NLUBengaluru, KarnatakaNIRF 2025 Law #1
National Law School of India University
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
Common Law Admission Test
Conducting Authority: Consortium of National Law Universities
Centralized national entrance examination for admissions to 24 National Law Universities across India for five-year integrated LL.B and LL.M degree programs.
Verified against official gazette notifications & examination brochures•Last civic audit: 2026-10-05
⚙️Examination Mechanics
Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Common Law Admission Test.
Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts
Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:
- ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
- ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme
Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by Consortium of National Law Universities.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -0.25 mark (25% negative marking) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
📋Statutory Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Common Law Admission Test.
Qualifying Educational Degree
Class 12 / Senior Secondary School Examination or equivalent from a recognized board.
Minimum Aggregate Marks
45% marks or equivalent grade (40% for SC and ST candidates).
Age Limit Policy
No upper age limit for appearing in CLAT UG as per BCI and Consortium regulations.
Permissible Attempts
No attempt ceiling.
🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)
Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)
Under the National Education Policy, Common Law Admission Test question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule
Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by Consortium of National Law Universities.
General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment
Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway
Candidates qualifying in Common Law Admission Test are allocated seats via Consortium of National Law Universities Centralized Counseling. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
Premier Institutes Admitting via Common Law Admission Test
Verified IITs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, and Central Universities that officially allocate seats through this examination.
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NALSAR University of Law
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NLUKolkata, West BengalNIRF 2025 Law #4
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUJodhpur, Rajasthan
National Law University Jodhpur
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUGandhinagar, GujaratNIRF 2025 Law #5
Gujarat National Law University
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUPatiala, Punjab
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUNava Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Hidayatullah National Law University
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLULucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF 2025 Law #21
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUCuttack, OdishaNIRF 2025 Law #15
National Law University Odisha
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLURanchi, JharkhandNIRF 2025 Law #30
National University of Study and Research in Law
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUMumbai, Maharashtra
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
NLUNagpur, MaharashtraNIRF 2025 Law #28
Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur
Premier autonomous law school established by state legislative statute providing five-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and legal research education.
Government Scholarships Applicable for Common Law Admission Test Candidates
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students
Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
Verified: 2026-10-12
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)
Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
Verified: 2026-10-12
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Frequently Asked Questions on Common Law Admission Test
Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.
What is the exam pattern and duration for Common Law Admission Test?▼
Common Law Admission Test is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in Common Law Admission Test?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for Common Law Admission Test?▼
Candidates must have passed Class 12 / Senior Secondary School Examination or equivalent from a recognized board. with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% for SC and ST candidates).. Regarding age limits: No upper age limit for appearing in CLAT UG as per BCI and Consortium regulations.. Permitted attempts: No attempt ceiling..
In how many languages is Common Law Admission Test conducted?▼
Common Law Admission Test is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for Common Law Admission Test?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in).
Official Conducting Authority Portal
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Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days
- Official Consortium Portal: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in
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