CLAT UG 2025 : Preparation Guide (Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Section-wise Preparation Tips) - Free PDF

Hello there,

With a CLAT 2025 All India Rank of 12,400 in the SC category , securing admission to the top National Law Universities (NLUs) is unlikely, as their SC category cut-offs typically fall within the 3,000–6,000 rank range.

However, you still have viable options:

NLUs with Higher SC Category Cut-Offs

Some NLUs have historically admitted SC category candidates with ranks beyond 12,000. For instance, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna has had SC category closing ranks around 13,248 .  Similarly, National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi and Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam have had higher closing ranks for SC candidates.

Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores

Several private institutions accept CLAT scores and may offer admission at your rank. These include:

• UPES Dehradun

• ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad

• Alliance University, Bangalore

• Amity Law School

• Bennett University

These universities often have their own selection criteria and may offer scholarships, especially for SC category students.

Recommendations

• Participate in CLAT Counselling : Even if top NLUs are out of reach, you might secure a seat in NLUs with higher SC category cut-offs.
  
  

• Explore Private Institutions : Apply to private law colleges that accept CLAT scores and inquire about scholarship opportunities.
  
  

• Consider State Law Colleges : Some state law colleges conduct their own entrance exams or have separate quotas for SC candidates.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello there,

With a CLAT 2025 rank of 12,400 in the SC category , your chances of getting into a top National Law University (NLU) are low , but you still have a small chance in lower-ranked NLUs , especially in later rounds or if seats remain vacant.

Possible NLUs (based on past trends for SC category):

1. NUSRL, Ranchi

2. CNLU, Patna

3. DSNLU, Visakhapatnam

4. MNLU, Nagpur or Aurangabad

5. HNLU, Raipur (less likely, but worth applying)
   
   What You Should Do:

• Register for CLAT Counselling – Participate in all rounds.

• Keep an eye on vacancy/floating rounds .

• Also apply to private law colleges accepting CLAT scores like UPES, Amity, ICFAI, etc.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello there,

CLAT 2025 (revised) – Deepanshu Samaddar

• Score: 99.5 percentile

• All India Rank (AIR): 18

Deepanshu’s excellent performance places him among the top candidates in CLAT 2025, making him eligible for admission into premier National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. This rank opens opportunities in prestigious institutions like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NLUs at Hyderabad, Kolkata, and more.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

hi,

That’s great! CLAT is a competitive exam, but with the right strategy, you can prepare well at home. Here’s how to start:

1. Understand the syllabus – Focus on English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

2. Get good study material – Use CLAT preparation books or online platforms.

3. Read newspapers daily – This helps with current affairs and improves English.

4. Practice mock tests – Solve previous year papers and take timed mock tests regularly.

5. Make a study plan – Set daily targets and revise often.

You can also explore prep tips and resources on Careers360.

All the best for your preparation! .

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Hello ,

As per your mentioned query , it is possible to crack CLAT exam in 7 months if the preparation will be done with dedication and consistency. To start the preparation i am sharing some tips i hope this helps you :

1. First, analyse the syllabus of the exam. Read it thoroughly and try to know what exam demands.
2. Start with basics as it makes your foundation strong.
3. After that practice questions more and more so that it will enhance your speed of calculation.
4. Give mocks as you will manage your time accordingly.
5. Give previous year question papers so that you will get to know the level of exam.
6. Atlast revision is important. Try to revise the concepts weekly.

To know more , kindly go through the given link:

https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-clat

Good luck !

HEY THERE!!

You will not have any issue with CLAT 2025 counselling if you possess a valid and current OBC-NCL certificate at the time of counselling and admission.

What's important:

1. The certificate you uploaded along with your application was for preliminary verification and category consideration.
2. The most important phase is at counselling/admission: You need to present the valid, current OBC-NCL certificate as mandated by the Government of India or State Government, and as necessitated by the concerned NLU at the time of admission.
3. If your new OBC-NBC certificate is valid and complies with the requirements, you will be eligible under the OBC-NCL category for allotment of seats and admission.
4. "To avail the benefit of reservation, the candidate has to submit the prescribed certificates by the Government of India/State Government and as mandated by the respective NLU at the time of admission, as notified by them."
5. What you should do:
6. Take your new, valid OBC-NCL certificate with you to counselling/admission.
7. Ensure the certificate is in the right format and issued within the required time period (usually within the past year).
8. If asked, clarify that you have renewed your certificate and produce the new one.

Conclusion:

Provided you possess the right, current OBC-NCL certificate during counselling, uploading the old one during application will not pose a problem. Document verification at counselling is what defines your category status

Books for CLAT preparation:

1)Objective General English by N.Khurmi and George

2)General knowledge by Lucent Publications

3) Legal awareness and Legal reasoning by Pearson

4) Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning by R.S.Aggrawal

5)Quantitative aptitude by R.S.Aggrawal

Based on your score of 42/120 in the CLAT 2026 mock test, it's difficult to provide an exact rank as the rank depends on the overall performance of candidates. However, with a score like this, you may expect a rank in the mid to lower range, potentially beyond 2000, but this can vary.

If you scored 42/120 in a mock CLAT test for 2026, your estimated rank would be around 32,500 . This is based on a general distribution of marks. However, the actual rank can vary depending on the difficulty of the exam, the performance of other candidates, and the competition on the test day.

CLAT 2025 marks vs rank