How should beginners start CLAT 2020 Exam Preparation ?

In this post, we have discussed important tips which the beginners should follow while preparing for CLAT exam 2020. These section-wise and overall tips for CLAT exam will help students figure out how should they start their CLAT exam preparation from the scratch and the proper strategy which they should follow to score better in this exam.

How should beginners start CLAT 2020 Exam Preparation?


1. Structure of Exam : The first and foremost requirement for CLAT preparation is a proper understanding of the structure of the exam. CLAT exam is divided into 5 sections, which include GK and Current Affairs, English with Comprehension, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. It is conducted offline and consists of total 200 questions carrying 1 mark each with negative marking of 0.25 marks.

2. Syllabus and Exam Pattern: The next step is to have a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of CLAT. Below, we have shared the break-up of the sections and their respective weightage of marks in the CLAT exam.
GK &am Current Affairs: 50 Marks
Legal Aptitude: 50 Marks
English with Comprehension: 40 Marks
Logical Reasoning:  40 Marks
Elementary Mathematics: 20 Marks

Since the major portion of the paper covers GK and Legal Aptitude, it is important to begin your preparation concentrating on these sections. Now, to prioritize between them, more practice and preparation is needed for Legal Aptitude since this is a new section for you and the legal reasoning questions require a lot of practice.

Tips and Tricks for beginners


  • Don't let the syllabus of CLAT exam scare you in the beginning. Yes, you may come across some new topics for this exam but preparing them is not a herculean task. You just need to have conceptual clarity, especially for the Legal Aptitude section and attempting the questions would become easy for you.
  • Mugging up everything is not the right approach. You need to strategize and plan your CLAT preparation smartly. For this, identify your strengths and weaknesses from the different sections asked in this exam and then work on them accordingly.
  • Don't start your CLAT exam preparation with mock papers. Yes, it's important to solve them for overall preparation but attempting the mock tests at the start of your preparation will only discourage you. First, understand the different sections of the CLAT exam and gain a proper command on the topics asked under these sections. You should proceed to full-length mock tests after you have gained expertise in the individual sections.
  • Some of the sections of CLAT, like GK and English Vocabulary, need regular preparation. So, make sure that you maintain continuity in their preparation.
  • Proper Time Management is crucial for the CLAT exam and, the best way for efficient time management is a regular practice.
  • Set your goals for each day and stick to it. Practice is the key to maximize your exam score, so, don't just read, start practicing.



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