Planning to crack CLAT 2027 in 2 months? Check 60 day preparation strategy, study plan, expert tips and time management techniques here.
CLAT Preparation in 2 Months: Common Law Admission Test 2027 is one of the most competitive law entrance exams in India. Every year, thousands of candidates appear for exam to get admission to undergraduate law programmes offered by National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions. Many of them begin their preparation months in advance, it is still possible to perform well with focused study plan if only two months are left before CLAT 2027. They only have to use their time wisely and prepare with clear strategy.
A well-planned 60-day CLAT 2027 preparation strategy can help cover syllabus, revise important topics, improve speed and build confidence before 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 2
- Subject-Wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips for 2 Months
CLAT 2027 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
CLAT question paper has a total 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 CLAT paper in two hours. Check table to know details
| CLAT Question Paper Sections |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| 28-32 questions |
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| 35-39 questions |
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| 28-32 questions |
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| 35-39 questions |
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| 13-17 questions |
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| Total |
150 questions |
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CLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy for Month 1 (First 15 to 20 Days)
After understanding CLAT 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 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 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 entire CLAT syllabus, in remaining 10 to15 days should be devoted towards thorough revision of topics already studied.
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.
A bad rank in CLAT is relative and depends on factors like your category, the NLUs you target, and overall competition. For general category candidates, ranks above 15,000 to 20,000 are typically considered weak, reducing chances of admission into top or even mid-tier National Law Universities. For reserved categories, the threshold might be higher, but still, a rank significantly above the cutoff range may be viewed unfavorably. Ultimately, a "bad rank" hampers your chances of securing a coveted seat and may force you to consider alternative law schools or reattempt the exam in subsequent years. Improving your score remains essential.
Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
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.
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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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
To improve CLAT logical reasoning, candidates must start by reading editorial articles daily to identify premises and conclusions, and practice passage-based questions under strict time constraints.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Although there a lot of books, a couple of recommended options are shared here -
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- MK Pandey's Analytical Reasoning
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
As early as possible as this will give candidates ample time to build reading speed and critical thinking skills to solve the questions with ease.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, it is not that easy since it comprises 20% of total marks, skipping it makes clearing overall cut-off impossible.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Neither online coaching nor classroom coaching is better than the other; in any case, it all depends on your discipline and timing. Online coaching will save you time from travelling through Lucknow, whereas classroom coaching gives you discipline and instant solutions to your doubts.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
There are several renowned CLAT coaching institutes in Lucknow which conduct weekend or flexible batches for school-going students. The top ones are Law Prep Tutorial, CLAT Possible, Career Launcher, Grace Elite Academy, and others.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
The best CLAT coaching centre in Lucknow is one that should be selected on the basis of experienced faculty, mock tests followed by thorough analysis, study materials and smaller batch sizes. The major coaching institutes in Lucknow are LegalEdge (Toprankers), LawPrep Tutorial and Career Launcher. A
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
While there is no available audit and comparison of success rate made officially and released to the public, LegalEdge by Toprankers, LawPrep Tutorial, and CLAT Possible have been known to be among those with the best success rate for CLAT preparation in Lucknow.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
For professional students in Lucknow, top coaching institutes that provide the best guidance include LegalEdge from Toprankers (Hazratganj), Career Launcher (Hazratganj & Aliganj), and LawPrep Tutorial (Hazratganj). These coaching institutes provide a hybrid/online batch facility, a video backup fac
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
The cost of CLAT preparation course in Lucknow comes in the range of INR 60,000-INR1,65,000, while the premium offline classes in Lucknow cost between INR1,00,000 to INR1,30,000 annually. There is variation in costs due to various factors, including the nature of the institute and the duration of co
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