can i prepare clat without coaching?
Hi Ishika
Yes, you can prepare for CLAT without coaching. For this, you need to first view the important aspects of the exam. I have mentioned some of the aspects below
- Firstly, view the syllabus topic-wise.
- From the syllabus, note down the important topics.
- Now, look at the exam pattern of the Clat exam. Note down some important points such as the exam duration, total number of questions, and questions from each section.
- Importantly, keep in mind the marks distribution. Marks are given for correct answers and reduction due to incorrect answers.
- Make a suitable study chart and adhere to it strictly.
- Practice previous years' questions and analyze the type of questions asked.
- For clearing doubts on weak topics, you can refer to many online sources such as YouTube, and free online websites for notes and study materials.
- Categorize your strength and weaknesses, and work hard on your weaknesses.
- Make notes and regularly revise the topics (no matter whether the topic is weak or strong)
- Make a habit of sitting for the exam duration and solving mock tests.
- Analyze mock tests and view solutions for correct answers as well.
- Always stay updated with the latest news on CLAT details. For details on CLAT Exam and the latest updates visit https://law.careers360.com/exams/clat/amp
Hi
Yes, you can definitely prepare for CLAT examination without any coaching, there are many students who prepare for CLAT on their own without any coaching and not only prepare but even make it to top NLUs, you can do the same as well, you just need to prepare with on honesty, consistency and hard work
Follow the below tips to prepare well for your clat examination:-
---------------------------------) Go well through your CLAT syllabus , don't leave any part just because you find it difficult or boring or you don't like it.You can get clat syllabus at https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-syllabus
There are 5 subjects in your clat
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english language
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quantitative techniques
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Legal Reasoning
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current affairs including gk
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Logical Reasoning
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
******* English Language |
28-32 questions |
28 - 32 |
Current Affairs, including GK |
35-39 questions |
35 - 39 |
******* Legal Reasoning |
35-39 questions |
35 - 39 |
******* Logical Reasoning |
28-32 questions |
28 - 32 |
******* Quantitative Techniques |
13-17 questions |
13 - 17 |
Total |
150 |
150 |
CLAT Sections |
Important Topics |
******* English Language |
|
******* Current Affairs including GK |
|
******* Logical Reasoning |
|
******* Legal Reasoning |
|
******* Quantitative Techniques |
|
>>>>>>>>> Understand the CLAT Examination pattern so that you can prepare accordingly.
Duration |
2 hours |
Mode |
Offline mode |
******* Type of Questions |
Objective/mcqs :- comprehension-based from given passages |
******* Number of Questions
******* Total Marks |
|
|
******* Marking scheme |
|
******* Language |
|
For detailed examination pattern checkout:- https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-exam-pattern
------------------------------------) Top books which you can follow for CLAT are listed below subject wise
>>>>> GK & CURRENT AFFAIRS
*Manorama Year Book
*General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
*Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications
>>>>> LOGICAL REASONING
*A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
>>>>> LEGAL REASONING
*Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
*Objective Legal Aptitude by Rs Agarwal
>>>>> QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
*Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Arihant Publications
*Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
>>>>> ENGLISH
*Objective General English by R S Aggarwal
*Word Power Made Easy by Norman
For detailed information about books for CLAT go through
https://law.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-clat/amp
------------------------------------) A major part of your Clat question paper are from the gk and current affairs section , so focus more on them, read news papers like The Hindu, Financial Express, and The Economist on daily basis to keep you updated
------------------------------------) Make a routine or a time table and religiously follow it , take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.
------------------------------------) Plan your studies, and set daily, weekly and monthly goals to cover the syllabus and meet them without any fail.
------------------------------------) Revise at regular intervals as syllabus is wide .
------------------------------------) Solve previous year CLAT questions :-it will let you know the examination pattern, type and difficulty level of questions asked in the exam etc
------------------------------------) Once done with complete syllabus, go through CLAT mock test papers , it will let you know your preparation level and and weak areas so that you can work on them and perform well in your CLAT examination
For more preparation tips go through
https://law.careers360.com/tags/clat-preparation-tips
Regards
ADITYA KUMAR
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