Section-Wise CLAT 2026 Books to Read by Law Expert
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
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By Abhimanyu Yadav
An important factor to be considered during CLAT 2026 preparation is the correct study material. Check here the list of CLAT books for each section that you should refer for the preparation of the exam.
The exam schedule and pattern details of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) will be released along with the CLAT 2026 Admission Notification. All the CLAT 2026 aspirants who are looking forward to appearing in the exam, must note that it is important for them to know the best books they can refer to. It is utterly crucial to optimise your CLAT preparation in accordance with the examination, giving appropriate time and attention to prepare each and every section. In this article, aspirants can learn about the section-wise books for CLAT 2026 as available by the recommended authors.
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The Consortium of NLUs is expected to conduct CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for CLAT 2026 must fill the CLAT application forms on or before the deadline. The candidates should know that they cannot 'over-focus' on a particular topic or attention by sacrificing the time needed to optimally prepare for another topic or section. Furthermore, students need to be aware of the fact that it is neither possible to study all the books and material available in the market, nor prudent to do so. Rather, the focus of the candidate must be on focusing on limited (but highly relevant) material and revision of the same.
English sections of CLAT will test the reading, comprehension and basic grammar skills of the aspirants. Aspirants must focus on improving their reading skills while preparing for CLAT English section. Candidates should concentrate on grammar and vocabulary too. Candidates can check CLAT 2026 best books for English Language including comprehension here: English is Easy by Chetananand Singh, Barron’s Pocket Guide to Vocabulary, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Objective General English by RS Aggarwal, High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin.
Candidates must note that it is most important sections in CLAT 2026 as it carries 25% weightage. The legal aptitude sections carries questions that are mostly concepts bases on topics such as Law of Tort, Law of Contract, Constitutional law, Indian Constitution, Polity, preposition and facts etc. Candidates can follow the study material and reference given here to prepare for CLAT legal aptitude section: Bare Acts of Indian Constitution, LexisNexis Butterworths, Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj, Universal’s CLAT Guide.
The Consortium has not released the CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern yet. However, as per the revised CLAT Exam pattern 2025, the CLAT question paper will consist of a total of 120 questions of one mark each based on the five subjects/sections as under:
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- English Langauge including Comprehension,
- Current Affairs including General Knowledge,
- Quantitative Techniques (Elementary level),
- Legal Reasoning and,
- Logical Reasoning
Candidates can start CLAT Preparation Strategy 2026 with the recommended books for each section as under:
- Best CLAT Books for English and Reading Comprehension
- Best CLAT Books for General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Best CLAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude
- Best CLAT Books for Legal Reasoning
- Best CLAT Books for Logical Reasoning
Best CLAT Books for English and Reading Comprehension
As far as improving one’s vocabulary is concerned, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis is considered the gold standard and is a time-tested classic, and is globally accepted as the go-to book to improve your vocabulary. However, it has to be remembered that it may not be possible to finish the whole book during your preparation, especially if it results in disturbing the proportion of time to be devoted to other sections. To avoid the same, what students can do is skip the theory parts of the chapters, and do the exercises given at the end of every chapter, with enough number of revisions.
In regards to rest of the English portion of the section, including grammar and Reading Comprehension, although there is no single trick or book, that can suddenly teach you all the tricks and make you an expert in grammar and reading, and the same depends a lot on your previous reading habits (both curricular and extra-curricular), but the CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill is a reliable source of study (albeit with a few mistakes here and there), particularly when there is limited time left to prepare for the examination.
CLAT 2026 general knowledge section is very important and questions are asked from history, geography, economy and environment. Candidates can easily prepare for CLAT GK section by reading the standard books. But for the current affairs, they are advised to religiously read the newspapers and monthly magazines. Apart from this, the CLAT Books for General Knowledge and Current Affairs that candidates can refer are: Pearson General Knowledge Manual, Lucent’s General Knowledge, Manorama Year Book, India Year Book, Competition Success Review, Pratiyogita Darpan and Newspapers like: The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Telegraph.
For general knowledge, one can refer to the Lucent GK. The Current Affairs for CLAT 2026 can be prepared by reading daily newspapers and monthly magazines. The CLAT legal aptitude will have questions on topics such as Constitutional law, Law of Torts, Personal laws, Law of Contract, Jurisprudence, legal Current Affairs etc. There are various study materials available in online mode, including online coaching. The e-paper, articles, journals, and YouTube videos on CLAT preparation are important resources. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Bare Acts of Indian Constitution LexisNexis Butterworths Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj Universals CLAT Guide
CLAT books are incredibly useful for preparing for the Common Law Admission Test. They provide a structured approach to understanding the syllabus, covering key topics like Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. These books often include detailed explanations of concepts, solved examples, and practice questions that mirror the CLAT exam pattern. Many also offer previous years' papers and mock tests, helping students familiarize themselves with the question format and improve time management skills. Reliable CLAT books, when used alongside other resources like sample papers and coaching material, can significantly boost preparation and confidence for the exam.
NCERT books can be a good starting point for CLAT preparation, particularly for subjects like English and Mathematics, as they cover basic concepts and fundamentals. NCERT books for Classes 8 to 10 are helpful for brushing up on elementary mathematics and grammar. For General Knowledge, NCERT books on history, polity, and economics for Classes 6 to 10 can provide foundational knowledge.
However, NCERT books alone are not sufficient for CLAT preparation. The exam requires a deep understanding of legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and advanced comprehension skills, which are better addressed through specialised CLAT preparation books, practice papers, and mock tests. Combining NCERTs with targeted study material is essential for a comprehensive preparation strategy.
The five best National Law Universities (NLUs) in India, known for their academic excellence, infrastructure, and placement records, are:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
- National Law University (NLU), Delhi
- National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
These institutions consistently rank among the top in the country, offering world-class legal education and preparing students for diverse career opportunities in law.
Best CLAT Books for General Knowledge and Current Affairs
This topic is very vast and there is no syllabus as such to study the same, and therefore preparing for this section is a never-ending task. Nevertheless, this should not deter a student from preparing as well as possible for the section.
- For static General Knowledge (or simply General Knowledge), a student should prefer Lucent’s General Knowledge 2024, since this book contains condensed and accurate information on the topics. Another book to improve your knowledge on this section is General Knowledge 2024-25 by Tarun Goyal.
- According to the trend, most questions in past few years in this section have been from Current Affairs, and to improve the same, it is advisable to read newspapers daily, preferably either The Hindu or Indian Express. Moreover, one can also find ample relevant material online, stick to well-known websites and publishers.
- While studying for this section, the order of preference (from most relevant to least relevant) of an ideal candidate should be, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Modern History, Economics, Geography, Ancient/Medieval History and Science.
Also Read: CLAT Preparation 2026: How to attempt questions in Current Affairs & GK section?
Best CLAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude
Although this topic contains the least number of questions, nevertheless, it is important to make the best of this section. Students should not feel intimidated by this section, since topics that this section covers are from Class 10 and below. Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal should suffice in covering this section, and with enough practice, the Mathematics section can even turn out to be a bonus.
Also Read: CLAT 2026: How to approach questions in Quantitative Techniques Section?
Best CLAT Books for Legal Reasoning
This section remains the most important of all the sections and includes questions pertaining both to legal reasoning and legal GK (which includes Legal Current Affairs, Static Legal Knowledge, and Legal vocabulary). Some recommended books are:
- Universal’s Guide to CLAT LLB Entrance Examination,
- Pearson’s Guide to the CLAT 2026,
- Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for CLAT LLB Entrance Examinations.
Legal Maxims and terminology should be thoroughly studied and revised, since the number of such maxims and terms are limited, and questions are bound to be asked from among them.
Legal reasoning can be improved only with the constant practice since options will be very close to each other and, there will only be minute differences between the options, which can only be detected with regular practice.
Also Read: CLAT Preparation 2026: How to attempt questions in Legal Reasoning section?
Best CLAT Books for Logical Reasoning
This is another important topic with heavy weightage and is not to be neglected by any means. Continuous practice is very important in this topic, and some of the books, that will help prepare for this particular section are:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Arihant’s A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning.
This is one of the most scoring sections of the paper and the kind of questions where you can be certain about whether you answered the question correctly or not. However, logical reasoning questions also take time, hence, time management in dealing with these questions is important.
Also Read: CLAT 2026: How to approach questions in Logical Reasoning Section?
It is also worth mentioning that apart from the above-recommended books and sources, if aspirants choose to follow and refer to study material from other private institutions, then it is preferable to follow material from coaching institutions that exclusively cater to prepare students for CLAT and similar law entrance examinations exclusively.
Finally, it is important to remember that preparation for CLAT (or any competitive examination) is incomplete without going through relevant previous years’ CLAT question papers. This will give you a fair idea about what to expect in the examination and will help you streamline your preparation and focusing on relevant material and avoiding irrelevant material. Remember, the exam is a game, you are the player, and you have to collect as many points as possible to win the game!
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Legal Reasoning (28–32 questions)
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NLSIU Bengaluru – General: AIR 85–100
NALSAR Hyderabad – General: AIR 180–200
WBNUJS Kolkata – General: AIR 220–250
NLU Jodhpur – General: AIR 300–350
GNLU Gandhinagar – General: AIR 450–500
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Among all the books of CLAT 2026 in the world, first, go for the NCERT books. You must complete all the NCERT books first before moving to other reference books available in the market. After completing the NCERT books, you can go for the following books to boost up your practice and concepts: Universal’s LLB Entrance Guide, Lexis Nexis, Objective Arithmetic, GK Today, India Year Book and Analytical, Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Word Power Made Easy, Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Manorama Year Book and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.