Exam bell timings
| Timings | 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
Candidates are advised to carry these important items/documents to carry with them:- Admit card and photo id proof
- Photograph
- Blue/black ballpen
- Transparent water bottle
- Mask and personal hand sanitiser
- Analogue watch
- PwDs/ SAPs should carry their original disability certificate to the test centre
CLAT 2023: Exam instructions
- The exam centre will be open to candidates starting at 1:00 pm, and they must be seated at their assigned seats by 1:30 pm.
- Once a candidate enters the test room, he/she is not allowed to leave until after 4 o'clock.
- Candidates will not be allowed to show up for the exam if they come after 2:15 pm.
- The CLAT 2023 exam will start promptly at 2:00 pm and last for two hours. Candidates who arrive after 2:15 pm will not be given extra time to complete the question paper.
- Once a candidate enters the exam room, they are not permitted to use the restroom.
- Before beginning the exam, candidates should let the invigilators know if they have any health difficulties.