Are you willing to appear for both CLAT and AILET? Well, this is a great approach to give both the exams for higher chances of getting admission into top NLUs. 

Wondering how to prepare for both the law entrance exams together? CLAT and AILET are noted to be the top law entrance exams in India, however, you need to have properly planned preparation to crack the exams with high score. 

To help you with smooth preparation for CLAT and AILET, our experts from the LegalEdge team have provided tips and tricks. 

Before you proceed with preparation, make sure to understand the pattern and syllabus of both exams. This post shall provide you with detailed subject-wise strategies to clear both exams above the cut off. 

CLAT & AILET Exam Highlights

Here are the highlights of the highly competitive law entrance examination There are few differences between CLAT and AILET, however, the syllabus is the same for both of them. 

• Both CLAT and AILET include 150 questions in the question paper for 150 marks. 
• Both exams include the same section: Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
• Though the weightage of questions might vary, the syllabus remains the same. 
• Out of all sections, Mathematics has the least weightage. 
• By applying for CLAT, you can get admission into 22 NLUs, while through AILET you can get admission into only NLU Delhi. 

How to Prepare for CLAT and AILET Together?

As both the exams include the same sections, the preparation strategy shall be the same. Follow the below-mentioned tips and tricks for smooth preparation:

• It is very important to prepare a good study plan at your convenience. 
• You might still be studying in college and preparing for the law entrance examination; hence the study plan plays an important role. 
• Allot timings to study each subject and reserve at least 2 months before the exam for revision. 
• Be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus. Know the essential topics from each subject and study accordingly. 
• Make sure you study each topic assigned every day without postponing. 
• Refer to the best books for CLAT that cover the entire syllabus with detailed explanations. 
• Note down important terms or highlight the terms while studying so that it helps in the revision period. 
• Solve as many question papers as possible to understand the difficulty level of the exam and know which type of questions are asked in the exam.
• Also, attempt mock tests to test your preparation levels. 

As you have gone through significant preparation tips for the Common Law Admission Test and All India Law Entrance Test, let us know the subject-wise tips below.

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How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning?

• Reading and understanding the given question is important for this section. 
• Questions mainly test your logical abilities like understanding logical links, identifying patterns, and correcting inconsistent statements through questions.
• Solving puzzles can help in better preparation and understanding of the topic. Also, try to solve critical reasoning questions to get an idea about difficulty level of questions. 
• Questions from areas like coding, directions, blood relations, syllogisms can be easily solved if you know the basics of these topics and identify the correct pattern. 
• Learn short tricks and tips to attempt questions in this section easily. 

CLAT Logical Reasoning Preparation Tips

AILET Logical Reasoning Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for Legal Aptitude?

• Begin with the theory first and then move on to practice questions.
• Read legal theory: torts, constitutional law, and criminal laws.
• Focus on improving your language skills.
• Prepare well on legal terminologies and foreign phrases.
• Every 15 days, do your revision to remember whatever you have studied.
• Follow the order like Principle-Fact-Option-Double check language of correct option with principle and mark for solving questions.

CLAT Legal Aptitude Preparation Tips

AILET Legal Aptitude Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for the English Language?

• A good vocabulary and reading skill play an important role in cracking the section with a high score. 
• It would be best to get a grip over grammatical rules, as this will help you tackle error detection-based questions. 
• For reading comprehension, ensure to read the given passage carefully and proceed to answer the questions. 
• Practice more and more Question Papers for CLAT Exam to get an idea about the difficulty level of questions. 

CLAT English Preparation Tips

AILET English Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

• Make it a habit of reading daily newspapers to know what is happening across the globe. 
• Read Daily Current Affairs to know the latest issues in various fields.
• Do not cram dates or events. Instead, understand why something happened. Get an idea behind these matters. 
• Watch News Channels for at least 40 minutes per day.
• You can also note down important dates, events, names of famous personalities, and essential terminologies. This can help during your revision.

CLAT GK Preparation Tips

AILET GK Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for Mathematics?

• Solving more and more problems is the trick to crack this section with a high score. 
• Learn formulas to attempt the questions easily in less time. 
• Be thorough with the basic concepts before you proceed with solving any problem. 
• Attempting mock tests is one of the best to know which type of questions are asked from each section. 

CLAT Mathematics Preparation Tips

AILET Mathematics Preparation Tips