CLAT 2019: Tips to help you Crack the entrance exam

Success does not come by chance. It takes in a lot of sweat, tenacity and hard work. With nation's biggest law entrance test CLAT around the corner, it is natural for candidates to feel highly anxious. CLAT is one stop gateway for them to enroll into the 19 participating law universities. With intense competition, it is crucial to perform to the best of potential.

Here are some important last-minute tips, which will help CLAT aspirants to crack this exam easily:


1. Studying in short time intervals
This is the time for qualitative study. Long and stressful hours can lead to mental fatigue. It is best advised to sandwich your study hours with short breaks and unwind your mind with little music.

2. Allotting importance
By this time, you would have figured out your strong and weak areas. Assess your weak areas and polish them with constant practice. Priorities your syllabus: the most important content to be dealt at first and the least important to be dealt at last. Give some extra time on preparing for the GK section.

3. Avoid new material
With a sea of study material available on the net, you are likely to experiment with new topics before the exam. Refrain from doing it. Getting your hands on new study material may make you edgy and increase your stress levels.

It is good to be little tense as it helps you in staying focused, but try not to get intimidated by cut-offs from previous years. Speculating "ideal attempts" and "ideal accuracy" may undermine your self-confidence.

4. Brush up your syllabus regularly
It is very important for you to consistently revise your syllabus and strike a balance between all the subjects. For English comprehension, read a newspaper daily which will enhance your GK as well. Focus on Legal Aptitude section and try to learn short tricks for Maths. Keeping a track on daily news through TV news channels will help you to gain some points in the current affairs section.

5. Mock Test
Mock Tests are the best way to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Try to take one mock test daily and analyze it thoroughly. This will, in turn, help you to master the art of time management. Sticking to the time limit in mock tests will help you to get habituated to the examination pattern.


The day before and during the exam


  1. On Saturday, May 25, do not attempt any mock test. Do not compare your mock test result with your friends and get nervous. Go out, take a stroll in the park and try to relax your mind as much as possible
  2. On the day of the exam, wear and eat what you are comfortable with
  3. Select your questions smartly. First, attempt those questions that you are confident of, this will help you boost your morale
  4. Do not get stuck on a question and waste your time. The clock will keep ticking on your screen, so it becomes very necessary for you to time your question attempts
  5. Be prepared for not-so-good-surprise questions. Remember, it's the same surprise for others too! Ultimately it boils down to who handles the surprises better
  6. Do not get under pressure while attempting a question. The key is to have belief in yourself and trust the amount of effort you have put in this exam
  7. Remember efforts always triumph over luck. May you reach the paramount of your potential in this CLAT 2019. Good Luck!






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