CLAT 2025 Topper Vidit Rawat, AIR 9: “I focused on being consistent with my daily routine”
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CLAT 2025 Topper Vidit Rawat, AIR 9: “I focused on being consistent with my daily routine”

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CLAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 18 Dec 2024, 09:32 PM IST

CLAT 2025 Topper Interview Vidit Rawat (AIR 9): Vidit Rawat secured AIR 9 in CLAT 2025. He completed his 10th from Rani Laxmi Bai Public School Jhansi (ICSE) and 12th from MHMS (CBSE). Taking about his CLAT 2025 preparation strategy Vidit mentioned that he began preparing for the exam in Class 12, starting with previous years' question papers to understand the consortium's reasoning pattern. Read here for the detailed interview of CLAT 2025 topper interview Vidit Rawat.

CLAT 2025 Topper Vidit Rawat, AIR 9: “I focused on being consistent with my daily routine”
CLAT 2025 Topper Interview Vidit Rawat, AIR 9

Hello Vidit, Congratulations on securing AIR 9 in CLAT 2025!

Question: What is your overall CLAT 2025 score and sectional score?

Vidit: My overall CLAT 2025 score was 100 out of 116 with an AIR of 9 and my sectional scores were 22.75/24 in English, 23/28 in GK, 29.5/32 in Legal, 16.25/20 in CR and 8.25/12 in QT.

Question: How did you feel when you checked your CLAT 2025 result? Were you expecting this rank?

Vidit: Seeing my result made every bit of hard work worth it. To be honest, I wasn't expecting this rank, but I just focused on being consistent with my daily routine. And when I finally saw my result, it was an amazing feeling - all my efforts had paid off!

Question: Can you tell us a bit about your background - your education, your family?

Vidit: I completed my 10th from Rani Laxmi Bai Public School Jhansi (ICSE) and 12th from MHMS (CBSE). Interestingly, my family has an engineering background, but I broke the mould by opting for the Humanities and pursuing law as my career, making me the first in my family to do so.

Question: What made you choose law?

Vidit: I chose to pursue law because I am deeply passionate about improving the justice system and creating positive change in society. I believe that law is a powerful tool to ensure fairness, uphold rights, and provide a voice for those who are often unheard. On a personal level, I was intrigued by general knowledge and saw law as a possible career option and a path for continuous self-improvement.

Question: When did you start your preparation? How did you prepare for the CLAT exam? How many hours did you put in per day as per the stage of preparation?

Vidit: I began preparing for CLAT 2025 in Class 12, starting with previous years' question papers to understand the consortium's reasoning pattern. Initially, I dedicated 5-6 hours a day, but as the exam drew closer, my study time increased to 10-11 hours daily.

Question: Can you share any preparation strategies with our readers? When should one start their preparation for CLAT? How to schedule study time and make timetables?

Vidit: To kick-start your preparation, I strongly recommend that every aspirant begins by reviewing previous years' questions. This will give you a clear understanding of the types of questions the consortium typically asks. Honestly, I think there's no perfect time to start preparing for CLAT. It really depends on each person. Next, create a study schedule that allocates time for: Mathematics, General Knowledge (often overlooked by aspirants), vocabulary, sectional tests and mock tests. Incorporating these study habits into your daily routine will help you stay on track.

Question: Did you follow any specific daily timetable to prepare for the exam?

Vidit: I start my day by reading the newspaper, mathematics practice, sectional tests or mock tests, followed by thorough analysis, analytical reasoning and vocabulary revision, studying new General Knowledge (GK) topics and revising previously covered material.

Question: Have you taken any coaching? If yes- from where? How did it help?

Vidit: I was enrolled in Law Prep Tutorial, where Anupama Ma’am played a pivotal role in guiding me throughout my preparation. Whenever I felt uncertain or lacked the right mindset, her counsel proved invaluable. Having a mentor like her made a significant difference in my prep journey.

Question: What was the toughest aspect of your CLAT preparation?

Vidit: When I began preparing, I identified critical reasoning and math as my weak areas. I struggled initially, but by revisiting theory concepts, practising consistently, and applying them to sectionals and mock tests, I saw significant improvement. Through daily practice, analysing my mistakes, and working to avoid them in mock tests, I gained confidence in both math and critical reasoning. This approach was instrumental in helping me overcome my weaknesses.

Question: Which books did you follow for CLAT preparation? Please name some very important must-read books for CLAT.

Vidit: Here are the books I referred to for my CLAT preparation:

  • Reading Comprehension: "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis

  • Analytical and Critical Reasoning: MK Pandey

  • Quantitative Aptitude: "18 Days Wonder"

  • General Knowledge: "CLAT Express" by Law Prep Tutorial

Question: Can you tell us the NLU choices and courses you will be submitting in the order of your preference?

Vidit: I'm inclined towards a career in the judiciary, and NALSAR's strong culture and reputation in this field align with my aspirations. Considering my future goals and dreams, I'm drawn to NALSAR over NLSIU.

Question: What did you do for leisure? Are there any specific activities that helped you unwind?

Vidit: During my leisure time, I often played badminton and cricket, which helped me unwind and stay active. Alongside this, I would visit the Hanuman Temple whenever my mind felt troubled by mock scores and the pressures of preparation. The temple provided me with a sense of peace and solace. I also found comfort in talking to my mom, whose words of wisdom always helped me regain perspective and calm my thoughts.

Question: What are your other interests and hobbies?

Vidit: Apart from studying, I enjoy watching cricket, reading novels (especially Harry Potter), eating my favorite pizza, and listening to music. I'm also interested in general knowledge and love teaching GK to others. We're also starting a YouTube channel called CLATified to share free GK lessons!

Question: What would be your message for future law aspirants who will be appearing for CLAT in the future?

Vidit: To all future aspirants, I'd say: just be consistent, work on your weaknesses, and trust the process. With time, you'll feel confident in all subjects and you'll definitely ace it!

As Virat Kohli once said- Believe even if there's a 1% chance.

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It is always better to take the CLAT exam right after Class 12 if your goal is to build a career in law, because CLAT UG is specifically designed for admission into integrated five-year law programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB, or BBA LLB. Appearing after Class 12 saves you time, as you complete both graduation and law together in a single course. On the other hand, if you first complete graduation and then plan for law, you will not be eligible for CLAT UG but instead for CLAT PG, which is meant for admission into LLM programs. This path takes longer, because you first spend three or four years on graduation and then add another three years in an LLB program if you choose not to go for an integrated course. So, if you are already sure about pursuing law as your career, writing CLAT right after Class 12 is the smarter and time-saving option, while writing it after graduation makes sense only if you are considering higher studies in law or a shift in career later.

For CLAT, the most important topics are from  Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK, the Indian Constitution, English Language, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning. For a brief detail you can go through the following link: https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-important-topics

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Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.

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You can easily register yourself for CLAT exam by visiting the Consortium of NLUs official website and follow these steps:

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  • Complete application form by entering details, selecting program (UG/PG) and uploading required documents mentioned there.
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Right now there is no official e-guide for CLAT 2026 released by the Consortium of NLUs. They usually provide sample questions and model papers closer to the exam, but not a complete guide at this stage.

You can still prepare using free study material available online. Many websites provide free downloadable PDFs, mock tests, and previous year papers that will help you understand the pattern and practice important topics.

If you want a structured book, there are two good options. The Oswaal CLAT & AILET guide has past year solved papers, topic-wise questions, and mock tests. The Arihant CLAT Conqueror book has more than 3000 practice questions with solutions. Both are helpful depending on whether you prefer solved papers or more practice questions.