Consortium of NLUs will conduct CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025. Know here tips to score well in the most competitive exam of law admissions - CLAT 2026 with just 15 days of preparation. How a candidate can plan to clear CLAT 2026 in 15 days? In this article, we bring forward to you various tips an tricks to clear CLAT.
Some of the tips to crack CLAT 2026 in the remaining time are:
- To score well in the examination, candidates are needed to jot down the key topics to be covered from the syllabus of each section
- Schedule your preparation well and practice CLAT sample papers , question papers and mock tests
- Do not fret if you cannot complete the entire CLAT syllabus, just prepare the topics that you know well enough
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CLAT 2026: Timetable to crack CLAT 2026?
To crack the CLAT entrance exam it is important to have a proper study plan. You are required to follow the timetable to score better in the CLAT Exam 2026. You must try and include topics from all CLAT subjects as per the CLAT syllabus 2026. By doing so, you can read various topics without being bored. As per the experts, you are required to follow the timetable given below:
| Topic |
Preferred Time Allotment |
|---|---|
| Reading Newspaper | 1.5 hours |
| Topics from Error Log | 1 hour |
| Vocabulary (High-frequency words, Regular Newspaper reading) | 45 mins |
| Current Legal Knowledge | 45 mins |
| Mathematics | 1.5 hours |
| GMAT Official Guide | 1.5 hour |
| Revising today's topics and preparing for tomorrow's topics | 2 hours |
| Puzzles/Analytical Reasoning | 30 mins |
| Passages & Grammar | 1.5 hours |
| Revision for the day and planning for the next day | 1.5 hours |
| Practice Mock Tests | Twice a Week |
| CLAT Mock Tests | Once in a week |
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.
While it is bit challenging as its syllabus is not defined. Candidates can expect question on CLAT Current Affairs from anywhere. But if you do prepare well your chances to score high in this section also increases. The best way to prepare is to read the newspaper on a daily basis. Rest is to read GK books.
CLAT Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates need to follow the simple steps given below to prepare for the CLAT 2026 Exam:
Divide the syllabus of CLAT 2026
In the remaining time, candidates have to prepare themselves with the topics they have some idea about. Now, they need to make these topics into the scoring strengths. Moreover, candidates have to list down the topics that helped them score well with proper revision. The weightage of CLAT subjects is as under:
| Sections |
MCQs per section |
Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| 28 - 32 |
28 - 32 |
|
| 35 - 39 |
35 - 39 |
|
| 28 - 32 |
28 - 32 |
|
| 35 - 39 |
35 - 39 |
|
| 13 - 17 |
13 - 17 |
|
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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Analyse your preparation
Candidates should note that now is the best time to analyse the preparation level for each subject of CLAT 2026. This will also help in noting down the weak points and hence, revision of the topics. To analyse CLAT 2026 preparation in 15 days, candidates need to:
- Attempt plenty of CLAT question papers and CLAT mock tests (with a scheduled time duration of two hours).
- When receiving the marks, note down the incorrect answers for each question and analyse properly
- Check for the repetitive mistakes made by you
- Brush-up the formulae and tricks to solve the questions quickly
Revise strategically
In the remaining days, candidates have to be strategic and not mess up their revision plan. To revise properly, candidates should take help of their preparation notes, if any. Also, candidates should keep the below plan and tips in mind while revising for the exam:
- Do not use the revision time to solve questions, instead only focus on the theoretical part and learning
- Take few topics at a time and not the entire syllabus in one go
- Take breaks for recreational activity and do not sit for long hours
- Once revised, take a mock test to cross-check revision
A 15-day preparation plan for CLAT Exam will be effective only if used strategically for your strengths only. There will be negative marking in the examination, therefore, be sure of which topics to prepare and which ones to leave.
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Student Forum
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can join an LLB programme without CLAT at many law colleges in Mumbai. The most common entrance exam is not CLAT, but MHCET Law for 30+ government colleges in Mumbai. Find more about them below.
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No, students do not need CLAT exam score for admission into BA LLB programme. The college offers merit-based admission based on score in Class 12. The students who score atleast 45% marks in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
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Yes, you can absolutely get admission to law college without taking the CLAT exam by applying to private colleges with direct/merit-based admission, taking state-level entrance exams, or appearing for university-specific tests like SLAT or AILET for other colleges. Many colleges base admission on Cl
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Yes, you can find some good private law colleges in Chandigarh that do not necessarily require CLAT scores for LLB or related programmes. For instance, you can check Chitkara University's BA LLB course, which has merit-based admissions. without an entrance exam. If you are particularly looking for a
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Answered 4 days ago
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
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Answered 4 days ago
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to la
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Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
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Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
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While filling the CLAT application form 2026, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and
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The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted at over 130 test centres spread across 89 cities in India. These centers cover 25 states and 5 union territories. Candidates can select up to three, or sometimes more, test city preferences during the application process, with the exact number of venues subject t
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Top NLUs in India
NIRF 2023
NIRF 2024
NLSIU Bangalore Ranking
1
1
National Law University, Delhi Ranking
2
2
NLU Kolkata Ranking
4
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GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking
7
8
NLU Bhopal Ranking
18
21
NUSRL Ranchi Ranking
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22
NLU Odisha Ranking
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26
NLU Assam Ranking
28
27
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.