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CLAT 2025 will be held on December 1, 2024 in offline mode. Aspirants can check out CLAT 2025 preparation strategy and tips for last one month here.

The Consortium of National Law Universities is all set to conduct the CLAT Exam. The CLAT Exam Date is December 1, 2024. The CLAT Exam 2025 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. With less than two months left for the law entrance exam, it is crucial that you keep yourself on the track and prepare for CLAT in a strategic manner in order to gain the most out of it.  

Here, we bring you CLAT preparation strategy and tips that will help you gain the most out of the last month.

CLAT One-Month Preparation Strategy 2025

Go through the CLAT strategy given below to ensure you have accommodated all the crucial points in your last-month preparation and study plan.

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CLAT Syllabus & Pattern

Take a fresh look at CLAT syllabus and pattern to check if there is any important topic/point that you have missed that should have been taken into consideration.   

Important CLAT Topics

Along with the syllabus and pattern, also go through the list of important CLAT topics to ensure you have covered all of them.

Q:   What is the Exam Pattern of CLAT 2025?

A:

The CLAT exam pattern for UG courses will include key features like type of questions, marking scheme, subjects, Section-wise weightage and other details. CLAT 2025 exam will be held in an offline I. e. Pen-Paper based test mode. The question paper of CLAT 2025 will be of 120 marks for a total of 120 multiple choices based question. Candidates will get two hours to attempt CLAT 2025 question paper. The subjects from which questions will be asked in the exam are English Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. The question paper language will be English only. The subject-wise weightage for each section of CLAT UG paper will be as under:

English Language - 28-32 questions

Current Affairs including General Knowledge - 35-39 questions

Logical Reasoning - 28-32 questions

Legal Reasoning - 35-39 question

Quantitative Techniques - 13-17 questions

Q:   How do I secure a seat at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai?

A:

To secure a seat at Maharashtra National Law University students can check the following steps presented below:

  1. Visit the official website and complete the online application process.
  2. Candidates can also apply online for courses at the official website.
  3. Ensure eligibility and merit/entrance-based selection for various programmes.
  4. The selection criteria is entrance/merit-based.
  5. Upon selected, pay the specified fee to confirm and secure your seat.

Q:   How can I get seat in NALSAR Hyderabad?

A:

Aspirants are offered seat in NALSAR University of Law top courses such as BA LLB (Hons) and LLM based on CLAT score. Candidates with a good rank in CLAT have a chance of getting admission in the university. Besides, the selection for BBA is based on IPMAT, JIPMAT or CLAT scores. Admission to MBA is based on CAT score. The university also conducts an entrance exam to select candidates for MBA. Selected aspirants are further called for a personal interview round for admission. 

CLAT Subjects

Important Topics

English Language

Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms and Phrases

Vocabulary and Word Meanings

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

National and International Current Affairs

Historical Events of Continuing Significance

Arts and Culture of India and World

Legal Reasoning

Facts, Situations or Outlines of Legal Matters, Public Policy or Moral Philosophical Enquiries

General Awareness of Contemporary Legal and Moral Issues

Logical Reasoning

Relationships

Analogies

Arguments and conclusions

Quantitative Techniques

Basic Algebra

Ratios and Proportions

Mensuration

Also Read: Important topics to study from CLAT 2025 syllabus

CLAT Revision

In the last leg of CLAT preparation, revision should be your major focus. Create a study plan in such a way that you revise at least two-three subjects in a day. Focus on revising important topics for the exam first. If you created notes earlier, this is the ideal time to pick those and do quick revisions.

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CLAT Question Papers & Mock Tests

Try to solve as many CLAT sample papers, question papers and mock tests as possible. Solving CLAT mock tests and papers will not only boost confidence but will also improve your time management skills. However, remember not to leave the CLAT paper only after practice. You must analyse each CLAT question paper or mock test in order to understand your weak and strong areas for the exam.

Also Read: CLAT Sample Papers 2025 PDF- Free UG/PG Sample Paper Download Link

CLAT Preparation Tips 2025

Also, check out some other CLAT 2025 preparation tips below:

  • While in a bid to fill gaps, you made read a few points, it is suggested to stay away from completely new topics as it will eat into your remaining time and might confuse you
  • Be determined to achieve your set goal and work towards it with utmost dedication
  • Eliminate all distractions in the form of television or any other electronic device and focus only on CLAT preparation
  • Try to study for at least 8-10 hours a day with three-four breaks of 15 minutes to half an hour in between
  • In case you get stuck with your preparation or feel de-motivated, take support from your peers or study group and try to rejuvenate yourself
  • In order to prepare for CLAT, do not overlook your mental or physical health. Eat and drink healthy, sleep well for minimum eight hours and keep yourself mentally calm

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Q:   How can I get admission in NLU Lucknow?

A:

To get admission to NLU Lucknow, candidates must go through a multi-step selection process. For admission to UG & PG courses such as BA LLB and LLM, candidates must apply and qualify for CLAT exam. Further, for admission to PhD course, the university conducts RMNLU Writtent Test. After the commencement of all the selection rounds, candidates are notified through merit list. Later on, the shortlisted candidates must pay an admission fee to secure their seats.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for admission to various courses at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai?

A:

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai admissions will open soon. Till now, no schedule has been released by the university. Once the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. The college offers BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, MBA, etc., UG and PG-level courses. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the college also offers PhD, certificate, PhD, and PG Diploma courses. 

Q:   What type of GK is asked in CLAT?

A:

The GK section carries a total 25 per cent weightage in the CLAT exam. Read below the best practices to follow to score well in GK section:

  • You must be aware of the Daily Current Affairs in the area of the Economy, the Indian Constitution, Awards, sports, etc.
  • Inculcate habit of reading the newspaper on a daily basis
  • Static GK is also a part of the syllabus, but most of the questions are asked on the basis of the current affairs
  • Try and read about various legal events and issues of the past 
  • Prepare your own notes. This will help you during your revision time
  • Do not cram events. Try and understand why something happened and idea behind it
  • Refer to as many Magazines, Newspapers, E-Newspapers, Blogs, etc., possible to be more aware of all the happenings worldwide
  • Must watch news channels for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour per day

Q:   How can I apply for MBA at MNLU Mumbai?

A:

Maharashtra National Law University application process 2025 for MBA course in online. Students can check the MBA course application steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Go to the admission tab

Step 3: Select MBA course from the admission tab dropdown

Step 4: Click on the application form link

Step 5: Fill out the complete form.

 

Q:   Is CLAT Exam Pattern has changed?

A:

CLAT Consortium, in its the latest notification, a few changes have been made in CLAT 2025 exam pattern. As per the new pattern, there will be 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. This means, 30 questions have been reduced from CLAT UG 2025 question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper will be on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect attempts.

No change in the question paper of CLAT PG has been made, and it will be held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects.

In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.

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