The CLAT 2023 exam rules have been released, which include the code of conduct, bell times, and grading system.

The Consortium of NLUs has unveiled the rules and regulations for the CLAT 2023 exam, which is slated to take place on December 18, 2022. This includes the start and finish times of the test, the code of conduct, the marking scheme, and the criteria for answering the questions.

The CLAT 2023 admission card is already out. Those taking the exam can select their desired NLUs and get the card from the Consortium of NLUs’ website – consortiumofnlusc.ac.in.

CLAT 2023 exam bell timings

Time	Type of bell	Bell purpose
1:00 pm	Long Bell	Entry of candidates inside the test centre premises
1:30 pm	Long Bell	Candidates can enter the exam hall
1:50 pm	Short Bell	Distribution of the sealed envelopes and announcement of instructions by the invigilators
2:00 pm	Long Bell	Commencement of the test.
2:15 pm	Short Bell	No candidate will be allowed to enter the test centre after this time
3:00 pm	Short Bell	Marks the completion of 60 (sixty) minutes of the test
3:50 pm	Short Bell	Warning bell to indicate that 10 (ten) minutes are remaining for the test to end
4:00 pm	Long Bell	Marks the completion of the test. No candidate will be allowed to write anything on the omr response sheet/ question booklet after this bell

CLAT 2023 important items/documents to carry

• CLAT admit card and photo id proof
• Photograph
• Blue/black ball pen
• Transparent water bottle
• Mask and personal hand sanitiser
• Analogue watch
• PwDs/ SAPs should carry their original disability certificate to the test centre

CLAT 2023 marking scheme

The CLAT UG 2023 exam will have 150 questions, and each correct response will award one mark. Incorrect answers will be penalized with a 0.25 mark deduction. There will be no reduction for questions that are left unanswered.

CLAT exam reporting time

• Candidates will be permitted to enter the test centre from 1:00 pm. onwards and are to be seated at their respective seats by 1:30 pm.
• Once a candidate has entered the exam hall he will not be permitted to leave the exam hall before 4 pm
• Candidates who arrive after 2:15 pm will not be permitted to appear for the examination.
• The CLAT 2023 exam is for a duration of two hours and will commence sharp at 2:00 pm. Candidats reporting after 2 pm to 2:15 pm will not get additional time for attempting the question paper.
• Candidates are not allowed to use the washroom after they enter the exam hall.
• In case of any medical issues, candidates should inform their Invigilators before starting the test.

Once the examination is done, test-takers can keep their question paper, OMR sheet copy, and CLAT admit card, all of which should be signed by the invigilator. The answer key for CLAT 2023 will be released shortly after the conclusion of the assessment.