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How to Prepare for CLAT If You’re Bad at Current Affairs

  • Writer: Himanshi Goyal
    Himanshi Goyal
  • Jul 24
  • 6 min read
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Many students feel nervous when they hear the word “current affairs” during CLAT preparation. It seems like a subject where things are changing every day, and there’s too much to remember. Some students even feel that they are “bad” at it because they haven’t followed the news regularly in school or haven’t developed the habit of reading newspapers. But the good news is that it is possible to improve your current affairs preparation for CLAT, even if you are starting late or have no background in it.


This blog will guide you step by step on how to prepare for current affairs smartly, using easy and effective methods. With a little consistency and the right approach, you can become confident in this section and boost your CLAT score.



1. Know What CLAT Wants from You


  • The first thing to understand is that CLAT does not ask random current affairs. The questions are not like quiz competitions where you have to recall the name of the President of every country. The CLAT exam focuses on major national and international events, especially those related to law, government policies, judgments, and social issues.

  • You will usually get a passage followed by a few questions. The passage could be about a Supreme Court judgment, a government scheme, a legal controversy, or something socially relevant. So, it’s not just about remembering facts. It’s also about understanding the background and impact of that news.

  • Once you know this, you can avoid wasting time on less important news and focus on the topics that actually matter in the exam. Also, try to stay updated on all details about the Common Law Admission Test so your preparation remains aligned with the latest pattern and syllabus.



2. Don’t Try to Read Every News Item


  • Trying to read every newspaper article or news website every day is not a good idea. It’s tiring, confusing, and time-consuming. A smarter way is to use monthly current affairs compilations. These are already filtered and summarised by subject experts, so you don’t have to do that work yourself.

  • There are many reliable sources like Exam Charcha, GK Today, or Vision IAS that provide monthly PDFs of current affairs. You can also follow trusted YouTube channels that explain the monthly news in 15–20 minutes.

  • Just pick one or two sources and follow them regularly. You don’t need to follow five websites and confuse yourself.



3. Give Special Attention to Legal Current Affairs


One trick that many CLAT toppers use is focusing more on legal current affairs. Since CLAT is a law entrance exam, there are always questions from this area. These include topics like:

  • Supreme Court or High Court judgments

  • New laws or bills introduced in Parliament

  • Legal controversies or amendments

  • Important PILs (Public Interest Litigations)

You don’t have to read detailed legal texts. Just understand the basic issue, what the court said, and why it matters. Make a separate notebook or document for legal news and revise it regularly.

Reading legal current affairs will not only help you in this section, but it will also prepare you for your future law studies.



4. Make Your Own Notes in a Simple Format


  • Reading is only one part of preparation. Writing and revising is the other part. It is always a good idea to make your own short notes while studying current affairs. You don’t have to write long paragraphs. Just note the event, date, place, and why it is important - that’s enough.

  • For example, if you read about a Supreme Court decision on environmental laws, write the date, the main issue, the verdict, and its impact in 4–5 bullet points. That’s all you need.

  • This way, when you revise later, you don’t have to go through full articles or videos again. Your own notes will help you revise quickly and easily.



5. Practice Questions in CLAT Format


  • The best way to become confident in any subject is to practice the kind of questions that appear in the actual exam. For current affairs, CLAT gives passage-based questions, not direct one-liners. So, you must practice solving passages on current topics and answering questions based on them.

  • You can find such questions in CLAT mock tests, sample papers, or coaching institute materials. Try to solve at least 2–3 current affairs passages every day. Read the passage carefully, understand the issue, and answer the questions by thinking logically.

  • Doing this regularly will improve your reading skills, your understanding of legal news, and your speed in solving the paper.


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


6. Use YouTube, Podcasts, and Short Videos for Revision


  • If you feel bored while reading news or PDFs every day, you can also learn through audio-visual content. Many CLAT toppers say that watching a 10-minute video or listening to a podcast helped them revise easily, especially when they were tired of reading.

  • There are YouTube channels that explain daily or weekly current affairs in simple Hindi or English. You can also listen to AIR (All India Radio) news or educational podcasts while walking, travelling, or even while doing simple tasks.

  • This way, you can keep learning without making it feel like a heavy task. It also helps to break the boredom and keep your interest alive in this subject.



7. Revise Weekly Without Fail


Reading once is not enough. The information in current affairs is easy to forget if you don’t revise regularly. That’s why you should make it a habit to revise at the end of every week.

Every Sunday (or any fixed day), take 1–2 hours to go over everything you studied in the last 7 days. Read your notes again, solve some quiz questions, and check if you missed any major update.

Weekly revision is important because:

  • It keeps things fresh in your mind

  • It reduces the burden of last-minute revision

  • It builds confidence as you remember more things over time

Don’t skip this step even if you feel lazy. It makes a big difference in your overall preparation.



8. Join Online CLAT Coaching or Telegram Groups for Daily Updates


If you are still struggling to stay updated or feel that you are falling behind, you can take support from online coaching platforms or study groups. Many students join Telegram or WhatsApp groups that post:

  • Daily MCQs on current affairs

  • Legal news updates

  • Short revision notes

  • Weekly or monthly PDFs

You can also consider joining a reliable online CLAT coaching platform that gives structured current affairs materials and practice questions. Exam Charcha, Legal Edge, CLAT Possible, and Law Prep Tutorial are some good platforms where students get regular updates and guidance.

Studying alone sometimes becomes boring. Having a group or community can keep you motivated and on track.



9. Learn to Connect News with Real-Life Issues


  • Sometimes current affairs feels boring because students only try to memorise facts. But when you start connecting news stories to real life, your interest grows automatically.

  • For example, if you read about a Supreme Court judgment on women’s rights, think about how it affects society. If you read about a new education scheme, think about how it would help students like you.

  • When you try to understand the impact of events, rather than just memorising them, it becomes easier to remember the details. It also helps in answering passage-based questions better because you will be able to analyse and apply the information.




10. Keep Your Mindset Positive and Consistent


  • Many students say “I’m bad at current affairs” and stop trying. But the truth is, nobody is bad at it. Some students are just not used to reading news regularly, and some have not yet found the right method that suits them.

  • Current affairs is not a talent. It’s a skill that improves with time and practice. You don’t need to be perfect from day one. You just need to start somewhere, stay consistent, and keep improving little by little.

  • Even if you start today, within 2–3 weeks, you will feel more confident. And by the time CLAT comes, you can actually make this your scoring section.



Final Words


Every section of CLAT has its own style. Current affairs may seem fast-moving and a little tricky at first, but with the right approach, it becomes one of the most scoring and predictable sections. You don’t need to follow the news like a journalist. You just need to follow it like a smart law aspirant, with a strategy.

Start with monthly compilations, give special attention to legal topics, make short notes, and revise weekly. Use the format that works best for you, be it reading, listening, or watching videos. Practice daily questions and take help from coaching or Telegram groups when needed.

You don’t have to do everything in one day. But you do have to do something every day.

Once you build this daily habit, you’ll realise that current affairs is not a fear, it’s actually your chance to score high and move closer to your dream NLU.

 
 
 

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