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Ways to Improve CLAT Score in 3 Months

  • Writer: himanshilawprep
    himanshilawprep
  • 3 days ago
  • 6 min read

Three months may not sound like a long time, but when used wisely, it’s enough to make a real impact on your CLAT score. Many students who didn’t start strong in the beginning of the year have still managed to crack the exam by getting serious in the final 90 days. What made the difference wasn’t studying all day without a break-it was smart planning, focused study, and regular practice.

This phase of your CLAT journey is all about direction, not speed. You don’t need to panic or compare yourself to others. You just need to know what to do, and then start doing it—one day at a time.

Here’s a complete guide on how to improve your CLAT score in 3 months. Every point is practical, realistic, and designed to suit your age, your study pattern, and the current stage of your preparation.


1. Begin with a Clear Reality Check

It’s important to know where you’re starting from. Many students jump straight into preparation without first understanding their current level. This often leads to random studying without any real improvement.

So, your first step should be to take a full-length mock test. Don’t worry about the score. The purpose is to find out:

  • Which sections are causing you trouble

  • What type of questions you often get wrong

  • How much time you're spending per section

  • Whether you’re losing marks due to silly errors or lack of clarity

Also, make sure you stay updated on all the important details about the Common Law Admission Test-such as its exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, and recent changes. Knowing what the exam expects from you will help you prepare more strategically.

Once you understand your current strengths and weaknesses, you can create a much more effective plan that focuses on the areas where improvement is needed most.


2. Create a Weekly Study Plan That Fits You

Now that you know your current position, it's time to make a realistic and smart study plan. Notice the word “realistic” here. It’s easy to create fancy timetables with 12 hours of study daily, but what really works is a balanced routine you can actually follow.

Instead of dividing your time equally for every subject, focus more on the sections where you're scoring low. If your Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs need more attention, give them more time. Meanwhile, keep touching your strong areas regularly so they don’t weaken.

Rather than creating a detailed monthly plan, go for weekly targets. These are easier to manage and allow flexibility. Your weekly plan might include things like:

  • Finish 6 legal reasoning passages

  • Revise current affairs from the last 15 days

  • Take 2 mock tests

  • Practice 20 questions of Logical Reasoning every alternate day

This helps you track your progress and keeps the pressure under control.


3. Improve Reading Skills Across All Sections

One of the most underrated areas of CLAT preparation is reading. But in reality, reading is the base of almost every section-English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and even GK.

Improving your reading speed and comprehension will save time and boost accuracy. And the best part? It doesn’t need any special books or coaching.

Here’s how to work on your reading daily:

  • Read one editorial or opinion piece from The Hindu or Indian Express

  • Try summarizing the article in your own words in 4–5 lines

  • Learn how the writer builds arguments and uses examples

  • Notice unfamiliar words and understand them from context

Make reading a 30-minute daily routine. This not only helps in CLAT but also improves your thinking and writing in the long run.


4. Get Serious About Current Affairs

Current Affairs holds a good weightage in CLAT. The good news? You can prepare it well in just 30 minutes a day, if done consistently.

The mistake many students make is trying to memorize news randomly. Instead, focus on understanding the event-what happened, why it matters, and who is involved. This depth of understanding helps you tackle CLAT’s passage-based GK questions with ease.

Use trusted sources like Exam Charcha, which posts reliable daily, weekly, and monthly updates. Stick to one or two sources only, and revise weekly. Keep a small notebook or digital document to note down the most important points.

Consistency is key here. 30 minutes daily for 3 months is much better than rushing through 6 months of news in the last 10 days.


5. Practice Full-Length Mock Tests Frequently

Mock tests are not just for testing your level-they are a powerful tool for improvement. In these 3 months, they can help you track your progress, reduce exam anxiety, and develop your exam strategy.

Here’s a simple mock test schedule you can follow:

  • In the first month: Take 1 mock every 5 days

  • In the second month: Take 2 mocks per week

  • In the third month: Take 3-4 mocks per week

After each mock, spend at least an hour analyzing it. Don’t just look at the score. Dig deeper:

  • Which questions took too much time?

  • Which ones did you guess and got wrong?

  • What type of errors are repeating in every test?

Make a “mistake notebook” where you write down repeated errors and important learnings. Revisit this before every new test. This reflection turns mock tests into growth tools.


Consider joining CLAT coaching in Nagpur or any reputable institute nearby for expert guidance and effective preparation.

6. Strengthen Each Section with Personal Approach

Let’s now break down how you should approach each section to improve your CLAT score in these three months:


a. Legal Reasoning

  • Practice 4-5 legal passages daily

  • Focus on understanding principles and how to apply them

  • Don’t try to memorize laws-stick to logic and interpretation

  • Solve case-based questions with focus on only what is stated in the passage


b. Logical Reasoning

  • Practice critical reasoning questions daily

  • Focus on assumptions, conclusions, strengthen/weaken type questions

  • Read each passage slowly and try to understand the argument’s structure

  • Avoid jumping to answers without reading options fully


c. English Language

  • Practice reading comprehension passages regularly

  • Improve vocabulary by learning new words in context

  • Focus on understanding tone, inference, and main idea questions

  • Avoid overdoing grammar rules; CLAT doesn't directly test them


d. General Knowledge

  • Focus on current events more than static GK

  • Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily news in a structured way

  • Revise frequently

  • Don’t overload yourself with too many facts-understanding matters more


e. Quantitative Techniques

  • Revise basics of percentages, averages, ratios, profit and loss

  • Focus more on data interpretation (bar graphs, tables, pie charts)

  • Practice calculation speed but focus more on understanding

  • Don’t skip this section-it’s short but can give easy marks if prepared well


7. Make Daily Revision a Habit

As your syllabus grows, so does the need for revision. If you don’t revise regularly, you’ll forget what you studied earlier. And that means repeating the same mistakes in every mock.

Set aside 30–45 minutes daily for revision. You can revise:

  • Your notes from legal reasoning

  • Important current affairs from the past week

  • Vocabulary words

  • Past mock test mistakes

This habit keeps your memory sharp and helps you stay confident as the exam approaches.


8. Study with Focused Time Blocks

Trying to study everything in one long sitting can reduce your productivity. Instead, study in short, focused sessions with clear goals.

A great method is the 90-30 rule:

  • Study for 90 minutes with full concentration

  • Take a 30-minute break to relax or refresh

  • Repeat the cycle as needed

These focused blocks help your brain absorb more without getting tired. During study time, keep your phone away or use apps that block social media. Inform your family or roommates about your schedule so you aren’t disturbed.


9. Final Month: Focus on Accuracy and Confidence

When the last month begins, don’t panic. This is not the time to start brand new topics. Focus more on what you already know and how you can make it stronger.

In this final stretch:

  • Focus on mock tests and their analysis

  • Revise your notes and mistake lists

  • Practice passage-based questions daily

  • Stay calm and avoid comparing your preparation with others

Remember, the last month can make a huge difference in your score. Many students improve by 10-15 marks during this time just by being consistent and focused.



10. Small Habits That Add Up

Some of the most impactful habits take just 15-30 minutes daily. Try including these in your routine:

  • Solve 30 MCQs daily from mixed topics

  • Watch one CLAT concept video

  • Create flashcards for legal principles or tricky GK facts

  • Read one news article and summarize it

  • Review your last mock’s mistakes every Sunday

These small efforts create a daily momentum and reduce the pressure during the final weeks.


Conclusion:

These 3 Months Can Change Everything

You don’t need to have it all figured out from Day 1. What matters is that you make every day count. A few marks improved in every mock, one difficult section made better every week, one good habit built every few days-that’s how CLAT toppers are made.

Stay focused. Stay consistent. Believe in progress, not perfection.

With the right strategy, the next 90 days can take you from unsure to unstoppable.

 
 
 

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