CLAT & CUET Exam Day Do’s & Don’ts – Key Reminders Before the Test
Presented by Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi
Success in national-level entrance exams like CLAT and CUET hinges not only on months of preparation but also on how well you manage the final 24 hours. This guide—created especially for Career Launcher students—equips you with essential revision topics, time management tips, and sample formats to help you walk into the exam with confidence and clarity. Top CLAT coaching in South Ex Delhi.
Section 1: CLAT – Keywords to Revise Before Exam Day
English Language
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Reading Comprehension
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Inference-based Questions
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Tone of the Passage
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Vocabulary in Context
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Antonyms/Synonyms
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Parajumbles
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Sentence Correction
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Cloze Tests
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Critical Reading
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Fact vs Opinion
Current Affairs & General Knowledge
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National and International Events (last 12 months)
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Constitutional Amendments
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Landmark Supreme Court Judgments
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Government Schemes and Summits
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Awards and Honours
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Economic and Environmental News
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International Relations
Legal Reasoning
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Legal Maxims (e.g., actus reus, mens rea)
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Natural Justice Principles
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Indian Constitution (Preamble, Schedules)
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Basics of IPC, Contracts, Torts
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Landmark Cases (e.g., Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala)
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Legal Aptitude Passages
Logical Reasoning
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Assumptions and Inferences
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Strong vs Weak Arguments
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Cause and Effect
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Statement & Conclusion
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Syllogisms and Analogies
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Logical Sequences and Course of Action
Quantitative Techniques
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Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance
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Profit & Loss, Percentages
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Averages, Time & Work
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables)
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Basic Algebra and Number Series
Section 2: CUET – Keywords to Revise Before Exam Day
General Test
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Numerical Ability (Basic Arithmetic)
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Logical & Analytical Reasoning
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Data Interpretation
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Static & Current GK (Capitals, Dams, National Parks)
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Puzzle Solving, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms
Language Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension (Fiction & Non-fiction)
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Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, and Phrases
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Sentence Rearrangement
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Fill in the Blanks, Word Substitution
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Error Spotting
Domain-Specific Subjects
Political Science: Constitution, Federalism, Judiciary, IR
Business Studies: Financial Management, Marketing, Consumer Protection
History: Mughal Decline, British Rule, Indian National Movement
Section 3: Sample Question Paper Format
CLAT Sample Questions
English Comprehension:
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Central idea of a passage on sustainability
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Tone of the passage
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Identifying incorrect environmental causes
Legal Reasoning:
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Principle: "Whoever intentionally causes harm is liable."
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Fact: A knowingly gives B nuts, knowing B is allergic. Is A liable?
Current Affairs:
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Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
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What is the significance of COP28?
Logical Reasoning:
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Statement: All engineers are logical. Some logical people are not efficient.
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Conclusion-based question
Quantitative:
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Calculate average speed
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Determine marked price after discount
CUET Sample Questions
Language (English):
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Synonym for “volatile”
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Main idea of a passage on the economy
General Test:
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Number series: 2, 6, 12, 20...?
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State with highest literacy rate
History:
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Causes of Mughal Empire's decline
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Significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement
Section 4: Time Allocation Strategy
CLAT (Total: 120 minutes)
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English Language – 20 minutes
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Legal Reasoning – 30 minutes
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Logical Reasoning – 25 minutes
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General Knowledge – 15 minutes
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Quantitative Techniques – 15 minutes
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Buffer/Review Time – 15 minutes
Tips:
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Start with your strongest section
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Use 1.5 minutes max per question initially
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Save time for revisiting tough questions
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Ensure accuracy in Legal Reasoning
CUET (Time varies by section)
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Language Test – 40 minutes
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General Test – 60 minutes
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Each Subject Domain – 45 minutes
Tips:
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Stick to time limits
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Tackle factual questions first
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Use elimination method when unsure
Section 5: Exam Day Checklist
The Day Before:
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Focus only on short notes and keywords
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Avoid new topics
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Pack essentials: admit card, ID, pens, transparent pouch
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Sleep for at least 7–8 hours
Exam Morning:
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Eat a light, healthy breakfast
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Avoid excessive caffeine
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Dress comfortably
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Reach the exam center 45–60 minutes early
During the Exam:
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Read all questions carefully
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Skip and return to difficult ones
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Mark doubtful answers for review
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Stay calm and manage time wisely
Section 6: Last-Minute Confidence Boosters
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Trust Your Prep: You’ve done the hard work—now it’s time to perform.
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Stay Composed: Focus on your breathing and maintain inner calm.
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Visualize Success: Imagine finishing strong and walking out proud.
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Avoid Panic: Don’t let a few tough questions shake your confidence.
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Affirm: Remind yourself—I’ve got this.
Conclusion
CLAT and CUET don’t just test your knowledge—they test your ability to stay focused, think under pressure, and manage time efficiently. This guide by Career Launcher South Ex is your final preparation blueprint. Review key concepts, manage time smartly, and walk in with confidence. Trust your journey—success is within reach.
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