How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12
How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12th - The school students who want to pursue legal education from a national law university will need to attend CLAT exam and secure a good rank. Now, for candidates who want to prepare for CLAT in Class 12th, it can be an uphill task to create a balance between board exams and entrance exams. CLAT preparation along with board exams can be even more frustrating when the Consortium of NLUs plans to conduct the CLAT 2021 only three days after the completion of board exams, i.e June 13, 2021. Note that during board exams, the students will not be able to keep the CLAT preparation, so they will have to cover the CLAT syllabus well before the board exams. So, in this article, Careers360 brings you tips and tricks on how to prepare for CLAT in Class 12th and secure a good rank. The CLAT preparation tips will help the candidates in making the right strategy and will thus help in cracking the exam.
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How to Prepare for CLAT 2021 in Class 12th - When to Start?
The answer to the question of when to start the CLAT preparation is simple and very clear - as early as possible. Being an early bird is very beneficial in CLAT especially if the candidate is preparing along with the board exams. To prepare for CLAT in Class 12th, candidates will need a lot of time, so starting early is always recommended. In fact, candidates should focus on completing the 90% of CLAT preparation at least one month before the board exam.
How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12th - How to Start?
The basics of preparation will be similar to every candidate including for those preparing along with board exams. Candidates should start by reading and understanding the CLAT exam pattern and syllabus. The syllabus, in particular, will be very important. It should be referred to keep the preparation in the right direction. After knowing the CLAT syllabus, the candidate will be in a position to decide which books he/she needs to study.
How to Prepare for CLAT 2021 in Class 12th - Manage the Time Well
Candidates who want to prepare for CLAT in Class 12th should be very good at time management. The 24 hours of a day should be utilised very judiciously. The candidate should divide the available time between school and CLAT exam preparation. The CLAT preparation should be given at least 3-4 hours each day, while the remaining can be set aside for board exams.
As we move closer to the 12th exams, more time can be appropriated to the board exams. However, the basics of CLAT preparation such as newspaper reading and revision should not be ignored. Once the board exams are over, the complete focus should be on CLAT preparation.
How to Prepare for CLAT 2021 - What to Study?
While Class 12th has a well-defined syllabus, the CLAT has a complicated syllabus. The questions are asked from comprehension passages. The candidates will need to prepare the following subjections.
English including comprehension
Logical reasoning
Legal aptitude
General knowledge and current affairs
Maths
How to prepare for CLAT 2021 in Class 12th - Important points to remember
While preparing for CLAT, candidates should keep the following things in mind.
CLAT 2021 is a comprehension based test. It will test reading, critical thinking skills.
In CLAT, less focus is given on prior knowledge. Although, it can be helpful in answering the questions.
Newspaper reading can help candidates in developing the skills and knowledge required for clearing the CLAT exam. So, candidates should read a good daily English newspaper.
CLAT maths will be of Class 10th level. So, candidates should focus on basic mathematical problems rather than going after super complex problems.
How to prepare for CLAT and board exams simultaneously
Candidates should note that if they are preparing for CLAT in Class 12th, they will have to follow a hectic schedule. Candidates will be required to swiftly move from CLAT preparation to board exam preparation and vice-versa. A tight study routine will not only test the fatigue strength of the candidates but will also test the ability to prepare consistently without getting nervous or tired.
To make life easy, we would advise the candidates to spare some time for physical activities too. On the preparation front, candidates should adopt the smart strategy so that they can prepare more in less time. For example, the topics of overlapping nature can be dealt with board exam preparation. Here are some tips to help the candidates prepare for CLAT in class 12.
Be flexible in approaching CLAT - Candidates should avoid rigidity in preparation. The pressure of the board exam may sometimes require the candidate investing one or two more hours for it. So, CLAT preparation should be adjusted accordingly. Similarly, sometimes the candidates will have to do a little for CLAT preparation.
Candidates should try to complete the CLAT syllabus at least 40-45 days before the board exams. This will help the candidates in preparing for board exams and will ease the pressure of CLAT.
Candidates should solve the CLAT sample papers 2021 to give a big push to the CLAT preparation. The sample papers are immensely beneficial in CLAT preparation. Candidates are advised to solve around 30-40 sample papers throughout the year.
Revise the CLAT important topics regularly and also read the current affairs magazine and a newspaper.
Also, read;
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12
Question: When will CLAT 2021 be conducted?
Answer:
CLAT 2021 will be held on June 13, 2021, in offline mode.
Question: What type of questions are asked in CLAT 2021?
Answer:
Objective type questions will be asked in CLAT 2021. The questions will be framed from comprehension passages.
Question: Can I clear CLAT 2021 while appearing in board exams?
Answer:
Yes, you can clear CLAT 2012 along with board exams. You should divide the time between CLAT and board exam preparation and complete the CLAT syllabus within time. You can give around 3-4 hours for CLAT preparation and the remaining time for board exams.
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Questions related to CLAT
suggest me best the book for legeal reasoning to prepare clat just 1book name
Hello Aspirant,
See there are multiple books form which one can prepare for Legal reasoning section of CLAT but if you want to go for only one book then to be honest you should go with Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson . I am enlisting down the best books for CLAT preparation for all subjects :-
@GK & CURRENT AFFAIRS
Manorama Year Book
General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications
@LOGICAL REASONING
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning (English) by M K Pandey
Quantitative Aptitude ebook (ALL Parts Solved) by R S Agarwal
@LEGAL REASONING
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
Objective Legal Aptitude by Rs Agarwal
@QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Arihant Publications
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
@ENGLISH
Objective General English by R S Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy by Norman
For complete information kindly check out the link given below :
https://law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
suggest me best coaching center to prepare clat 2021 in hyderbad
Hii,
Some of the best coaching Institute for preparation of CLAT 2021 in Hyderabad are the following.
Career Launcher - Ameerpet Centre
Career Launcher - Tarnaka Centre
Career Launcher - Himayathnagar
Abhyaas Secunderabad
Gyanville Academy
IMS Begumpet
IMS Narayanguda
IMS Madhapur
Hope this information will help you
suggest me single book for each subject to prepare for clat 2021..just single book from each subject
Hello,
Here we provide you some books that you can refer for preparation of CLAT 2021:
1. English Language - Word Power Made Easy by Normal Lewis
2. Quantitative Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
3. Logical Reasoning - Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
4. Legal Reasoning - Bare Acts of Indian Constitution
5. Current Affairs - India Year Book
Hope it helps.
Good Luck!
how to prepare for CLAT examination
Before starting your preparation for clat examination you should know its examination pattern so that you can prepare accordingly
Here's a brief of your clat UG 2021 examination pattern :-
* total number of questions :- 150 questions
* type of questions asked :- mcqs/objective. Basically, your clat question paper will contain several passages of around 300 to 450 words and those passages will be followed by series of mcqs.
* medium of the question paper :- English
* mode of the examination :- it will be conducted in offline mode / pen paper based examination
* total marks :- the examination will be conducted for a total of 150 marks
*Duration of the examination :- 2 hours
*marking scheme :-
. -) you get one mark for each correct answer .
. -) here is penalty of 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
Subject wise number of questions in your clat 2021 examination is provided below:-
*english language :- 28 - 32 questions
*quantitative techniques :- 13-17questions
*Legal Reasoning :- 35-39 questions
*current affairs including gk :- 35-39 questions
*Logical Reasoning :- 28-32 questions
For more details regarding clat examination pattern you can visit our page at
https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-exam-pattern
Coming to how you should prepare,
Follow the below tips to prepare well for your clat examination:-
*Go well through your CLAT syllabus , don't leave any part just because you find it difficult or boring or you don't like it.You can get clat syllabus at https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-syllabus
List of best books which you can follow to master CLAT syllabus is given below subject wise :-
GK & CURRENT AFFAIRS
*Manorama Year Book
*General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
*Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications
LOGICAL REASONING
*A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
LEGAL REASONING
*Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
*Objective Legal Aptitude by Rs Agarwal
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
*Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Arihant Publications
*Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
ENGLISH
*Objective General English by R S Aggarwal
*Word Power Made Easy by Norman
For detailed information about books for CLAT go through
https://law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat/amp
*A major part of your Clat question paper are from the gk and current affairs section , so focus more on them, read news papers like The Hindu, Financial Express, and The Economist on daily basis to keep you updated
*Make a routine or a time table and religiously follow it , take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.
* Plan your studies, and set daily, weekly and monthly goals to cover the syllabus and meet them without any fail.
*Revise at regular intervals as syllabus is wide .
*Solve previous year CLAT questions :-it will let you know the examination pattern, type and difficulty level of questions asked in the exam etc
* Once done with complete syllabus, go through CLAT mock test papers , it will let you know your preparation level and and weak areas so that you can work on them and perform well in your CLAT examination
For more preparation tips go through
https://law.careers360.com/tags/clat-preparation-tips
Thankyou
suggest me best books to prepare clat 2021 exam
You can refer to these books for CLAT preparation :
English (RC too)
- The Pearson Guide to the CLAT
- Objective General English (English) by RS Aggarwal
- Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- High School English Grammar & Composition by P C Wren, H Martin
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Manorama Yearbook
- Lucents General Knowledge
- Pratiyogita Darpan
Quantitative Techniques
- Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning (English) by RS Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant
Logical Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
- Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude by R S Agarwal
Legal Aptitude
- Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning: For CLAT and LLB Entrance Examinations by Pearson
- Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning byA P Bhardwaj
- Objective Legal Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- LSTs Legal Reasoning Module
- Lexis Nexis Butterworths
- Bare Acts on Indian Constitution
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat/amp
I hope this helps.