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I am in 11th std and want to go for clat in the near future. do i need to start coaching right now or in the next std..please help.?

Originally Posted by harshita ghiya

I am in 11th std and want to go for clat in the near future. do i need to start coaching right now or in the next std..please help.?

The best time to start coaching for Common law Admission Test (CLAT) is as soon as you get promoted to the 12th Standard. Joining coaching for CLAT in the 11th standard will be bit early.

The Common Law Admission Test comprise of the following subject areas:
English
Current Affairs
Numerical Ability
Legal Aptitude
Logical Reasoning

Now, there are certain subject areas which needs just a basic homework and regular practice whereas for Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, some sort of guidance is required.
While preparing for the CLAT, one must not take the +2 level of examination very lightly and qualifying it, must be the primary goal as you will need to score a minimum of 50% in the same to be considered eligible for the Common law Admission Test.

please let me know what is the actual time duration of coaching for clat............

Originally Posted by harshita ghiya

I am in 11th std and want to go for clat in the near future. do i need to start coaching right now or in the next std..please help.?

Sandeep is absolutely right. It is advisabel to start CLAT coaching next year, before your final exams.

These are the universities that take the CLAT scores:

1. National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)
2. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR)
3. 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 Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU)
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL)
10. Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU)
11. National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS)
12. National Law University, Orissa (NLUO)
13. National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL)
14. National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA)


For more information you can check out the Smartprep forums at smartprepindia.com/forums

Originally Posted by harshita ghiya

I am in 11th std and want to go for clat in the near future. do i need to start coaching right now or in the next std..please help.?

You should start preparation yourself as per its syllabus and Exam Pattern.
Syllabus for CLAT(Common Law Admission Test) is as Follows :-

SYLLABUS :-

• English Comprehension.
• Numerical Ability.
• Logical Reasoning.
• Legal Aptitude.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

Exam Pattern for CLAT Exam :-

• Total marks for this exam will be 200.
• Total time duration for this exam will be 2 hours.

Marks Distribution details :-

• For Reasoning - 40 Marks.
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs - 50 Marks.
• Legal Aptitude - 50 Marks.
• For Numerical Ability - 20 Marks.
• For English Comprehension - 40 Marks.

Other Important details for CLAT Exam :-
-->>Your minimum marks in 10+2 should be 50%.
-->>Your age should not be above 20 years.

Eligibilty to apply for the CLAT exams is:12th Pass with Minimum 45% marks
Age- Maximum age to apply is 20 years

Questions will be asked from the below sections in the written test:
English including Comprehension - 40 marks
Legal Aptitude- 50 marks
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) 20 marks
Logical Reasoning – 40 marks
General Knowledge/ Current Affairs – 50 Marks


You should start your Preparations once you are in class 12th.
You can join any coaching

Or else you can prepare from few books like:
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and L.L.B. Entrance Examinations Paperback)by A. P. Bhardwaj

Solutions to CLAT & AILET: Legal Aptitude & General Knowledge Exam Questions (2008 - 2012) (Paperback)by Gautam Puri

CLAT 2013 Common Law Admission Test (Paperback)by Expert Compilations by Arihant Publications

Guidelines to prepare for CLAT Entrance Exam:
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-Take your first step to observe the Examination pattern & syllabus. Calculate how many subjects are considered for CLAT Exam.

-Now scheduled your study plan sensibly. & divide you whole study program in section & allocate certain time to each section & complete each section in decided time.

- Regularly read English & hindi newspaper daily, to improve your vocabulary and reading speed. Keep tracking all information & News related to law, legal affaires & decision of court cases that all will help you to do well in Legal Awareness & Legal reasoning papers of CLAT Exam.

- You must have to Work hard on Commercial Math topics like percentage, profit and loss. Solve as may sample papers as possible.

-To clear your doubts, see previous year solved model question paper. If this not help & you have lots of confusion in your mind then please get enrolled with reputed institutes for coaching classes. They not only help you with the syllabus and introduction of the test but also guide you with the strategies towards facing the questions and reaching the solutions.

-So if you will do like this then I am sure you will get success in CLAT Exam


Syllabus for CLAT Exam:
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English including Comprehension

General Knowledge/Current Affairs

Elementary Mathematics

Legal Awareness

Logical Reasoning

All The Best

I am in class 11. When should I start my coaching and from where. I stay in guwahati.

I cleared CA inter and now want to opt for LLB and highly interseted to go through CLAT plz tell me how to preapre as about 3 months are there....?

After writing 2 exams how many days will left for us to prepare for Clat exam

Can we start CLAT coaching as early from class 8 to get top scores