From 0 to 12 Marks in CLAT Quant Section - Getting AIR 72 - Going to NLSIU Bangalore | #clat2027

Summary

The video argues that CLAT aspirants should not neglect Quantitative Techniques (QT), even if they have a humanities or commerce background. The host warns that avoiding the section altogether could cost candidates a chance at a Tier 1 NLU. Guest Animesh illustrates QT’s potential value: he scored 12 out of 12 and says the section gave him a competitive edge.

Main Ideas and Lessons

• QT can provide a significant advantage. Animesh says he completed the section in roughly 10–15 minutes, earning marks that helped distinguish his performance.
• You do not need to be a natural mathematician, but you should not abandon the section. Animesh studied commerce and recommends a balanced approach rather than expecting to master every question.
• Build fundamentals first. A strong grasp of the basics helps you recognize how questions are structured and which methods to use.
• Practice is essential. Learn to solve a range of question types and gauge how quickly you can answer them. Familiarity with common variations can help you manage time effectively.
• Know and apply formulas accurately. Command of the relevant formulas can make QT more objective: when you use the right method, the answer is generally clearer than in sections where multiple options may seem plausible.
• Your school stream is not a fixed barrier. Different streams may offer different advantages—for example, arts students may be more familiar with some static-GK topics. But QT preparation is possible regardless of background; focus on your gaps and available study time.
• Use mock tests to practise pacing and section order. The host recommends grouping Legal Reasoning and Critical Reasoning together, since reading those sections can be tiring, then choosing the remaining order based on your QT strength.

Suggested Section Order in Mocks

• If you are strong in QT: Legal Reasoning → Critical Reasoning → QT → English → GK
• If you remain weak in QT despite preparation: Legal Reasoning → Critical Reasoning → GK → English → QT

Consider taking a short break after the two reasoning sections.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• CHIA (host and CLAT mentor): Shares advice on QT’s importance, accuracy, preparation, and mock-test sequencing. The auto-captions render the name as “Shea.”
• Animesh: Guest who achieved CLAT AIR 72 and discusses scoring 12/12 in QT and preparing for the section.
• Pari: Mentioned in passing as part of a previous conversation; not a speaker in this video.