Can I get admission in any CLAT college if I failed in my sixth additional subject in 12th boards and have cleared my CLAT exam?

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8 years ago
You usually have to give an undertaking that your admission will stand cancelled if you don't clear compartment exams. Other than that as far as I can remember only NLSUI Bangalore and 1-2 NLUs ask for marks in first attempt. For most NLUs you could apply, at least in 2011.You should probably consul

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Saket Raj Sahu
6 years ago
Yes, additional subject doesn't matter.

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Yes you have to pass all the main subjects first to appear in CLAT.

MONSEIUR DAVE
7 years ago
No, you need to pass your 12th exam with 45% minimum in open category and 40% in reserved category. Your admission is not possible in any law college with a compartment.

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Okay, but what if the student has secured more than 45%, and failed in a subject but overall he/she has passed according to CBSE norms, is he/she eligible now?

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