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The last week before the CLAT 2025 is very crucial as the anxiety level is high and at the same time candidates have to maintain their calm. CLAT 2025 is scheduled for December 1, 2024. Check out important last week preparation tips for CLAT 2025 here.

CLAT preparation in one week

CLAT 2025 will be conducted on December 1, 2024. The exam called for the last week of preparation to reduce the CLAT exam stress among candidates. CLAT 2025 last week preparation is effective for those who are already familiar with the exam pattern, syllabus, and testing methods. In the remaining time for CLAT 2025, candidates are not required to take the exam stress. But they must review their CLAT preparation strategically. In fact, while doing the revision, candidates needed to stay focused, take proper rest, and be confident in the last week of CLAT 2025. In this article, we share how one can strategise their CLAT preparation in one week.

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CLAT 2025 Last Week Preparation Tips

Here are some important tips on how to prepare for CLAT in one week to help you ace the law entrance exam:

Revision

In the last week for CLAT 2025, candidates should focus on revising the important topics from each subject. They should revise the topics they have prepared consistenly over the last few months. For better results, make a preparation strategy that includes, a time-table for revision and mock test practising. To understand the sectional weightage, candidates can take a look at the CLAT exam pattern:

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CLAT Subjects

No. of Questions

Weightage

Legal Reasoning

35-39 questions

35-39 marks (25% of the total marks)

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35-39 questions

35-39 marks (25% of the total marks)

English Language

28-32 questions

28-32 marks (20% of the total marks)

Logical Reasoning

28-32 questions

28-32 marks (20% of the total marks)

Quantitative Techniques

13-17 questions

13-17 marks (10% of the total marks)

Total weightage

120 questions

150 marks

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CLAT PG exam pattern 2025 is as under: 

Sections Questions  Marks 
Section 1: Constitutional law 60 questions  60 marks
Section 2: Other areas of law such as Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law 60 questions  60 marks 
Total 120 questions  120 marks 

Prep Notes 

If you made any notes during the past few months, then use it to revise each topic. For subjects like Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Quantitative Techniques, and Legal Reasoning, using preparation notes is more effective. The purpose of short notes in CLAT last week preparation is to save you from detailed syllabus, and only focus on the important topics. 

Q:   What is a good rank for CLAT?

A:

Students who wish to be admitted to this university should strive for a score of roughly 70% (80-84 marks) or above under the revised pattern. Because the CLAT cut-off marks are lower for reserved categories, a rank of about 4000 would be suitable for admission. According to CLAT 2024 analysis, candidates from the general category should aim for a score of 90 or more in order to be admitted to one of the top three NLUs. In CLAT 2024, 60–70 points are considered a decent score for SC/ST categories. The Consortium of NLUs will release the closing rank of candidates for each round at the time of CLAT counselling.

Q:   What is a good CLAT score?

A:

Aspirants who appeared for the CLAT 2025 Exam should have a clear idea about a good CLAT score. CLAT is a very competitive exam and candidates need to score high to clear the cutoff. All those candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2025 are advised to check out the previous year's CLAT cutoff scores and get a fair idea of the trends that are being followed by the NLUs in the country.  A score above 100 is definitely considered as a good score for CLAT 2025. Candidates must note that the expected CLAT cutoff score for NLUSIU Bangalore is 100 plus, whereas, for NLU Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur and NLU Bhopal, the expected score is between 94 to 98. Candidates who wish to take admission into NALSAR Hyderabad they need to score between 98 to 100. 

Q:   Is CLAT LLM exam tough or easy?

A:

CLAT is one of the highly competitive law exam and is considered to be one of the toughest exams to clear. However, aspirants should not worry, as with the right preparation and attitude you can definitely ace in the CLAT exam. The toppers of CLAT have suggested that aspirants should trust BA LLB books and a habit to read newspaper daily to crack the CLAT PG exam. The difficulty level of CLAT paper is usually moderate. For complete insights on CLAT paper difficulty level, check analysis for current and previous years above. 

Question/ Sample Papers

For CLAT one week preparation, candidates should also practice CLAT question papers and sample papers alongside revision. Solving the CLAT papers and later analysing them helps you identify your strong and weak areas for the exam. In addition, it helps improve speed and accuracy, which is important to ace the law entrance exam. You should try to attempt at least two CLAT sample papers/question papers every day during this last week. Apart from this, CLAT mock test series to practice for the eaxm are also effective to help you gain familiarity with the real time examination. 

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Work on Your Weaknesses

As you practice CLAT question paper, sample papers, or CLAT mock test 2025, try to analyse your preparation. Make a list of topics that are important but tough. Then, in the remaining time, work to improve on these topics. This will help you turn your weakness into strengths. It is important to avoid the negative marking in the examination. Remember there is negative marking for wrong attempts only. If you know a topic, then prepare it sufficiently or just leave it. 

Refrain from New Topics

It is better to prepare only important topics from CLAT syllabus  than the detailed syllabus. The reason being any new topic will raise more doubts, and in the last one week for CLAT, you should avoid it. Infact, to be confident for the exam day, stick to what you already know and keep revising and practicing.

Q:   When should I start preparing for CLAT 2026?

A:

The ideal time to start preparing for the CLAT exam varies from person to person and depends on several factors such as your familiarity with the subject, the level of understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, and the amount of time and effort you can devote to the preparation. However, as a general guideline, it is recommended that you start preparing for the exam at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to cover the entire syllabus, revise the important topics, solve mock tests and previous year papers, and identify your strengths and weaknesses. If you are already familiar with the subject and have a good understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, you can start preparing for the exam 3-4 months before the exam date. However, if you are new to the subject or need to improve your understanding of the topics, you may need to start preparing earlier. It is important to note that the CLAT exam is a highly competitive exam, and the level of competition is increasing every year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing early and stay consistent with your preparation. With a focused approach and consistent effort, you can increase your chances of qualifying for the CLAT exam.

Q:   Which is the No. 1 university in CLAT?

A:

Since 2018, the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru has maintained its position as the top-ranked law college in India according to the NIRF rankings. 

Q:   Can a person clear CLAT without coaching?

A:

Joining a coaching institute for CLAT has become a trend. Apparently, coaching institutes are good at selling the idea that coaching is necessary to crack law entrance exams. However, that is far from the truth. Candidates without any professional coaching can also crack the CLAT exam with flying colours. However, for the same, it is important for candidates to adopt a well-planned and well-thought-out CLAT preparation strategy . Apart from this, it is also extremely important for candidates to be completely dedicated and consistent with their CLAT preparation.

Q:   How to crack CLAT in first attempt?

A:

To crack CLAT on your first attempt, understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. Create a structured study plan, allocating time to all sections: English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Quantitative Techniques. Focus on improving reading comprehension by reading newspapers like The Hindu daily. Practice mock tests regularly to build speed, accuracy, and time management. Use quality study materials, solve previous years' papers, and revise important topics often. Stay consistent, set realistic milestones, and analyze your performance after each mock. Lastly, take care of your health, remain confident, and approach the exam with a calm and focused mindset.

Q:   Is 4000 a good rank in CLAT?

A:

A CLAT rank of 4000 is not considered as a good rank to get admission to one of the top NLUs. However, candidates who belong the reserved category still have chance to secure admission to NLUs with a CLAT Rank of AIR 4000.With the exam pattern for CLAT changing, candidates must aim to score above 100 to secure admission to one of the best NLUs in the country. Before starting the CLAT Preparation 2025 candidates need to understand how the marks are divided in each section. 

Keep Calm & Be Confident

To perform better during the CLAT exam, it is important that trust your preparation, and be optimistic. Remember, self-doubts can result in poor performance on the exam day. In the remaining days, take good care of yourself, hydrate sufficiently, and be ready for the exam day. 

CLAT Exam Day Documents 

In the last week, candidates have to be ready with their documents such as CLAT admit card, photo ID proof, Disability Certificate for availing Scribe facility, and Self-declaration form for COVID-19 precautions. Check out CLAT 2025 important documents and exam day instructions. 

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