CLAT Registration 2024 - CLAT Fees, Steps, Important Dates, & More

Reader's Digest - Hey there! Exciting news! CLAT 2024 Exam Date is OUT! So, dive deep into the ins & outs of the CLAT 2024 registration form. It provides everything from eligibility criteria to CLAT form dates & CLAT application form fees. 

Are you ready to take the first step towards a successful legal career? Look no further than the CLAT Registration, your gateway to the best law schools in India.

As a prospective law student, filling out the CLAT 2024 registration form is the first crucial step in securing your spot in one of these prestigious institutions. 

Here are some of the common queries that candidates face while filling out the CLAT 2024 Application Form:

• Who can apply for the Common Law Admission Test? Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Foreign Nationals can apply for the CLAT Exam 2024.
• Can I fill CLAT Form in offline mode? No. As per the official notification, the Law Consortium will accept the applications filled only through online mode.
• I will appear for the class 12 exams in 2024. Am I eligible to fill out the CLAT 2024 registration form? Absolutely, yes! Those who have completed their class 12 or appeared for class 12 exams in 2024 can participate in the CLAT registration.
• What are the CLAT Form Fees? The CLAT application form price varies depending on the category you belong to. You will complete details about the exam fee in the post below.

For clarity on the PG Registration, Read "How to Apply for CLAT PG?"

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CLAT 2024 Registration Dates 

93.6% of the CLAT total applicants registered for the CLAT 2023 Undergraduate test, and 91.7% of the candidates registered for the CLAT 2023 Postgraduate test appeared for the test.

Check out the table below for the CLAT Exam application date: 

Events	Dates (2024)
CLAT Registration Start Date	To Be Notified
CLAT Registration Last Date	To Be Notified
CLAT Form Correction Window Open Date	To Be Notified
CLAT 2024 Exam Date	3 December 2023 (Announced)

Step-by-Step Process to Fill CLAT 2024 Registration  

If you think filling out the CLAT Registration Form 2024 is just another mundane task, think again! This CLAT admission form is not just a form. And it's a gateway to the world of law & justice.

To complete the CLAT online registration, you will need to follow a few simple steps:

Step 1: Online CLAT Registration 2024

Those who are applying for CLAT must first complete the CLAT registration process.

• Visit the CLAT Official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• You will be redirected to a new registration window.
• On the new page, click "Register" present under the login button.
• A pop-up window appears where you must enter registration details like your name, phone number, e-mail ID, and password.

• Enter the details correctly and click on Register
• You will receive an OTP to your registered mobile number. Click "OK" to confirm.

• Enter the OTP and Mobile Number. Click on "Activate".

• Your account will be activated, and you will receive a confirmation message. Now you can proceed with CLAT Registration 2024 process.

Step 2: Filling the CLAT Registration Form 2024

• On the login page, enter your mobile number and password.
• Click on the "Login" button.
• After logging in, you can find two options, "UG" and "PG."
• Click on your respective course and "Apply for CLAT 2024."

• There are five categories in the CLAT Registration: Personal Information, Communication Details, Qualifying Examination Details, Preferences, and Reservation. 

Details to be Filled in Personal Information

Full name	Gender	Date of birth	Father's name
Mother's name	Nationality	All India category	If NRI sponsored category
Whether the candidate is a Person with Disability (PwD)	Percentage of disability (if applicable)	Scribe requirement (if applicable)	Whether Below Poverty Line (BPL)
State of domicile	State of residence	State of nativity	-

Details to be Filled in Communication Details

This category is for providing your location and communication details. So make sure to enter the CLAT application form requirements correctly.

Address for correspondence	State of correspondence address	District of correspondence address	Pin of correspondence address
Permanent address	State of permanent address	District of permanent address	Pin of permanent address
Mobile number of the applicant	Alternative contact number (mobile number/ Landline number)	Email ID of the applicant	-

Details to be Filled in Qualifying Examination Details

This category includes the candidate's education qualification details.

Qualifying Exam	Board/University	Appearing/Appeared on Passed
Year of Passing	Percentage	Month of Passing

Details to be Filled in Preference

In this section, you must select the preference for the test center and NLU preference. Candidates can choose three exam centers in the order of priority. 

• There is a list of 24 NLUs shown, so select them carefully. 
• You must select all 24 NLUs in the order of preference or priority.

Details to be Filled in the Reservation

• You will be offered admission to a particular NLU based on the reservation.
• So you can select the Reservation categories for all the 24 NLUs, respectively. 
• Tick the boxes beside each NLU based on your CLAT eligibility.
• After completing the Reservation, tick the declaration and submit the form. 

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

After logging into your account, you must upload your scanned documents in the first category, i.e., Personal Information. 

• You must upload various documents, including a Photo, Signature, Reserved certificate, and Caste Category Certificate. 
• Ensure to upload these documents in the specified format as mentioned in the above "Documents Required for CLAT Registration 2024" section
• Go through the format, size, and other rules to upload the document correctly. 

Step 4: CLAT 2024 Registration Fee Details 

After completing the CLAT online form, you will be redirected to a new page. You can either "Edit Application," "Delete Application,"  or "Make Payment." Click on the "Make Payment" button.

• You can pay the CLAT Registration Form Fee online or offline mode.
• The online method includes Credit/Debit/Net Banking, whereas the offline mode is e-challan.
• The CLAT Exam Application 2024 fee varies from category to category.
• You must pay CLAT exam fees of INR 500 to download the previous year's CLAT question papers.

The following table has the CLAT 2024 registration form fees details for all the categories:

Category	CLAT Application Fee (INR)
SC/ST/ BPL candidates	3500
General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI candidates	4000
Question Paper Fee (if opted)	500

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CLAT Registration Fees - Online-Mode Payment Details 

Here are the CLAT registration fees details.

You can pay the application fee using a Debit/ Credit Card/Net Banking. Bank Transaction Charges shall differ depending on the payment option you have chosen.

• Card mode: Select the card type-Debit or Credit Card. Enter the Debit/Credit Card details, including card number, expiry date, and CVV number.
• Net Banking Mode: Select the preferred bank from which you want to make the payment, enter the Net Banking User ID & Password and complete the transaction online

CLAT Registration Fees - Offline Payment Mode (E-Challan)

• Offline payment requires an e-challan generation followed by cash payment at the bank.
• You must take a hard copy of a blank challan to the concerned bank.
• The exam conducting body won't accept Cheques, DDs, or other instruments/modes of payment.
• PDF format of an e-challan is available and the only acceptable format for offline or cash payment for CLAT.

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CLAT Registration Fees - Overhead Charges for Online or Offline Payment

Those interested in CLAT registration 2024 must bear extra charges when paying online or offline. Check the related information about the CLAT registration fees in the table below:

HDFC Bank
Transaction Charges on Credit Cards	0.75%
Transaction Charges on Debit Card	1.00%
Transaction Charges on Net Banking	INR 5 for all banks
	INR 0 for HDFC Bank
Transaction Charges on Diner Cards	0.75%
Transaction Charges for Offline (challan) Payment	INR 0

You can only pay through Online mode after selecting "Confirm Payment." You will be redirected to a new page where you can make the payment.

Now, this completes the CLAT Exam Registration 2024. After the successful payment, you will be shown a window as below. Click on Back to Home. You will be redirected to the homepage.

Take a printout of the CLAT registration form for future reference. You can edit the online form by clicking "Edit Application Form." Remember that you can only edit the application form and reservation categories.

Eligibility Criteria for the CLAT Exam

• Before completing the CLAT Registration, it's important to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the CLAT exam. 
• To be eligible for the CLAT exam, you must have completed your 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).

Conclusion

In conclusion, completing the CLAT entrance exam registration is the first step towards achieving your dream of a successful legal career in India. Ensure to follow the above steps carefully and meet the eligibility criteria to increase your chances of success in the CLAT exam.

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