Candidates who intend to take the CLAT in 30 days must devise a complete preparation strategy for all test components. CLAT Question Paper MCQs contain a total of 120 multiple-choice questions.
Each question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 points for each incorrect response. The exam lasts for 120 minutes, which gives candidates a minute to answer each question. Below is a table that lists the number of questions for each section and their weightage.
Subject/Section |
Number of questions (weightage) |
English Language |
22-26 (20% of the paper) |
Quantitative Techniques |
10-14 (10% of the paper) |
Logical Reasoning |
22-26 (20% of the paper) |
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge |
28-32 (25% of the paper) |
Legal Reasoning |
28-32 (25% of the paper) |
Below given are section-wise tips on how to crack CLAT in 30 days.
Work on improving your reading skills for the CLAT English section. To improve your vocabulary, read the editorial section of the newspaper every day and check the definitions of new phrases. Reading the newspaper and books is usually a good habit.
The majority of questions are based only on newspaper editorials, articles, comments, or legal news/judgments. To maximize CLAT preparation, a solid English newspaper must be read every day, and it is critical to prepare for CLAT in just a month.
Read our English Language Reading Comprehension guide to get a better idea of important topics and tips and tricks.
The Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT is designed to assess the candidate's understanding of elementary mathematics (math taught up to 10th Class/standard). This section bears 10% weightage and is focused mainly on math questions.
This is one of the hardest sections of the exam. Follow the points below to prepare for it.
If you’re still having problems preparing for this section then check out our CLAT Quantitative Techniques guide to get a better understanding.
Candidates with high thinking abilities will be able to excel in this segment. Because it is comparable to the quantitative portion, rigorous practice and thinking exercises are the key to this section.
Here are some CLAT logical reasoning tips to help you with your preparation:
Typically, the passages in this portion do not require much articulation. The texts are provided to assist you in recognizing the events and subjects from which the questions will be posed.
The answers will not be provided in the passage; instead, you must recollect all necessary knowledge connected to the passage.
It is advised that you skim the passage and scan the questions before deciding whether or not to answer them. If you want to skip the questions, don't spend too much time reading; instead, read them once and remember all you've learned about the passage before tackling the questions. It is sufficient to read the paragraph only once.
Read our CLAT General Knowledge guide to get a better understanding of this section.
It is the most important section of CLAT, with the biggest weightage. With enough practice, you'll discover that all of the questions in this section are of the same type, and you'll be able to master them in a month. To do well in this part, applicants should practice the previous year's question papers and test their problem-solving ability in legal issues.
Here are some tips to prepare for the legal reasoning section:
Check out our CLAT Legal Reasoning preparation guide for a better understanding.
Now that you have a decent understanding of the section-wise plan, it’s time to form a weekly plan that includes all the sections and is maximized for efficiency.
A minimum of one month of constant preparation is required to score minimum qualifying marks in CLAT. If you have thoroughly prepared for all areas, it is quite feasible to pass the exam with a good score.
One hour before the test is quite valuable since you must be cool and comfortable in order to answer the question paper. Simply relax and begin answering the questions on the question paper.
By completing as many mock tests as possible, you can quickly increase your speed and accuracy in the CLAT Exam. Taking practice examinations will undoubtedly enhance your time management and problem-solving abilities.
Yes. Solving sample exams during your last-minute preparation will undoubtedly help you do well in the CLAT Exam.