Updated On : June 20, 2023
Reader's Digest: Don't worry! The beginning is always the most challenging part, and everything gets easier after your start. But the question is how to start! Well, we have curated an informative blog post to make your CLAT beginnings worry-free. Get insights into the detailed section-wise tips to prepare for CLAT 2024 from scratch. Learn the top 5 do's and don't while starting the preparation from scratch.
This entrance test is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the top 26 NLUs.
They provide various programs like BA LLB, LLB, LLM, etc. The CLAT 2024 entrance test will be conducted on 3rd December 2023.
The Common law Admission Test preparation is a lot about balancing sections. You should divide your CLAT preparation 2024 into two parts:
This video by Legal Edge provides all aspirants with a comprehensive strategy to prepare for CLAT 2024. It is a must watch for all CLAT aspirants.
When we talked to All India Rank 1, rank 2, rank 3, rank 4, and rank 8, we got to know some of the essential things you should do while starting your CLAT Exam Preparation 2024.
They have started religiously reading. It means you have to read as much as possible because reading too much is the backbone of this entrance test.
Since the crux of the exam is centered around reading, your skills related to reading are extremely important- skills like reading at a competent speed, comprehending, interpreting.
So, if you hate reading and are scared of reading them, these are the essential tips you should follow.
All the toppers had started building their reading and comprehension skills from their first day of CLAT Preparation.
The legal section of the CLAT examination includes lengthy passages, and you must work very hard to build this section. To make this section, start preparing the core topics of the section, i.e., Torts, Criminal Law, IPC, etc.
To build your critical reasoning concepts, you must prepare the basic concepts of critical reasoning like paradox reasoning, statement and assumptions, statement and conclusions, the strength of argument, inference from the passage, etc.
Many students from non - mathematics backgrounds think they will be unable to build the quant section. This is the right time for them to burst this myth by starting their CLAT maths preparation from today to prepare the basic concepts of the quant section.
The basic concepts include the Number system, percentages, ages, ratios, etc. You have to start your Preparation for the CLAT Mathematics Section from your elementary mathematics concepts of class 10th.
Daily practice of Data Interpretation questions and other mathematics questions are important to keep your practice and concepts up to the level you wish to see your performance in the Quantitative Aptitude section.
You can also study from various standard books like R S Aggarwal, R D Sharma, Arihant Publication, etc.
If you start attempting mocks from the very beginning of your preparation, you can easily understand the CLAT examination's MCQ pattern.
While reading the newspaper, you should prefer to read the editorial part because that part is the most important part of any competitive or entrance test. These are also articles which make use of better grammar and vocabulary so reading editorials boosts the same.
When you read the editorial part of the newspaper, you will get to know the different views of the public. So, that is why it is recommended that you read the editorial part of the newspaper.
It would help if you were smart enough while creating a study routine for the CLAT exam, as all subjects play a vital role in qualifying.
The following tips will help you better understand How to Balance your Daily Routine for CLAT Preparation, things you should keep in mind during preparation, and more.
You have to practice the previous year's paper for the legal reasoning section for the CLAT entrance test. You have to make sure that you attempt a good number of different mock tests, previous year papers of CLAT and AILET, and try all the legal reasoning section questions.
Practice the legal reasoning section as much as you can and practice at least the last five years papers of CLAT and AILET to be perfect in the legal reasoning section.
The second tip is that you should not ignore the quantitative techniques section. Most students miss this section because of the non - mathematics background or the lower weightage of the section.
Although we have 100 books available for practising critical reasoning in the market, and you also have LegalEdge, you must practice GMAT-level questions to attempt the CLAT 2024 examination easily.
By attempting GMAT-level questions, you can easily Crack the CLAT Critical Reasoning Section Easily.
Focus well on the various concepts that critical reasoning has and use sectional tests to learn their application, this will make them very easily usable for you with practice.
If you cannot score good marks or your score is decreasing in the mock tests, don’t worry about that because attempting mocks is not about scoring marks.
We attempt mocks to see the journey of the mocks; we have to understand our weaker sections or topics and work on them rather than just thinking of the mock scores.
Attempt mocks but doesn’t worry about the mock scores at the initial stage of your preparation game.
For the General Knowledge section, LegalEdge has the best study material, and they upload videos of daily newspaper analysis on their youtube channel.
You can study articles and blogs from various websites or newspapers to learn about current affairs. One of the popular sources for studying GK is GK Today, and many students study from GK today also, so you can also try it.
Legal Edge released GK Fiesta and CLAT Post for comprehensive GK and current affairs coverage and they are must use resources in your preparation.
Don’t go to multiple sources for the CLAT GK Preparation initially; start with reading newspapers only.
The following are some of the things that you should not do while preparing for the Common Law Admission Test.
All CLAT aspirants should consider their mock tests as practice assignments only. Ignore the mock scores at the initial stage of your preparation. The analysis matters much more.
Don’t ignore attempting mock tests because of your score. Attempt it but like a practice assignment.
If you see any success story of the CLAT aspirants, you will get to know that every rank holder has regularly attempted mock tests. So, don’t think of skipping the mock tests for silly reasons.
You don’t have to set a score that you have achieved at least this many marks or scores. It would be best if you attempted it properly; you will automatically see your score gradually increase.
Start attempting the mocks as much as you can.
There are many topics in every section that we don’t consider at the macro level. While preparing for the section then, only you will be able to see the micro topics, so don’t skip those topics due to their weightage in the examination because there is very high competition in the CLAT entrance test.
The competition is so high that a 1: 1 mark competition occurs between students for the rank one position.
Don’t skip any micro topics; for example: if you think that the quantitative techniques section is only based on a Data Interpretation topic, that is not true. The Quant section contains many topics like Number systems, Averages, Percentages, ages, ratios, etc., so don’t skip any of the topics.
Many students think that the strength of current affairs is unlimited and they should study it all the time, but this is not true.
Everyone should know that nobody can score full marks in the GK section. If you only study 3 hours of GK daily, you will not be able to score full marks in GK.
So, don’t waste your time studying GK all day. Utilise that time and study other sections well. I am not saying you don’t utilise it at all; I am saying learn it but give 2 hour daily, that is enough for the general knowledge section.
To help enhance your preparation levels, we have provided section-wise preparation tips in the post below.
Following these tips will help you Crack the CLAT exam on the first attempt.
Sections | Description |
Legal Reasoning | Practice CLAT and AILET for the last five years' question paper; follow the passage, Work on the Elimination method, |
General Knowledge | Reading newspapers is a must for preparation, and you must study all the newspapers from January to December. |
Quantitative Techniques | Practise essential topics of class 10th and 12th, practise Data interpretation questions and attempt the previous year's paper on the CLAT. |
English | Practise reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary questions. Read the newspaper daily to improve your vocabulary. |
Critical / Logical Reasoning | Practice previous year's papers and practice GMAT-level questions. It will help you to improve your reasoning ability. |
If you fully read this article, you are now equipped with valuable insights and strategies to prepare for CLAT 2024 from scratch.
Remember, the beginning may be challenging, but it gets easier as you start. Follow the section-wise preparation tips, focus on building your foundational knowledge, and practice mock tests regularly.
Avoid common pitfalls such as worrying too much about mock scores, skipping micro topics, and spending excessive time on general knowledge.
With dedication and perseverance, you can achieve extraordinary results in the CLAT exam.
Good luck on your journey, and remember that a little extra effort can make all the difference. Happy reading and happy preparing!
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