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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Yes, you can join an LLB programme without CLAT at many law colleges in Mumbai. The most common entrance exam is not CLAT, but MHCET Law for 30+ government colleges in Mumbai. Find more about them below.
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No, students do not need CLAT exam score for admission into BA LLB programme. The college offers merit-based admission based on score in Class 12. The students who score atleast 45% marks in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
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Yes, you can absolutely get admission to law college without taking the CLAT exam by applying to private colleges with direct/merit-based admission, taking state-level entrance exams, or appearing for university-specific tests like SLAT or AILET for other colleges. Many colleges base admission on Cl
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Yes, you can find some good private law colleges in Chandigarh that do not necessarily require CLAT scores for LLB or related programmes. For instance, you can check Chitkara University's BA LLB course, which has merit-based admissions. without an entrance exam. If you are particularly looking for a
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The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
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The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to la
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Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
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Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
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