The consortium of National Law universities conducts a national law entrance exam called CLAT every year. This year in 2020, the examination was postponed and conducted in September due to an ongoing pandemic. The 2021 clat exam date is said to be in May. The exact date and other related official announcements are yet to be made by the board and is expected to be declared by January.
So the students who are planning to appear in the Clat exam must understand what the Clat exam is, its pattern and syllabus, and how to study for it? The first and foremost thing to know is about the books. There are various books available offline as well as online for reference to the candidates. But certain books cover the whole syllabus, and choosing the right book is of utmost necessary for the preparation.
Why are books important for the Clat exam study?
The right and appropriate book for Clat exam 2021 would help students prepare for the examination well. They would be able to learn and especially understand the topics that would be asked in the examination. This way, they can also skip the irrelevant topics that are there in other study materials.
For the same, section-wise study is essential, and the books also provide sample papers and assignments. The clat books are specifically designed in a way that covers all their section-wise topics as well as previous years’ papers.
How to choose the appropriate books for the Clat exam?
- Go for a book that covers all the topics and subtopics required in Clat exam study.
- The book must also be in a simple and easy to read language, allowing you to understand the concepts properly.
- Also, look at the publication years as every now and then, there are updates or changes regarding pattern or syllabus.
- Look out for books that provide you with extra assignments or sample papers with solutions to help you understand the examination structure.
Clat Exam 2021 suggested books section-wise
Here we would list down the best books for Clat section wise.
The English and Comprehension part would have grammar and vocabulary related questions. The best books would be:
- Word Power made easy by Norman.
- The Pearson Guide to Clat 2021 by Pearson
- Objective General English by A P Bhardwaj
- Objective General English by R S Agarwal
Legal Aptitude covers legal awareness, laws, and recent topics. The best books are:
- Bare Acts of Indian Constitution
- Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj
- Universal’s CLAT Guide
- Objective Legal Aptitude by RS Agarwal
Quantitative techniques best books are:
- Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- 30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson’s
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publications
Logical reasoning best books include:
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R S Agarwal
- Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude ebook by R S Agarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
- General Knowledge and Current affairs best books are:
- Manorama Year Book
- The Indian Express Newspaper
- The Telegraph Newspaper
- General Knowledge Manual 2021 by Pearson’s
- India Year Book