CLAT 2025 Topper Saanvi Khulbe shares her journey and strategies she applied to excel in the CLAT 2025 Exam. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Saanvi shares her challenges, insights about her routine, and advice for future CLAT aspirants. Read further to know her approach to crack the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
Q. What was your preparation strategy for CLAT, and how did you balance school studies with your law entrance exam preparation?
Honestly, CLAT was my priority, so I focused entirely on it. I ensured I was consistent with mocks, revision, and practice. I managed my time effectively by setting clear priorities, dedicating focused hours to CLAT preparation, and staying attentive in school to keep up with my studies for board exams. It was all about maintaining balance and consistency to achieve my goals.
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Q. Which books, online platforms, or coaching institutes did you rely on, and what role did they play in your success?
I relied on study materials for my CLAT preparation that was precise, easy to understand, and well-aligned with the CLAT exam pattern. The mock tests, combined with detailed analysis sessions, helped me identify and improve my weak areas.
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Q. Can you share your daily schedule during the final months of preparation, and how did you maintain consistency?
I set daily targets and ensured that I finished a certain set of tasks I had planned on doing, like mock analysis, solving sectional tests, revising current affairs and practicing QT and other reading sections. Consistency was key - I followed a routine and tracked my progress daily to stay motivated.
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Q. What challenges did you face during your CLAT preparation journey, and how did you overcome them?
One big challenge was staying calm during low-scoring mocks. It was tough, but I reminded myself that every mock was a learning opportunity. Focusing on incremental improvement helped me overcome this hurdle.
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Q. What tips or advice would you give to future CLAT aspirants to help them achieve their goals?
- Take mocks regularly and analyze them thoroughly.
- Practice all sections of the exam, don't neglect any topics and work on your weak areas.
- Stay consistent. Small efforts every day make a big difference.
- Lastly, don’t let setbacks demotivate you; the actual exam will be your best performance if you stay calm and confident in your preparation.
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Q. Why were you interested in studying law and how do you want to take your career ahead in the future?
I have always been drawn to the power of law in shaping society and ensuring justice. I wish to utilise all that I learn about the law to drive meaningful change and make an impact.
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Q. Please tell us in brief about your family and educational background.
I come from a close-knit family that has been incredibly supportive throughout my journey. I am a Class 12 CBSE student at Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46, with a humanities background. My family’s encouragement, combined with my school’s support and belief in my dreams, has been my greatest strength.
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No, CLAT is not compulsory to take admission in the law courses at Innovative Institute of Law. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit achieved in last qualifying exam. However, the institute accepts CLAT score as well.
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Answered 3 days ago
To check the merit list for NLU Silvassa, students can refer to the list of pointers below.
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs website.
- Click on the CLAT OPTION in the top-right corner
- Scroll down to the notification section
- Check the merit list for all courses at the UG and PG levels.
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To get a seat at GNLU Silvassa for the UG and PG-level law courses, students have to appear for the CLAT entrance examination and then the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 was concluded after 5 rounds of seat allotment for the above-ment
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Yes, you could get into GNLU Silvassa with a 4000 rank if you belong to the SC AI category. For this category, the overall cutoff range was 2843 to 8902. Hence, a rank of 4000 could get you a seat at this institute.
Students can see the table below to know the last round closing ranks for available
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GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded after the release of the final round of seat allotment for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was out for several AI and HS quota categories.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 336 to 1500 for both courses, with LLM course
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To get a seat at Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University for the BA LLB and LLM courses, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance exam and then sit for the CLAT counselling process to be considered eligible for admission to the above-mentioned courses.
The NLU Sonepat CLAT cutoff 2026 was
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Yes, you could get into NLU Sonepat with a CLAT rank of 300 if you belong to the OBC AI category.
For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 3409 to 4684 for the BA LLB and LLM courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for this category.
| Course | Round 1 | Last Round |
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| B.A. LL.B. | 3409 | 3780 |
| Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) | 3526 | 4684 |
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To know how to check the merit list for NLU Sonepat admission to the UG and PG-level courses, see below:
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs portal.
- Click on the CLAT option on the top bar.
- Find the merit list declared for UG and PG programmes.
- Candidates can also log in to the CLAT portal to access
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The NLU Shimla CLAT cutoff 2026 was released for both the SC All India and the SC Home State quota. The cutoff was out for admission to the BBA LLB (Hons), LLM and BA LLB (Hons) courses.
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