CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2016

The CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2016 for the Under-Graduate and Post
Graduate programmes are as follows:
1.

CLAT UG: The candidate must have obtained a Higher Secondary

School/Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent certificate from a
recognized Board with not less than 45% marks in aggregate (40% in
case of SC and ST candidates).
or

Candidates who are appearing in March/April, 2015 or have appeared in

the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear in
the test. However, such candidates are required to have passed the
qualifying examination at the time of their admission and must be able to
submit proofs in support of their claims. No provisional admission shall be
provided to those candidates who are not submitting the result of the
qualifying examination (i.e. 10+2) at the time of admission.
Qualification Required: Higher Secondary or Intermediate (10+2)
with 45% or more aggregate marks (40% in case of SC/ST)
Age Limit: There is no age limit for CLAT as from CLAT 2015.
For complete guidance from preparation till
admission Click here
For Books and Mock Test Series for Preparation of Law
Entrance Exams Click Here
2.

CLAT PG or LLM: The candidate must have obtained either a

LLB/ 5 year Integrated LLB or any equivalent law degree from a
recognized university approved by the Bar Council of India with not less
than 55% aggregate marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST)*. The
candidates passing through supplementary or compartment
examinations are also eligible provided they are able to provide the
certificates of passing with 55/50 percent at the time of admissions.

The candidates appearing for their final examinations or semesters or

trimesters by March/April 2015 are also allowed to appear provided there
result is available at the time of admissions. Such candidates may submit
the final results of the qualifying examination within the timeframe
prescribed by the respective Universities and shall be provided provisional
admission only.
Qualification Required: LLB/5 year Integrated LLB/ Any equivalent
law degree from any recognized university approved by the Bar Council of
India with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% in case of SC/ST)* .
Age Limit: No age limit.
* Subject to State reservation at the University concerned.