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Pathfinder CLAT & AILET
Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications
Complete CLAT-pattern guide with practice.
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Best Books & Mock Tests for CLAT 2026
Common Law Admission Test · Consortium of National Law Universities
Entrance exam for UG (5-year LLB) and PG (LLM) programmes at National Law Universities.
Best books for CLAT — in the order to buy
Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.
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Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning
A.P. Bhardwaj · Pearson
Legal reasoning practice for CLAT and AILET.
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3
Word Power Made Easy
Norman Lewis · Penguin
Builds vocabulary systematically — useful for CAT, GRE and bank exams.
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Lucent's General Knowledge
Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra · Lucent Publications
Compact, exam-oriented coverage of static GK asked in almost every objective exam.
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand
Covers every reasoning topic asked in SSC, Railway and State exams.
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Best mock tests & practice sets for CLAT
Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.
Official
Official CLAT notification, syllabus & papers
Consortium of National Law Universities
Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.
Visit official siteCLAT at a glance
Conducted by
Consortium of National Law Universities
Level
National
Frequency
Annual (December)
Mode
Offline
Eligibility
Class 12 with 45% for UG; LLB for PG.
Official website
https://consortiumofnlus.ac.inDates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.
Exam pattern
- 1Single paper (passage-based)
Syllabus — key subjects
English LanguageCurrent Affairs & GKLegal ReasoningLogical ReasoningQuantitative Techniques
How to prepare for CLAT
STEP 1
Month 1 — Foundation
Read the official syllabus and solve one previous CLAT paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.
STEP 2
Months 2–3 — Concepts
Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.
STEP 3
Month 4 — Mock phase
Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.
STEP 4
Last 30 days — Revision
Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.
CLAT — frequently asked questions
Which is the best mock test for CLAT 2026?
Start with Consortium of National Law Universities's previous year CLAT papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.
Which are the best books for CLAT preparation?
The most recommended books for CLAT are: Pathfinder CLAT & AILET by Arihant Experts; Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj; Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis; Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.
What is CLAT?
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities. Entrance exam for UG (5-year LLB) and PG (LLM) programmes at National Law Universities.
What is the eligibility for CLAT?
Class 12 with 45% for UG; LLB for PG. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is the CLAT exam pattern?
CLAT is conducted in the following stage(s): Single paper (passage-based). Mode: Offline.
What is the CLAT syllabus?
The main subjects/sections of CLAT are: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques. Download the detailed syllabus from https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
How often is CLAT conducted?
CLAT is held once a year. Dates are announced by Consortium of National Law Universities in the official notification.
How to crack CLAT in the first attempt?
(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.
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