Students’ Speak: How to score well in the CLAT entrance in the last month preparation?

By: T. Deepthi

For securing good marks in an entrance exam, students should cover all the subjects, give mock tests for better learning and ensure that they keep their calm during preparation and revision.

CLAT is a Common Law Admissions Test, conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities. Last days of preparation are very crucial for any competitive examinations like CLAT, so these crucial days should be utilised productively.

Correct Study Material

Start your preparation with standard materials and books to achieve a good score. Collecting the right materials for preparation is very important. Practising previous years question papers really helps a lot. Some of the important books given by the experts are mentioned below:

• English standard books like Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren &Martin, Objective General English by R. S. Agrawal, Barron’s Pocket Guide to Vocabulary
• General Knowledge standard books like Pearson General Knowledge Manual 2020, Manorama Yearbook, India Yearbook, Competition Success Review, The Hindu Newspaper and Static GK Books
• Legal Aptitude standard books like Universal CLAT Guide, Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj, LexisNexis Butterworths Bare Act of Indian Constitution
• Logical Reasoning standard books like Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning by R. S. Agarwal, Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey and Logical Reasoning by R. S. Agarwal.
• Mathematics standard books like Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. Agarwal and Class 10NCERT Textbook.

Examination Structure

Another key to success is to understand the pattern of examination. CLAT examination is conducted once a year for both under-graduation and post-graduation. The mode of CLAT examination is offline. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes and the total number of questions is 150 in English language only. There is negative marking in CLAT exams i.e. for every wrong answer0.25 mark will be deducted. The purpose of conducting CLAT examination is to give admission in various courses like BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSC LLB and so on.

Focus Points

Focus points also play an important role in preparing for CLAT exam as it includes high scoring topics, weightage of each topic and approach of preparation. To get clarity on scoring/ important topics to refer and practice previous years question papers as much as you can. Some of the CLAT important topics (subject-wise) shared by toppers and experts are given below:

• English: Comprehension Passages, Grammar like fill in the blanks, vocabulary, spelling mistakes, sentence correction, one-word substitutions, Parts of Speech, Phrases, Synonyms and Antonyms
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Read newspapers on a daily basis to keep self-updated about the current affairs, some apps for current affairs are Josh CA, SCA, Textbook, etc.. Moreover, it includes national and international topics. CLAT aspirants must focus on judiciary and legislature, law and their executive functions of India. Important topics on general knowledge & current affairs are History, Political Science, Environment, General Science, Important Laws and Amendments, Sports and Judgements
• Mathematics: Algebra, Number Systems, Average, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Time Speed and Distance, Work & Time and so on Legal Aptitude like Constitution, Law and Polity
• Logical Reasoning like Series, Syllogism, Logical Sequences and Matching, Analogies, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations

Revision Approach

For every competitive examination like CLAT, you should have a proper study plan as well as revision approach to attain high score..A proper study plan would help in ensuring that all the topics are covered from the syllabus. It should include details like completion of syllabus, revision, mock tests, doubts clarification and so on, You can also take guidance from your seniors and faculty in case of any doubts regarding your study or revision plan.

After completion of syllabus, revision is a must. Revise each and every topic thoroughly. Write slip tests, mock tests and conduct self-evaluation.

Self-evaluation

Self-evaluation is also important for attaining success.. Write as many mock tests as you can and analyse your performance. Clarify the doubts as and when they arise. You should follow a systematic procedure, observe, analyze your own performance this will lead you to achieve great success. Always have a positive mind, confidence and high spirit until the end of the examination.

Last Week Tips and Tricks

• Keep calm this would help in overcoming anxiety, tension, and exam fever
• Have a good diet and sound sleep
• Avoid reading new topics
• Revise important topics, formulae
• Write mock tests and analyse performance
• Maintain speed and accuracy while writing examination
• Avoid social media but not technology

About the Author:

T. Deepthi is a student at Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishvavidyalayam Tirupati. She is pursuing Bachelor's in Technology with a specialisation in Electronics and Communication.