CLAT Preparation

A good start to your preparation of CLAT 2025 in December should be, you should study the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly (120 questions, 2 hours, 5 sections: English, Current Affairs/GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, having 0.25 negative marking). Set out the study schedule, spend time in each part according to its weight and weakness/ strengths. Dedicate reading current affairs articles in the newspapers with a special focus towards reading English (e.g. The Hindu). Do practice exercises using old year papers and mock papers so that speed, accuracy and time management are developed. Examine your mocks results to understand the weak areas and work on them.

Both sectional and full-length mock tests are important for CLAT preparation, but their use depends on your preparation stage:

Sectional Mocks: If you are in the early or mid-stage of preparation, sectional mocks help in mastering specific topics like Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, or Reading Comprehension. They allow focused practice and help identify weak areas.

Full-Length Mocks: As you progress, taking full-length mocks becomes crucial to develop time management, endurance, and exam temperament. They simulate the actual exam experience and help you analyze your overall performance.

Ideally, start with sectional mocks and gradually shift to full-length mocks as the exam nears.