HOW TO PREPARE FOR CLAT IN 7 MONTHS

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably found yourself staring at a calendar, wondering if it’s even possible to crack CLAT in just 7 months. The clock is ticking and the exam feels like a mountain you need to climb. But what if I told you that with the right strategy, 7 months is more than enough to turn your NLU dreams into reality. At Flames Clat, we believe that success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about working smart. Let’s walk through a clear, actionable plan to ensure that you not only perform well on the exam but also enjoy the process of getting there.

UNDERSTANDING THE EXAM PATTERN

The CLAT exam is a pen and paper test, meaning you’ll be required to mark your answers on an OMR sheet.

The total time allotted for the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes). For each correct answer, you get 1 mark.For each incorrect answer 0.25 is deducted.

The exam has a maximum of 120 marks.

The CLAT exam is divided into 5 sections:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS, LEGAL REASONING, LOGICAL REASONING AND QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES. 

7 MONTH STUDY PLAN

The best technique to stay on track for your preparation is for you to plan your day, week or even month.
Start by noting down your monthly goals. Divide each task in your weekly plans and then keep a record of your daily progress. This can be done by breaking down the weekly goals into manageable daily tasks, tick them off as you’re done with them. This method is more commonly referred to as “The To-do List Method”. It will help you stay motivated and give you a sense of accomplishment, each time you cross something off your list.

SECTION WISE STRATEGY FOR CLAT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

Key focus- Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar

• Start by reading newspapers, editorials and novels. It will help in improving your reading speed and comprehension skills. This is an extremely important step as it is the base of your entire preparation. 

CURRENT AFFAIRS:

Key focus- Awareness of recent events and static GK

• Keep yourself updated on recent events. Pay more attention to important topics such as:
  National and International Affairs, Awards and Honours, important historical events, Summits and Conferences, Government schemes and Space missions. 
• Prioritize issues where India is directly involved or affected. Before reading any global news ask yourself “Why would this matter to India?”
  As for the rest of the topics, focus on events from recent times where India has been involved, hosted or participated. 
• While staying updated is important, you must also have a broader understanding of the topic that you are learning about, like the background of major organisations, landmark movements or even the history of any recurring issues.
  This broader knowledge allows you to make intelligent guesses, even if you're unsure of the exact answer. 
• Stick to just 2-3 trusted sources. Reliable compilations like Clat Kautilya and GK Sureshots can be great options. This way, you won’t overwhelm yourself with too much information and can stay consistent with your preparation.
• Revise Regularly: Make notes of key events and important developments, then review them weekly.

LEGAL REASONING:

Key focus- Read and understand all important legal topics from the syllabus.
(This includes topics like Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Legal Maxims or Current Legal Issues.)

• Understand the principle → Apply to facts logically → Pick the option that matches most closely → Don’t overthink or bring external knowledge.

LOGICAL REASONING:

Key focus- Solve reasoning passage sets daily, focus on accuracy under time pressure. 

• Start with easy passages, gradually move to moderate and tough ones. Accuracy matters more than speed initially; once accuracy is stable, work on improving your speed.

QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES:

Key focus- Strengthen basic concepts, practise 4-5 times a week.

• Focus more on accuracy rather than speed at first then build speed gradually. Attempt the easier questions first in mocks to save time.
• Lastly, PRACTISE, PRACTISE and PRACTISE.

MOCK TESTS AND ANALYSIS

• Develop a habit of giving 1-2 mocks every week. One of them must be on a Sunday from 2-4pm. 
• Read the questions first before diving into the passage. This will give you a clear idea of what to look for while reading.
• Get done with the mock analysis in a day or two.
  (Pro tip: Always analyse your mocks. If you don’t, you’ll keep repeating the same mistakes again and again.)
• Finish all the unsolved questions from your mock.
• Go through all your wronged ones, understand what went wrong. Did you read the question wrong? Did you not understand it? Or was it something else distracting you at the moment. 
• Note down your mistakes and try to avoid them in the next mock.

Trust your preparation and give your best, a lot can happen in 7 months!