Current Affairs Strategy for Law Entrance

Written and reviewed by Shubham Jain, BA LL.B., LL.M. · UILS, Panjab University alumnus · founder with 15+ years of teaching · Jury Law Academy, founded in 2016.

Dec 5, 2025

Current Affairs Strategy for Law Entrance Exams

Current Affairs and GK carry 25-30% weightage in most law entrance exams. Here's how to prepare effectively.

Sources for Current Affairs

  1. Newspapers: The Hindu, Indian Express (daily)
  2. Magazines: Pratiyogita Darpan, Competition Success Review
  3. Apps: Inshorts, NewsOnAir
  4. YouTube: Study IQ, Unacademy

Topics to Focus On

  • Government schemes and policies
  • International relations and summits
  • Awards and honors
  • Sports events
  • Legal developments and judgments
  • Economic indicators

Monthly Compilation Strategy

  • Make weekly notes from newspapers
  • Compile monthly PDFs
  • Revise previous 6 months before exam
  • Focus on facts, dates, and names

Quick Tips

  1. Read newspaper for 30 minutes daily
  2. Make short notes with keywords
  3. Revise weekly compilations every Sunday
  4. Take monthly GK tests

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many months of current affairs are asked in CLAT?

CLAT typically covers current affairs from the last 12-18 months before the exam date. However, significant events from 2-3 years ago (like constitutional amendments, landmark judgments) may also appear. Focus on the last 6 months intensively.

Which magazine is best for CLAT current affairs?

Top magazines for CLAT current affairs: Pratiyogita Darpan, Competition Success Review, and Yojana. For daily updates, use apps like Inshorts and PIB. The Hindu and Indian Express newspapers remain the best primary sources.

How to remember current affairs for CLAT?

Use these techniques: Make monthly compilations with keywords, create acronyms for lists, link events to dates, revise weekly, practice MCQs regularly, use mind maps for complex topics. Regular revision is more important than initial reading.

What type of current affairs questions come in CLAT?

CLAT current affairs are passage-based. You'll get a 450-word passage about a current topic and answer 4-5 questions. Focus on understanding context, not just facts. Questions test comprehension, inference, and analysis rather than pure recall.

Is static GK important for CLAT?

Static GK has reduced importance in new CLAT pattern as questions are passage-based. However, basic knowledge of geography, history, polity, and economy helps understand passages better. For PU Law and AILET, static GK remains very important.

How much time should I spend daily on current affairs?

Dedicate 30-45 minutes daily to current affairs. Morning newspaper reading (30 mins) + evening quick revision of notes (15 mins). On weekends, spend 1-2 hours compiling and revising weekly events. Consistency is key.