Candidates appearing for law entrance exam can check structured CLAT2027 study plan with week-by-week and month-by-month guidance to complete syllabus on time.
CLAT 2027: Week-by-Week and Month-by-Month Guide
A well-structured CLAT study plan helps candidates organise their preparation, manage time and complete syllabus in systematic manner. With clear week-by-week and month-by-month approach, they can balance different sections of CLAT, strengthen concepts gradually and avoid last-minute stress. Such a planned strategy ensures steady progress and better revision.
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and several private institutions across India. It is organised by Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU). As this exam covers legal reasoning, current affairs, English, logical reasoning and quantitative techniques, a proper preparation plan is important.
Also Read: CLAT Legal Reasoning: Legal Aptitude Questions, Preparation Tips & Tricks
- Monthly preparation strategy for CLAT
- CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
- CLAT Marking Scheme
- CLAT Syllabus 2027
Monthly preparation strategy for CLAT
CLAT weekly and monthly preparation plan for CLAT is provided below. These tips can help them pass in exam on their first attempt
| Months |
Topics |
| Month 1: Understanding the Syllabus and Building a Foundation |
Week 1:
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| Month 2: Strengthening Key Areas |
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
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| Month 3: Practice and Time Management |
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| Month 4: Final Revision and Mock Test |
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Commonly asked questions
CLAT Exam Analysis helps those who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for next session. The analysis helps candidates to know the type of questions asked, the difficulty level and how to attempt the paper.
There will be no sectional qualifying criterion for CLAT 2027. The overall marks will be considered while preparing the merit list for CLAT. But to ensure a good score, candidates must ensure a high number of attempts with full accuracy.
Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme below
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
Candidates can check exam pattern of CLAT. The paper pattern has marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test and types of questions. There will be questions based on English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning.
| Subjects |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| English |
28-32 questions (20%) |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge |
35-39 questions (25%) |
| 28-32 questions (25%) |
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| Legal Reasoning |
35-29 questions (20%) |
| 13-17 questions (10%) |
CLAT Marking Scheme
Candidates must note that it is compulsory to understand Common Law Admission Test marking scheme before appearing for exam. The marking scheme is mentioned below
- +1 mark for each correct answer.
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (negative marking).
Commonly asked questions
Yes there is negative marking in CLAT Exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted if the answer is wrong. For each correct answer one marks will be awarded.
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking.
Some of the important topics of CLAT Legal Reasoning include
- Legal Maxims
- Important Supreme Court Judgments
- Legal GK
- Indian Constitution
- Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature
- Current Affairs
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CLAT Syllabus 2027
Students can check syllabus of CLAT in table below. Five main sections are covered through CLAT UG Syllabus for 5-year integrated LLB program. Each section will test candidate’s abilities in different areas like language skills, legal knowledge, logical reasoning and mathematics.
| Subject | Topics |
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension: Passages of around 450 words based on contemporary or historically significant topics. The questions will assess comprehension, inferences, and vocabulary. Focus Areas
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| Current Affairs, General Knowledge |
Passage-based questions: Each passage will be around 450 words related to current events, historical events, and developments. Focus Areas
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| Legal Reasoning |
Passage-based questions: Around 300 words in each passage that test logical reasoning and analytical skills. Focus Areas
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| Quantitative Techniques |
Mathematical questions: Questions based on graphs, charts, or other numerical data, testing basic mathematical knowledge. Focus Areas
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CLAT Preparation Tips 2027
Candidates can check few preparation tips here
- Understand the Paper Pattern & Syllabus
- Create a Realistic Study Schedule
- Make a Daily Schedule
- Focus on Weak Areas
- Practice Reading Comprehension
- Keep Updated with Current Affairs
- Attempt Mock Test & Previous Paper
- Work on Time Management
- Focus on Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning
- Revise daily
- Stay Consistent and Motivated
- Join a Study Group or Coaching
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in BBA LLB at NMIMS Hyderabad. Applicants should have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to be eligible for admission. The college accepts score of NMIMS-LAT or CLAT for admission into law courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Chanakya University considers the score of CLAT for admission into BA LLB programme. However, admission is offered by considering the valid score of other entrance exams such as: CLAT/LSAT or CUPP (Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) at VIT-AP University without CLAT. Aspirants can appear for VSLAT instead or submit scores in LSAT to be considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, CLAT is compoulsory for admission in BA LLB at Oriental University. The college accepts CLAT as one of the accepted entrance exams for BA LLB admission at Oriental University. It also considers merit in Class 12 for admission in BA LLB.
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Answered 5 days ago
CLAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at VIT-AP University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their VSLAT or LSAT scores. Selected aspirants are called for an interview round.
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Answered 5 days ago
No, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune does not accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB admissions. This institute conducts its own entrance exam called BVP CET for law whose scores determine admission for all applying candidates.
Thus, if a candidate has appeared in CLAT-UG, they still need to appear in
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Answered 6 days ago
No, CLAT is NIT required to get admission in BA LLB at GITAM Visakhapatnam. To get admission into the BA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam, candidates can also qualify through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or the LSAT exam.
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Answered 6 days ago
CLAT is one of the option to get admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme of Amity Ranchi. Aspirants can also get admission based on their CUET or Class 12 scores. However, students 70 and above score in CLAT do get direct admission in the course. They do not have to participate in the selection process
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Answered 6 days ago
No, CLAT-UG is not an accepted entrance exam for New Law College of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Candidates are only admitted based on BVP CET scores only if they fulfill BA LLB eligibility criteria. Thus, candidates who have a valid CLAT-UG will still be required to appear in BVP CET during BA LLB adm
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Answered a week ago
Aspirants with CLAT scores can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at Invertis University. However, it is not mandatory. Candidates can also get admission based on their scores in AILET, CUET-UG or IUCET.
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