When is CLAT 2024 conducted?

CLAT 2024 will be conducted on December 3, 2023.

How to confirm the application form is saved?

Candidate is advised to visit the page for re-printout of application form, generate the printout and keep the hard copy and soft copy (printout) of the application.

I am in my Final Year of the exam, Am I eligible?

Yes, you are eligible for the CLAT 2024 examination.

What mode shall the examination be conducted in?

CLAT 2023 examination will be conducted through online mode.

Is there any age limit for appearing in CLAT 2024?

There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.

Who will conduct CLAT 2024 exam?

The examination would be conducted by the consortium of National Law Universities (NLU)

How many candidates appear in CLAT?

Each year the CLAT exam is attempted by more than 50,000 candidates.

What is a typical LST session like?

LST session is conducted usually for two hours in which a student is acquainted with the basic concepts of the topic in hand with the help of examples and instances for the best possible understanding. Much emphasis is laid on practice as it is considered to be the key to crack competitive exams. Class exercises are handed over to the students followed by rigorous discussion. CL believes in interactive learning so that the students are at ease and do not hesitate to come up with doubts or clarifications.

How many months of preparation is ideally required to be selected in one of the top 5 Law schools?

This completely depends on one's ability to grasp concepts and to learn. Anything between 8 to 16 months is good for preparation, depending on the average number of hours invested per day and the quality of preparation.

Are there reservations in NLUs?

Yes. Being Government institutions, there are reservations in different National Law Universities. All NLUs have reservations for SCs and STs and quite a few of them have seats for OBCs as well. Fewer have regional quotas and some also have reservations for women, wards of defense personnel and even NRI sponsored Candidates.

Can students from any stream sit for CLAT?

Yes. Though law is a subject of humanities, students of any stream can sit for the law exam. The paper is evenly balanced so that no particular stream is given a complete edge over the other. In fact, most of the students who sit and qualify the law exam over the years have been science students as it was the most popular stream. It is only in recent years that Arts and Commerce students are also seen appearing in sizable numbers.

CLAT Exam Preparation Plans, Preparation Tips, Revisions, Books

CLAT Preparation 2026

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the exam date of CLAT 2026. The Consortium will conduct CLAT 2026 Exam Date on 7th December 2025. Candidates appearing for CLAT 2026 must focus on preparation strategy based on the revised CLAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus.

Before getting into CLAT 2026 preparation tips, let us understand what CLAT exam is all about:

The CLAT exam is conducted by the consortium of NLUs.
CLAT 2026 scores will be used by the 24 participating institutes for admission to their 5-year Integrated and LLM programs.

CLAT Preparation Plan 2026

6-Steps: CLAT Preparation Tips 2026

Be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern of CLAT with changes and weightage.
Collect study materials with sample papers, books, and expert tips articles.
Analyze your strong and weak topics from the syllabus.
Make a study plan and start your preparation for each section.
Practise CLAT previous years papers and mock test papers.
Do thorough revisions in the remaining days of the exam.

Section-wise preparation for CLAT 2026

Aspirants should spend enough time for the preparation of CLAT sections equally. However, it is dependent on the interests, strengths, and weaknesses of each candidate's particular subject that how much effort they require to put in its preparation.

Here are the tips to prepare for an individual section of the CLAT exam 2026

CLAT Preparation Tips for English Section

The focus of this section is to test the comprehension, grammar, analytical, and vocabulary skills of the candidates. The candidates will be required to correct the incorrect grammatical sentences, fill in the blanks with suitable words, etc. Some of the main topics that candidates should prepare for the English section of the CLAT 2026 exam are in the table below.

Grammar	Vocabulary	Reading Comprehension
Word Meanings	Idioms and Phrases	Antonyms/Synonyms

The English section of the CLAT question paper cannot be attempted by mugging up the syllabus, it requires to be prepared consistently. Therefore, candidates can study the language by picking up one topic a day with regular practice including reading and writing. Hence the candidate will develop speed and score well in the exam.

CLAT Preparation Tips for Current Affairs including GK section

This section can be prepared easily if the candidate regularly keeps a track of all current news and events around the world and of national importance. They must follow all the controversial stories, legal judgments regarding current events, besides general knowledge related to science & technology, industries, trades as well as entertainment news. For GK, candidates should cover important topics such as History and Art & culture.

Here’s are some newspapers, magazines, and apps that candidates can refer to keep their GK and Current Affairs up to date:

Newspaper- Economic Times, The Hindu, GK Today
Magazines-Outlook India, India Today, The Chronicles
Apps-Twitter, Business Insider, Inshorts

CLAT Preparation Tips for Legal Reasoning Section

CLAT Legal Reasoning is one of the highest weightage sections of the exam and thus should not be taken easily. The section will include reading passages of about 450 words on legal topics, public policy questions, and moral philosophical inquiries.

Spend about 2-3 hours every day reading good newspapers and articles related to current legal issues. Also, reading the editorial section of the newspaper is a must.Be aware of all the important cases decided in the last year, including all new amendments and enactments made in the parliament and all other contemporary issues.

CLAT Preparation Tips for Logical Reasoning Section

For this section, candidates should know the topics, understand them and analyze the concepts before starting to practice the questions. The Logical Reasoning section can be the trickiest yet easy to score if candidates have adequately prepared each topic from the Syllabus. One question can be asked in different ways, therefore the candidates should know the alternatives around the topic.

Some of the key topics to prepare for this section are:

Analogies
Relationships
Arguments
Logical sequences

CLAT Preparation Tips for Mathematics Section

Candidates need to recall fundamentals of the class 10th mathematics syllabus. They will have to cover the topics by understanding one concept per day and practicing mock papers alongside. Important topics to prepare for this section are:

Statistics
Basic Algebra
Ratios & Proportions
Mensuration

CLAT Books 2026

CLAT Sections	CLAT Books
CLAT- English Section	Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Norman Lewis High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin English is Easy by Chetan Anand Singh
CLAT- Current Affairs including GK Section	Manorama Year Book Lucent’s General Knowledge Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition) Competition Review Yearbook CLAT Express (Law Prep Tutorial)
CLAT- Legal Reasoning Section	Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson Important Judgments That Transformed India by Alex Andrews George The Pearson Guide to the CLAT by Harsh Gagrani
CLAT- Logical Reasoning Section	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal GMAT Official Guide (for high-level reasoning practice)
CLAT- Quantitative Technique Section	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra Data Interpretation by BSC Publications Quantitative Aptitude by Pearson

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To manage time effectively, establish a study plan, prioritize weaker subjects, and consistently assess progress to maintain a well-rounded preparation.

While coaching can provide structured guidance and resources, it's not mandatory. Self-study with the right materials and dedication can also lead to success in the CLAT exam.

You’ll get passage-based MCQs. Each passage (around 450 words) is followed by 4–5 questions. Expect 28–32 questions in total, making up about 25% of the paper.

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CLAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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