Can you clear CLAT with only 60 days of preparation?
Yes, it is possible, but 60 days are not enough to study everything without a plan so if you are starting late, your preparation has to become extremely strategic. Instead of giving equal time to every chapter and every subject, you need to identify what actually produces marks in CLAT.
A good 60-day CLAT preparation strategy should revolve around three things:
1. Solve one full-length CLAT mock every day
2. Analyse the previous five years’ CLAT papers
3. Study high-weightage and high-probability topics first
If you follow these three principles consistently, even a student who has started preparation late can make substantial progress in two months.
The Biggest Mistake Students Make During CLAT Preparation -
Many students think that they will first complete the entire syllabus and then they will start giving mocks. This is one of the biggest mistakes a student can make when only 60 days are left.
So, do not wait for syllabus completion and start attempting mocks from Day 1. Because CLAT is not merely a test of how much you know rather it also tests:
• How quickly you can read
• How accurately you comprehend passages
• How well you apply information
• How you eliminate incorrect options
• How you manage time
• How accurately you perform under pressure
You may know a concept perfectly and still lose marks because you could not apply it within the examination time. That is why mocks should not come at the end of your preparation.
Mocks should be a part of your preparation itself.
Strategy 1: Solve One CLAT Mock Every Day for 60 Days
If you have only two months left, try to attempt one CLAT-pattern mock every day and take the mock seriously. Sit for the complete duration and attempt it exactly as you would attempt the actual examination.
Initially, your score may be low and that is completely fine because the purpose of your first few mocks is not to prove how good you are rather the purpose is to identify what you don’t know.
For example, suppose your mock contains a passage involving Percentage, but you have never properly studied Percentage. You may not be able to solve the questions so that is useful information.
After completing the mock:
1. Identify Percentage as a weak topic.
2. Watch or attend a Percentage class.
3. Learn the concept.
4. Practice a few questions.
5. Return to the mock question.
6. Try solving it again.
A question that was impossible for you in the morning may become easy by evening. Now imagine repeating this process every day for 60 days. That is how a daily mock can dramatically accelerate your CLAT preparation.
Mock Analysis Is More Important Than Your Mock Score -
Never finish a mock, look at the score and immediately move to the next test because the real preparation begins after the mock. While analysing every CLAT mock, ask yourself:
• Which questions did I answer incorrectly?
• Why was my answer wrong?
• Which questions did I leave?
• Which topics did I not know?
• Did I misunderstand the passage?
• Was I too slow?
• Did I make a calculation error?
• Did I fall for a confusing option?
• Which section consumed too much time?
• What do I need to study before tomorrow’s mock?
Your preparation cycle should therefore become Mock, Analyse, Identify Weakness, Learn, Practise and Improve. Then repeat and every mock should make the next mock slightly easier.
Why Daily Mocks Can Be a Game Changer -
I have personally experienced the power of this method during competitive examination preparation. At one stage of my preparation, my scores had become static and then I followed a simple exercise i.e. daily mock and daily mock analysis.
Whenever I encountered a question that I could not solve, I studied the relevant concept and the next time a similar question appeared, I could solve it. Day after day, the number of unfamiliar questions kept reducing.
My scores increased substantially, and I eventually secured All India Rank 23 in the SSC examination among lakhs of candidates.
That experience is one of the reasons I strongly recommend mock-based preparation to students at Maansarovar Law Centre.
Strategy 2: Analyse the Previous Five Years’ CLAT Papers
If you want to know what CLAT may ask, first understand what CLAT has already been asking and previous-year papers help you identify frequently tested concepts, important question types, changes in examination pattern, high-weightage areas, sections becoming more or less important, type of passages commonly selected and current-affairs orientation of the examination
Do not merely solve previous-year papers, you should analyse them and ask yourself -
● Why was this question asked?
● Which concept was being tested?
● Has CLAT tested this area repeatedly?
● Is there a pattern?
The objective of previous-year analysis is to understand the direction of the examination.
Students can access previous-year papers through the resources provided by Maansarovar Law Centre, while the detailed analysis is incorporated into our CLAT preparation programme.
Strategy 3: Study High-Weightage CLAT Topics First
When you have one year, you can afford to study every topic comprehensively but when you have 60 days only, you need priorities. Your sequence should be high weightage topics, frequently asked topics, high probability topics and remaining syllabus.
Here is a section-wise priority list.
Important Topics for CLAT Quantitative Techniques -
Percentage - Percentage should receive the highest priority because it forms the foundation of several arithmetic concepts. After Percentage, focus on:
• Ratio and Proportion
• Average
• Profit and Loss
Then move to:
• Mensuration
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Time and Work
If you understand these areas properly and practise them in passage-based questions, you will have covered many of the most useful concepts required for CLAT Quantitative Techniques.
Important Topics for CLAT Logical Reasoning -
Students should prepare both analytical and critical reasoning.
Important analytical reasoning topics include:
• Puzzles
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Syllogism
• Ranking and Arrangement
Important critical reasoning areas include:
• Statement and Conclusion
• Assumptions
• Inference
• Strengthening an Argument
• Weakening an Argument
• Passage-Based Logical Reasoning
Do not simply memorise rules because CLAT requires you to apply reasoning while reading passages.
Important Topics for CLAT English -
Many students believe that because CLAT English is passage-based, they do not need to study anything separately. That is not entirely correct because reading practice is essential, but conceptual preparation can improve your score.
Figures of Speech and Literary Devices
Students should understand:
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Irony
• Onomatopoeia
Other important English areas include:
• Tone of the passage
• Theme
• Main idea
• Suitable title
• Inference
• Vocabulary in context
Some basic grammar concepts can also help:
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Superfluous Expressions
• Common grammatical errors
The objective is not to prepare for a traditional grammar paper but to strengthen the fundamentals required to understand and answer passage-based questions accurately.
Important Topics for CLAT Legal Reasoning -
Four broad subjects deserve particular attention:
1. Constitutional Law
2. Criminal Law
3. Law of Torts
4. Contract Law
Among these, Constitutional Law is particularly important.
Constitutional Law - In constitutional law one should focus on topics like:
• Nature of the Constitution
• Preamble
• Rule of Law
• Separation of Powers
• Judicial Review
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Duties
• Constitutional Writs
Indian Polity - In Indian Polity students should also know the basics of the below topics:
• Prime Minister
• President
• Council of Ministers
• Parliament
Law of Torts - Important areas of law of Torts include:
• Meaning of Tort
• Negligence
• Nuisance
• Strict Liability
• Vicarious Liability
Contract Law - Important topics include:
• Essentials of a valid contract
• Offer and Acceptance
• Consideration
• Capacity
• Breach of Contract
• Remedies for Breach
Criminal Law - Important areas include:
• Offences against the person
• Offences against property
• Basic principles of criminal liability
Students should also give substantial importance to Legal Current Affairs.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for CLAT in 60 Days -
Do not spend the final 60 days trying to memorise random static GK facts. Focus primarily on significant national and international developments. Important categories include:
• Major international summits
• International organisations
• Important Bills and legislation
• Supreme Court judgments
• Constitutional developments
• India’s foreign relations
• Major sporting events
• Economic developments
• Important appointments
• Science and Technology
• Environment and Climate
A useful technique is to combine current affairs with static GK. For example, if an international organisation is in the news, learn when it was established, its members, headquarters, purpose, India’s role and recent developments involving the organisation.
This allows you to prepare static GK in context rather than memorising disconnected facts.
Is Static GK Important for CLAT ?
Current affairs should receive greater attention, but selective static GK can still be useful. Among static subjects, Indian Polity is particularly important because it overlaps significantly with Legal Reasoning.
Students may also study selected portions of Modern Indian History, such as:
• British rule in India
• Indian National Movement
• Important constitutional Acts
• Major developments leading to Independence
Avoid trying to complete enormous static GK books when only two months remain. Prioritisation is critical.
Ideal Daily Timetable for CLAT Preparation in 60 Days -
A student following an intensive CLAT 60-day plan can structure the day approximately like this:
1. Attempt One Full-Length Mock (2 Hours)
Treat it like the actual CLAT examination.
2. Analyse the Mock (Around 1 Hour)
Understand every important mistake.
3. Newspaper and Current Affairs (Around 1 Hour)
Focus on major national, international, legal, economic and political developments relevant to the examination.
4. Study Two Concepts or Attend Two Classes
Complete the important topics scheduled for that day.
5. Revise Weak Areas Identified in the Mock
Use your mock as a diagnostic tool.
CLAT 60-Day Preparation Plan for Beginners -
If you are starting CLAT preparation from scratch, do not become overwhelmed by the entire syllabus. Your first few days may look difficult and your initial mock scores may also be disappointing but continue anyway because the objective is improvement.
A student may begin with a low score on Day 1.
By Day 10, several basic concepts may already have been corrected.
By Day 30, the student may recognise most common question types.
By Day 60, the difference can be substantial.
Do not compare your preparation with somebody who started one year ago.
Compare your Day 1 with your Day 10.
Then Day 10 with Day 30.
And finally Mock 1 with Mock 60.
CLAT 60-Day Crash Course by Maansarovar Law Centre -
To help students implement this strategy systematically, Maansarovar Law Centre offers a structured CLAT 60-Day Crash Course.
The programme is designed particularly for students who want to use the final two months efficiently. It includes:
• Two live classes every day
• Classes five days a week
• CLAT-pattern mock tests
• Recorded concept lectures
• Previous-year paper analysis
• High-weightage topic coverage
• Current affairs preparation
• Structured study planning
• Guidance from teachers and mentors
One major advantage of recorded concept lectures is that students do not have to wait for a weak topic to appear in the live-class schedule.
Suppose today’s mock reveals that you do not understand Percentage. You can immediately access the Percentage lecture. Learn it, practise it and then return to the mock.
Your mocks and classes therefore become part of the same learning process.
Can a Beginner Crack CLAT in Two Months?
There is no shortcut that can guarantee a CLAT result merely because you studied for 60 days. But two months can still produce enormous improvement when used properly. To make it work, you need:
• Consistency
• Daily testing
• Serious mock analysis
• Focused concept preparation
• Current affairs preparation
• Regular reading
• Smart prioritisation
You cannot afford to spend several weeks only collecting study material. Just start solving, start analysing, start identifying your weaknesses and start correcting them.
The 3 Rules to Remember for the Next 60 Days -
If you remember only three things from this article, remember these:
Rule 1: Solve one CLAT mock every day.
Do not wait for syllabus completion.
Rule 2: Study and analyse the previous five years’ CLAT papers.
Understand what CLAT actually tests.
Rule 3: Study high-weightage and high-probability topics first.
Do not give equal time to everything when time is limited.
The most important principle is that the Mocks are not merely a method of checking how well you have prepared. Mocks are themselves a method of preparation.
Start with your first mock, identify your first weakness, correct it and then repeat the process.
Sixty disciplined days can be more valuable than six unfocused months.
Frequently Asked Questions About CLAT Preparation in 60 Days
1. Can I crack CLAT in 60 days?
It is possible to make substantial progress in 60 days with disciplined preparation. Focus on daily mocks, mock analysis, current affairs, previous-year papers and high-priority topics rather than trying to study everything equally.
2. How many mocks should I solve before CLAT?
During an intensive 60-day preparation period, attempting one mock regularly can be extremely useful. Quality of analysis, however, is as important as the number of mocks attempted.
3. Should I complete the syllabus before starting CLAT mocks?
No. You can begin attempting mocks even before completing the syllabus. Mocks help identify exactly which concepts require attention.
4. How much time should I study for CLAT every day?
Instead of focusing only on the total number of hours, divide your preparation among mocks, analysis, current affairs, concept learning and revision. Consistency is more important than occasionally studying for extremely long hours.
5. What are the most important Maths topics for CLAT?
Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Time-Speed-Distance and Time and Work are useful areas to prioritise during an intensive preparation period.
6. Is current affairs important for CLAT?
Yes. Students should regularly follow major national, international, legal, economic, scientific and constitutional developments relevant to the examination.
7. Whether newspaper reading is necessary for CLAT?
Regular newspaper reading can improve awareness of current affairs, reading speed, comprehension and familiarity with contemporary issues. Around one hour of focused reading can form part of a structured daily schedule.
8. Are previous year CLAT papers important?
Yes, Previous year papers help students understand the type of questions asked, recurring concepts, changing trends and the overall direction of the examination.
9. What should a beginner study first for CLAT?
Begin with high frequency fundamentals while simultaneously solving mocks. Do not wait until every subject is completed before testing yourself.
10. Which CLAT section should a student focus on the most?
The best allocation depends on your existing strengths and weaknesses. However, no section should be completely ignored. Use mock analysis to identify where you are losing the maximum marks and prioritise accordingly.
Start Your CLAT 60-Day Preparation With Maansarovar Law Centre -
If CLAT is only 60 days away, the most important thing you can do now is stop worrying about the time you have already lost. Use the time that remains intelligently.
At Maansarovar Law Centre, our CLAT 60-Day Crash Course is designed around the same strategy discussed above i.e. daily practice, detailed analysis, important concepts, previous year trends, current affairs and Structured preparation.
Whether you are starting late or looking to improve your existing score, the objective is simple i.e. make every remaining day count.
Join the Maansarovar Law Centre CLAT 60-Day Crash Course and prepare with a structured plan instead of studying randomly.
Start today. Attempt your first mock. Identify your weaknesses. And begin improving one day at a time.