The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is scheduled for December 7, 2025, as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). This exam serves as the gateway to 26 NLUs for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs. Aspirants are advised to align their preparation with this timeline to maximise their chances of securing a top NLU seat. With less than eighty days remaining, a structured study calendar is crucial for managing syllabus completion, revision, and practice efficiently.
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Key Details
The CLAT 2026 exam will include 120 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, covering the following sections:
- English Language
- Current Affairs and General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Candidates are recommended to divide daily study time between practice, mocks, and revision to improve accuracy and speed.
Month-by-Month Preparation Calendar
A systematic eighty-day plan can be divided into three phases:
- Phase One (Day 1–30): Foundation and Basic Practice Focus on revising notes, formulas, and legal principles. Daily practice should include:
- Two reading comprehension passages
- Two legal passages
- One logical reasoning passage
- Ten quantitative questions Build a GK habit using newspapers and monthly revision material. Take two mock tests weekly to enhance accuracy.
- Phase Two (Day 31–60): Intensive Practice and Sectional Mastery Take sectional tests every alternate day and increase mock tests to three per week. Practice 3–4 sets per subject daily, especially targeting weak areas. Conduct timed, two-hour sessions and maintain an updated error log.
- Phase Three (Day 61–80): Exam Simulation and Strategic Revision Simulate exam conditions with 4–5 full-length mocks weekly under strict timing. Focus on revising legal principles, landmark judgments, constitutional articles, current affairs from the last 8–10 months, and quantitative shortcuts.
Last Ten Days Focus
- Avoid learning new topics
- Prioritise strategic revision of legal reasoning, constitutional law, legal GK, and quantitative formulas
- Continue daily mocks with lighter intensity
- Focus on mindset, calmness, and exam readiness
CLAT 2026 Application and Important Dates
- Application Window: Opened in July 2025
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Ensure accurate personal, academic, and category details
- Upload a clear photograph and signature matching the official ID
- Admit Card: Expected release in the last week of November 2025
- Official mock tests will be released three to four weeks before the exam
Following a structured preparation plan, regular practice, and strategic revision can significantly enhance the chances of securing admission in a top NLU through CLAT 2026.
