Understanding how many students appear in major entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, and CUET is crucial for every aspirant. Competition levels directly impact cut-offs, preparation intensity, and seat allocation. Every year, lakhs of students apply to secure admission into NLUs, NLU Delhi, Delhi University, BHU, Jamia, and 250+ top universities.

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1. How Many Students Appear for CLAT?

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India’s most popular law entrance exam conducted for admission into 23 NLUs.

Approx. Number of Students Appearing

• CLAT 2024: ~70,000 students

• CLAT 2025: ~75,000+ registered candidates

• CLAT 2023: ~63,000 students

• Yearly Average: 65,000–75,000+ candidates

Why So Many Students?

• High demand for NLUs

• Scholarships and placements up to ₹20–40 LPA

• Transparent, national-level exam

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2. How Many Students Appear for AILET?

AILET is conducted exclusively for NLU Delhi, which makes the competition extremely tough.

Approx. Number of Students Appearing

• AILET 2025: ~18,717 students

• AILET 2024: ~17,000 students

• AILET 2023: ~18,000 students

• Yearly Average: 17,000–19,000 candidates

Seats vs Competition

• NLU Delhi BA LL.B. seats: 120 only

• Competition ratio: 1 seat per ~150 applicants

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3. How Many Students Appear for CUET UG?

CUET UG is the largest undergraduate entrance exam in India, conducted for admission into 250+ central, state, and private universities, including DU, BHU, JMI, and AU.

Approx. Number of Students Appearing

• CUET 2025: ~13.5 lakh registered / ~10.7 lakh appeared

• CUET 2024: ~13 lakh+ students

• CUET 2023: ~14.9 lakh registered

• Yearly Average: 10–13 lakh appearing candidates

Why CUET Has Massive Participation?

• Admission gateway to Delhi University

• Wide range of courses (Arts, Commerce, Science, Law)

• Nationwide acceptance

• Simplified NCERT-based exam

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Exam-Wise Student Participation Summary

Conclusion: Competition is High, Preparation Needs to Be Smarter

These numbers show how intense the competition is:

• CLAT: 75,000 students for 3,300 NLU seats

• AILET: 18,000 students for just 120 NLU Delhi seats

• CUET UG: 10–13 lakh students for limited DU/BHU/Jamia seats

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