FAQs

1. What is CLAT?

Ans. CLAT stands for ‘Common Law Admission Test’. CLAT is the result of Supreme Court directive and consensus among Law schools and has taken effect form May 2008.

2. Which Law Schools Participate In CLAT Exams and who sets the examination paper?

Ans. The list of Laws Schools is as below

Examination will be conducted every year by each of national law schools in rotation as per criterion of seniority.

3. How many seats are available in National Law schools?

Ans. The availability of seats in National law schools is as follows:-

NLS Bangalore - 80
NALSAR Hyderabad - 80
NUJS Kolkata - 125
NLIU, Bhopal - 82
NLU, Jodhpur - 100
GNLU, Gandhinagar - 160
HNLU, Raipur - 155
RMLNLU, Lucknow - 160
RGNUL, Patiala - 80
CNLU, Patna - 80
NUALS, Kochi - 65
NLU, Delhi - 80
NLU, Cuttack - 120

4. What is the pattern for CLAT? Will CLAT have negative marking?

Ans. Question Paper for CLAT is of objective pattern possibly with four alternates to choose within. There is no negative marking in CLAT.

5. How many questions will appear & what is the weight age of marks for individual Subjects?

Ans. Total Marks - 200, Total number of questions - 200
The Subjects & weight age of marks for individual subjects is as follows:

Subject Marks
English - 40
General Knowledge - 50
Mathematics - 20
Legal General Awareness - 45
Logical Reasoning - 45

6. What are the eligibility criteria for CLAT?

Ans. The eligibility criteria of a candidate for admission to Degree Courses in Law through CLAT is –

(a) 10+2 Examination or equivalent with not less than 50% marks for General and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC* and Persons with Disability*. (Students taking qualifying examination in March/April are also eligible to apply).

(b) Not more than 20 years in case of General and 22 years in case of SC/ST/OBC* and persons with disability* as on 1st July.
*Subject to reservation at the University concerned.

7. Has the pattern for CLAT examination changed?

Ans. There is emeses change in the pattern of question paper though the core subjects almost remain same. Crack CLAT Tutorials will help you prepare with this changed pattern by our thoroughly revised and updated study material, experienced and competent faculties and giving updates on latest and current topics. For details please visit our website.

8. How can I Prepare for CLAT?

Ans. Visit our website crackclat.com, you will find detailed information on not only how to take challenge for CLAT but also go through topics that will interest you.

9. What courses does Crack CLAT Tutorials offer?

Ans. For an all inclusive, one time payment, Crack CLAT Tutorials offers a comprehensive study package, coaching classes, and test series as per the course selected to prepare student for the CLAT and other premier law schools of India. Our study package is comprehensive, including weekly test. They are designed to test the knowledge and ability of a student.

10. I am in 11th std (or 10th,or 9th) - am I eligible to subscribe for the Crack CLAT Tutorials course ?

Ans. Yes, certainly. You are welcome to enroll now. The earlier you enroll, the more time you have to work, and prepare for the exam. We have a significant proportion of our students who are in 11th standard, who feel that they have a lot more time to study, since in 12th standard you might be busy with preparation for your future, the board exams, etc, The best course for you is correspondence course and the test series.

11. How long will it take to receive my materials for correspondence and test series?

Ans. Once we have received your payment, we will immediately send you the materials ready at the time of receipt your letter, by speed post/courier. In most cases, you will have the materials within one week of us receiving your payment. If you have not received the materials within 3 weeks, please get in touch with us by email or phone. Contact our 24 hours student information center at 099290-74123. 

12. What is the course content for the courses offered?

Ans. All the details about the courses & course structure are mentioned in the link on the main page.

13. When will the dates be announced for the short term and the long-term courses ?

Ans. The dates will be published in the local daily and also on our website.

14. What is the fees structure for CLAT preparation? How do I subscribe for it?

Ans. For details regarding subscription and enrollment please visit our website and the section “Enrollment at Crack CLAT”.

15. By what time will my study material be dispatched?

Ans. In Normal Course one gets the Ist phase of study material within 7 days after realization of your payment. We also keep in touch through mails and telephonic conversations.

16. Why last years question papers of NLS, NALSAR & NUJS are not sent, only Answer key is available?

Ans. NLSIU or any other University is only authorised to sell its past question Paper and you must obtain it directly form them. For address detail visit our website section ‘TOP LAW SCHOOLS’. We can also help you by providing our own model Answer to the papers.

17. Do I need to have mathematics as a subject in class XII? How will it Effect if I am from other stream?

Ans. There is nothing to panic if you do not have mathematics as optional in class XII. Reason is that mathematics asked in law entrance exam is mostly simple commercial mathematics taught in class X.

18. What about ILS, Pune / Government Law Collage, Mumbai/Delhi University Law Faculty ?

Ans. Crack CLAT Tutorials offers a comprehensive study package, to prepare students for the CLAT. Although Students might benefit from studying our materials for other Law collages, like Delhi University Law Faculty, we do not provide entrance support specifically for these collages.