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CLAT/LSAT/AILET(PG)

Let’s understand the key differences between CLAT/LSAT/AILET

 

For students interested in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law, CLAT, AILET, and LSAT India are their leading choices. While Common Law Test (CLAT) provides admission in 24 National Law Universities (NLUs), the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) provides admission in only NLU, Delhi. On the other hand, the Law School Admission Test-India (LSAT-India) offers admission to various private law schools in India.

 

CLAT PG

 

The national-level law entrance exam, CLAT LLM is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) in offline (pen and paper) mode. It is a common entrance test for admission into participating national law universities. CLAT PG is one of the most competitive law entrance exams in India.

 

CLAT PG 2024 Highlights

 

Full Exam Name

Common Law Admission Test for LLM

Short Exam Name

CLAT PG

Conducting Body

Consortium of NLUs

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Exam Level

National Level Exam

Languages

English

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee (General)

4000 Rs [Online]

Mode of Exam

Online

Mode of Counselling

Online

Participating Colleges

27

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Number of Seats

742 Seats

 

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2025

 

The Consortium of NLUs notifies the CLAT LLM 2025 exam pattern separately on its website. The CLAT PG exam will comprise objective-type questions. There will be a total 120 questions in the entrance exam. Each question will carry one mark and the maximum mark of the exam is 120. Each correct answer will fetch candidates one mark, while every wrong answer will lead to a deduction of 0.25 marks. No marks will be cut for unanswered questions. The CLAT LLM paper will comprise of questions from constitutional law and other branches of law. The detailed CLAT PG exam pattern 2025 has been given below:

 

CLAT 2025 LLM Exam Pattern

 

Sections

Number of Questions


 

Marks

Constitutional law

120

120

Other branches of law such as administrative law, law of contract, jurisprudence torts, family law, criminal law, company law, property law, public international law, tax law, environmental law, labour and industrial law.

Total

120

120

 

CLAT Marking Scheme 2025

 

According to CLAT 2025 marking scheme, students will be awarded for each correct answer. The maximum marks of the exam are 120. For wrong responses 0.25 mark will be deducted as there is provision of negative marking in CLAT 2025. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions. The CLAT marking scheme has been mentioned in the table below:

 

CLAT 2025 Marking Scheme

 

Particulars

Details

Correct response

1 mark

Incorrect response

-0.25 mark

Unanswered question

0 mark

 

CLAT LLM 2025 Syllabus - Section-Wise Weightage 

 

Check the table below for more details on LLM syllabus for CLAT 2025: 

 

CLAT LLM Sections

Main Topics

Marks Per Section

Sec A – Constitutional Law

Legislative power – procedure, privileges

Judicial power – organisation of the judiciary, the jurisdiction of SC of India,

Federal Idea – Nature of Indian Polity, co-operative federalism

Freedoms of Inter-state Trade and Commerce

Impact of Emergency on center-state Relations

Elements of crime, Actus Reas and Men's rea, group liability, abetment, criminal conspiracy, exceptions, attempt to commit offenses, offences against public tranquility, offenses against body – culpable homicide, murder, hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful confinement and wrongful restraint criminal force, assault, abduction, kidnapping, rape & un-natural offenses

Classification of torts, trespass, nuisance, defamation, liability for misstatements, negligence
Formation of contract, validity, discharge and performance of contract, remedies and quasi-contracts, Indian contract act-1872, Indian specific relief act-1963

120

Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence

Elements of crime, Actus Reas and Men's rea, group liability, abetment, criminal conspiracy, exceptions, attempt to commit offenses, offences against public tranquility, offenses against body – culpable homicide, murder, hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful confinement and wrongful restraint criminal force, assault, abduction, kidnapping, rape & un-natural offenses

Classification of torts, trespass, nuisance, defamation, liability for misstatements, negligence

Formation of contract, validity, discharge and performance of contract, remedies and quasi-contracts, Indian contract act-1872, Indian specific relief act-1963

Definition, origin and development of international law, sources and subjects of International law, the relationship between International and municipal law, state recognition, state succession, international rive and canals, international law of the sea, air, space, aerial navigation, outer space exploration and use, nationality statelessness, state jurisdiction, the basis of jurisdiction, jurisdiction immunity, extradition and asylum, diplomatic and consular relations, law of treaties, war and use of force in International law, the law of contraband & blockade, the concept of war, legal effects of the outbreak of war and enemy character, settlement of international disputes, state responsibility, retorsion, reprisals, Armed interventions with the role of United Nations

Nature, meaning, definition and scope of IPR, Trademarks Act 1999, Patents Act 1970, Copyright Act 1957, IPR in International Perspective

Legal method, Indian Legal system, basic theory of law, Analytical positivism, Kelsen’s pure theory of law, Hart’s definition of law, Austin’s theory of law, definition of law by Holland and Salmond, different theoretical approaches to study law and jurisprudence – Historical and anthropological approach, Sociological approach, economic approach (Marx’s and Engel’s views about the law and state, realist approach – American and Scandinavian realism,

Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues

Important constitutional and legislative provisions, recent judgments, historical case law and amendments, legal issues and facts.

 

CLAT PG 2024 Important Dates

 

The timetable for various CLAT PG 2024 events is tabulated below:

 

Event 

Date

CLAT PG 2024 Application Form Start Date

July 1, 2023 

CLAT PG 2024 Application Forms Last Date    

November 3, 2023

November 10, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Application Forms Correction

2nd Week of November 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Admit card Release Date 

November  21, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Admit card download last date

Last Week of November 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Exam Date

December 3, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Provisional Answer Key

December 4, 2023

Objection against CLAT PG 2024 Answer Key

December 4-5, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Final Answer Key

December 9, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Result 

December 10, 2023

CLAT PG 2024 Counselling

December 11 – 20, 2023

 

CLAT PG Counselling

 

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will start CLAT PG 2024 counselling registration tentatively in the last week of December, 2023. Candidates whose name appears on the PG counselling invites list will be sent an invite via email. They can visit the official website to register for CLAT PG 2024 counselling. Candidates who get invited to CLAT PG counselling 2024 are advised to exercise at least five options while choosing the NLUs and submit the counselling fee. Check Detailed CLAT PG 2024 counselling Schedule and Processes

 

CLAT PG 2024 Counselling Documents Required:-

 

1. Grade 10 Marksheet

2. Grade 12 Marksheet

3. CLAT PG 2024 Admit Card

4. LL.B./B.L./Equivalent Degree Statement of Marks 

5. Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended

6. Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended

7. Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) (if applicable)

8. PwD/SAP Certificate (if applicable)

9. Domicile/Residence Certificate (if applicable)

10. 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 PG 2024 Results

 

CLAT PG 2024 result is expected to be declared  by the last week of december 2023. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging in to their registered accounts. After the release of CLAT PG 2024 result, candidates may file a grivance if they find any error in their result. The direct llink to check CLAT PG 2024 result will be updatde here. 

 

Let’s clarify some of your doubts:

 

There is no restriction on the lower or upper age limit. The only limit is to be a Bachelor of Law.

You must have a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) with 50% marks to apply for this exam.

Yes...  Definitely!

 

  1. The. CLAT PG Registration Process 2025 is completely online.
  2. Once know the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG, fill out the form before the registration concludes.
  3. To sum it up, let us understand that online registration for the exam is a 4 step process:​

 - Register, Fill out a detailed form, Upload the necessary documents & pay the application fee.

  1. But keep these important points in mind before you start with the application process:

a.) Keep a functional email address and phone number since it is validated through an OTP verification during the initial registration.

b.) Type carefully! Any errors in the spelling of your name or your parent’s name shall not be accepted and can lead to disqualification of your candidature.

c.) After the application fee is submitted, no edits are allowed in the program (UG or PG), category, or BPL field (Below Poverty Line).

d.) If you fill out multiple forms, the last submission will be considered final, and the Consortium shall not refund the previous submissions.

e.) A digital passport-sized photograph and signature must be handy with you since those are the primary documents required during the application process.

f.) Keep PDF formats of the category, BPL, or PWD certificates scanned for submission if applicable.

g.) Check your internet connection while paying the application fee for a smooth transaction.

 

FEES MAY VARY, KINDLY VISIT THE RESPECTIVE WEBSITE.

Refer to the following table for fee details:

 

Category Application Fee Amount
General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI Rs.4000/-
SC/ST/BPL
Rs.3500/-

 

Understanding the exam's question paper format is obviously important during the preparation process. Like the UG pattern, this exam also has questions based on reading comprehension.
This means you will be provided extracts from primary legal materials, such as important court decisions in various fields of law, statutes, or regulations, which a series of objective-type questions will follow.
CLAT LLM Exam Pattern 2025 highlights are mentioned below for your reference:
Mode Offline
Medium English
Duration 2 hours (120 minutes)
Question Type Objective (MCQs)
Total Questions 120
Total Marks 120
Negative Marking 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer

The question paper and questions format give you an idea of how to plan to attempt the exam. However, the subjects will give you clarity on the preparation strategy. Hence, look at the list of subjects in the CLAT PG Syllabus 2025.
This exam will test your knowledge about the following topics:

Constitutional Law

Jurisprudence

Administrative Law

Law of Contract

Torts

Family Law

Criminal Law

Property Law

Company Law

Public International Law

Tax Law

Environmental Law

Labor & Industrial Law

These must have been your academic subjects during the LLB course. So, ideally, if you have ample time to prepare for your semester LLB exams, cracking CLAT LLM 2025 shouldn't be difficult. 

The pattern and question format changes have made it difficult to predict the difficulty level. However, strong preparation and hard work can yield favourable results! 
Let’s summarize last year's CLAT PG Analysis to comprehend if this exam is a tough nut to crack:
  1. The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate.
  2. A total of 120 questions need to be answered in 120 minutes.
  3. Constitutional and Criminal Law: 3 passages each, varied difficulty.
  4. Jurisprudence: 2 passages with direct questions, relatively easy.
  5. Unexpected Inclusions: Civil Procedure Code (CPC) passage, surprise Tort Law topic.
  6. Historical and Contemporary Relevance: 5 passages from 2023, 3 from 2022, PIL on genocide concept.
  7. Minor Subjects: Specific Relief Act (SRA) and Taxation Law passages included.

PG-CLAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

1

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit to appear in the CLAT 2025 exam.

2

Minimum Percentage of Marks in the Qualifying Examination (LLB Degree or its Equivalent)

General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI

LLB degree (or its equivalent) with 50% of marks or its equivalent grade

SC/ST

LLB degree (or its equivalent) with 45% of marks or its equivalent grade

Candidates who are going to appear in the qualifying examination (LLB degree or its equivalent exam) in April/May (Year) are eligible to apply for CLAT (year) examination. However, they must present proof of passing the qualifying exam when applying for admission.

 

LSAT PG

 

LSAT─India is a national-level law entrance test. LSAT─India examination is a standardized test for assessing the skills of law aspirants on the basis of advance reading skills, critical thinking, informal and deductive reasoning skills. The exam is conducted by the Law School Admission Council also known as LSAC Global for admission to associated law colleges.  

LSAC (Law School Admission Council) doesn't specify explicit eligibility criteria for LSAT India. However, participating colleges usually have their own criteria for admission confirmation. These criteria often include academic qualifications such as completing an LLB degree from a recognized Indian university for postgraduate courses.

 

IMPORTANT DAYS TO REMEMBER

 

Key dates and deadlines

 

January 2024 Registration closes 10 January 2024
Exam scheduling 10 December 2023 – 12 January 2024
System Readiness check and mock test 17 December 2023 – 16 January 2024 
Exam date 20-21 January 2024 
Score card release 7 February 2024 
May 2024 Registration closes 5 May 2024
Exam scheduling 23 March 2024 – 9 May 2024
System Readiness check and mock test 29 March – 12 May 2024
Exam date 16-19 May 2024
Score card release TBD

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

In LSAT-India 2024 the candidates would be given 2 hours and 20 minutes, 35 minutes for each section

Yes, Indian students can give LSAT-India exam.

There will be approx 92 questions in LSAT─India PG 2024

LSAT India serves as an entrance exam for admission to various law programs in India. Its significance lies in evaluating crucial skills such as reading proficiency, critical thinking, and reasoning, which are essential for success in legal education and practice.

To register, visit the official LSAT India exam website (lsatindia.in), click on the “Register Now” button, complete the sign-up process, provide your personal and academic details, and make the registration fee payment.

5-year integrated LLB: Completion of Class 12 or equivalent. 3-year LLB: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. LLM: Holding a valid LLB degree. Candidates awaiting their final results can also apply for LSAT India.

The LSAT India syllabus revolves around three primary sections: Analytical Reasoning: Focuses on understanding relationships and drawing logical conclusions. Logical Reasoning: Evaluates the ability to analyze, assess, and conclude arguments.

Enhance your reading skills by practicing with diverse materials such as newspapers, legal journals, and editorials. Pay special attention to comprehension-based questions and familiarize yourself with logical reasoning patterns.

 

AILET PG

 

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) PG or LLM exam is a national-level law entrance exam conducted annually by the National Law University, Delhi (NLUD). It serves as the sole gateway for admission to the university's undergraduate postgraduate programme (LLM). AILET is also conducted for admission to BA LLB (Hons.) and PhD in Law courses, which are taught at NLU Delhi. 

 

AILET Eligibility Criteria 2025

 

The NLU Delhi will tentatively release the AILET PG 2025 registration form in the first week of August 2024. All those candidates who are interested to pursue LLM programme at NLU Delhi must fill the AILET PG entrance exam form 2025. To get admission to the LLM programme through AILET PG 2025, candidates will have to meet the AILET 2025 eligibility criteria related to their course. Read further to understand the AILET PG admission process 2025:

 

Step 1: Online AILET 2025 Registration

 

  1.  Candidates need to visit the official website of NLU Delhi - http://www.nludelhi.ac.in  or https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/ 
  2.  Click on ' Register to Apply Now ' where you need to create a signup/ login account by providing the below-mentioned information:
    • • Name 
    • • E-mail Address
    • • Create a Password
    • • Date of Birth 
    • • Mobile Number 
    • • Contact Address
  3.  Click on confirm registration, and log in again to fill the application form .

 

Step 2: Select the law course 
 
  1. The exam is conducted for undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in law, therefore, candidates need to select the course they are applying for. 
  2. For this candidates need to select the application form for – LLM.
  3. Once, the candidates have selected the course in which they want to secure admission they need to click on the “Apply Now” button for the next step.

 

Step 3: Fill AILET 2025 application form
 
On successfully creating the AILET login account, candidates can fill the form to complete the application process of NLU Delhi admissions
 
Step 4:  Upload Documents
 
Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature as per the specifications below:
 
Document Specifications

 

Photograph File size should be less than 150 KB
The file should be of a JPG, GIF or BMP format
The file should be a scanned copy of their recent photograph, colour photo, with a light background and the candidates' face should cover at least 75% of the photo
Signature File size should be less than 150 KB
It should be of JPG, GIF or BMP format
It should be a scanned copy of signature either in black or blue ink on light color background. The image should be clear and not grainy

 

Step 5: Pay the application fee

 

In the final step towards completing the application process, candidates have to do AILET Application Form 2025 Fee Payment as mentioned below:

 

Online mode - Candidates can pay the application fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking option through online payment gateway. To pay the application fee, candidates have to select the mode of payment as 'Online Payment Gateway' and fill in the details of the card or net banking and proceed to pay. 
 
Offline mode - If candidates want to pay the application fee in offline mode then they have to select 'Cash Deposit at post office' as the mode of payment. Then they have to select their city, the nearest branch and a challan will be generated. Download it and pay the fee in cash at the selected branch within 48 hours of generating the challan. Once the fee has been paid, the updated status will reflect on the applicant's account within 72 hours.
 
Step 6: Application 2025 Form Submission
 
Once the application fee has been paid and the status for it is reflected in the applicant account, candidates have to cross-check the details entered on the form and submit it online only. Also, take printouts of the submitted application form for future reference. 
 
Key Takeaways 
 
  1. The National Law University, Delhi, sets the AILET PG eligibility criteria 2025 for the one-year LLM program.
  2. Before applying, ensure you meet the criteria to avoid cancellation of your candidature.
  3. Eligibility factors: Age limit, Education Qualification, and Minimum Qualifying Marks.
  4. There's no upper age limit, but applicants should be above 22 years.
  5. Applicants must complete LLB or equivalent from a recognized university. Those in their final year can also apply, given conditions.
  6. General category needs a minimum of 50% in LLB; reserved categories need 45%.
  7. Foreign Nationals don't take the entrance test, but OCI/PIO have choices in their application process.
  8. Admissions for foreign candidates focus on academic records, English skills, and interview performance.

Remember, always review the AILET PG eligibility criteria 2025 before filling the application form.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There is no limitation to appearing for the AILET LLM exam. However, you must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body to appear for the AILET PG exam.

There is no upper age limit for appearing in the AILET PG 2022 program. However, your minimum age should be 22 years to appear for the entrance exam.

To get admission in One year LLM Program, you must have completed your LLB or an equivalent degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.

 

 

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