CLAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines Released - Find Key Instructions for December 1 Exam

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has issued detailed guidelines for candidates appearing in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 on December 1, 2024. These instructions cover everything from reporting times to permitted items, ensuring a seamless examination process.

Reporting and Timing

• Entry Time: Candidates are allowed to enter the test centre premises starting at 1 PM and must be seated by 1.30 PM.
• Test Start Time: The exam begins sharply at 2 PM and runs for two hours.
• PwD/SAP Candidates: They will get an additional 40 minutes, with their test ending at 4.40 PM.
• Entry Cut-off: No entry will be permitted after 2.15 PM.
• Candidates cannot leave the examination hall before 4 PM, and washroom breaks are not allowed once the test has started.

Documents to Carry

• Admit Card: Ensure that your admit card is clear. If the photo is not clear, bring a self-attested photograph.
• Government ID Proof: A valid and original photo ID is mandatory for identity verification.
• Disability Certificate: PwD/SAP candidates must carry their original disability certificate.

Permitted Items

• Black or blue ballpoint pens
• Transparent water bottle
• Analog watch
• No bags or additional items are allowed in the examination hall.

Marking Scheme

• Each correct answer fetches 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
• Multiple markings for a question will be treated as incorrect, resulting in negative marking.

Post-Test Instructions

• Retain your signed admit card for the admission process.
• Candidates can keep the Question Booklet and the carbon copy of the OMR sheet after the exam.

Candidates are advised to arrive early, double-check their documents, and follow all instructions provided to avoid any inconvenience.

Find the detailed guideline pdf link here.