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The CLAT 2025 exam dates has been announced. CLAT Exam was held on December 1, 2024. Candidates planning to appear in the CLAT 2025 Exam, must avoid common mistakes that may ruin their exam day. Read further to know more. 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) date was December 1, 2024. Candidates who were looking forward to appearing in the exam had to remain careful about the important elements related to the exam day planning. Candidates planning to appear for the CLAT 2025 exam had to be mindful of crucial exam day elements to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Proper planning could significantly impact performance.

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This article served as a reminder for CLAT 2025 test-takers to avoid common mistakes on exam day. Candidates referred to this guide to prevent unnecessary blunders and ensure they were well-prepared. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) had released detailed CLAT Exam Day Instructions 2025, covering reporting and bell timings, required documents, and prohibited items. It was essential for CLAT aspirants to read these instructions carefully before the exam.

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CLAT 2025 Common Mistakes 

Some of the common mistakes candidates taking CLAT 2025 might make are: 

Application for CLAT 2025:One common mistake candidates made was not properly completing the CLAT application process. The exam authority did not confirm the candidature of those who did not correctly fill out the CLAT 2025 application form. Therefore, candidates were advised to ensure all information was accurate and complete. To help with this process, candidates could refer to the instructional video below for guidance on filling out the CLAT 2025 application form correctly.

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Preparation for CLAT 2025: Another common mistake before appearing for CLAT 2025, especially in the last few weeks, was not preparing consistently. Candidates had to prepare the syllabus of CLAT 2025 completely to score well in all sections (and ultimately overall). Candidates should have kept practising for CLAT 2025 with mock tests, sample papers/question papers, and learning current affairs up to the date of the exam.

Some of the tips to prepare for CLAT have been explained in the video below:

CLAT 2025 Exam Day Mistakes 

Exam day preparation was also an important factor in the performance of candidates in CLAT 2025. Here were common mistakes that CLAT 2025 test-takers had to avoid on the exam day:

Q:   Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2025?

A:
As per the exam analysis of CLAT exam held in previous years, the difficulty level of all the sections are as under: English Language - Generally the questions asked in this section are considered easy. However, candidates can find them lengthy and time-taking as the questions are based on passages only. Current Affairs including General Knowledge - The questions in this section are of Easy to Moderate difficulty level depending on the events and technicality. Logical Reasoning - The questions asked in this section of CLAR paper are of easy to moderately difficult level due to facts and data interpretation. Legal Reasoning This section of CLAT paper is of easy to moderate difficult level as the questions are mostly asked from Legal domain, trending events, lex maxims, and current landmark judgements. Quantitative Techniques - Although the weightage of this section is lesser than the rest, the questions asked around Mathematics subject can be tricky/ twisted, which makes it moderate to difficult level. Know all about CLAT question paper analysis here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-analysis.

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:   Is CLAT a tough exam?

A:
Dear Student, A competitive entrance exam tests your aptitude for the subject. Be it law or fashion or design, be it CLAT NIFT, or NID. With so many aspirants vying for limited seats in the premier institutes of the country, you have to display a very high level of aptitude for the chosen field. If you are good in your basics then CLAT exam is not a tough journey to cross. It depends on your level of knowledge, dedication and your preparation. In the initial level it is not easy but a regular practice can make it easy for you to pass the CLAT Exam. If you are going to sit for CLAT exam then it is very much important to know about the CLAT Exam pattern, syllabus, questions type. There are five important Topics which you need to focus on CLAT exams. These five topics are English comprehension, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Depth knowledge and good practice can only give you the success. You can get in touch with any good law entrance coaching, they will help you to clear your CLAT exam. If you want to kick start a successful career in law, it is important to get admission into a good law college. There are a number of top law colleges in India that you can apply for, but you should know the admission process. Most of the colleges or universities that offer courses in law have their own entrance examinations. One of the most recognised examinations is CLAT which stands for the Common Law Entrance Test. The test score of CLAT is accepted by major universities as well as law colleges in India. There are multiple universities from where you can do 5-year LL.B. Like IILM University Gurugram offers BBA LL.B. & B.A. LL.B. & LL. M. with Moot Court Internship, Seminar, Workshops, Experiential Learning along with Inter-Disciplinary Curriculum. For more details check their website https://iilm.edu.in.

Reaching the test center late – The CLAT exam authority would soon share the exam schedule for CLAT 2025. Based on instructions from previous years, reporting began at 1 pm. Candidates were advised to arrive at the exam center by 12:30 pm to avoid any last-minute hassles.

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Not carrying supporting documents – Candidates needed to carry the CLAT admit card and a supporting ID proof (with photograph). Therefore, test-takers must not forget to carry the supporting ID proof and certificates (e.g., Scribe approval for PWD candidates).

Carrying bags, mobile phones, and booksCLAT exam centre officials did not provide facilities for depositing personal belongings such as handbags, mobile phones, headphones, and books. If candidates brought these items to the examination centre, the officials would not be responsible for their security. As stated in the exam instructions, "Candidates are NOT permitted to carry cell phones or any other electronic gadgets (including calculators, digital watches, and headphones of all types). Such gadgets must be left outside the Examination Hall, and the staff on duty at the test centre will not be responsible for any loss of property/gadgets of the candidates."

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. 

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:   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:   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. 

Q:   When should I start preparing for CLAT 2025?

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.

Forgetting to carry test-taking material – Candidates needed to carry their exam-taking material, such as Blue/Black Ball Point Pens. They should not ask the exam center officials to provide these items for taking CLAT 2025.

Not carrying water bottles – Candidates should carry their water bottle on the exam day. The exam authority had allowed transparent water bottles (without labels) that candidates could take with them inside the examination hall. Therefore, candidates must keep the same with them as the exam was being held from 2 pm to 4 pm, when the temperature outside the examination hall would be unbearable, and the chances of falling sick would be high as well.

Candidates appearing for CLAT 2025 must note these common mistakes to avoid and do well in the examination.

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