Good luck: Here’s hoping CLAT 2019 will go smoothly. If not, share your experiences

Can NLUs jointly avoid what most have botched individually?
Can NLUs jointly avoid what most have botched individually?

The 2019 Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) will be held tomorrow, so, first of all, we’d would like to wish good luck to all aspirants.

The newly-formed consortium of national law school vice chancellors has made a number of promising changes this year, including transferring the CLAT to a permanent CLAT secretariat.

For one, the exam will be held offline, hopefully avoiding previous years’ often ill-fated experiments.

Another welcome measure from the consortium’s recent February meeting has promised:

the Executive Committee resolved to put in place a Grievance Redressal Committee for CLAT-2019 which shall be headed by a Former Judge of the Supreme Court and two Former Vice-Chancellors and two present Vice-Chancellors of National Law Universities who are not members of the Executive Committee.

Let’s hope it won’t be required to intervene, though it’s notoriously difficult to make sure the exam goes out without any hitches and that no questions have any issues.

And, much like every year, this is the first year the consortium is holding the CLAT, so the same teething troubles may apply that have afflicted new conveners nearly every year.

So, as requested by readers, if anything in this year’s CLAT did not go well on the day (or has not gone well so far), ranging from bad questions to other organisational issues, please share in the comments so we can ensure it gets fed back to the consortium.

All the best tomorrow!

Comments

Guest 25 May 2019, 14:50
+5 -0
Thanks..Hoping for the best.
Guest 25 May 2019, 16:22
+4 -2
And preparing for the worst.
Guest 25 May 2019, 16:22
+5 -6
In the CLAT logo there are 7 NLUs in the inner circle: NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, NLIU, NLUJ, GNLU and HNLU. Why? Is it because they are officially recognised by CLAT as the top ranking NLUs? If yes, then why are MNLU, RMLNLU etc in the outer circle despite getting higher student preference than HNLU? Or is it because they are the 7 oldest ones? But why the arbitrary figure of 7 oldest ones and not 8 or 10 oldest ones?

Does anyone know the answer???
Uff 25 May 2019, 21:07
+14 -1
Yaar..
Guest 26 May 2019, 06:13
+11 -0
The 7 formed the original CLAT group a decade ago.
René Higuita 26 May 2019, 06:18
+17 -2
With such logic, you don't deserve a place in any of the overhyped NLUs.
bruh 5 Jun 2019, 17:42
+2 -0
Maybe MNLU Mumbai, but RML does not get higher student preference than HNLU.

Although if I had a choice I would prefer to go to RMLNLU. But maybe that's just me, and the trends say otherwise anyway.
Dilliwalla 25 May 2019, 17:45
+6 -1
Meenakshi Lekhi is rumoured to be the next law minister. She may be more active on issues like foreign law firms, judicial reforms and National status for NLUs. Unlike the Bihar gang currently in charge (RS Prasad and Manan Mishra) she is more clued in with elite legal circles and also has a child at an NLU.
Guest 25 May 2019, 18:37
+13 -1
Two children, actually. Both have graduated from NUJS, one in 2017 and the other in 2019.
Modinama 25 May 2019, 23:11
+8 -8
Through NRI quota?
Guest 26 May 2019, 04:19
+30 -1
Actually, both of them happened to be among the top students of their respective batches. One must give credit where it is due.
Modinama 25 May 2019, 23:10
+8 -6
Keep dreaming. BJP only sells dreams. They do absolutely nothing. They will say something to get attention, they say something else to get attention, and so on. Work done is zilch.
Guest 26 May 2019, 07:56
+5 -0
Fingers crossed
Guest 26 May 2019, 10:03
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We received a msg yesterday that analog watches shall be allowed in the hall, but unfortunately the jammu university examination staff after allowing the first few students with analog watches didn't allow others. They are now threatening to debar the students who shall be found wearing even analog watches. Is there any rule of law. Clat consortium helpline has confirmed that analog watches are allowed.
S1 26 May 2019, 11:18
+5 -0
Ridiculous and unfair. All other exam centres allow it. A complaint must be lodged because students from a disadvantaged part of the country will be further marginalised.
Guest 27 May 2019, 13:22
+4 -0
Who messaged you?
Guest 26 May 2019, 10:05
+6 -0
Re the logo, it means that the CLAT has created a prestigious sub-group of "Inner Circle"/ "Magic Circle" of Tier 1 NLUs, which should be distinguished from "Outer Circle" NLUs.
Guest 26 May 2019, 10:07
+6 -2
Rumours coming of mass cheating in Bihar... authorities please note...
Jolly 2 26 May 2019, 11:14
+8 -1
Did jolly llb 2 give them the answers with a loud speaker?
Guest 26 May 2019, 17:05
+5 -0
Yes, rumours are flowing from you through Kian's anonymous posting policy.
Guest 26 May 2019, 10:10
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This post is being circulated on Twitter. How is to possible for one man to crack CLAT 4 times? Are many examinees coaching centre people appearing multiple times, as there is no age limit? Kian, please investigate this.

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7eBXGzXYAAPxJJ.jpg[/img]
Observer 26 May 2019, 12:33
+6 -0
He himself claimed. And this info is correct. You can find him answering q at different forum including quora.com.
Guest 26 May 2019, 10:14
+3 -4
Ok, so this coaching centre guy is indeed giving CLAT multiple times because of no age limit. Here he is on video boasting about it. So this means he got into NLSIU for 4 years in a row and then withdrew each time, will do so again this year. This is really unfair and should be banned.

https://www.facebook.com/ique.ideas/videos/vb.200284850025129/313507909562269/?type=2&theater
Guest 26 May 2019, 11:11
+21 -0
Why is it unfair? It's not as if the seats are going empty, if someone withdraws, the person having the next rank gets through. Do you even know how counselling works in CLAT?
Guest 26 May 2019, 11:13
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It's actually good that instead of trying to teach students out of the blue without having the slightest idea about the exam, as most coaching centres do, somebody is actually getting hands on experience to share with the candidates he trains.
bruh 5 Jun 2019, 17:44
+0 -0
LMAO imagine having to study current affairs because you take the exam every year.

Or maybe he just teaches that topic?

idk
kianganz 26 May 2019, 12:41
+17 -1
That's kind of hilarious actually. And more power to him, if he has the enthusiasm to sit through the exam every year. If he's paying his CLAT fees and not taking away someone else's place, don't see why it's a problem...
Righto 26 May 2019, 14:13
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Kudos to this man for putting up with that trash exam four times, I couldn't imagine enduring that for 4 times in a row.
Observer 26 May 2019, 15:50
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He appears for cat also with 99.5 percentile. In clat 50 to 200 rank in all 4 attempts
Guest 26 May 2019, 14:41
+5 -0
It's actually standard practice amongst CAT tutors. They appear for the exam each year to analyse the paper.
Dude 26 May 2019, 13:30
+5 -8
Very, very easy paper. Cutoffs will be sky high. Topper may get 100% ... But students got extra time in some centres... could be a conspiracy to ensure students for that state get into NLUs.
Guest 26 May 2019, 16:16
+8 -0
Kindly name centre(s). If you don't, then this just sounds like rumour mongering.
naheed ahmed 26 May 2019, 16:04
+2 -0
Subjective questions were though...how is the pattern of marking scheme in subjective questions..
Tough 27 May 2019, 06:19
+2 -1
Must have been really though for you! :) Pun intended
Jakeybear 26 May 2019, 17:27
+3 -0
It's again 2016 boys.
distraught 26 May 2019, 18:51
+2 -0
A fairly easy paper. A good attempt may not be sufficient either. I worry.
Guest 28 May 2019, 09:21
+1 -0
Rajneesh Singh and others have said the CLAT was smoothy conducted with no glitches. This means two things:

1. Undeserving people will not get into NLSIU like last time.

2. NUALS was really big scam and a CBI enquiry is needed.
Bhat 28 May 2019, 09:26
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Dear Kian, is it possible for you to find out which law school has the most diverse student body and the least diverse in terms of the states that students are from? For example, is NLUJ Rajasthan-dominated and NLIU MP-dominated, while NLSIU and NALSAR are very diverse?
Guest 28 May 2019, 10:48
+2 -0
This can be an interesting study. Speaking as someone who graduated from NUJS in 2018, I can say that our batch of around 120 didn't have more than 15 people domiciled in Bengal, for instance. Although if the domicile quota gets implemented in full strength in future, that would probably change.
René Higuita 28 May 2019, 13:43
+4 -0
Lloyd Law School!
bruh 5 Jun 2019, 17:46
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I know for a fact that GNLU has 25% Gujarat Quota and a lot of people from Rajasthan. These two states make up nealy 40% of the total batch strength in some years.

Estimates are of course rough.
Guest 29 May 2019, 23:13
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People, please avoid NALSAR! They are increasing their domicile and OBC quotas, so quality will dip.
Just thinking 30 May 2019, 10:14
+1 -1
Do rankings such as these matter? https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20190527-legal-eagles-best-laws-colleges-in-india-1526186-2019-05-18

It is time that students across NLUs (initially) and maybe some better known private law schools develop their own system of ranking. The methodology should be transparent, open to peer review and must include factors beyond the usual salaries, job prospects etc. How about law schools also being rated on transparent governance, faculty recruitment norms, student-faculty or student-administration relations, disability friendliness, including the physical aspects of campus, how open and inclusive are the law schools to SC/ST/EWS/LGBTIQA etc, performance on mental well-being etc.

The ranking agenda should be students on matters that affect their daily lives. Maybe a more nuanced and granular ranking system will show a different story and a thankful break from yet another variant of jingoism.
Guest 30 May 2019, 13:55
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If the purpose is to help the future students make an informed choice, there are plenty of social media fora run by current students, especially before CLAT, where future students can ask these questions and get factual answers. Rankings do nothing more than enhance toxicity in this regard.
Guest 31 May 2019, 14:59
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The Wire has published an article on casteism at a leading NLU, which seems to be NALSAR.

https://thewire.in/caste/payal-tadvi-caste-discrimination-law-universities
Guest 5 Jun 2019, 15:41
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The India Today rankings full story is out. Below are the details. Hypocrite NUJS decided to participate (after slamming the ranking for years) as others withdrew and they knew they would get #2 by default.

[img]https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/201905/BC-Law-May27-1_large-x1100.jpg[/img]

[img]https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/201905/BC-Law-May27-5_large-770x1200.jpg[/img]

[img]https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/201905/BC-Law-May27_770...-x433.jpg[/img]

[img]https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/201905/BC-Law-May27_770_-x433.jpg[/img]

[img]https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/201905/BC-Law-May27_770.-x433.jpg[/img]

https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20190527-legal-eagles-best-laws-colleges-in-india-1526186-2019-05-18
Guest 5 Jun 2019, 16:35
+0 -0
NUJS doesn't seem to be publicising the ranking. Why are you doing it then?
Guest 9 Jun 2019, 00:26
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Outlook law school rankings are out. Hypocrite NUJS is #2 just like in India Today. After years of attacking the rankings, they decided to participate once they found out that all NLUs other than NLSIU are not participating, and #2 spot is assured.

https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/business-news-top-30-law-in-2019/301755
Guest 9 Jun 2019, 04:28
+0 -0
First India Today and now Outlook. Dude, you seem to be the only one who's concerned with these rankings.
niyam 9 Jun 2019, 15:37
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It appears NLU (National Law University) maintains a fraudulent admission process via NRI/foreign national students quota, where NLUs are involved in financial scam. This process deprives admissions for general category and opens scope for infiltration of foreign backed candidates into Indian legal system.

Some of their admission web page has nothing except how to get admitted as NRI/foreign national quota.
For example the website
http://www.nluo.ac.in/admissions-2019.

When visiting admission page for other CLAT member universities in https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ , most favor admission as NRI quota where a low scoring student can get admitted. Law ministry and HRD ministry should completely overhaul NLU NRI admission process.