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CLAT: how toppers studied

Each method below is Shishya's short summary, in its own words, of a published news interview with the topper; open the article for their own words. Made by Shishya (AI-assisted), checked against each article. One person's method is not a rule: take what fits you.

What these interviews have in common

  • Many full mock tests, to learn the paper's pattern and its time pressure, are the centre of her method.

Shishya's reading of the interviews below; nothing here is from another source.

The toppers, in their interviews

Geetali Gupta — CLAT 2026, AIR 1

From: India TV News, 20 Dec 2025 (read 27 Oct 2026)

How they studied

  • Kept no fixed study hours; aimed to finish one chapter a day.
  • Followed her coaching institute's material and guidance, in her own words.
  • Took more than 50 mock tests and sample papers to learn the pattern and manage time.
  • Stepped away from social media once preparation began.

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