CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips: Last Minute Revision Tips, Study Material, Strategy & Tips from Toppers
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Having a structured study plan using the best CLAT preparation tips is crucial. Aspirants should prepare a section-wise study plan that includes solving sample papers and developing a strategy for each section. Without top-tier preparation, candidates will struggle to attain a rank high enough to gain entry to the top NLUs. The CLAT 2026 exam dates were announced along with the official CLAT Notification 2026.
The tips to prepare for the CLAT exam are provided here. Getting into one of the top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore or NALSAR is a dream for many Law aspirants. To crack the exam, a proper strategy play an important role. The CLAT 2026 was held on December 7, 2025. Read further to know how to prepare for CLAT 2026 and get all major information about exam preparation tips.
- CLAT 2026 Preparation Plan
- CLAT 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Section-Wise CLAT Preparation Strategy 2026
- Important Section-wise CLAT Books 2026
- CLAT Question Papers
- CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA
- CLAT Exam Analysis
- CLAT Topper Interviews
- CLAT Exam Day Tips - Dos & Don'ts
CLAT 2026 Preparation Plan
A basic preparation plan should be as mentioned below
The preparation plan can be as under
- Knowing the CLAT syllabus & exam pattern
- Correct preparation books
- A good study plan
- Practicing mock test and previous year question papers
- Revise as much possible
Also Read:
| CLAT Maths Questions 2026 | CLAT Logical Reasoning Questions 2026 | CLAT English Questions 2026 |
Download and Practice CLAT question papers from the table below
Also Read: Last 17 years CLAT Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download
CLAT 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Before discussing exam preparation, it is important to understand syllabus and pattern of CLAT.
CLAT Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
| Exam duration |
120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Test language |
English |
| Type of questions |
Comprehension-based MCQs |
| Exam subjects |
5 (English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques) |
| Total questions |
120 |
| Maximum marks |
120 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for a correct answer -0.25 for an incorrect answer |
CLAT Syllabus 2026
| CLAT Sections | CLAT Syllabus Highlights |
|---|---|
| English Language |
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| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
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| Legal Reasoning |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
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Section-Wise CLAT Preparation Strategy 2026
CLAT Preparation for English Section
You can prepare by following the tips given below
Read newspapers.
Have discussions.
Practice grammar, Improve vocabulary
CLAT Preparation for Current Affairs including GK Section
Listed below are some
Newspapers
Magazines
Apps
CLAT Preparation for Legal Reasoning Section
You can follow the preparation strategy below
Read good newspapers, magazines and blogs related to static and current legal issues.
CLAT Preparation for Logical Reasoning Section
This section of the CLAT exam is closely related to English Language and Legal Reasoning sections. Therefore, you can adopt a similar preparation strategy as for English and Legal Reasoning. Some of the important topics to prepare include Logic Games, Syllogisms, Relationships and Analogies.
Important Section-wise CLAT Books 2026
Check out some important section-wise CLAT books for preparation
CLAT Books for English Section
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- The Pearson Guide to the CLAT
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill
CLAT Books for Current Affairs including GK Section
- Manorama Year Book
- General Knowledge 2023, 2022 by Arihant Publications
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
CLAT Books for Legal Reasoning Section
- Universal’s Guide to CLAT LLB Entrance Examination
- Pearson's Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning
- Pearson’s Guide to the CLAT
CLAT Books for Logical Reasoning Section
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Arihant’s A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning (English) by MK Pandey
CLAT Books for Quantitative Techniques Section
- 30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand
- Pearson's Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
CLAT Question Papers
The exam preparation is not complete without practicing. CLAT past year question papers. It is important to solve question papers because it gives an exam like atmosphere to you. It will help you to know the difficulty level of the paper. It will help you to analyse your strong and weak points.
CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA
Candidates can practice the free CLAT Mock Test given below to prepare for the upcoming CLAT Exam:
CLAT Preparation Study Material
- Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Landmark Judgment & Impact
- Sabarimala case (Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v. State of Kerala): Judgement, Facts, Timeline
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Kesavananda Bharati Case: Doctrine of Basic Structure, Facts, Judgement & Impact
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Indira Sawhney v Union of India: Landmark Judgement, Facts and Key Guidelines
CLAT Exam Analysis
Every year, after the law entrance exam is conducted, Shiksha reach out to experts and students to know the difficulty level and paper pattern of CLAT exam. The CLAT 2026 Analysis will be updated once the exam is over. CLAT 2025 Exam Analysis for both UG and PG courses has been updated below. To know the difficulty level of CLAT exam conducted in previous years, click on the links below:
- CLAT 2025 PG Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2025 Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2024 PG Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2024 Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2021 Student Reaction and Analysis
- CLAT 2020 Student Reactions
- CLAT Exam Analysis 2019 by Expert
- CLAT 2019 paper analysis by students
- CLAT 2018 Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2017 Exam Analysis
Check complete details about CLAT exam analysis.
CLAT Topper Interviews
CLAT Exam Day Tips - Dos & Don'ts
CLAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 18 hours ago
The CLAT Sample Papers will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have paid for the sample papers will be able to download and solve the same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 18 hours ago
Solving Sample papers will help candidates to understand the overall exam and the expected difficulty level. Hence, candidates must solve as many sample paper as possible.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
The CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF was released on December 10, 2025 at 5 pm. CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First CLAT Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Answer Key will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Absolutely! A low CLAT 2026 score does not affect your chances of getting admission to BA LLB or
BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University. The university follows its own entrance process called
CUCET, which is mandatory for all applicants. Your admission is based on your CUCET performance
and 10+2 ma
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 days ago
You do not need CLAT 2026 marks to get admission at Chandigarh University, and direct admission is
not offered for law programs. The university clearly requires all law applicants to appear for CUCET,
which is the only valid pathway for admission. Even if you haven't taken CLAT or don't want to appear
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
No, you do not need a CLAT 2026 rank to get a law seat at Chandigarh University. The university does
not make CLAT compulsory for admission into any of its law programs. Instead, the main requirement is
to appear for CUCET, which is the university's own entrance test. You only need 30 out of 100 marks
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
The law department at Chandigarh University is known for keeping many links with the legal world. The department follows Bar Council of India (BCI) rules and also uses the Choice Based Credit System to give more practical work. The university has tie-ups and collaborations with J Sagar Associates, A
Guide-Level 13
Answered 4 days ago
Even after clearing CLAT 2026, choosing Chandigarh University for law studies has several advantages. The university offers a structured curriculum through its University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), combining strong academic learning with practical exposure. Students get opportunities for moo
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 4 days ago
No, appearing for CLAT 2026 is not required for admission to BA LLB or BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University. The university has its own entrance process, called CUCET, which every applicant must take. Your eligibility is based on 10+2 marks (minimum 55–60% depending on the program) and your pe
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 days ago
While Chandigarh University does not directly consider CLAT 2026 scores for BA LLB admissions, a good CLAT score can still be helpful indirectly. Preparing for CLAT improves your skills in legal aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, and current affairs, which are also tested in the university's entran
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Beginner-Level 4
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