IS COACHING NECESSARY FOR CLAT? 

CLAT ( Common Law Admission Test ) is an entrance exam  conducted for admissions into top national law colleges for a successful law career. 

CLAT conducted by a consortium of National Law Universities is one of the toughest exams in india. Therefore the competition in the exam is very high. With increasing levels of competition, the preparation for the exam also needs to be very strategic.  

Some aspirants preparing for CLAT seek guidance and support from coaching institutes apart from self study.  

But is it really essential to join CLAT coaching to clear one of the world's toughest exams?

If YES,  what factors contribute such importance towards joining them ? Some of them have been discussed below:

1. Experience: Coaching centers offer the facility of experienced faculty who are experts in their subject area and have a very vast experience in the field. 

2. Time-Bound Preparation: For covering the vast CLAT syllabus you should have a time-bound preparation. Even the most meritorious students finds it difficult to complete the syllabus on time. Coaching institutes offer the much-needed guidance and mentorship to achieve this task. They craft proper strategies to cover the curriculum in a systematic way within a limited time frame.

3. Motivation: Being with like-minded people gives you a boost to achieve your dream. It will reduce distractions and will reduce your need for any other activity to keep you motivated. One automatically develops a motivated and committed attitude toward studies.

4.  Regular Evaluation: To clear the exam a regular evaluation while preparing is very crucial. Coaching institutes offer regular evaluations and conduct tests and exams, either weekly or monthly. The study material these institutes offer provides the best means for regular evaluation through previous year question papers.

5. Continuous Guidance: Coaching institutes offer continuous guidance and ensure you are on the right path of preparation . They clear doubts on a regular basis through doubt-clearing sessions and classes, some even conduct seminars by past CLAT aspirants who have cleared the exam or eminent legal experts.

6. Command over current affairs: Current affairs is one of the most important CLAT syllabus sections. But it's also important to make notes and relate them to the content in the books. The solution to this is offered by coaching institutes.

7. Selective Reading of concepts: Just having knowledge of the CLAT course syllabus is not enough, it is also important to know which area has more importance than others. Coaching institutes provide the necessary guidance on which topics are to be studied from the exam point of view.

The CLAT exam's fierce competition demands a strategic approach. While self-study is commendable, coaching institutes offer valuable assets: experienced faculty, time management strategies, a motivating environment, regular evaluations, and continuous guidance. They even help navigate current affairs and prioritize study areas. 

Ultimately, the decision depends on your learning style. But for those seeking a well-rounded approach to conquer this challenging exam, coaching can provide the edge you need.