks

The exam is conducted for a duration of 2 hours. The CLAT 2018 has a negative
marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
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CLAT APPLICATION FORM 2018

SYLLABUS FOR ADMISSION TO UG COURSE IN CLAT-2017 : (CLAT
Notification 2018)
Scope and coverage of questions under different subject areas:
1. English including comprehension:
The English section tests the candidates’ proficiency in English based on
comprehension passages and grammar. In the comprehension section, candidates will
have to answer questions on their understanding of the passage and its central theme,
meanings of words used in the passage, etc. The grammar section requires correction
of incorrect grammatical sentences, filling of blanks in sentences with appropriate
words, etc.
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
The General Knowledge will be tested on the general awareness including static
general knowledge. Questions on current affairs will consist of national and
international current affairs.
3. Mathematics:
The Mathematics section will test knowledge of elementary mathematics or
mathematics taught at school level till class 10.
4. Legal Aptitude:
This section will test candidate’s interest towards study of law, research aptitude and
problem-solving ability. Questions may include legal propositions, and a set of facts
to which the given proposition has to be applied. Some propositions may not be
“true” in the real sense, candidates will have to assume the “truth” of these
propositions and answer the questions accordingly.
5. Logical Reasoning:
The logical reasoning section tests the ability to identify patterns, logical links and
rectify illogical arguments. It may include a variety of logical reasoning questions
such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc. However, visual reasoning will
not be tested.
List of National Law universities that accept CLAT: (CLAT Notification 2018)

CLAT score accepting colleges:

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU) – Bangalore
2. National Academy of Legal Study And Research (NALSAR) –
Hyderabad
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU) – Bhopal
4. West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS) –
Kolkata
5. National Law University (NLU) – Jodhpur
6. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) – Raipur
7. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) – Gandhinagar
8. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) –
Lucknow
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) – Patiala
10. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) – Patna
11. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) – Kochi
12. National Law University Odisha (NLUO) – Cuttack
13. National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL) – Ranchi
14. National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJAA) – Assam
15. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) –
Vishakhapatnam
16. The TamilNadu National Law School (TNNLS) – Tiruchirapalli
17. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) – Mumbai
18. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) – Nagpur
CLAT LLM Syllabus: (CLAT Notification 2018)
1. Law of Contracts
2. Law of Torts
3. Family Law
4. Criminal Law
5. Constitutional Law
6. Legal Theory
 7. Jurisprudence
8. Other Law Subjects

How to Apply for CLAT 2018?

1. Click here to apply for CLAT 2018 – Click Here
2. Click on New Registrations
3. Enter all personal Detaiils
4. Upload Photograph and Signature in required specification
5. Pay application Fee
6. Submit Application

Reference Books for CLAT 2018: (CLAT Notification 2018)

Name of the Book and Author

1. Word Power Made Easy: Norman Lewis
2. Objective General English: R. S. Aggarwal
3. Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations: R. S. Aggarwal
4. Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Exam 6th Edition : Abhijit
Guha
5. Legal Aptitude For The CLAT – Workbook: A Workbook A.P. Bhardwaj
6. A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning: R. S. Aggarwal
7. Analytical Reasoning: M K Pandey
8. Manorama Yearbook 2017 – Mammen Mathew
9. Quick Reference General Knowledge Edgar Thorpe
Some Preparation Tips for CLAT 2018: (CLAT Notification 2018)
 Learn to manage time: Managing Time is very important while preparing for CLAT 2018.

 Practice Mock Tests: Legal Edge and Top rankers have some of the best
mock tests for CLAT 2018.
 CLAT Question Papers: Solve CLAT Question Paper of past 10 years.

 Give Attention to all sections: Pay equal attention to all sections in CLAT and
not just on legal aptitude. Do not forget about Reasoning and Quants sections.
 Prepare study notes: Jot down all important notes for Law.
 Focus on Legal aptitude: Legal aptitude is an important section and the crux
of the Law course. Learn the ABC’s of law and learn important terminology in
law and all important events that are part of the legal discourse of the country.
 English: You have to prove yourself in this section and the bar will be higher
being a law entrance exam.
 Mathematics and Reasoning: It will be a test of the elementary level of
mathematics. The focus of the CLAT exam is more in English and law and it
does not lay much emphasis on maths. However, you must be well prepared for
Maths of class level 8-12.
 Eat Well, sleep well and exercise: Have a balanced diet and eat nutritious
food.
 Do Yoga and meditation: Yoga and meditation are timeless ancient Indian
sciences that can help in dealing with stress during exams.
 Think Positive: The best way to prepare for CLAT is to stay positive by doing
things you like. If you love CLAT, you can certainly be very positive and
upbeat.