The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts the CLAT exam for admission to various UG law programs across India. Since CLAT 2027 is expected in the first week of December 2026, aspirants have ample opportunity to prepare in a structured and continuous manner. This article includes a comprehensive study plan for 13 months of study for CLAT 2027, along with a daily review and weekly plan to help students balance their preparation.
CLAT 2027 Schedule: Overview
As of October 25, 2025 the students still have around 13 months before the CLAT 2027. The preparation plan is divided into 3 phases keeping a balanced coverage of all of the 5 sections — English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Phase-Wise CLAT 2027 Study Plan (13 Months)
| Phase | Duration | Objective |
| Phase 1: Foundation | Nov 2025 – Feb 2026 (4 months) | Build reading habit, concepts and fundamentals |
| Phase 2: Practice & Strengthening | Mar 2026 – Aug 2026 (6 months) | Sectional practice, speed building, start mocks |
| Phase 3: Mock & Revision Mode | Sep 2026 – Dec 2026 (3 months) | Mocks, analysis, accuracy, final consolidation |
Month-Wise Timetable
| Month | Focus Area |
| Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | Reading skills + GK base + basics of LR, Legal & Quant |
| Jan – Feb 2026 | Strengthen fundamentals + start sectional quizzes |
| Mar – Apr 2026 | Begin full-length practice of passages (Eng/Legal/LR) |
| May – Jun 2026 | Attempt 1 mock every 2 weeks + regular GK revision |
| Jul – Aug 2026 | Increase mock frequency to 1 per week |
| Sep – Oct 2026 | 2 mocks/week + error reduction + accuracy focus |
| Nov 2026 | 3 mocks/week + final revision |
| Dec 2026 | Light revision + maintain rhythm until exam day |
Weekly Study Timetable
| Day | Tasks |
| Mon | English + Legal Reasoning + GK |
| Tue | Logical Reasoning + Quantitative Techniques + GK |
| Wed | English + Legal + GK Revision |
| Thu | LR + Quant + Sectional Test |
| Fri | English + Legal + GK |
| Sat | Sectional Test / Mock Analysis |
| Sun | Reading + GK Weekly Revision |
Daily Study Timetable
| Time Slot | Activity |
| Morning (1–1.5 hrs) | GK (current affairs + monthly revision) |
| Late Morning (1 hr) | English (RC practice) |
| Afternoon (1–1.5 hrs) | Legal Reasoning (passages) |
| Evening (1 hr) | Logical Reasoning |
| Night (45–60 mins) | Quantitative Techniques + Reading (editorials) |
Key Section Focus Areas
English – Reading comprehension Practice, making inferences, dealing with tone, vocabulary-in-context
Current affairs and GK – Compiling monthly bundles from the past 6-8 months and revising weekly
Legal Reasoning – Principle-based reasoning applied to factual situations, based on analytical approach
Logical Reasoning – which assumes either arguments that strengthen/ weaken an argument or inference
Quantitative Techniques – Arithmetic DI, ratio, percentage, averages, charts
Preparation Advice For CLAT 2027
- Emphasize repeating activities over creating or completing new activities after Phase 1
- Have a reading habit that stays consistent throughout the year
- Try to achieve sectional drills for English, Legal & LR regularly
- Be attempting mocks if not always beginning in Phase 2 if building consistent habits
- Be deliberate in analyzing all mocks for error pattern recognition
- Keep GK revision weekly and monthly without break
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Where to Begin Your Prep For CLAT?
Preparing for the CLAT Exam is a consistent and systematic process. You should utilize the timetable suggested above and, in due course, progress from concept building → sectional practice → mock-based preparation, for each topic, in order to achieve success. If you want an environment that provides appropriate guidance, support for your doubts, and you will be practicing with discipline; you may decide to enroll yourself in the iQuanta CLAT Preparation program and to also sign into our dedicated WhatsApp Prep Group so you are kept updated regularly, are practicing with others, and have the benefit of peer learning and mentor support.
Wishing you best of luck in preparing for CLAT!
