CLAT at AptiGuide, at a glance
CLAT preparation starts with reading
CLAT is no longer a general knowledge or vocabulary exam. Every section is now passage based, a roughly 450 word passage followed by 4 to 5 questions on what that passage actually says, not on prior knowledge. A student who has memorised 500 legal terms but reads slowly will score lower than a student who reads efficiently and manages time across 120 questions in 120 minutes.
Most CLAT coaching in Jalandhar has not caught up with this shift and still runs GK-heavy classes built around legal definitions and vocabulary drills. AptiGuide's preparation is built around reading speed, passage comprehension and section wise time strategy, because that is what the current exam actually rewards.
CLAT 2026: 120 questions in 120 minutes
120 questions, 120 minutes, 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. Every section is passage based.
| Section | Questions | Weightage | What It Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22 to 26 | ~20% | Reading comprehension, inference, tone and vocabulary in context |
| Current Affairs and GK | 28 to 32 | ~25% | Understanding and analysis of passages on recent and static GK |
| Legal Reasoning | 28 to 32 | ~25% | Applying a stated legal principle to given facts, no prior law knowledge needed |
| Logical Reasoning | 22 to 26 | ~20% | Conclusions, assumptions and flaws in argument based passages |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10 to 14 | ~10% | Basic arithmetic applied to data inside a passage |
The full section wise time strategy, attempt targets and what changed after 2020 is in the CLAT exam pattern guide.
How the four phases of CLAT preparation work
Reading speed comes first. No CLAT content is introduced until a student's reading pace is functional for a 450 word passage under time pressure.
- Reading foundationReading speed, comprehension accuracy and time awareness are assessed first. Daily reading drills from editorial sources continue until the student's pace and accuracy are functional for the exam, before any CLAT content is introduced.
- Section wise strategyEach section is taught with its own approach: argument identification for English, strict principle application for Legal Reasoning, argument mapping for Logical Reasoning, passage first for GK, and Quant attempted last.
- Mock tests and error analysisTwo full length mocks a week, each followed by a structured debrief. Every wrong answer is logged by section, question type and error reason: a reading error, a logic error, time pressure, or a concept gap.
- Full simulation and interview preparationMocks move to the actual CLAT time slot in the final weeks, and NLU interview preparation is included for students who clear the exam.
Which NLUs could your CLAT score reach?
A general guide based on recent admission trends. Cutoffs shift by a few marks most years, so treat this as a planning range, not a guarantee.
| Score Range (out of 120) | Likely NLUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 105 to 120 | NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad | NLU Delhi has its own exam, AILET, held separately |
| 98 to 105 | NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, HNLU Raipur | Competitive but realistic for a well prepared student |
| 90 to 98 | NLU Lucknow, RMLNLU Lucknow, NUALS Kochi | Good placement records in corporate law |
| 80 to 90 | Symbiosis Law School, UPES, Amity | Some run separate exams, useful as backup options |
CLAT is not the only law entrance, and it is not the right fit for every student interested in law. AILET is a separate exam for NLU Delhi alone, and shares most of its preparation with CLAT. SLAT and LSAT India lead to Symbiosis and other private law schools with a lighter reading demand. IPMAT is a management, not a law, route for a student still undecided between the two. Whichever combination makes sense for a given student's timeline and interest is exactly what the first assessment session works out.
Read the CLAT syllabus, pattern and mistakes
Deeper reading on the syllabus, the exam pattern and where most students actually lose marks.
Law entrance results by student name
Every number below is a named student, published with their outcome on the results wall.
All India rank 12 in CLAT
Vedwati Badgal converted National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, also holding an NLU Delhi offer.
22 law entrance outcomes
22 named outcomes, including Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Patiala, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and Panjab University's law entrance.
Hundreds of student results
Across every exam and program AptiGuide's students have shared an outcome for, listed by name with photos.
What law entrance students wrote on Google
These reviews come from students who used AptiGuide for law entrance preparation and are quoted as written from the Google Business listing.
Hats off to the faculty. Thank you for such a beautiful experience and guidance throughout my preparation journey. It is with the team effort that I have made into NLSIU Bangalore.
Thank you so much for guiding me throughout my preparation journey. It's all because of this team that I have made into RGNUL, Patiala.
Rating and review count are Google's own, taken from the AptiGuide Google Business listing on 2026-09-10, and include every review, positive and negative. The reviews above are quoted as written.
Where AptiGuide works
AptiGuide prepares CLAT aspirants in person from Jalandhar and nearby Ludhiana, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahar, and online for students anywhere in India, from Class 10 onward. Reading drills, mock tests and debriefs run identically over video call. The office is at 2nd Floor, Crystal Plaza, SCO-2, near P.I.M.S Hospital, Choti Baradari, Jalandhar.
Questions about CLAT coaching
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