By Harsh Gagrani, Co-Founder, Toprankers

Law as a career has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity over the years. This is evident from the growing number of aspirants taking the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). In 2025 alone, approximately 79,000 students appeared for the exam, marking a significant increase from previous years. This surge also underscores the need for a robust preparation strategy to stand out in the crowd.
Having mentored over 70,000 Law Aspirants, LegalEdge has been a trusted partner for students on their journey to their Dream Law Schools. We continue to contribute to their success with our well-researched study material, rigorous testing, expert mentorship, and structured preparation programs. Above all, we recognize the emotional challenges of competitive exams and emphasize mental well-being throughout the journey.
Year after year, LegalEdge students have consistently dominated CLAT results, setting new benchmarks of success. The most recent testament to this (LE)gacy is the outstanding performance in CLAT 2025, where our students secured AIR 1, 2, and 3—marking the fourth time in the last five years that our students have claimed the top three positions.
Additionally, we celebrate:
✅ 7 ranks under AIR 10
✅ 8 state toppers
✅ 18 city toppers
✅ Over 1,450 selections nationwide in CLAT 2025
These outstanding achievements underscore our unmatched success and reinforce the effectiveness of LegalEdge’s focused, comprehensive preparation
Understanding CLAT: A Brief Overview
CLAT is designed to test your aptitude across five sections:
- English Language
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
The exam’s pattern has undergone significant changes in recent years, emphasizing passage-based questions. This shift demands a greater focus on comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills rather than rote learning.
Trends in CLAT: Key Takeaways from Recent Years
🔹 Passage-Based Questions: Nearly all sections now feature passages requiring candidates to read, comprehend, and analyze information swiftly.
🔹 Weightage of Current Affairs: The Current Affairs section heavily focuses on events from the previous year, including international relations, global summits, and notable awards.
🔹 Legal Reasoning Focus: Questions aim to test not just knowledge but also the ability to apply legal principles.
LegalEdge’s 10-Month Study Plan to Crack CLAT 2026
Your CLAT 2026 study plan can be broadly divided into three phases, designed to align with your progress and ensure a strategic focus on areas requiring improvement and growth at each stage.
Three Phases of Preparation:
📅 Phase I: February, April, May
📅 Phase II: June, July, August
📅 Phase III: September, October, November
LegalEdge Study Plan – Phase I:
✅ Focus primarily on theory
✅ Read newspapers daily
✅ Allocate 2 hours for diversified reading
✅ Attempt QT in Mocks & practice 3-4 times a week
✅ Take one Mock per week
LegalEdge Study Plan – Phase II:
✅ Allocate more time to practice varying difficulty levels (50 passages/week in English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, and QT)
✅ Continue reading newspapers
✅ Identify weak areas and spend at least 60% of study time improving them
✅ Increase to 2 mocks per week
LegalEdge Study Plan – Phase III:
✅ Revise for at least 3 hours per day (Current Affairs, Vocabulary, etc.)
✅ Focus on Mock Analysis and Self-Analysis
✅ By November, 75% of study time should be dedicated to weaker areas
✅ Take 2-3 Mocks per week
✅ Stop reading newspapers from November 20th
Conclusion
With 79,000 aspirants in CLAT 2025, and numbers expected to increase further in 2026, the competition will be intense. However, success is achievable with a structured study plan, consistent effort, and a focus on exam trends.