Some Tips for the CLAT to Score Good Marks
Preparation for Common Law Aptitude Test requires great deal of commitment. CLAT like any other entrance exam tests you on:
- Aptitude
- Understanding of the basic concepts and your ability to apply those concepts
Before you begin with your preparation, understand the paper pattern, syllabus etc for CLAT.
If you start your preparations in class XII, be prepared to put in 02 to 03 hours on a daily basis.
Lets look at the paper pattern. CLAT tests you on the following areas:
| Verbal Ability | 40 Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 Marks |
| General Knowledge | 50 Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 50 Marks |
Following are the topics to be studied:
Verbal Ability:
- Vocabulary & Grammar
- Antonyms & Synonyms
- Detection of Errors
- Sentence Completion
- Reading Comprehension
Mathematics:
- Profit & Loss
- Unitary Method
- Time, Speed, Distance & Work
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
Logical Reasoning:
- Analytical Reasoning
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Clocks & Calendar
- Venn Diagrams
- Critical Reasoning
- Deduction
- Inference
- Assumptions Conclusions
- Assertions & Reasons
General Knowledge:
- Emphasis on matters related to politics, law & governance
- Static GK & Current GK
Legal Knowledge:
- Current Affairs
- Legal Aptitude
- Contracts
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- General Legal Principles: Family Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Law
While preparing focus on the following:
- Verbal Ability Vocabulary based & Grammar based questions
- Mathematics Arithmetic
- Logical Reasoning Analytical Reasoning & Verbal Reasoning
- General Knowledge Current Affairs (01 Year)
- Legal Legal Reasoning
Some general guidelines:
- Besides Manthan (Current Affairs Supplement), read one newspaper (preferably The Hindu) regularly
- Practice with Test Gym Topic wise tests regularly.
- Take mocks and do a thorough analysis. You will require three to four hours for analyzing a two hour mock.
- Remember there is no perfect/ common strategy for competitive exams. You have to play according to your strengths. Try different strategies. See which one works for you. Once you have identified a strategy, practice it to the core.
And also remember to enjoy the process of learning, for that, along with your hard work, will fetch you good results.