CRACK CLAT 2018

Tips to Crack CLAT

WHAT , WHEN AND HOW ?

What is CLAT?

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a non-statutory body created under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the convenience of the students seeking admission to various National Law Universities in the country. An entrance test is conducted to provide a list of candidates on the basis of ‘merit-cum-preference’ to each University for admission to their UG/PG programs, as per the eligibility, reservation and other criteria laid down under the respective statutes of the participating Universities. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), is an all India entrance examination, conducted on rotation by 17 National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to their Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate degree programs

Eligibility

For UG Program

Candidate should be Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with the minimum of: -
(a) Forty-five percent (45%) marks in case of candidates belonging to Unreserved/OBC/ (Specially Abled Persons) Categories and
(b) Forty percent (40%) marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST Category

Law Schools participating in CLAT 2018

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1   1 .National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)
2. National Academy of Legal Study and Research University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR)
3. The National Law Institute University, Bhopal(NLIU)
4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS)
5. National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ)
6. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU)
7. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU)
8. Dr. Ram ManoharLohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU)
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL)
10. Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU)
11. The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS)
12. National Law University Odisha, Cuttack (NLUO)
13. National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL)
14. National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA)
15. DamodaramSanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam (DSNLU)
16. Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli (TNNLS)
17. Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU)

 Syllabus &Pattern , CLAT 2018

CLAT examination comprises 5 sections i.e.:

Total Marks	200
Number of multiple-choice questions of one mark each	200
Duration of examination	Two Hours
Subject areas with Weightage:
English including Comprehension	40 Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	50 Marks
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)	20 Marks
Legal Aptitude	50 Marks
Logical Reasoning	40 Marks

For every wrong answer there is negative marking of 0.25 marks.
In case of equal marks secured by candidates, the procedure to break the tie will be as per the following order:
(i) Higher marks in the section of legal aptitude in CLAT-2018
(ii) Higher age
(iii) Computerized draw of lots

Legal Aptitude section remains the most significant part of CLAT. Its importance can be inferred from the fact that the section carries the maximum weightage and also its the decision-making section i.e. in the case of a tie, examinees will be selected on the basis of their marks in this section.
Legal Aptitude is based on the candidate's ability to logically decipher the answer from the question.

·         The section comprises 50 questions.

·         1 mark will be allotted to the candidates for every correct answer. 

 How to crack CLAT, 2018

It is completely evident that the pattern of CLAT examination is no more quantative but it’s more quality based. Please keep in mind that if you want to perform well in the exam the you should concentrate on smart study rather than studying everything. That means you need to study as pet the prescribed exam pattern and syllabus. So, as per the given pattern for CLAT, 2018 the basic study pattern and tips to prepare for the examination includes :

CLAT Legal Aptitude Section

a.     Indian Constitution

b.     Family Law

c.      Legal Maxims

d.     Indian Penal Code

e.     Law of Torts

f.       Indian Contract Act

g.     Legal Fundamental and terms

h.     Important Landmarks, Supreme Court Judgments Miscellaneous (IPR, Labour Laws, Consumer Laws, Environmental Laws etc.)

CLAT Legal aptitude section comprises questions under following categories:

1.     Legal facts

2.     Legal GK

3.     Legal reasoning

The section will talk about all the important topics:

Legal fact

In this section, direct questions based on Law are asked to test candidates’ knowledge of legal facts. To effectively attempt the questions, one must have a good knowledge of amendments and judgments. Important topics from this sub- section are:

• Preamble
• Fundamental rights and duties
• Directive Principles

Legal Reasoning

In this section, students are given a factual situation and they have to apply legal principles to it. Rather than legal knowledge, candidate’s legal aptitude and logical skills are tested. Questions are generally asked from the following topics:

• Constitution of India
• Law of tort
• Law of contract
• Indian Penal Code

Legal GK

Questions under this part are based on both current as well as static legal GK. Following are the important topics:

• Supreme Court of India,
• Bar Council of India
• Ministry of Law and Justice
• High Court of Delhi
• Government of India
• Knowledge about the hierarchy of Indian Judiciary
• Torts, amendments, recommendations, landmark judgments and law commission appointments.

Tips:

 Here are some important tips to ace in it. 

·         Do not assume anything on your own and apply the facts.

·         Strict application of the principle i.e. think logically and avoid thinking emotionally.

·         Choose the option which comes closest to the given legal principle and elimination method can be used. 

·         Do not choose an option based on moral considerations

·         Read a newspaper daily and try to learn new topics/ facts from it. 

·         Solve as many sample papers/mock tests/ previous year question papers.

·         One can answer Legal facts section very easily with the proper knowledge of Fundamental right, Amendment, Judgement and Recommendations & Chairpersons of law commissions

·         Focus more on Legal GK section and reading the newspaper/ watching news channels is the best source. Also, it will not only help answering Legal Aptitude GK questions but also will aid in CLAT GK section.