The Consortium will conduct the CLAT 2027 exam on December 6, 2026. The candidates should note that it is high time to prepare for the exam. The candidates should note that they should prepare their study plan based on the time left. Check here two months preparation strategy, study plan, expert tips and time management techniques here.
CLAT Preparation in 2 Months: Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) in offline mode at the designated exam centres. The candidates will be required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet provided at the exam centre. The Consortium released the CLAT exam paper format on its official portal. Candidates should note that marking an answer on the OMR sheet requires more time than marking the answer on screen in the Computer-Based Test(CBT). It will take its toll on the candidate's total time.
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As per the official communication, the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6. 2026. A little more than two months are left. The candidates must chalk out their plan to prepare and score better in the exam. The following are the main components of CAT Preparation:
- Syllabus
- Exam Pattern
- Previous Year Question Papers
- Mock Test Papers
The candidates must include the above components in their preparation plan. A well-planned 60-day CLAT 2027 preparation strategy can help cover the syllabus, revise important topics, improve speed and build confidence before the exam. Regular mock tests, daily revision, current affairs preparation and time management play an important role in scoring well. In this article, candidates can check a detailed 2-month CLAT 2027 preparation strategy, along with subject-wise tips.
- CLAT 2027 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- CLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy for Month 1 (First 15 to 20 Days)
- CLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy for Month 2
- Subject-Wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips for 2 Months
CLAT 2027 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Though the Consortium notified the CLAT 2027 syllabus on the official portal, the CLAT question papers are the real guide to understanding the syllabus and its associated topics. The CLAT 2027 paper has 120 comprehension-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Candidates must complete the CLAT paper in two hours. Check the table to know details
| CLAT Question Paper Sections |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| English Language |
28-32 questions |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge |
35-39 questions |
| Logical Reasoning |
28-32 questions |
| Legal Reasoning |
35-39 questions |
| Quantitative Techniques |
13-17 questions |
| Total |
150 questions |
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Commonly asked questions
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
The CLAT syllabus is considered challenging due to its comprehensive, passage-based nature. Candidates will have to solve the questions within two hour time limit for 120 questions. The syllabus is tough and exam is difficult to crack.
To get good marks in CLAT 2027, focus on reading comprehension, daily current affairs, and consistent mock test practice. The exam consists of 120 questions, making speed and accuracy crucial. Prioritize Legal and Logical Reasoning, and use daily newspaper reading to boost your score in all sections.
CLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy for Month 1 (First 15 to 20 Days)
After understanding the CLAT 2027 syllabus and exam pattern, candidates should complete entire syllabus during first 15 to 20 days of their preparation. It is advisable to study for 8 to 10 hours a day and cover all important topics from each section. They should also practise past years' CLAT question papers to understand the type of questions asked and improve their problem-solving skills.
While preparing, start with topics they find easier and are more confident about. This will help build confidence and maintain motivation before moving on to more difficult topics. Try to study at least three sections every day and divide time as per the difficulty level of each subject. Make sure to spend at least two hours on each section for better preparation.
CLAT Preparation Strategy for Month 1 (next 10 to 15 days): Once candidates have completed the entire CLAT syllabus, the remaining 10 to15 days should be devoted towards thorough revision of topics already studied.
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CLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy for Month 2
Second month of CLAT 2027 preparation should focus on revision and regular practice. Candidates should solve as many previous years' question papers, sample papers as possible. This will help them become familiar with exam pattern. While attempting mock tests and CLAT question papers, always complete them within two-hour time limit. After each test, carefully analyse your performance instead of only checking score. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, note topics where you made mistakes and spend more time improving those areas. Regular revision and proper analysis of mock tests are important to performing well in CLAT.
Commonly asked questions
To prepare for CLAT Exam you need right books and good study plan. You must solve past-year question papers and mock tests.
The Quantitative Techniques & Logical Reasoning sections are considered the most difficult to prepare for in the CLAT exam.
Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam.
Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.
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Subject-Wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips for 2 Months
Check out section-wise CLAT preparation tips to pass in law entrance exam in last two months
English Language
- For English section of CLAT, focus on improving reading skills. Read editorial section of newspaper daily and check out meanings of new words to improve vocabulary
- They can refer to CLAT books such as Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis and CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill for preparation
Current Affairs and General Knowledge
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Read newspapers such as The Hindu regularly to stay updated with important national and international events
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Revise current affairs of past one year using reliable monthly or yearly current affairs compilations
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For Static General Knowledge, refer to books like Lucent's General Knowledge and General Knowledge by Tarun Goyal
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Make short notes for quick revision before exam
Legal Reasoning
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This is highest-weightage section in CLAT exam and should be given extra attention
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Practise passage-based legal reasoning questions regularly to understand question pattern
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Focus on improving your reading speed and analytical skills
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Refer to books such as Universal's Guide to CLAT LLB Entrance Examination and Pearson's Guide to CLAT
Logical Reasoning
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Practise questions daily to improve speed
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Cover important topics Blood Relations, Syllogism, Statements and Assumptions, Puzzle Tests, Arguments and Conclusions and Logical Sequences
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Analyse mistakes after every practice session and revise weak topics
Quantitative Techniques
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Strengthen basic mathematical concepts before attempting advanced questions
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Solve numerical problems every day to improve calculation speed
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Revise important formulas and shortcuts regularly
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Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal is a useful book for this section
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No, CLAT is generally considered more difficult than CUET as CLAT exam requires more intense reading and preparation. It also involves intense time pressure as candidates are required to read around 15,000 words across 30 passages before answering the questions.
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Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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