{"id":33233,"date":"2025-12-09T08:54:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/?page_id=33233"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:46:20","slug":"air-17-clat-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/air-17-clat-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How CLAT Drop-Year Became Vidit Rawat\u2019s Biggest Turning Point"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From securing Rank 8760 in Class 12 to achieving an extraordinary AIR 17 in CLAT 2025, Vidit Rawat\u2019s story is one of courage, clarity, and disciplined reinvention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A first-generation law aspirant from a family of engineers, he chose Humanities against all expectations &#8211; driven by his deep love for GK, curiosity for world affairs, and a natural inclination towards reasoning-based subjects. His drop year wasn\u2019t defined by hours of study, but by sharp self-analysis, targeted practice, and the ability to simplify his <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT preparation<\/a><\/strong> instead of complicating it with too many sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vidit is a CLAT topper who openly discusses fear, mock score dips, CR struggles, burnout, and the emotional pressure of switching career paths &#8211; making him incredibly relatable. His transformation is proof that consistency beats talent, and that CLAT rewards strategic preparation, not brute memorization. In this exclusive interview, he shares his journey, mindset, and the lessons that helped him jump thousands of ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-online-clat-coaching\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-toppers-air-17-clat-2025\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-clat-coaching.jpg\" alt=\"free online clat coaching\" class=\"wp-image-39531\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Upcoming CLAT Exams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/2027-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2027<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/2028-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2028<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce7bfc232390406ac3362abc9d6bfcf2\"><strong>About Vidit Rawat, AIR 17 CLAT 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vidit Rawat, AIR 17 in CLAT 2025, stands out as a topper who carved his own academic path despite expectations to pursue engineering. Having always excelled in GK since childhood and driven by genuine intellectual curiosity, he discovered that CLAT aligned perfectly with his strengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His first attempt in Class 12 didn\u2019t go well, but instead of giving up, he used it as fuel to rebuild his preparation during his drop year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vidit refined his strategy by limiting sources, mastering vocabulary, practising QT daily, and understanding CR patterns deeply. With the support of his family, mentors, and his study partner Ayush, he transformed into a disciplined, confident aspirant \u2014 ultimately earning a single-digit rank in one of the most competitive exams in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Must Know for Every CLAT Aspirant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marking-scheme\/\"><strong>CLAT Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/exam-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Exam Date<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT cut-off<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Syllabus PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/\"><strong>CLAT Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/exam-pattern\/\"><strong>CLAT Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/age-limit\/\"><strong>CLAT Age Limit<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/career-opportunities-after-clat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Career Opportunities after Law<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT toppers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d838d02883d7dd5ffa69a9cde1b0380\"><strong>CLAT Topper Interview \u2013 AIR 17: Vidit Rawat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep: <\/strong>Why law, especially coming from a science-oriented family?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> Everyone in my family is an engineer, but my heart was always in GK \u2014 history, geography, political science, everything related to awareness. Humanities felt natural. When I discovered <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT<\/a><\/strong>, the logical and analytical nature of the exam matched my interests perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> You\u2019ve always been strong in GK. Where did that foundation come from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit: <\/strong>I grew up reading trivia books, GK magazines, and The Hindu. In ICSE, we had regular GK assessments, and I always got A+ or A. Once I scored a C and cried the whole day! GK was more than a subject \u2014 it was my hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> Did you face family pressure as a first-generation law aspirant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> Yes. My grandfather said my mom was ruining my career by letting me choose law. But my mother trusted me completely. Even when doubts arose, we discussed everything, and eventually my parents supported me wholeheartedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-mock-tests\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-toppers-air-17-clat-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-mock-tests.jpg\" alt=\"free clat mock tests\" class=\"wp-image-39578\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> You attempted CLAT in Class 12 and got rank 8760. How did that affect you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> I was embarrassed. I even texted Anupama ma\u2019am asking, \u201cIs this horrible?\u201d My GK teacher said they\u2019d try to get me to 800, not beyond. Today, I\u2019m in the top 10. That journey itself feels unreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> How did you improve vocabulary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Word Power Made Easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing meanings + synonyms + antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collecting words from newspapers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This structured approach helped me a lot in RC and CR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Resources for CLAT preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/best-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Books for CLAT Preparation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/study-material\/clat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Study Material<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best onlin<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e CLAT coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-resourses\/clat\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Current Affairs<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> You said QT troubled you in your first attempt. What changed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> QT made me reactive. I practised QT morning and evening for two hours each. Still, in the exam, it became a deciding factor again. That\u2019s when I realised QT requires daily consistency, not panic-driven practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> How many hours did you study during your drop year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> I never counted hours. My focus was on daily targets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50 vocab words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QT daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 hours of newspaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u20132 analytical sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your scores improve, your hours don\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Resources After CLAT Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-rank-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Answer Key<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Counselling<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Admit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marks-vs-rank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Marks vs Rank<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-college-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 College Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/2026-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> How did you manage burnout and emotional pressure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> Initially, I deleted social media completely. But after two months, I felt lonely. So I added small joys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Harry Potter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing badminton &amp; cricket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rewarding myself after completing targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These small things kept me mentally balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> CR was your weakest section. How did you fix it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relearn basics through LPT classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch lectures repeatedly and take detailed notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT PYQs<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 patterns repeat!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study with a partner (my friend Ayush)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Three months before CLAT, I cracked the pattern. This year, I got only one CR question wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> And Analytical Reasoning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> It was my strength since childhood. But in the exam, one tough question wasted 15 minutes. I should\u2019ve skipped it. Still, whatever I solved was accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> RC tips for aspirants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> RC = vocabulary + reading habit. I always wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antonyms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This made revision fast and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> GK strategy for CLAT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> My biggest mistake was using too many sources. Eventually, I cut everything down to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/study-material\/clat\/clat-express\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Express<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LPT videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-resourses\/clat\/current-affairs-monthly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monthly Current Affairs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revision matters more than 10 different sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> Role of family, friends, and mentors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> Massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parents:<\/strong> Constant emotional and practical support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ayush: <\/strong>My daily study partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LPT faculty:<\/strong> Especially Anupama ma\u2019am \u2014 she even informed me about my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT result<\/a><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without them, this journey would\u2019ve been impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-notes-bundle\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-toppers-air-17-clat-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-notes-bundle.jpg\" alt=\"free clat notes bundle\" class=\"wp-image-39586\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> Were you aiming for a single-digit rank?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong> I expected a good rank based on my provisional score, but CLAT is unpredictable. My goal was to stay calm and perform with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law Prep:<\/strong> Final message to aspirants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vidit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t follow too many sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise consistently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse every <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/test-series\/clat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance life \u2014 don\u2019t isolate yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistency is more important than long hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If I can move from Rank 8760 to Rank 17, so can you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90fcdaa181f05c72f4eb4eb8cfe223fd\"><strong>Watch Video of Interview With CLAT Topper Vidit Rawat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"CLAT Topper Interview 2025 | AIR 9 | Vidit Rawat | CLAT 2025 Results\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qtrBi8btYm8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Know more about Law Colleges &amp; Universities in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>List of NLUs in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlsiu-bangalore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLSIU Bangalore<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-prayagraj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Prayagraj<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nalsar-hyderabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NALSAR Hyderabad<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-jodhpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nliu-bhopal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLIU Bhopal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nujs-kolkata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUJS Kolkata<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/iiuler-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IIULER Goa<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/gujarat-national-law-university-gnlu-gandhinagar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GNLU Gandhinagar<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a 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