AIL LET Syllabus 2026: Download Mental Ability, GK, Law Aptitude, & English Syllabus PDF

Army Institute of Law Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AIL LET )

Anupama Mehra
Updated on Feb 7, 2026 21:46 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

Candidates looking forward to appearing in the AIL LET Exam 2026 must prepare properly. Though the Army Institute of Law does not release any syllabus for the AIL LET exam. Candidates aspiring to sit for the exam can check the past year question papers to understand the format of questions asked or the level of the exam. The subjects are mentioned on the AIL LET notification, according to which the candidates can prepare to appear for the exam. 

The important subjects to be asked in the AILET exam are, GK & Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, English and Mental Ability. The subjects are quite commonly asked in all the national or state level entrance exams and candidates can refer to the suitable books while preparing for the same. 

Table of contents
  • AIL LET Exam Pattern 2026
  • AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for Mental Ability
  • AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for Legal Aptitude
  • AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for General English
  • AIL LET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
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AIL LET Exam Pattern 2026

Refer to the table below to know and understand the exam pattern of AIL LET-

Subject

No. of Question

Marks

Mental Ability

50

50

GK & Current Affairs

50

50

Law Aptitude

50

50

General English

50

50

Total

200

200

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best tips to prepare for AIL LET exam?
A: 

Candidates appearing for AIL LET Exam must note that some of the best tips are

  • Know about the exam pattern & syllabus
  • Understand all the four sections
  • Select right books for preparation
  • Prepare a study timetable 
Q:   Will there be any out of syllabus questions expected in the AIL LET Exam?
A: 

It is unlikely that the AIL LET Exam will have questions apart from the syllabus or topics the exam authority will share in the notification. Candidates must cover all the topics properly.

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AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for Mental Ability

To prepare well for this section of AIL LET exam, students may refer to the following topics

  • Series Completion.
  • Coding and Decoding.
  • Blood Relations.
  • Direction Sense Test.
  • Logical Venn Diagrams.
  • Completion of Series.

Also Read: Important AIL LET Books

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the best book for AIL LET preparation?
A: 
Hi, Reference Books for AILET: Universal's guide to LL.B. Examination. Pratiyogita Darpan. GK Today. Manorama Year Book. Pearson's Concise GK. Analytical and Logical Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal. Competition Success Review. Wren and Martin.
Q:   Is there a reservation policy for seats in AIL LET for specific categories?
A: 

Yes, there is a reservation policy for seats in AIL LET (Army Institute of Law Entrance Test). It is for some categories as per government regulations.

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AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for General Knowledge & Current Affairs

For this section, candidates have to cover general knowledge and current affairs of at least past two years. To help prepare this section, the following books will be best suitable: 

  • History
  • Art and Literature
  • Economics
  • General Awareness
  • Current affairs regarding latest happenings in the World of Politics, Economy, Science, Sports and Entertainment

Also Read: How to prepare for AIL LET Exam

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam date of AIL LET 2026?
A: 

The exam will be held by the Army Institute of Law. The AIL LET Exam Date 2026 is yet to be announced. The exam is in computer-based mode at various test centres across the country.

Q:   What will be the AIL LET 2026 exam timing?
A: 

The Army Institute of Law, will conduct the AIL LET 2026 exam for admission to BA LLB course offered by AIL Mohali for around 3 hours. The exact time will be announced through a notification. 

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AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for Legal Aptitude

The Aptitude for Law section will have questions from Legal Awareness, Legal Prepositions such as:

  • Law and judiciary
  • The constitution of India
  • Current and Important legal facts
  • Legal Maxims

Also Read:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I prepare for the AIL LET Exam?
A: 

Preparing for the AIL LET exam requires a structured approach focusing on four equal-weightage sections: Legal Aptitude, General English, General Knowledge/Current Affairs, and Mental Ability. Key strategies include daily newspaper reading for GK, practicing logical reasoning puzzles, mastering grammar basics, and taking regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. 

Q:   Which one is better AIL LET or CLAT Exam?
A: 

Candidates must understand that the CLAT Exam is for admission to NLUs and it is national level competitve exam. But AIL LET Exam is for one specific college. It is completly a personal choice to choose.

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AIL LET Syllabus 2026 for General English

The question in the General English section of the AIL LET exam are asked from the following topics:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • English Grammar
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One-word substitution
  • Sentence completion
  • Spotting errors
  • Idioms
  • Phrases

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When is AIL LET usually held?
A: 

AIL LET is held in June or July each year. It is important for candidates interested in appearing for AIL LET to refer to the notification for exam schedule.

Q:   Who conducts AIL LET?
A: 

AIL LET is conducted by the Army Institute of Law (AIL), which is affiliated with Punjabi University, Patiala. The exam is conducted for admission to UG in Law courses.

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AIL LET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates can check important FAQs related to AIL LET below

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Q:   What is AIL LET Answer Key?
A: 

The AIL LET Answer Key is the official document released by the Army Institute of Law, Mohali shortly after the entrance exam, providing the correct responses to the 200 objective-type questions. It allows candidates to calculate their estimated scores for B.A. LLB and B.Com LLB admissions, released in two stages: provisional and final. 

Q:   Is AIL LET Exam difficult?
A: 

The AIL LET Exam is not that tough as compared to other national law entrance exams in the country. But the difficulty level totally depends on how well you have prepared for the exam.

Q:   What is the syllabus of AIL LET Exam?
A: 

The important subjects to be asked in the AILET exam are, GK & Current Affairs, Legal Aptitutde, English and Mental Ability. 

Q:   What are the best books for AIL LET Preparation?
A: 

The best books for AIL LET Exam is as per the subject. Candidates can check important books to refer for AIL LET Exam from https://www.shiksha.com/college/army-institute-of-law/ail-let-exam-books.

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Answered 5 days ago

Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the AIL LET Exam. Candidates will be awarded one marks each for the correct ones.

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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 5 days ago

Following is the marking scheme- 

  • Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct attempt. 
  • No marks will be deducted in case of wrong attempts. 
  • Only correct answers will contribute to the overall scores of the candidates.

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 5 days ago

The AIL LET 2026 counselling process is an online, merit-based seat allotment for B.A.LL.B/B.Com LL.B courses, usually starting in July 2026 after results are declared. Qualified candidates register online, pay fees, upload documents via email, and participate in virtual sessions (Google Meet) for s

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 5 days ago

The distribution of seats at the AIL Mohali is as given below:

Course

Total seats

Army Cat

Navy Cat

Air Force Cat

All India Cat

Punjab Cat

BA LLB

120

85

01

03

06

24

BCom LLB

60

45

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03

12

Total seats

180

130

01

03

09

36

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

The expected AIL LET 2026 cutoff for the BA LLB programme is likely to be around 90–110+ marks for the General category. The exam is conducted for 200 marks, serves 75 seats for Army personnel wards and 20 for Punjab residents. 

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

AIL LET (Army Institute of Law Land Entrance Test) counselling is primarily for admission to the Army Institute of Law (AIL), Mohali, and usually does not include other colleges. The exam is specifically for filling 75 seats for Army personnel wards and 5 seats for All India Category candidates at A

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Congratulations on being a class 12th board topper. You must participate in the AIL LET counselling process to secure admission, as direct, merit-based admission for board toppers is not the standard procedure for Army personnel seats. AIL LET scores are used to create a merit list for counseling. 

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Priya Peter

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

It is unlikely that the AIL LET Exam will have questions apart from the syllabus or topics the exam authority will share in the notification. Candidates must cover all the topics properly.

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Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

Candidates appearing for AIL LET Exam must note that some of the best tips are

  • Know about the exam pattern & syllabus
  • Understand all the four sections
  • Select right books for preparation
  • Prepare a study timetable 

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

The best books for AIL LET Exam is as per the subject. Candidates can check important books to refer for AIL LET Exam from https://www.shiksha.com/college/army-institute-of-law/ail-let-exam-books.

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Manisha Gard

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