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The CLAT 2025 Exam Date will be conducted on December 1, 2024. Candidates who are preparing for the exam along with other law entrance exams and board exams can refer to the tips to prepare for CLAT 2025 in 15 days mentioned in this article. These tips can also help candidates who want to take CLAT in the future with their CLAT preparation. So read on!

CLAT Exam 2025: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) on December 1, 2024. Candidates who registered for the law entrance exam, can check how to prepare in 15 days for CLAT Exam. In the last two sessions of CLAT exam, the emphasis was on General Knowledge and Current Affairs of all sections. Know here how do the exam takers prepare for CLAT in as less as 15 days time with an effective strategy. 

Also Read: CLAT Questions for Practice with Solutions: Free PDF Download

Some of the tips to crack CLAT 2025 in the remaining time are:

  • To score well in the examination, candidates are needed to jot down the key topics to be covered from the syllabus of each section
  • Schedule your preparation well and practice CLAT sample papers , question papers and mock tests
  • Do not fret if you cannot complete the entire CLAT syllabus, just prepare the topics that you know well enough

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CLAT 2025: Timetable to crack CLAT 2025?

To crack the CLAT entrance exam it is important to have a proper study plan. You are required to follow the timetable to score better in the CLAT Exam 2025. You must try and include topics from all CLAT subjects as per the CLAT syllabus 2025. By doing so, you can read various topics without being bored. As per the experts, you are required to follow the timetable given below:

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Preferred Time Allotment
Reading Newspaper 1.5 hours
Topics from Error Log 1 hour
Vocabulary (High-frequency words, Regular Newspaper reading) 45 mins
Current Legal Knowledge 45 mins
Mathematics 1.5 hours
GMAT Official Guide 1.5 hour
Revising today's topics and preparing for tomorrow's topics 2 hours
Puzzles/Analytical Reasoning 30 mins
Passages & Grammar 1.5 hours
Revision for the day and planning for the next day 1.5 hours
Practice Mock Tests Twice a Week
CLAT Mock Tests Once in a week

CLAT Preparation Tips 2025 

Candidates need to follow the simple steps given below to prepare for the CLAT 2025 Exam:

Divide the syllabus of CLAT 2025

In the remaining time, candidates have to prepare themselves with the topics they have some idea about. Now, they need to make these topics into the scoring strengths. Moreover, candidates have to list down the topics that helped them score well with proper revision. The weightage of CLAT subjects is as under: 

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.

Sections

MCQs per section

Marks per section

English Language

28 - 32 

28 - 32 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35 - 39 

35 - 39 

Logical Reasoning

28 - 32 

28 - 32 

Legal Reasoning

35 - 39 

35 - 39 

Quantitative Techniques

13 - 17 

13 - 17 

Total

150

150

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Analyse your preparation

Candidates should note that now is the best time to analyse the preparation level for each subject of CLAT 2025. This will also help in noting down the weak points and hence, revision of the topics. To analyse CLAT 2025 preparation in 15 days, candidates need to:

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  • Attempt plenty of CLAT question papers and CLAT mock tests (with a scheduled time duration of two hours). 
  • When receiving the marks note down the incorrect answers for each question and analyse properly 
  • Check for the repetitive mistakes made by you 
  • Brush-up the formulae and tricks to solve the questions quickly

Revise strategically

In the remaining days, candidates have to be strategic and not mess up their revision plan. To revise properly, candidates should take help of their preparation notes, if any. Also, candidates should keep the below plan and tips in mind while revising for the exam:

  • Do not use the revision time to solve questions, instead only focus on the theoretical part and learning
  • Take few topics at a time and not the entire syllabus in one go
  • Take breaks for recreational activity and do not sit for long hours
  • Once revised, take a mock test to cross-check revision

A 15-day preparation plan for CLAT Exam will be effective only if used strategically for your strengths only. There will be negative marking in the examination, therefore, be sure of which topics to prepare and which ones to leave. 

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:   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.

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. 

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CLAT 2025 Preparation in 15 Days FAQs

Q. How to prepare for CLAT 2025 in 15 days?

A. Candidates can prepare for CLAT 2025 in as less time as 15 days only with an effective strategy. The best preparation plan for CLAT in 15 days should be: 

  • Listing out subjects/ topics from the CLAT syllabus based on your knowledge
  • Preparing the topics alongwith mock test practice
  • Focusing on higher weightage sections 
  • Gaining familiarity with CLAT pattern in the remaining days

Q. Can one prepare for CLAT in 15 days?

A. Yes, candidates can prepare with an effective strategy that focuses only on important topics of CLAT syllabus from the higher weightage subjects like Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning and English. Besides, a candidate should practice improving speed and accuracy in the last 15 days remaining for CLAT 2025. 

Q. How many days are enough for CLAT preparation?

A. If one prepares an effective strategy for CLAT preparation then 6 months to 1 week is sufficient for clearing the exam. However, candidates should start their preparation a year in advance to score higher marks in the examination. For those, who are planning to get admission in law colleges other than NLUs, 30 days to 7 days are enough to crack the exam. 

Q. What rank can secure with 15 days preparation for CLAT exam?

A. It is hard to predict a rank for any candidate preparing for CLAT in just 15 days. It depends on the preparation level and knowledge of the candidates.

Q. What books can help me prepare for CLAT 2025 in 15 days?

A. Candidates can take help of recommended books that are based on CLAT syllabus for each subject. Some of the best books to crack CLAT in 15 days: 

  • Objective General English 2024 by SP Bakshi or RS Aggarwal
  • General Knowledge 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021, and Current Affairs yearly by Arihant Publications 
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant publications 
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal 
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
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