CLAT 2027 is on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM. With about five weeks left, stop starting new books. Spend the time on three things: two full mocks a week with a proper analysis after each, a daily reading block for passages, and a short current affairs revision every day. Keep the last three days light.
Most CLAT aspirants reach November with the syllabus done once but not revised. The last month decides how much of that work turns into marks. This plan is for students who study in a fixed place every day, such as a self-study library like Achievers' Library Paschim Vihar or Achievers' Library Dwarka, both open from 5 AM to 11 PM. It also works at home if you can keep the same hours.
What does the CLAT 2027 paper look like?
These details are from the Consortium of National Law Universities, which runs CLAT. Check the official page again before the exam.
| Item | CLAT 2027 (UG) |
|---|---|
| Exam date and time | Sunday, 6 December 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Questions and marks | 120 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| English Language | 22–26 questions (about 20%) |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28–32 questions (about 25%) |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 questions (about 25%) |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 questions (about 20%) |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 questions (about 10%) |
Two things follow from this. First, 120 questions in 120 minutes means about one minute a question, including reading time. Second, four of the five sections are built on passages, so reading speed and accuracy matter more than memorising facts.
Consortium of National Law Universities: CLAT 2027 press release (exam date and time) and the CLAT 2027 UG question paper format. Checked on 31 October 2026.
The 30-day plan
Count back from 6 December. The table assumes you start around 6 November. If you start later, keep the order and shorten each week.
| Days | Main focus | Mocks | Daily fixed blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–7 | Find your weak sections from your last 4–5 mocks. Revise their basics only. | 2 full mocks | Reading 45 min · Current affairs 45 min · Quant 30 min |
| Days 8–14 | Legal and Logical Reasoning passages, timed. Revise the legal principles you keep getting wrong. | 2 full mocks | Same blocks |
| Days 15–21 | Section order and time split. Use your chosen order in every mock. | 2–3 full mocks | Same blocks |
| Days 22–27 | Error log revision only. No new material. | 2 full mocks, at 2 PM | Current affairs revision from your own notes |
| Days 28–30 | Light revision, sleep, admit card and travel plan. | None, or one short sectional | A short reading block to stay in rhythm |
How to use each mock
A mock without analysis is only practice in sitting still. Give each full mock the same time for analysis as for the test itself.
- Sort every wrong and skipped question into one of four types: did not know, misread the passage, ran out of time, or guessed badly.
- Write each error in an error log with one line on what to do differently. Read the log again before every new mock.
- Check your negative marks. If wrong answers cost you more than 4–5 marks in a mock, you are guessing too often. Attempt fewer questions in that section next time.
- Note your time per section. If one section keeps taking more than its share, practise it timed the next day.
From day 22, take your mocks at 2 PM, the same time as the real exam, so your focus is sharpest in that slot.
Reading practice for the passage-based sections
English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning are all built on passages. Read one long editorial or opinion piece every day and do three things with it: write its main argument in one line, note one assumption the writer makes, and time how long you took. Over four weeks, your reading time per passage should come down without losing accuracy.
Current affairs in the last month
Do not start a new monthly compilation now. Revise from the notes you already have, month by month, and add only the big events of October and November. Spend 45 minutes a day on it, and test yourself with short quizzes instead of re-reading.
Quantitative Techniques
It is the smallest section, but its questions are usually quick to check. Practise the common types (percentages, ratios, averages, and reading data from tables and graphs) for 30 minutes a day, so you can collect these marks fast and keep time for the passages.
The last three days
- No full mocks. Read your error log and your current affairs notes.
- Sleep at your normal time. The exam is in the afternoon, so there is no need to wake up very early on exam day.
- Download the admit card, check the centre address and plan to reach early.
Where to study in the last month
The last month is easier when the place and the hours are fixed. At Achievers' Library in Paschim Vihar and Dwarka, the halls are air-conditioned and quiet, there are heaters in winter, and you can choose a full-day plan or a shorter off-peak plan. See all plans and prices on our fees page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CLAT 2027?
CLAT 2027 is on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM, as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Check consortiumofnlus.ac.in for any change.
How many mocks should I take in the last month before CLAT?
About two full mocks a week is enough for most students, so around eight to ten in the last month. Analyse each mock fully. Stop full mocks three days before the exam.
Should I start new topics in the last month?
No. Use the last month to revise what you have already studied and to fix the errors from your mocks. New material in the last weeks usually adds confusion, not marks.
How many hours a day should I study in the last month before CLAT?
A workable plan is 7 to 9 focused hours a day: one full mock or two sectionals, the same time again for analysis, and the daily reading, current affairs and quant blocks. Keep one evening a week light.
Is there negative marking in CLAT 2027?
Yes. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark, and each correct answer gets 1 mark, according to the official CLAT 2027 UG question paper format.
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