Why 3 Months Can Be Enough for CLAT PG?
Unlike CLAT UG, CLAT PG is concept- and law-heavy. Students often assume 3 months isn’t enough. But with the right focus on Bare Acts, case laws, and practice of comprehension-based legal passages, many toppers have cleared with this short timeline.
Step 1: Understand the Exam
- Mode: Online (2 hrs)
- Type: 120 MCQs based on passages
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, –0.25 for wrong
Core Areas Covered:
- Constitutional Law
- Jurisprudence
- IPC (now Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023)
- CrPC (now Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023)
- Evidence (now Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
- Contract, Torts, Family, Labour & Environmental Law
- Important Supreme Court judgments (Jan 2025–Nov 2025)
Official CLAT Consortium Website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Month-Wise Plan
Month 1 – Bare Acts & Core Subjects
- Read Bare Acts of Constitution, BNS, BNSS, BSA, Contract Act, Evidence, Torts.
- Summarize important 2024–25 Supreme Court cases.
- Practice 20–25 questions daily from PYQs.
- Start notes-making for revision.
Resource: Bare Acts
Month 2 – Case Law & Passage Practice
- Focus on recent judgments – environment, labour, constitutional benches.
- Solve 3–4 passages daily in a time-bound manner.
- Revise important doctrines (basic structure, pith & substance, proportionality).
- Attempt 2 full mocks per week.
Resource: 12 Minutes to CLAT PG Compendium – Monthly Case Laws
Month 3 – Mock Test Marathon & Revision
- Attempt 3–4 mocks per week under exam conditions.
- Revise case notes daily (30–40 mins).
- Revisit Bare Acts → underline sections commonly tested in PYQs.
- Focus on accuracy under time pressure.
Tools & Resources
- Bare Acts: India Code Portal
- Case Laws: Supreme Court Judgments
- Mock Tests: Get a reliable Mock Test Series
- Current Affairs + Case Compendium: 12 Minutes to CLAT Monthly Case Compendiums curated perfectly for CLAT PG with Practice Tests.
Step 4: Mindset for PG Prep
- Don’t mug up – practice applied comprehension.
- Revise case laws 3–4 times. CLAT PG loves repetition of landmark cases in twisted formats.
- Mocks > Materials. They simulate exam stress.
- Focus on recent laws & judgments. Consortium tests relevance over memory.
Final Words
3 months is enough to crack CLAT PG 2026 if you:
- Stick to Bare Acts and important judgments.
- Solve mocks regularly.
- Revise law in an applied, passage-oriented way.
Stay disciplined, stay consistent, and you can make NLU dreams a reality.
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