Time Management Tricks for CLAT 2026 Exam

In order to manage time for CLAT exam you need to first understand the exam pattern to know how many questions are asked from each section. Moreover, you should first attempt the easy questions, daily practice mock test, develop techniques to solve questions quickly etc.

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Time Management for CLAT
Important Topics for CLAT Exam

Time Management Tricks for CLAT 2026 Exam

What separates CLAT from other entrance exams conducted at the national and state level is effective time management. For the CLAT exam with speed and accuracy you need to manage time well to answer every question. Many academicians along with candidates who have cleared CLAT with a good rank have made this point of managing time effectively a skill to master before the actual exam. In order to develop this skill you must have a thorough understanding of the exam pattern i.e. how many questions are asked from each section along with practicing questions on a daily basis, solving mock papers, attempting essay questions first etc. For example, logical reasoning and GK has a very high weightage in the exam. Therefore we advice you to practice questions on logical reasoning more during your preparation phase. In this article we have highlighted how to manage time for the CLAT exam for students to get a detailed understanding.

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Time Management for CLAT

You can follow the tips for the CLAT exam.

Understand the Exam Pattern - You need to have good command over the exam pattern. For example, in the CLAT exam logical reasoning and GK has a very high weightage, therefore you should make a point to solve these questions correctly in the exam. In order to solve questions in the actual exam you need to practice them on a regular basis during the preparation phase
Follow Easy First Approach - Before attempting the questions in the CLAT exam, first scan the question paper and select those which are easy to attempt. Go for the easy ones first and solve them correctly. You will save time in the exam by following this approach
Set Sectional Time - Dedicate time for each section in the exam. For example, for the english section spend 20 to 25 minutes, for logical reasoning set 30 minutes, for GK set 25 minutes. During your preparatory phase set time for each section while solving questions.
Do not hesitate to leave questions which are challenging to solve. Dedicate maximum 1 minute to decide whether you will be able to answer the question or not. Wasting time to take decision on attempting a question will lead to no time left for solving doable questions.
Develop Question Solving Technique - Before solving questions focus on keywords like “except”, “if” to decide what is the logic. You can use the elimination method to rule out 1 or 2 options, therefore narrowing down your options.

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Important Topics for CLAT Exam

You can check the topics you should focus on during your preparation phase.

Syllabus	Important Topics	Preparation Tip
English Language	Synonyms and Antonyms Idioms and Phrases One-word substitution Sentence completion Determining the author’s tone, attitude Drawing conclusions from passages	Practice skimming and understanding the main idea, not memorizing every word.
Legal Aptitude	Constitution of India basics Fundamental Rights & Duties Separation of powers Doctrine of Judicial Review Case-based questions: “Which rule applies here?” Hypothetical scenarios involving civil and criminal law Torts, Contracts, Crimes, and Property Law basics Legal maxims and terminology (e.g., mens rea, habeas corpus)	Focus on understanding legal principles and applying them to situations rather than rote memorization.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability	Analogies Syllogisms Blood Relations Direction Sense Assumptions, Conclusions, Inferences Cause and Effect Statements and Arguments Tables, charts, graphs Logical puzzles	Learn shortcuts, practice puzzles, and focus on speed and accuracy.
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	Government schemes Supreme Court and High Court judgments National and International events Indian Constitution & Governance Indian History & Culture Geography basics Economy (budgets, schemes) International organizations (UN, WTO, WHO)	Read newspapers, CLAT current affairs compilations, and monthly magazines.
Quantitative Techniques	Ratio & Proportion Percentages Profit & Loss Simple & Compound Interest Speed, Time & Distance Time & Work Basic Algebra and Number Series Data Interpretation (charts, tables, bar graphs)	Focus on accuracy and speed; questions are often easier than in other entrance exams.

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