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Time of India
26-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
CLAT UG Counselling 2025: Provisional seat allotment list for round 1 released, submit preferences by this date
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the provisional seat allotment list for Round 1 of CLAT UG Counselling 2025 on May 26, 2025. This marks a crucial step in the admission process for undergraduate law aspirants seeking entry into premier NLUs across India. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process can now check their allotment status on the official CLAT website. Alongside the allotment list, the Consortium has opened the window for candidates to submit their preferences by selecting the "Freeze," "Float," or "Exit" options. Students must act promptly, as the deadline to confirm their allotted seat and pay the Rs. 20,000 confirmation fee is May 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Missing this deadline will lead to disqualification from the current and subsequent rounds of counselling. How to check CLAT UG seat allotment list? The first seat allotment list for CLAT UG counselling can be checked by following the steps below: Visit the official CLAT website: Navigate to the 'Notifications' section Click on the link for the ' First Provisional Allotment List '. Click on the NLU you applied for Download and review your allotment status CLAT UG Counselling Round 1: Important dates The first seat allocation list for CLAT UG students is now available at the Consortium's official website. Check important dates for round 1 below: First Allotment List Release: May 26, 2025 Confirmation Fee Payment Window: May 26, 10:00 AM to May 30, 1:00 PM Second Allotment List Release: June 4, 2025 University Fee Payment Deadline: June 14, 2025 Options after CLAT UG seat allotment Candidates have three choices after reviewing their allotment: Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and proceed with admission. Float: Accept the current seat but remain open to higher preferences in subsequent rounds. Exit: Decline the allotted seat and withdraw from the counselling process. Students have to make a decision and pay the confirmation fee of Rs. 20,000 by May 30, 1:00 PM to secure the seat. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat and removal from the counselling process. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
10 time management techniques that can define success in competitive examinations
How you manage your time decides your ability to create and get opportunities. By improving your time management skills, you can prioritize what matters most, reduce stress, and accomplish more with less effort. Getting a hang- over productivity allows you to focus on activities that have the highest returns, whether that's building a business, growing relationships, or investing in your personal health. Time is one of the most precious non-monetary assets, and when used wisely, it creates compound benefits over time. In the ruthless arena of competitive examinations , it's not just the brightest minds that rise—it's the sharpest strategists. Every year, millions of students across India burn the midnight oil preparing for make-or-break exams like NEET, JEE, UPSC, CAT, CLAT, and more. But as the race tightens, a surprising truth emerges: Success is less about how much you study and more about how wisely you manage your time. Toppers aren't always those who know everything—they're the ones who make every minute count. In a high-stakes environment where margins are razor-thin, effective time management becomes the ultimate equalizer. Below are 10 proven techniques that do more than just organize your study plan—they transform how you think, act, and succeed. Reverse planning Most aspirants begin with the syllabus; toppers begin with the finish line. Reverse planning starts from the date of your exam and breaks down your preparation into weekly and daily goals. It eliminates last-minute cramming and builds a steady momentum toward full preparation. Reverse planning forces realistic goal setting and prevents procrastination. Time-Blocking Random studying leads to random results. Time-blocking assigns specific hours to specific tasks—quantitative reasoning at 10 AM, mock tests at 5 PM, revision at 8 PM—turning your day into a series of focused learning segments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 채무 5천 이상 가지고 있다면 90%이상 없애 드립니다 채무정리해결사 지금 신청하기 Undo It kills multitasking and builds routine-based discipline. Use digital calendars with reminders or color-coded timetables for visual clarity. The 50-10 technique Inspired by the Pomodoro method but optimized for longer tasks, this technique recommends 50 minutes of intense study followed by 10 minutes of rest. It enhances cognitive retention and keeps fatigue at bay. It aligns with the brain's natural attention cycle. During breaks, avoid screens. Stretch, hydrate, or just breathe. The 'Top 3' daily priority rule Before each day begins, identify three non-negotiable study targets. No matter what else happens, these three must be accomplished. It's a simple yet powerful prioritization habit. It prevents decision fatigue and enhances daily productivity. Don't confuse urgent with important. Choose concepts or chapters that directly impact your weak areas or upcoming tests. Mock test rituals Top performers treat every Sunday like exam day. Weekly mock tests under strict exam conditions train your mind to work efficiently under pressure and help calibrate your time usage for each section. It sharpens accuracy, builds endurance, and boosts confidence. Always analyze the test afterward—note mistakes, time-consuming questions, and areas where you lost focus. Practise energy mapping Not all hours are equal. Identify when you're most alert (morning, afternoon, or evening) and schedule tough subjects during those hours. Leave easier tasks for your energy slumps. You do more in less time by matching brain power with task difficulty. Keep a journal for one week tracking energy levels every 2-3 hours. Patterns will emerge. Have micro-targets Instead of saying, 'Finish Biology Unit 3,' break it into 'Read Pg. 20–35,' 'Revise definitions,' and 'Attempt 15 MCQs.' Micro-targets feel achievable and motivate consistent action. Why it works: It kills overwhelm and helps you build momentum. At the end of each day, tick off completed targets. It creates a visible record of progress. Cut-off digital diet Smartphones are silent killers of serious study. Set aside at least 2–3 hours daily as deep work zones—zero social media, notifications, or distractions. Why it works: It reclaims attention and builds long-term concentration. Use apps like Forest or StayFocusd to lock digital distractions during key hours. The revision matrix Follow the '1-3-7-14' method—revise topics on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after first learning them. This combats forgetting and reinforces memory through spaced repetition. It aligns with the brain's natural learning curve. Maintain a revision logbook with dates to ensure you're staying on track. Weekly time audits: Review, reflect, realign Every Sunday night, spend 15 minutes auditing your week—What did you complete? Where did time leak? What can you improve? This habit is the secret sauce behind long-term consistency. It transforms time management from reactive to proactive. Keep a simple tracker: 'Plan vs. Reality,' and adjust next week accordingly. Invest in Their Tomorrow, Today: Equip your child with the essential AI skills for a future brimming with possibilities | Join Now
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
CLAT Counselling 2025: NLIU Bhopal revises seat matrix to add BSc LLB cyber security Hons programme
CLAT Counselling 2025: The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has announced a revision in the seat matrix for the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal. As per the notification, NLIU has introduced a new programme — BSc LLB (Honours) in Cyber Security — to its list of courses offered through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. The revised CLAT UG 2025 results were also declared. Candidates interested in applying for the newly added programme must include it in their preference list during the CLAT UG 2025 counselling process, the consortium informed. Notably, eligibility for this course is restricted to candidates who have pursued the science stream in their Class 12. Delhi HC Answer Key Discrepancies to Delhi High Court result directive; A timeline of events Candidates have also been advised to refer to the brochure of NLIU, Bhopal available on the official Consortium website. The authorities have clarified that no requests for changes in preferences will be entertained after the stipulated deadline. For any queries or assistance, candidates can contact the helpdesk by emailing clat@ or by calling 08047162020 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on all working days. Below is the updated seat matrix for CLAT UG candidates: Here is the revised CLAT PG seat matrix: Meanwhile, the Consortium had announced the CLAT 2025 results, with the registration window for admissions counselling opening on May 17 at 4 PM. Candidates can now log in to their official accounts to complete the registration process, which will remain open until May 21 at 5 PM. Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the counselling process based on the rank list and the admissions matrix provided by each NLU. Invitations will be sent via email and SMS to the candidates' registered contact details and will also be accessible through the CLAT 2025 portal.
NDTV
18-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
CLAT Counselling 2025: Registration Underway, First Allotment List To Be Out On May 26
CLAT Counselling 2025: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has begun the registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 counselling. Those eligible can now register through the official website - The last date to apply for the counselling process is May 21. As outlined in the official brochure, the first allotment list will be released on May 26. Candidates allotted seats in this round will be required to pay the fee to secure admission at the respective NLUs between May 26 and May 30. CLAT 2025 Counselling: Here Are The Steps To Register Go to the the official website of Consortium of NLUs, Click on the 'CLAT Counselling 2025 Registration' link on the homepage Register using the required credentials Log in to the account after registration Fill out the counselling application form and pay the applicable fee Submit the form and download the confirmation page Take a printout of the confirmation page for future use Important Counselling Guidelines Candidates are required to provide a minimum of 15 NLU preferences during the counselling registration. Allotment will be made only to the NLUs that candidates list as preferences. The counselling registration fee is: Rs 30,000 for General category candidates Rs 20,000 for SC/ST/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD category candidates The fee must be paid through the online mode only. For further updates and detailed instructions, candidates are advised to visit the Consortium's official website. Check official notice here
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
CLAT results out finally: Why they were delayed for 5 months, what SC has said now
Over five months after the exam was held following a bunch of court cases, Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) results for undergraduate courses were revised and declared on Saturday (May 17). The counselling and seat allotment process will now begin, five months behind the original schedule. The first seat allotment list, which was supposed to have been out on December 26 last year, will now be published on May 26. CLAT scores are used for admissions to the National Law Universities (NLUs). The exam is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which has the participating NLUs as its members. The first edition of CLAT was conducted in 2008. This year, CLAT, which was held on December 1, 2024, faced court cases over a few questions asked in the exam and the correct answers to them. The matter has drawn attention to the framing of questions and the conduct of the exam, with the Supreme Court expressing 'deep anguish' in a judgement earlier this month 'regarding the callous and casual manner in which' the Consortium of NLUs has been framing questions for CLAT, 'an examination on the basis of which meritorious candidates get entry into the prestigious National Law Universities across the country.' In a petition before the Delhi High Court in December last year, a candidate had challenged the answer key that the consortium declared for CLAT, citing errors in five answers, and alleging that he lost marks because of the errors. The counsel for the NLU Consortium told the court that it had invited candidates to file their objections to the answer key, and received a total of 5,250 such objections, for 93 out of the 120 questions. It constituted an expert committee and then an oversight committee to review these objections, and four questions were withdrawn (where no option presented in the paper was found to be correct) and answers to three modified. Referring to an error in a question as pointed out by the candidate, a judgement, dated December 20, by a single judge of the Delhi HC, had asked the consortium to revise the results. A set of petitions filed across different High Courts challenging certain questions in the exam, along with appeals against the judgement of the single judge, were transferred to a Division Bench of the Delhi HC by the Supreme Court in February this year. In a judgement pronounced in April, the Delhi HC noted that 'in this piquant situation, this Court is examining each and every question objected to by the candidates'. It considered 17 questions and their answers, and rejected objections to some questions, maintained a 'hands-off' approach in some, and then asked the consortium to revise the results after its counsel admitted to errors in certain questions. A candidate with rank 22 then filed a petition in the Supreme Court against this judgement of the HC, stating that candidates who received 'set A' of the question paper were at a disadvantage, since the error in a question was recorded in sets B, C and D. For CLAT, all four sets of the question paper have the same questions, but in different order. What has the Supreme Court said in the matter? In its judgement this month, the SC said: '…we must state that in academic matters, the Courts are generally reluctant to interfere, in as much as they do not possess the requisite expertise for the same. However, when the academicians themselves act in a manner that adversely affects the career aspirations of lakhs of students, the Court is left with no alternative but to interfere.' The SC judgement dealt with six questions that were the subject of appeals filed before it. For instance, in one question candidates were asked to answer what the wages paid to women working in the agricultural sector in Goa would be if men are paid Rs 335 on average. The SC judgement noted that to answer the question, 'the candidates will have to undergo a detailed mathematics analysis, which is not expected in an objective test,' and asked the consortium to delete the question. It also directed that the question that had an error in sets B, C and D of the question paper be withdrawn across all sets. Thus, modifying the order of the Delhi HC, the Supreme Court said the results should be revised and counselling should begin within two weeks. What has happened in similar instances in the past? This isn't the first time CLAT is being brought before the courts. In its judgement on the exam this year, the Supreme Court pointed to two instances. One was a set of petitions in 2018 which highlighted the 'improper conduct' of CLAT 2018 (issues at exam centres including login failures, registered answers disappearing, and questions not being fully visible). The SC had asked the then Ministry of Human Resource Development to appoint a committee to look into the matter, and had noted that the idea of a different law university monitoring the conduct of the exam each year 'needs to be revisited.' The second instance was a petition filed by legal scholar Shamnad Basheer in 2015. Noting that Basheer, the sole petitioner in the matter, has passed away, the SC judgement this month said: 'We shall, accordingly, after dealing with the present matter pass an appropriate order in this regard.' Basheer's petition had said that 'despite the growing popularity of CLAT, its planning and execution over the years has been marred with serious institutional lapses and inefficiencies, such as arbitrary and sub-standard question papers, incorrect questions and answers, questions that have no reasonable nexus to one's aptitude for the study of law, wrongful allotments of seats, unnecessary delays…'. The petition had called for a permanent body to conduct CLAT, institutional reforms, and an expert committee to examine the conduct of the exam. The Consortium of NLUs was set up in 2017, and it monitors the conduct of the exam for UG and PG programmes.
