| Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus |
- Familiarize yourself with the CLAT 2026 exam structure and updated syllabus.
- Focus more on high-weightage sections like Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs.
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| Develop a Study Plan |
- Prepare a daily/weekly timetable.
- Allocate more time to weaker areas without ignoring other subjects.
- Recommended: Study 6–8 hours per day for 6–12 months based on your current preparation level.
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| Strengthen Reading and Comprehension |
- Read newspapers like The Hindu and Indian Express daily.
- Focus on editorials, legal articles, journals, and fiction to build comprehension skills.
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| Practice Mock Tests and Previous Papers |
- Solve CLAT previous year papers from 2008–2024.
- Take full-length mock tests every week.
- Analyze your performance to identify strengths and weaknesses.
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| Focus on Legal Reasoning |
- Learn basics: Constitutional Law, Torts, Contracts, and Criminal Law.
- Practice applying legal principles to practical scenarios.
- Recommended book: Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning
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| Improve Quantitative Techniques |
- Revise Class 10 math: algebra, ratios, percentages, averages, etc.
- Practice data interpretation, arithmetic puzzles to increase speed and accuracy.
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| Time Management |
- Practice solving 120 questions in 2 hours to simulate real exam pressure.
- Prioritize questions to maximize scoring in limited time.
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| Join Coaching (Optional) |
- Join reputed institutes like Law Prep Tutorial, Career Launcher, or LegalEdge for expert guidance.
- Self-study using online resources like YouTube, TopRankers, Unacademy, etc., is also effective.
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| Stay Updated |
- Follow recent legal news and landmark Supreme Court judgments.
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| Stay Positive and Healthy |
- Avoid burnout by taking regular breaks.
- Sleep well, eat nutritious food, and exercise to maintain energy and concentration levels.
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