CLAT PG 2017 Topper: AIR 1, Pranav Tripathi is from NLSIU Bangalore

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Pranav Tripathi bagged AIR 1 in CLAT 2017 exam for PG course admissions with 125/150 marks. Know CLAT topper's prep strategy and experience of giving CLAT exam.

CLAT 2017 PG Topper: Pranav Tripathi, AIR 1

Securing a total of 125 out of 150 marks, Pranav Tripathi bagged AIR 1 in CLAT 2017 PG exam. A student of National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Pranav is currently pursuing LLM in Business Laws. On being asked if he expected to be the topper of CLAT 2017 for PG admissions, Pranav shared, “Yes, of course. Even my friends and family members were sure because of my previous performances.”

It may be noted that Pranav gave CLAT PG exam in 2016 also and got AIR 27. Apart from that, Pranav took AILET and BHU LLM exam last year and secured AIR 10 and AIR 7, respectively. It is worth noting that Pranav is also a Gold Medalist in LLB Honours that he pursued from Lucknow University.

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A resident of Kanpur city, Pranav had appeared for CLAT UG six years ago but could not crack the exam. Elaborating on the same, Pranav shared, “Six years ago, there was little awareness about CLAT in my hometown, Kanpur. I wrote the exam without any preparation and missed it by few marks. If I had prepared, I would have definitely been selected in CLAT UG as well. I don’t think that there is any difference between CLAT UG and PG. Both require same hard work.”

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An extremely dedicated student, Pranav did not take any coaching for the exam. According to him, regular study at home and sincerity in the classroom made him achieve Rank 1 in the exam.

  There are no shortcuts and so one should follow regularity and sincerity in study.  

When we asked which books a student should study for CLAT preparation, Pranav responded, “Bare Act study is must. Apart from that, similar books are prescribed in the curriculum in almost every university.”
Talking about how he dealt with his strengths and weaknesses while preparing for the exam, Pranav said, “I am in the habit of creating a balance between both of them through firm determination.”

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A chilled out person by nature, Pranav follows hobbies like singing, dancing, and creative writing. Pursuing law was always his first preference and through his legal acumen, he wishes to serve to the society in future.

CLAT 2017 was conducted on May 14 by Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna. On the basis of CLAT scores, candidates can secure admission in UG as well as PG law programmes offered at participating universities and colleges. Once CLAT results are declared, seats in law courses are provided via centralised counselling process conducted by CLAT authorities.

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Yes, CLAT is not compulsory. You can respectfully gain admission by clearing the university's own NMIMS-LAT entrance exam instead. Applications can be submitted directly through the official NMIMS website.

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Answered 5 days ago

Chanakya University considers the score of CLAT for admission into BA LLB programme. However, admission is offered by considering the valid score of other entrance exams such as: CLAT/LSAT or CUPP (Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha).

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Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) at VIT-AP University without CLAT. Aspirants can appear for VSLAT instead or submit scores in LSAT to be considered for admission.

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Answered 6 days ago

No, CLAT is compoulsory for admission in BA LLB at Oriental University. The college accepts CLAT as one of the accepted entrance exams for BA LLB admission at Oriental University. It also considers merit in Class 12 for admission in BA LLB.

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Raj Priya

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CLAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at VIT-AP University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their VSLAT or LSAT scores. Selected aspirants are called for an interview round.

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No, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune does not accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB admissions. This institute conducts its own entrance exam called BVP CET for law whose scores determine admission for all applying candidates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, CLAT is NIT required to get admission in BA LLB at GITAM Visakhapatnam. To get admission into the BA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam, candidates can also qualify through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or the LSAT exam.

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No, CLAT-UG is not an accepted entrance exam for New Law College of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Candidates are only admitted based on BVP CET scores only if they fulfill BA LLB eligibility criteria. Thus, candidates who have a valid CLAT-UG will still be required to appear in BVP CET during BA LLB adm

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Aspirants with CLAT scores can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at Invertis University. However, it is not mandatory. Candidates can also get admission based on their scores in AILET, CUET-UG or IUCET. 

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