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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
CLAT 2025 Topper: Meet Saksham Gautam; a humanities student with a love for Math
At a time when the counselling process of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) UG is underway, with the second merit list out and the third expected by June 20, The Indian Express caught up with the CLAT 2025 exam topper, Saksham Gautam. A humanities student from Delhi Public School, Faridabad, Gautam also aced his boards with a stunning 98.6 per cent. Speaking to this publication, Gautam shared his preparation strategy, mindset, and advice for future aspirants. Inspiration to choose law For Gautam, the decision to pursue law was rooted in both intellectual curiosity and a deeper civic aspiration. 'I began looking beyond Engineering and Medical as early as Class 7,' Gautam said, noting that despite coming from a family of engineers, STEM never quite clicked for him. 'Social Sciences, especially English and History, fascinated me. By Class 9 and 10, law emerged as a compelling avenue,' he added. He also emphasised his interest in public engagement. 'I don't want a corporate job. Many of our national leaders and freedom fighters were lawyers. Even in UPSC, law graduates have a good selection ratio,' he explained, hinting that public service remains a long-term option. Balancing CLAT with Class 12 boards 'It was challenging to balance CLAT with Class 12 boards,' Gautam admitted candidly. While attending regular school, he simultaneously prepared for CLAT with Legal Edge by Toprankers in Delhi. 'Prioritisation was key. If CLAT demanded more time, school took a backseat and vice versa,' he said. He began serious preparation in Class 11 by keeping 2-3 hours daily for CLAT. 'In 12th, I didn't track hours. I followed a task-based schedule. My goal was to complete all tasks by night,' he added. Challenging sections Reading comprehension, Gautam said, was 'one of the most demanding aspects of CLAT' since the exam is heavily passage-based. 'I wasn't an avid reader, so developing reading habits – especially newspapers and long-form articles – was hard at first,' he said. Logical Reasoning also posed challenges. 'Critical reasoning is dominant in CLAT. Being thorough with assumptions, arguments, and conclusions is essential,' he said, recommending consistent practice and attention to previous year questions. Speaking on Legal Reasoning, Gautam busted a common myth: 'You don't need to be legally literate. Familiarity with current legal developments is more important than rote learning legal jargon.' Importance of mock tests and coaching 'Mocks are non-negotiable. They show where you stand and how to adjust your preparation. CLAT changed drastically post-2020, so being aware of evolving patterns through mocks is crucial,' the CLAT topper said. While Gautam strongly benefited from coaching, he emphasised its purpose. 'Coaching doesn't make you successful – your effort does. What coaching gives is structure, discipline, and mentorship,' he said, noting that Legal Edge provided helpful material and guidance, particularly in General Knowledge. 'Mentorship, for me, meant someone analysing my mock scores, helping identify weak areas, and showing how to work on them,' he added. Tips on staying focused Addiction to social media, Gautam revealed, was his biggest challenge during preparation. 'I was distracted in Class 11 and even into 12th. The turning point was admitting to myself that it was hurting my preparation,' he shared. Deleting apps and seeking his parents' and teachers' supervision helped him regain control. 'Distractions will vary, but the first step is honest acceptance,' he said. Advice for future aspirants 'Start reading newspapers, editorials, anything,' he advised. 'Focus on improving reading speed and comprehension. Simultaneously, begin basic maths: percentages, averages, ratios,' Gautam added. He also urged aspirants not to ignore maths. 'Many fear it irrationally. But CLAT maths is of Class 8-9 level. You must tackle it. Maths and GK are game-changers in top ranks,' he said. Delay in CLAT results Calling the five-month delay in publication of CLAT results from December 2024 to May 2025 'distressing', Gautam said uncertainty was the real burden. 'At one point, it seemed the counselling process had been pushed indefinitely. Aspirants shouldn't be the ones suffering due to others' errors,' he said. The road ahead Gautam has not yet committed to a legal specialisation but is keeping his options open. 'College will help me figure that out,' he said. He's currently reading Dr B R Ambedkar's Annihilation of Caste and prefers spending leisure time walking or talking to friends rather than engaging in sports. In his words, 'CLAT may be unpredictable, but with consistency, mentorship, and self-discipline, it's absolutely conquerable.'
India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
CLAT 2025 round 2 seat allocation announced with freeze, float, exit options
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has unveiled the Round 2 seat allocation list for the CLAT 2025 counselling process. Candidates should visit the official website to view their allotment. Upon seat allocation, three paths lie ahead: Freeze, Float, or for Freeze means securing the seat by paying a Rs 20,000 confirmation fee, which cannot be who select Freeze during Rounds 1 or 2 must finalise the university fee payment by 14 June Applicants opting to Float can retain their current seat while staying open to higher preferences in subsequent rounds. An Exit choice results in complete withdrawal from the admissions confirmation fee payment window for both Freeze and Float options extends from 4 June, 10:00 am to 9 June, 1:00 ADMISSION PROCESS AND PATTERNFor a seamless admission process, candidates should gather the necessary documents ready for upload: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, the CLAT 2025 admit card, character certificate, transfer or migration certificate, and any relevant certificates such as caste, PwD/SAP, or third and concluding list of allocations will be published on 20 June at 10:00 AM, with the confirmation fee for Round 3 payable between 20 June and 23 June, 1:00 visits to the official website are recommended for any updates regarding CLATCLAT 2025 comprised 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed in two hours, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response. Familiarity with these options and deadlines is vital for efficient navigation through the counselling procedures.
NDTV
4 days ago
- General
- NDTV
CLAT 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment List Released; Check Direct Link
CLAT 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment List: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the Round 2 seat allotment list for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 counselling process. Candidates who participated in the counselling round can now check their allotment status on the official website - How To Check CLAT 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment Step 1. Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs Step 2. Click on the "CLAT 2025 Second Allotment List" link Step 3. Enter your login credentials Step 4. View the seat allotment result on the screen Step 5. Download and print the page for future reference CLAT 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment: What's Next? After receiving a seat allotment, candidates can choose from the following options: Freeze: Lock the allotted seat and exit further counselling. A non-refundable confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 must be paid by the deadline. Float: Accept the current seat while remaining open to higher preferences. Exit: Withdraw from the admission process. Candidates who choose the Freeze option in Round 1 or 2 must pay the remaining university fee by June 14, 2025. Important Dates To Remember Confirmation Fee Payment (Freeze/Float): June 4, 10:00 AM - June 9, 1:00 PM University Fee Payment for Freeze Option: By June 14, 5:00 PM Third and Final Allotment List Release: June 20, 10:00 AM Confirmation Fee Payment for Round 3: June 20 - June 23, 1:00 PM Documents Required for Admission Candidates should keep the following documents ready for upload: Class 10 & 12 mark sheets CLAT 2025 admit card Character certificate Transfer/migration certificate Caste certificate (if applicable) PwD/SAP certificate (if applicable) Domicile/residence certificate (if applicable) Pattern of Undergraduate CLAT Question Paper 2025 The duration of CLAT 2025 was two hours. It consisted of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. A negative marking of 0.25 was applied for each incorrect answer. For further updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official website.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
CLAT 2025 round 2 seat allotment list released. Direct link to check
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the second provisional seat allotment list for CLAT 2025 today, June 4, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 can now check their allotment status on the official website – DEADLINES FOR SHORTLISTED CANDIDATESCandidates whose names appear in the CLAT 2025 second allotment list must complete the following steps to secure their admission:advertisementConfirmation Fee Payment (Rs. 20,000): By June 9, 2025, till 1 PM University Fee Payment: By June 14, 2025, till 5 PMFailure to meet these deadlines will result in the cancellation of the allotted CLAT SEAT ALLOTMENTCLAT 2025 ScoresCandidate's NLU PreferencesCategory-wise CLAT Cut-off for Each NLUThe total number of seats available this year is 4,092 for the 5-year LLB program and 1,599 for the LLM program, including NRI and supernumerary releasing the revised CLAT 2025 results on May 17, 2025, the Consortium updated the counselling schedule. The process includes three rounds of seat allotment, with the second list now TO CHECK CLAT 2025 SECOND ALLOTMENT LIST?Candidates can follow these steps to download the allotment list:Visit the official website – on the "CLAT 2025" sectionadvertisementUnder Notifications, select "CLAT 2025 Second Allotment List"The PDF list will appear on the screenDownload and save the document for future NEXT AFTER SEAT ALLOTMENT ?Pay the confirmation fee (Rs. 20,000) by June 9Complete university fee payment by June 14Await further instructions for document verification and admission formalitiesDirect link to check and download the resultThe CLAT 2025 exam was conducted on December 1, 2024, in offline mode. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (5-year LLB) or postgraduate (LLM) programs in participating NLUs must complete the counselling process as per the official more updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official CLAT 2025 website.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CLAT 2nd allotment list 2025 released at consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Direct link to check here
CLAT 2025 second allotment list : The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the second provisional seat allotment list for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 today. Candidates who took the national-level entrance test can now check their allotment status on the official website — Students who find their names in the second allotment list are required to confirm their admission by paying a confirmation fee of ₹20,000 by 1 PM on June 9, 2025. This must be followed by the payment of the university-specific admission fee by 5 PM on June 14, 2025. Failure to adhere to these deadlines will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, and the candidate will be removed from the admission process. CLAT 2025 second allotment list: Steps to check Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to check the CLAT 2025 second allotment list. Visit the official website, On the homepage, locate and click on the 'CLAT 2025' section Select 'CLAT 2025 Second Allotment List' under the notifications tab The lists will appear for various institutions Download the displayed PDF document for future reference. You can also take a print of it. Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the CLAT second allotment list 2025. CLAT 2025 admissions: What happens next? Once the confirmation and university fees are paid, candidates must await detailed communication from their allotted NLUs regarding: Document verification Reporting timelines Further admission formalities The Consortium earlier released the revised CLAT 2025 results on May 17, updating the seat allotment and counselling schedule. The admission process consists of three allotment rounds, of which two have now been completed. Aspirants are advised to keep in touch with the official website to get the complete details of the CLAT 2025 admission process. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
