AILET 2024 Topper Interview: Ananya Dhandhariya (AIR 4) shares tips to score well in Logical Reasoning section
All India Law Entrance Test 2025 ( AILET )
Counselling - 16 May '25
Aanya secured AIR 4 in AILET 2024 Exam and AIR 86 in CLAT 2024. While speaking to Shiksha, she spoke about her study methods, approaches, and what it took to pass not just one LAW admission exam but two with outstanding scores. Read further to know more.
AILET 2024 Topper Interview: Ananya Dhandhariya (AIR 4) shares tips to score well in Logical Reasoning section
AILET Topper 2024 Aanya Dhandhariya in an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com talks about how she devoted at least an hour daily to quantitative techniques that in turn helped her with speed, accuracy, and unconventional, easier methods. Aanya secured AIR 4 in AILET 2024 Exam and AIR 86 in CLAT 2024. While speaking to Shiksha, she said, "Regularly attempting logical reasoning questions- both analytical and verbal made me very comfortable with all the common tricks and traps. However, I devoted a lot of time to GK and current affairs since I was comparatively free. This study plan and strategy help me to secure good ranks in both exams." In this article, we bring forward to you all the preparation tips, books she referred to, and her strategies to secure All India Rank in both exams.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.Q. Did you expect AIR 4 in AILET 2024 and AIR 86 in CLAT 2024 Exam?
A. After appearing for the CLAT 2024 examination and assessing my performance, I was quite confident of getting under AIR 100, though AIR 86 still came as a surprise. On the other hand, after taking the AILET examination, I was quite apprehensive as I wasn’t very sure of some options that I chose. I decided to just check my results when it came and didn’t see the answer key. So upon seeing AIR 4 in the result, I was quite doubtful and had to recheck to confirm. It took some time to accept that it was real.
Q: Is AILET easy or tough?
Q: How would I know my AILET exam centre?
Candidates will know their allotted AILET exam centre only from the admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the AILET admit card. The examination authority allots a test centre to aspirants in the city of their first preference as mentioned in the city. So, candidates can atleast be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the AILET application form. However, the venue will be mentioned only on the candidate’s admit card. So as soon as the AILET admit card is released, candidates must check the test city and test centre details. In order to avoid any confusion, they must visit the centre at least once before the exam day.
Q: How to crack AILET 2024?
Q. Did the change in CLAT/ AILET Exam Pattern 2024 hamper your preparation?
A. No, not at all. There was no fundamental change in the structure or the content of the paper. Sure they decreased the number of questions in CLAT and gave 30 minutes more in AILET but I believe that was an advantage.
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Q. Which section did you feel was more challenging? And took more time in the exam?
A. In both examinations, I felt that the logical reasoning section was trickier and demanded a more thorough and attentive reading. Moreover, the quantitative techniques section in CLAT was quite time taking and had a lot of calculations.
Q. How did you manage time between the Class 12th Board Exam and Entrance Preparation?
A. I started my entrance preparation in April this year after appearing for my Class 12th examinations, so I had ample amount of time to prepare without the additional school work.
Q: What is a good AILET 2025 score?
A good score for AILET as per last year's cut off marks for each category are as under:
General - 93.25 marks
Scheduled Caste - 59.75 marks
Scheduled Tribe - 58.5 marks
Persons with Disabilities - 64 marks
Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir - 54.25 marks.
Q: What is the difficulty level of AILET Exam?
The difficulty level of AILET exam can be considered moderate to difficult. The exam is designed to test the candidates' knowledge and understanding of various subjects of law and general knowledge. The level of difficulty may vary from year to year, and it largely depends on the preparation and understanding of the candidates. However, candidates who are well-prepared, have a strong understanding of the subjects, and have practiced enough questions are likely to find the exam easier to crack. To prepare for the exam, candidates should focus on understanding the concepts and fundamentals of each subject, solving practice questions and previous year papers, and managing their time effectively during the exam. It is also important to stay calm and composed during the exam and avoid getting stuck on difficult questions, as it may affect your overall performance.
Q: Is 90 a good score in AILET?
Based on the exam analysis and previous years' cutoff marks, 90 marks can be considered a good score in AILET. However, the cutoff marks vary every year, and it depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of test-takers, and the exam pattern.
According to the exam analysis, the cutoff marks for AILET 2023 ranged between 80-90 marks. So, if you have scored 90 marks, you are likely to be in the safe zone. However, it's important to note that the final cutoff marks will be determined after the examination process is over, and it will be based on various factors such as the number of correct answers, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of test-takers.
It's always a good idea to check the official website of AILET or the exam conducting authority for the final cutoff marks and to know if you have qualified the exam.
Q: Is AILET an important exam to take for law school admissions?
Q: Which exam is more difficult - CLAT or AILET?
Q. Do you feel coaching plays a very important part in clearing the law Entrance Exam?
A. While CLAT and AILET unlike many other conventional entrance exams don’t test what you have read in a book, one surely needs direction and support while preparing for it which is where coaching and mentors help a lot. I find myself quite lucky to have had Rajneesh sir and the entire Do-Zen team of faculties who guided me throughout.
Q. What was your study plan?
A. I didn’t have a very rigid study plan and tried to be quite flexible according to my needs. I devoted at least an hour daily to quantitative techniques which helped me with speed, accuracy and unconventional, easier methods. Regularly attempting logical reasoning questions- both analytical and verbal made me very comfortable with all the common tricks and traps. However, I devoted a lot of time to GK and current affairs since I was comparatively free.
Q. Do you think NCERT books are sufficient for law entrance exam Preparation?
A. I feel NCERT books play a rather minuscule part in law entrance exam preparation as the exam is not at all focused on what you read in a book. It focuses on your comprehension ability i.e. do you understand what you read, which I believe develops through extensive and diversified reading. But I do think that they help with quantitative techniques as the questions are based upon concepts generally taught till class 10th.
Q. How did you deal with your strengths and weaknesses while preparing for the entrance Exam?
A. It was a gradual process of first identifying my strengths and weaknesses through mock tests and interactions with my mentor and then I focused on those areas. It took time but I was consistent and saw improvement over time. I always analysed to see why was I weak in this particular section and where I was going wrong and then worked on it.
Q. Was Law always your choice as a career?
A. No, I aspire to be a diplomat, and an IFS officer but have always been highly interested in law and society. I find the intricate links between the two very interesting. In my opinion, laws shape a society and are themselves shaped by the society, they have the power to make huge differences. So I decided to study law as it is something I feel passionate about and enjoy a lot.
Q. Any tips for students who are planning to take the exam next year?
A. I think many people must have already told them this but I would still advise them to start reading, take mocks but more importantly analyse them well and be consistent in their efforts.
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