CLAT

The ideal time to start preparing for CLAT PG is 6 to 12 months before the exam, depending on your familiarity with core legal subjects. Since the exam focuses on passage-based MCQs, begin by strengthening Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, as they carry significant weight. Gradually cover Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, International Law, and other subjects. Start reading landmark judgments, case laws, and recent legal updates early. Solve previous years' papers, take mock tests, and revise Bare Acts regularly. If short on time, an intensive 3- to 4-month study plan can also work.

Clearing CLAT PG without preparation is extremely difficult, as the exam tests legal reasoning, comprehension, and analytical skills through passage-based MCQs. Subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Contracts require familiarity with landmark judgments, case laws, and legal principles. The 2-hour exam has negative marking (-0.25 per wrong answer), making guessing risky. Even if you have prior legal knowledge, structured preparation, including solving previous year papers, reading Bare Acts, and practicing mock tests, is essential for a good score. Consistent revision boosts accuracy. 

No, there is no age limit to apply for CLAT PG (LLM entrance exam). The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has not set any upper or lower age restrictions for candidates appearing in the exam. However, applicants must meet the educational eligibility criteria, which require an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Since there is no age bar, professionals, working lawyers, or graduates looking to specialize in law can apply. 

No, CLAT PG is conducted only in English and is not available in other languages. The exam consists of passage-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that assess legal reasoning, comprehension, and application. Since legal education in India, especially at the postgraduate level, is primarily conducted in English, the Consortium of NLUs has not introduced regional language options for CLAT PG. Candidates must be comfortable with reading and understanding legal texts, judgments, and case laws in English. Improving legal vocabulary and comprehension skills can help in better performance. 

The best books for CLAT PG preparation include “Singhal's MCQ for LLM Entrance Exams” for practicing objective questions and “Universal's Guide to LLM” for comprehensive coverage of legal subjects. “Jurisprudence & Legal Theory” by Dr. V.D. Mahajan is ideal for conceptual clarity, while “Indian Constitutional Law” by M.P. Jain helps with Constitutional Law. For case laws and recent judgments, reading Bare Acts and SCC Online summaries is essential. Solving previous year question papers and practicing passage-based MCQs from Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj's book will boost legal reasoning skills.