1. Introduction – What is CLAT?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam is India most competitive
student admission test for those who dream of a career in law. Held every year by
the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), CLAT gives entry to highly
sought-after undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law taught at elite NLUs
nationwide. With so many contenders vying for a few seats, cracking CLAT exam
doesn't only depend on hard work—it involves smart strategy, grit, and a good
awareness of the exam pattern.
2. CLAT Exam Pattern
Understanding how the CLAT exam works is the key to preparing well. CLAT
examination aims to examine the skills of a candidate in different categories such
as comprehension, logical reasoning, legal aptitude, and general knowledge.
Following is a description of the pattern of the exam for better preparation:
Total Questions 120
Duration 2 hours (120 minutes).
Mode Offline
Negative marking Yes
(+1 for correct answers, & -0.25 for incorrect answers.)
Subjects
(All questions are
paragraph based)
—-CLAT exam
English Language,
Current Affairs including General Knowledge,
Legal Reasoning (legal news / Judgments)
Logical Reasoning,
Quantitative Technique
3. CLAT Exam - Syllabus
Now let”s discuss smart strategies and tips for preparation of all sections of CLAT.
A section-wise planned approach will assist you in securing the best as well as
save time during the exam day.