Current Affairs is the single most important section for both CLAT 2026 and PU Law 2026. In CLAT it carries 35-39 marks. In PU Law it carries a massive 60 out of 100 marks. No other section can make or break your result as decisively as current affairs.
How Many Months of Current Affairs Are Tested?
CLAT covers approximately 12 months before the exam date. PU Law covers the last 6-12 months with heavy emphasis on the most recent 6 months. For CLAT 2026 (May exam), cover June 2025 to May 2026. For PU Law 2026 (April 26 exam), cover May 2025 to April 2026.
Best Sources for Current Affairs
- The Hindu / Indian Express — National & international news daily
- PIB (Press Information Bureau) — Government schemes and policies
- SLA Monthly Current Affairs PDF — Curated specifically for law entrance pattern
- Legal news portals — Supreme Court judgments, new legislation
- Avoid YouTube news channels — Too broad, wastes preparation time
Month-by-Month Strategy (March–April 2026)
March 2026 (Right Now)
Focus on covering backlog — June 2025 to February 2026. Use monthly PDFs. Don't read everything — focus on: Supreme Court verdicts, new laws passed in Parliament, international summits, important appointments, sports awards, and economic policy changes.
April 2026 (Final Month)
Stop consuming new material after April 15. Spend final 10 days on revision only. Revise monthly PDFs, solve 5 current affairs mock tests, and memorize important dates, names, and facts from a concise one-page cheat sheet.
What to Focus On (Topic-wise)
- Supreme Court judgments — Constitutional bench decisions, landmark verdicts
- New legislation — Laws passed in Parliament in last 12 months
- International relations — India's bilateral agreements, summits attended
- Awards & appointments — Chief Justice, heads of constitutional bodies
- Economy — Budget highlights, RBI policy, inflation data
- Sports — Major tournament winners, Indian achievements
PU Law Special Note
PU Law 2026 GK section (60 marks) is not purely current affairs. It also includes static GK — Indian Constitution basics, important Articles, fundamental rights, historical events, and geography. Spend 60% on current affairs and 40% on static GK for PU Law.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How many months of current affairs for CLAT 2026?
CLAT 2026 covers approximately 12 months before the exam. For the May 2026 exam, cover June 2025 to May 2026, with heavier focus on the most recent 6 months.
❓ How many marks does current affairs carry in PU Law?
PU Law 2026 has a General Knowledge section worth 60 marks out of 100, making it the single largest section. It covers both current affairs and static GK.
❓ What is the best source for current affairs for CLAT?
The Hindu or Indian Express for daily news, PIB for government policies, and a reliable monthly current affairs PDF curated for law entrance pattern. Avoid generic YouTube news channels.
