How to Prepare for CLAT 2024 Along with Boards?

Class 12 is considered as one of the most significant phases of your life, as it determines your eligibility to join a good college and course.

CLAT does not consider your 12 scores, so prioritizing your Common Law Admission Test over boards must be an effortless decision to make. While this is not applicable for many other entrance exams, as 50% weightage of 12th marks is considered for admissions. 

It's obvious to feel hectic while simultaneously preparing for the board exams and the law entrance exam, but following a proper study plan and preparation strategy will help you manage both exams efficiently.

Our experts at LegalEdge (a pioneer in providing the best online guidance for law entrance exams) have helped us with some best tips to understand how to manage boards and CLAT Preparation 2024.

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Manage Board and CLAT Studies Together

You can taste success in both CLAT and board exams if you are good at time management. Consistency and sticking through your routine is the key! 

Some topics are common in the law entrance and board examination syllabus. You can target both simultaneously and study them first.

Strictly following a well-structured study plan for CLAT and board exams is vital in qualifying for both exams.

Work on your vocabulary during board exam preparation. And do this till the board exams are over.

After completing your board exams, you will have roughly a month to prepare for the Common Law Admission Test. So, utilize this entire month to enhance your preparation levels for CLAT.

Start Early!

Most of you may not have definite goals while in school, while a few plan them early! If you have set your goal to get admission to one of the top NLUs like NALSAR NLSIU, you must start early!

• It is advised to start your preparation at least six months to cover the entire CLAT and board exams syllabus.
• And at the same time, you will get time for revision and practising Previous Year's Questions Papers for CLAT.
• Generally, you will have one month for CLAT preparation after completing your board exams. Hence, it would help if you planned your CLAT preparation well in advance.

Here is a simple study plan which you can follow to enhance your CLAT preparation.

• 120-180 minutes for core Critical Reasoning preparation.
• 120-180 minutes for core Data Interpretation preparation.
• 60-90 minutes for Reading Comprehension and 60-90 minutes for vocabulary.
• 45-60 minutes for revising previous months' current affairs.
• You can give 90 minutes for Legal reasoning preparation. 

Join Online Coaching

You can opt for the best Online Coaching for CLAT while in class 12. This can make your preparation process so much easier! 

• With the help of online classes, you can clear all the concepts and gain in-depth knowledge of the key concepts.
• Also, it will help you learn time management tricks and get conceptual clarity on all the subjects.
• According to the toppers, online coaching is one of the best preparation methods to succeed in the law entrance exam. 

Be Focused

• Most of you may plan your preparation early but don't focus more on the plan.
• Remember, staying focused on your goal throughout the preparation is essential.
• Do not allow distractions to affect your studies. Also, you must make sure to limit your social activities.

Read more: Simple tips to crack the CLAT exam on the first attempt

Plan and Stick to it

Once you have finalized your goal to crack the CLAT exam, the next step is to complete the study plan.

• Divide the topics from most important to least important as per the weightage of each subject.
• Make sure you prepare a plan that includes all the topics as per the syllabus.
• Try to complete the Syllabus of CLAT at least 40-45 days before the board exams. So that you will get time to prepare for board exams, it will also ease the pressure of CLAT.

Read News Paper Regularly

Make a habit of reading the newspaper for CLAT prep for at least 45 minutes daily, which will help improve your vocabulary and general knowledge.

Even while preparing for board exams, don't ignore reading the newspaper.

Follow 70:30 Rule

While in college, spend 70% of your time on online classes, preparing for board exams, etc., and give 30% of your time on CLAT exam preparation.

If you prepare for 12 hours a day on weekdays, you can give 8-9 hours for board preparation and 3 hours for CLAT.

However, you will give 70% time at weekends for CLAT preparation and 30% for school board exams.

Read more: Short tricks to score 150 marks in CLAT

Practice Questions Papers

As the CLAT exam is approaching, make sure to solve as many question papers as possible, as this will help you know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the exam.

• With the help of the previous year's papers, you can improve your speed and accuracy in the final exam.
• Also, it will help you learn short tricks to attempt the questions quickly in the exam.

Read more: Short tricks to manage time in the CLAT exam

Attempt Mock Tests

• You can find your weak areas and work on them by regularly attempting mock tests.
• Also, it will help build confidence levels that will help you score good marks on the exam.
• So, it is advised to solve at least 1-2 CLAT Mock Tests weekly.
• After completing each mock, analyze your performance levels and work on weak areas.

How to Balance Board Exams and CLAT 2024?

You must follow a proper schedule when preparing for CLAT in class 12th. You must move swiftly from CLAT Preparation to board preparation and vice-versa.

A tight study routine will help test your ability to prepare consistently without getting tired. It is essential to spare some time for your physical activities to avoid stress.

You may require to spend extra 1-2 hours during your board exam preparation. So you can adjust your preparation for the CLAT exam accordingly.

Try to regularly revise all the essential topics and follow current affairs to know all the happenings worldwide.

What are the Things that I Can Avoid to Manage Boards and CLAT Preparation 2024

You can keep the following things in mind to enhance your preparation levels.

• Do not refer to multiple books, as this will create confusion.
• Try to avoid attempting mocks from various websites. Instead, attempt mocks only from one trusted website like Legal Edge.
• Don't get demotivated by seeing others' preparation.
• Don't indulge yourself in social platforms.
• Avoid studying for 2-3 hours continuously.
• Do not ignore to refer to NCERT textbooks.