CLAT 2016: Check out the exam dates

The dates for Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2016 is out. The exam will be

conducted on May 8, 2016. The exam dates were released by Rajiv Gandhi National

University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala. The registrations for the same will begin from January

1, 2016. The exam is held for admissions to 17 national law universities.

CLAT is conducted for taking admissions to five years integrated Bachelor of Arts and

Bachelor of Law (B.A plus LL.B) Honors and one year Master of Law (LL.M) programme

for the academic session 2016-17.

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification:

UG programmes

The candidates must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent examination (students

appearing can also apply) from the government recognised board with not less than 45

percent marks (40 percent in case of SC and ST candidates) as prescribed by the

participating universities.

PG programmes

The candidates must have completed 5 year integrated LLB programme or its equivalent

degree with not less than 55 percent marks (50 percent in case of SC and ST candidates)

from a recognised university as prescribed by the participating universities.

Selection procedure

The allotment of institutions and seats would be based on the scores in CLAT 2016 merit-

list and the choice take by candidates and availability of seat in the desired university.

Important dates

The online registrations will begin from January 1, 2016

The last date for submission of duly filled online application form is March 31, 2016

CLAT 2016 will be held on May 8, 2016