Soham's NLSAT Study Plan — Rank 52 | CLAT Network

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The plan of someone who already cracked it.

Soham cleared NLSAT with Rank 52 — and cracked NLU 3-Year LLB, IIT KGP, and MHCET in the same cycle. I sat with him topic by topic and documented everything. Use this exactly as-is.

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English · GK & Current Affairs · Logical Reasoning · Mock Strategy

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English Language

8 topics · NLSAT sets the hardest benchmark — everything else is easier once this is covered

#	Topic & Soham's Tips	Difficulty	Approx Qs	Time / Frequency	Resources
1	Reading ComprehensionInference & Direct QsVSTAMP method — viewpoint, structure, tone, arguments, main points. Take newspaper subscription. Weekly: 20–25 Qs × 6 sets.	Moderate (NLSAT) Doable (others)	10–18 Qs	60–90 min · 2–3 articles/day · 20–25 Qs	The Hindu Editorials, Indian Express, Arihant RC
2	GrammarError Spotting · Tenses · SVAFollow chapter order. Sentence Correction + Fill in the Blanks are merged in these sessions.	Very Easy	6–8 Qs	2 topics/day · alternate days	Wren & Martin, SP Bakshi
3	VocabularySynonyms · Antonyms (contextual)5 root words/day. 5-5-5: synonyms, antonyms, root words daily.	Moderate	5–8 Qs	15 min/day	Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis)
4	Sentence CorrectionImprovementChapter-wise. No extra time needed beyond Grammar slots.	Easy	5–6 Qs	Merged in Grammar	SP Bakshi, Arihant
5	Fill in the BlanksSentence CompletionNo separate slot needed.	Easy	4–5 Qs	Merged in Grammar	SP Bakshi, PYQs
6	Idioms & PhrasesOne-Word SubstitutionLearn as many as possible. Maintain a separate notes doc — this list compounds over time.	Moderate	3–5 Qs	3–4× per week	SP Bakshi, Oxford Idioms Dictionary
7	Para JumblesSentence RearrangementVolume over strategy — pure practice is the only fix here.	Moderate	2–5 Qs	3 parajumbles/day	PYQs, Mock Tests
8	AnalogyWord-basedBased on vocab co-relation. Builds naturally as vocab improves.	Moderate–Difficult	1–3 Qs	Merged in Grammar	RS Aggarwal Verbal

Reading Comprehension

Inference & Direct Qs

Moderate

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Grammar

Error Spotting · Tenses · SVA

Very Easy

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Vocabulary

Synonyms · Antonyms (contextual)

Moderate

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Sentence Correction

Improvement

Easy

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Fill in the Blanks

Sentence Completion

Easy

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Idioms & Phrases

One-Word Substitution

Moderate

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Para Jumbles

Sentence Rearrangement

Moderate

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Analogy

Word-based

Moderate–Difficult

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RC is where NLSAT is hardest — and where ranks separate

NLSAT passages are longer and denser than CLAT or MHCET. Soham's approach was aggressive reading at speed, not slow comprehension. 2–3 articles a day with 20–25 questions is the floor. VSTAMP gives you the framework — only repetition builds the pace. Covering NLSAT RC well makes every other exam's English section feel easy.

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General Knowledge & Current Affairs

12 topics · NLSAT is hardest here — covering it well makes MHCET, NLU-O, IIT KGP, and CUET much easier

#	Topic & Soham's Tips	Difficulty by exam	Approx Qs	Time / Frequency	Resources
1	Current AffairsNational & International · last 6 months45 min daily newspaper + 45 min monthly compendium. Avoid UPSC-heavy compendiums — too much irrelevant depth.	NLSAT: Difficult MHCET: Moderate NLU-O: Moderate IIT KGP: Moderate	8–12 Qs	70–90 min/day total	The Hindu, GK Today, Vision IAS Monthly
2	Indian Polity & ConstitutionFR, DPSP, Parliament, JudiciaryRepeats year-on-year. Cover: Citizenship, Union & Territory, State Legislature, State Executive, Panchayat & Municipal Corp, Amendments, Schedule 7.	Moderate	4–7 Qs	2 chapters/week	NCERT Class 11 Pol. Sc.
3	History — Modern IndiaFreedom MovementArihant is sufficient. Consistency matters more than speed. Skip Lucent and UPSC material entirely.	Moderate	4–5 Qs	1–2 chapters/week · chronologically	NCERT, Arihant GK
4	History — Ancient & MedievalChronological coverageCover Ancient → Medieval → Modern in sequence. Chapter-wise approach works best.	Moderate	2–4 Qs	Merged with Modern India sessions	NCERT 6–10, Arihant GK
5	GeographyPhysical India & World GeographyMake notes in a notebook — memorisation is critical here. MHCET: Maharashtra geography is a deciding factor.	NLSAT: Unpredictable MHCET: Moderate	2–4 Qs	Focus on NLSAT; Maharashtra-specific for MHCET	NCERT 6–10, Arihant GK
6	EconomicsBudget, Economic Survey, Basic ConceptsBasic level questions only. No economic theory needed — terminology awareness is sufficient.	Very Easy	2–4 Qs	One-time coverage	Budget 2025 summary, GK Today
7	Science & TechnologyRecent DevelopmentsSmall number of questions. Space missions, digital policy, environment. Awareness level only.	Easy	2–3 Qs	Weekly via newspaper	The Hindu Science page, PIB
8	Art, Culture & HeritageDance Forms, Heritage SitesFewer questions asked. Know UNESCO sites, classical dance forms, national awards.	Easy	2–3 Qs	One-time + revision	Nitin Singhania, Arihant
9	International EventsSummits, Treaties, AwardsCUET PG / MHCET / NLU-O: Static GK matters more than current affairs. Create categories in your notebook.	Moderate	2–3 Qs	Category-wise in notebook	GK Today, Current Affairs PDF
10	SportsMajor Events, India's PerformanceLow weightage. Skim, don't deep-dive.	Easy	1–2 Qs	Weekly skim via newspaper	Newspapers, GK Today
11	Books & AuthorsFirsts in India & WorldQuick wins. One list read + revision is enough.	Easy	1–2 Qs	One-time list coverage	Arihant GK, Lucent
12	Government Schemes & PoliciesLast 1 yearFocus on schemes launched/updated in the last 12 months. Know name, ministry, and purpose.	Moderate	2–3 Qs	Monthly via compendium	PIB, GK Today, Vision IAS

Current Affairs

National & International · last 6 months

NLSAT: Difficult

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Indian Polity & Constitution

FR, DPSP, Parliament, Judiciary

Moderate

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History — Modern India

Freedom Movement

Moderate

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History — Ancient & Medieval

Chronological coverage

Moderate

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Geography

Physical India & World Geography

Unpredictable

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Economics

Budget, Economic Survey, Basic Concepts

Very Easy

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Science & Technology

Recent Developments

Easy

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Art, Culture & Heritage

Dance Forms, Heritage Sites

Easy

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International Events

Summits, Treaties, Awards

Moderate

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Sports

Major Events, India's Performance

Easy

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Books & Authors

Firsts in India & World

Easy

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Government Schemes & Policies

Last 1 year

Moderate

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NLSAT GK is a reading test built on awareness — not a quiz

GK in NLSAT comes inside comprehension passages. Soham's edge was that he already knew the background when the passage opened. The newspaper gives you the events; static GK gives you the context to process them fast. CUET PG, MHCET, and NLU-O lean more toward static GK — so strong static preparation serves every exam simultaneously.

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Logical & Analytical Reasoning

10 topics · Highest weightage topics are mock-dependent — practice is the only strategy

#	Topic & Soham's Tips	Difficulty	Approx Qs	Resources
1	Seating ArrangementsLinear & CircularHighest weightage topic. Mock tests and practice tests are the primary method. This is where most marks are won or lost.	Easy	3–5 Qs	MK Pandey, RS Aggarwal
2	Blood RelationsStraightforward once you build the diagram habit. Draw every question.	Easy	2–4 Qs	RS Aggarwal, MK Pandey
3	Coding-Decoding & SeriesNumber / Letter SeriesCoding-decoding not asked in numbers. Sequence & Series is highly important — prioritise this within the topic.	Easy	2–4 Qs	RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal
4	Puzzle TestComplex ArrangementsApprox 2 complex puzzle questions per paper. High time cost — attempt only if seating arrangements are already solid.	Easy–Moderate	3–8 Qs	MK Pandey, Mock Tests
5	Direction & Distance TestImportant topic. Always draw the path. Never solve directionally in your head.	Easy	2–3 Qs	RS Aggarwal
6	Analogy & ClassificationOdd One OutBoth numeric and word analogy appear. Quick marks — don't skip.	Easy	2–3 Qs	RS Aggarwal
7	SyllogismStatement & ConclusionMost important and highest-scoring LR topic. Master the Venn diagram method — it eliminates guessing entirely.	Easy	3–4 Qs	MK Pandey, PYQs
8	Critical ReasoningStatement & AssumptionStrengthening/weakening, inference, assumptions, parallel reasoning. GMAT CR Guide is excellent for nuanced question types.	Doable	3–4 Qs	MK Pandey, GMAT CR Guide
9	Assertion & ReasonInferenceRare and low weightage. Don't over-prepare. One chapter + PYQs is enough.	Easy	2–3 Qs	MK Pandey, CLAT PYQs
10	Data InterpretationTables, ChartsRare and low weightage. Time-consuming. Attempt only if other topics are already at full accuracy.	Difficult	2–3 Qs	RS Aggarwal DI, Mock Tests

Seating Arrangements

Linear & Circular

Easy

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Blood Relations

Easy

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Coding-Decoding & Series

Number / Letter Series

Easy

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Puzzle Test

Complex Arrangements

Easy–Moderate

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Direction & Distance Test

Easy

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Analogy & Classification

Odd One Out

Easy

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Syllogism

Statement & Conclusion

Easy

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Critical Reasoning

Statement & Assumption

Doable

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Assertion & Reason

Inference

Easy

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Data Interpretation

Tables, Charts

Difficult

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Seating Arrangements + Syllogism = the LR section won

These two topics together carry the highest and most reliable marks in Logical Reasoning across every exam Soham took. Master them first with MK Pandey, then build everything else around them. Data Interpretation and Assertion-Reason are the last topics to touch — not the first.

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Soham's Mock Test Strategy

~68 mocks across 4 exams — here is exactly how he approached them

When to start

Right from the beginning

Don't wait until you feel "ready." Start full-length mocks from day one. Maintain a dedicated Analysis Notebook — every mock produces entries, not just a score.

Total mocks taken

~68 mocks across 4 exams

NLSAT: 25 · MHCET: 30 · NLU-O: 10 · IIT KGP: 3

Analysis time per mock

2.5–3 hours per mock

NLSAT: 3 hours. MHCET: 2.5 hours. The analysis session is longer than the mock — that's where improvement actually happens.

Sectional vs. full-length

Both — for different purposes

Sectional for subject clarity and weak-area work. Full-length for simulation, time management, and stamina. Both are non-negotiable.

Exam-day simulation

Always at NLSAT's timing — 150 minutes

Every mock was taken at the same time slot as the actual NLSAT. Your brain and body adapt to a rhythm — simulate from the start, not just in the final week. Training to NLSAT's 150-minute standard makes every other exam feel shorter.

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