CLAT 2026 Preparation Guide: Ideal Study Plan for Droppers/Repeaters

If you're taking a drop year to prepare for CLAT 2026, you have a golden opportunity to maximize your preparation and target the top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata. Here's a structured plan to help you achieve that goal.

Month-by-Month Plan (May to December 2025)

May - June: Build Strong Foundations

l English: Read The Hindu, Indian Express, or The Guardian daily. Focus on editorial analysis.

l GK & Current Affairs: Start with basic static GK + monthly current affairs (CL compendiums).

l Legal Reasoning: Study basic legal concepts (Constitution, Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law).

l Logical Reasoning: Practice basic critical reasoning questions (inference, assumption, etc.).

l Quantitative Techniques: Revise Class 9-10 Maths. Focus on interpreting graphs and data.

Resources:

l Career Launcher modules, mocks, and lectures

l Word Power Made Easy (English), Lucent's GK (Static)

l The Hindu editorial, CL Monthly Current Affairs PDFs

July - August: Practice + Concept Strengthening

l Take 1 full mock every week.

l Analyze mistakes in detail.

l Revise concepts that feel shaky.

l Build a Current Affairs notebook with date-wise notes.

l Practice reading 4–5 editorials daily for speed and comprehension.

Tip: Start solving sectional tests topic-wise.

September - October: Full-Fledged Test Mode

l Take 2–3 mocks per week.

l Simulate test-day conditions (morning mocks, 2-hour timer).

l Focus on time management and accuracy.

l Revise static GK and legal concepts weekly.

November - Mid-December: Final Revision + Mock Sprint

l Daily mocks (or 1 every alternate day)

l Revise Current Affairs of the last 6–8 months.

l Don’t study anything new now. Focus on refining your strategy.

Section-Wise Strategy

1. English Language

l Focus on comprehension, tone, inference-based questions.

l Read high-quality newspapers, practice RCs from mocks.

l Learn 5 new words daily; revise weekly.

2. Current Affairs/GK

l Follow CL GK Today, Drishti IAS, or News Canvass for news.

l Make short notes.

l Monthly compilations + weekly quizzes are vital.

3. Legal Reasoning

l No prior legal knowledge needed, just comprehension + logic.

l Practice past year passages + Career Launcher’s legal sets.

4. Logical Reasoning

l Solve passage-based CR questions.

l Practice types: strengthen/weaken, assumptions, conclusions.

l Read editorial articles for reasoning structure.

5. Quantitative Techniques

l Don’t ignore this section even if you’re weak in math.

l Focus on percentages, ratios, averages, and graph interpretation.

l Solve 3–4 sets per week.

Recommended Resources

Mock Tests

l Career Launcher Test Series (Rankers/Leaders)

l Previous Year Papers (CLAT 2020–2025)

l CL One-Shot Mocks before exam month

Current Affairs

l CL GK Compendium (monthly + weekly quizzes)

l News Canvass, CL GK Today, Drishti IAS

Legal Reasoning

l Career Launcher Legal Modules

Quant

l R.S. Aggarwal (Basic Practice)

l CL Quant Classes + Practice Sheets

Mindset & Motivation

l Stay consistent; even 4-5 focused hours a day = enough.

l Avoid burnout. Take one day off per week.

l Stay off social media during study hours.

l Celebrate small wins (improvement in mocks, consistency).

Weekly Schedule Sample

Final Advice

l Don’t chase multiple sources. Stick to Career Launcher’s content + a few reliable add-ons.

l Be regular with mocks + analysis — that’s what converts average prep into NLU selection.

l Believe in your journey. A drop year can be your best decision if used right.

Conclusion

Adopting a strategic approach is paramount in preparing for CLAT 2026. Balancing all sections, starting early, customizing your timetable, and tracking progress is crucial for success.

Preparing for CLAT 2026 requires a smart and strategic approach. Balancing all sections, starting early, customizing your timetable, and tracking progress is vital.

Key takeaways from this comprehensive guide include:

l Customize your study plan to suit your needs and weaknesses.

l Focus on task-based approaches for efficient learning.

l Specify study sessions to enhance comprehension.

l Utilize quality study materials and track your progress.

l Begin preparing at least 5-6 months before the exam.

l Master all sections, as each contributes to your success.

l Enhance your English through extensive reading and grammar practice.

l Consistently practice Quantitative Techniques to build confidence.

l Familiarize yourself with legal concepts for Legal Reasoning.

l Understand and practice logical reasoning concepts.

l Stay updated with GK through daily newspaper reading.

l Regularly analyze practice sessions for continuous improvement.

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