Why You Need a Month-wise Plan for CLAT
CLAT isn’t about rote memory — it’s a skill-based test. It tests:
📖 Reading comprehension
🧠 Analytical thinking
❌ Smart elimination of wrong options
That’s why your prep must be consistent and strategic, not rushed in the final few months.
Month-wise Study Plan for CLAT 2026
Assuming CLAT 2026 is in December 2025, you have ~17 months to prepare.
July – September 2024: Foundation Phase
Goal: Build habits, understand the syllabus
Focus Areas:
Read editorials from The Hindu or Indian Express daily
Cover basics of:
- Legal Reasoning: Law terms, principles
- Logical Reasoning: Critical reasoning
- English: Grammar, comprehension
- Quant: Percentages, ratios
Revise Class 9–10 Maths
Start Current Affairs + GK notes
Don’t rush into mocks yet.
October – December 2024: Concept Building
Goal: Cover 60–70% syllabus
Focus Areas:
- Join a structured course (if needed)
- Study 2 subjects/day (rotate subjects)
- Solve CLAT PYQs (2018 onwards)
- Read monthly GK compendium + revise weekly
January – March 2025: Practice + Early Revision
Goal: Improve speed and accuracy
Focus Areas:
- Take sectional tests
- Make short revision notes
- Practice RCs and Legal passages daily
- Solve 1–2 logic puzzles/quant sets daily
April – June 2025: Mock Test Phase
Goal: Strategy development
Focus Areas:
- Attempt 2 full-length mocks/month
- Deep-dive analysis after each test:
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What went wrong?
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Time taken per section
- Experiment with test-taking strategies
July – September 2025: Hardcore Revision
Goal: Accuracy > 85%, time mastery
Focus Areas:
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Weekly mock tests
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Full revision of:
- GK & Current Affairs
- Legal maxims, vocab, notes
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Practice 2-hour timed tests
October – November 2025: Final Push
Goal: Peak performance mode
Focus Areas:
- Alternate-day mocks + review
- No new study materials
- Revise all your mistake notebooks
- Focus on mental clarity & exam stamina
December 2025: CLAT Month
Goal: Stay sharp, stay calm
Focus Areas:
- Light revision only
- 2–3 mocks at exam time (2–4 PM)
- Prioritize sleep, food, mindset
How Many Hours Should You Study?
| Time Left | Study Time (Suggested) |
|---|---|
| 12–17 months | 2–3 hours/day |
| 6–12 months | 3–4 hours/day |
| Last 3 months | 5–6 hours/day |
🔁 Consistency > Intensity
CLAT Toppers’ Bonus Tips
🗞️ “I read newspapers daily for a year — that helped in 2 sections!”
— Tanya, NLU Delhi
🧪 “I solved 30 mocks. But analyzed each like a surgeon.”
— Arjun, NALSAR
📝 “Weekly one-pager GK notes saved my revision.”
— Mihika, NLU Jodhpur
Final Words: One Year = One NLU Dream
CLAT 2026 may seem far, but those who start early, win early. Stick to the plan.
Trust the process.
Walk into the exam hall ready.
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