New to CLAT exam? Here’s what you need to know

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• New to CLAT exam? Heres what you need to know
• Common Law Admission Test or CLAT is a
  centralized national-level entrance test for
  national law schools in India. It is an
  aptitude-based exam that is divided into five
  sections, namely- English, Legal Reasoning,
  Logical Reasoning, GK and Maths. It is of 150
  marks each question carries 1 mark and each
  incorrect answer would lead to a negative marking
  of 0.25. It is one of the most highly competitive
  entrance exams as it offers very limited seats
  to study at the most celebrated law institutes of
  India. CLAT is the gateway to studying at one of
  the top government law colleges in India. To
  crack CLAT, a lot of devotion and determination
  are needed. If you are preparing or willing to
  appear for CLAT, here are a few points which you
  must know-
• CLAT is not a difficult exam if you work smart-
  The syllabus of CLAT can be vast but it is
  extremely doable. It is imperative to first
  understand the exam pattern and the kind of
  questions asked. This will give you an idea about
  the topics that you have to pay special
  attention to help you streamline your
  preparation.
• Practice counts for a lot- Having understood all
  the topics is not enough if you want to perform
  well in the exam. You must try to practice
  questions related to specific topics. This will
  not only help you gain better clarity but also
  build your confidence.
• Its a race against time- The main challenge that
  the exam poses is, time management. After the
  pattern change, the exam has become very reading
  intensive and lengthy. You have to attempt 150
  questions in under 2 hours. To be able to finish
  the exam on time, building upon your reading
  speed is necessary. You can also refer to a few
  reading techniques to save time.
• Give a lot of mocks- Mocks help you give a fair
  idea about your performance in the final exam.
• By giving mocks, you are also familiarizing
  yourself with the actual exam pattern which will
  help you in understanding your weak and strong
  points. More important than giving mocks is to
  analyze them. Try to go through your mistakes and
  re-attempt them in order to keep yourself from
  repeating them again.
• Have a positive mindset- For such competitive
  exams, your outlook matters a lot. You need to
  have faith in yourself and in your preparation.
  Additionally, dont let your confidence level go
  down as that can severely impact your score in
  the final exam. Maintain consistency and stay
  calm. Over-stressing can disturb your peace of
  mind which can further disrupt your routine. Stay
  optimistic about the result and keep improving
  yourself.