The Consortium of National Law Universities declared the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 on December 23, 2022, unveiling the outstanding achievements of the aspirants in both the Undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the UG program, focusing on the toppers, gender distribution, state-wise representation, and other crucial highlights.

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CLAT 2023 Result: Important Highlights:

• The CLAT 2023 question paper comprised 5 sections, totaling 150 questions. One question was withdrawn in the Final Answer Key, making the total questions 149.
• The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 UG is an impressive 116.75.
• In CLAT PG 2023, the highest marks achieved stand at 95.25.

The results of CLAT 2023 not only celebrate the achievements of the toppers but also provide insights into the diversity and representation across various percentiles, genders, and states. Abhinav Somani’s exceptional twin success in CLAT and AILET adds a remarkable chapter to the accomplishments of aspiring legal minds. As candidates file grievances against the final key, the meticulous analysis of these results paves the way for future aspirants to understand the nuances of the competitive landscape in law entrance examinations.

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Let’s comprehensively explore the trends shaping CLAT over the past decade (2013-2023). Examining the shifts in participation rates, success patterns, and changes in question paper structures provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of this prestigious legal entrance examination

Applicants

• Steady increase: The number of applicants has steadily increased over the past decade, from 38,983 in 2013 to 77,740 in 2023. This represents a growth of almost 100%.
• Growing competition: With the increasing number of applicants, the competition for admission to top law schools has become fiercer.
• Diversification: There has been a gradual diversification in the applicant pool regarding gender, caste, and educational background.

Results

• Overall improvement: The overall average score of CLAT has slightly improved over the years. This could be attributed to better preparation materials and coaching facilities.
• Section-wise trends: There have been some interesting trends observed in the performance of different sections of the CLAT.
  • Quantitative Techniques: The average score in this section has shown a slight increase. This is likely due to the increasing focus on application-based questions.
  • Legal Reasoning: The average score in this section has remained relatively stable. This indicates that this section continues to be challenging for most students.
  • Logical Reasoning: The average score in this section has shown a slight improvement. This could be attributed to the availability of more practice material and coaching facilities.
  • Verbal Ability: The average score in this section has shown a slight decrease. This is likely due to the increasing difficulty of the reading comprehension passages.
  • Current Affairs: The average score in this section has shown a significant increase. This suggests that students are paying more attention to current events and legal affairs.

Factors influencing the trends

• Increased awareness: There has been a growing awareness about the importance of legal education, leading to more students applying for the CLAT.
• Improved preparation: The availability of better preparation materials and coaching facilities has helped students improve their scores.
• Changes in the exam pattern: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has made some changes to the CLAT exam pattern over the years, which has also affected the trends.

Future trends

• The number of applicants is likely to continue increasing.
• The competition for admission to top law schools is likely to become even more intense.
• The CLAT exam pattern is likely to evolve further, requiring students to adapt their preparation strategies accordingly.

Overall, the trends in the CLAT over the past decade suggest that the exam is becoming increasingly competitive and demanding. To succeed in the CLAT, students need to start preparing early, use high-quality preparation materials, and develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

End Note

As we conclude our exploration of CLAT 2023, we celebrate the achievements of the toppers, reflect on important statistics, and decipher trends that have shaped the exam over the years. This journey not only applauds individual successes but also guides future aspirants as they navigate the dynamic landscape of CLAT.

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Last date to submit applications was extended till 12 March 2025 from its earlier 10 March 2025.

The registration process began on 20 February 2025, hall tickets will be available for download from 10 April onwards.

Candidates who have successfully completed their KEAM 2025 registration will be able to download admit cards.

This is for the students who desire to seek admission into engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and architecture courses in colleges across Kerala.

There are many in India who wish to join the academic programs mentioned above after finishing plus-two and the state of Kerala is no exception to this.

The Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE) of the Government of Kerala will be conducting the test.

What is the KEAM 2025 exam?

The full name of the exam is Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Exam, it is a state-level exam conducted once a year. KEAM 2025 is meant to be held this year (2025).

The exam is conducted in offline mode and answers have to be registered on a separate answer sheet at the designated test center. The questions in KEAM 2025 would be related to maths, physics, and chemistry.

Questions will be in a multiple-choice format where each question has more than one reply and the right one among that has to be chosen to get marks.

There will be two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2, Paper 1 has questions related to physics and chemistry. Paper 2 will have questions from mathematics.

Students who wish to join engineering in graduation have to appear for both papers. Aspirants to the pharmacy course have to appear for Paper 2.

Aspirants seeking admission into Ayurveda, Veterinary, Siddha, and MBBS courses shall pass NEET UG and then apply for KEAM 2025.

Aspirants of BArch course have to pass NATA of CoA and then apply for KEAM 2025.

Who can take up KEAM 2025 registration?

Candidates who have passed plus-two from a recognized educational institution can take up KEAM 2025 registration. It is nothing but applying for the exam.

Subjects in the plus-two must be from the science stream, engineering aspirants have to pass plus-two with maths, physics, and chemistry as subjects.

Those targeting medical, and pharmacy courses have to pass plus-two with subjects such as biology, physics and chemistry. Students who are appearing for plus-two or who have appeared and are waiting for the results can also apply.

They have to, however, pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission. The applicants must be a native of Kerala, and applicants coming under the non-Keralities category also can apply, provided they fulfil certain conditions.

How to take up KEAM 2025 registration?

The process to undertake KEAM 2025 registration is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of KEAM 2025 at ‘https://cee.kerala.gov.in/keamonline2025/’ to submit applications.

The URL mentioned earlier has to be typed into the browser and the webpage must be allowed to download. Once the webpage is downloaded, candidates can read the information about the exam and then click the link for KEAM 2023 registration and create an account comprising a username and password.

Post account creation, candidates can log in and fill out the application form, pay the registration fees and then submit the application form.

Students who pass KEAM with the required qualifying marks can apply for counselling where they choose the college and course. Those who get the seat can pay the fees and join the course.

The process associated with the counselling will be informed on the official website at the appropriate time, the time for the process to start would be after the declaration of results for KEAM. Students who have passed the test with the required qualifying marks can visit the official websites periodically for updates.

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