AILET LLM Syllabus 2026: Subject/Section-wise Important Topics, Weightage, No of Questions
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '26
The National Law University (NLU), Delhi conducts AILET exam for admission to the LLM course. To perform well in the exam, candidates must know the syllabus and AILET exam pattern of their respective Law course. The AILET Syllabus for LLM course includes the core law subjects.
To help candidates with their AILET 2026 preparation, we have provided all the important details related to the syllabus on this page. Check out all about the AILET syllabus 2026 for LLM course on this page.
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- AILET LLM 2026 Syllabus for Branches of Law
- What's new in AILET 2026 LLM syllabus
- AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
AILET LLM 2026 Syllabus for Branches of Law
Check out the important topics related to AILET 2026 LLM Syllabus below:
- Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Contracts
- Law of Torts
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Law of Evidence
- Property Law
- Intellectual Propety Law
- Administrative Law
- Taxation Law
- Public International Law
- Company Law
- Environmental Law
- Human Rights Law
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates must note that the AILET LLM 2027 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2027 question paper will be as under: Different branches of law (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law).
The AILET 2027 LLM syllabus will have 100 MCQ questions pertaining to different areas of law. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
As per the revised AILET LLM 2027, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
- Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
- Indian Constitutional Law
- IPC
- CrPC
- CPC
- Torts
- Family Law
AILET 2027 LLM Exam Pattern
The question paper for LLM admissions consists of two parts and the sectional weightage of AILET LLM question paper will be as under:
Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Different branches of law (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law) | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
What's new in AILET 2026 LLM syllabus
According to the exam authority, the following changes were made in the question paper of AILET LLM in the year 2023:
- There will be NO MORE TWO sections - Section A and Section B
- There will be 100 MCQs
- The questions will be asked from different branches of law.
- Final AILET Merit Rank - It will be prepared considering the scores of the candidates.
- Tie-breaker - If two or more candidates secure the same marks, then merit rank will be decided considering
- Seniority
- Computerized draw of lots.
Also Read: AILET Preparation Books List 2026: BA LLB, LLM Best Books for AILET Exam
Commonly asked questions
Follow these tips and refer to the AILET Books to secure good marks in the AILET exam:
- Go through the Exam Pattern
- Make a list of the chapters covered.
- Select the best Books as per the latest syllabus and pattern
- Regularly revise and practice the chapters
- Solve the queries from the several mock tests
- Appear for mock tests on regular basis
AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
The question paper pattern for AILET LLM will be as under,
| Subjects |
Subject-wise questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Different Branches of Law |
100 MCQs | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
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A lawyer from a National Law University (NLU) in India can earn quite well. Fresh graduates joining top corporate law firms usually get between INR 10–16 Lacs per year. Those in smaller firms or litigation might start around INR 5–8 Lacs yearly. With experience, salaries rise fast, especially in cor
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The official AILET 2026 AIR 1 score has not been released yet. It will be announced after the exam results are declared by NLU Delhi. Usually, the top ranker's score stays between 95 to 100 marks depending on paper difficulty. Keep checking the official AILET 2026 result page for confirmed updates.
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AILET 2026 offers around 110 seats for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at NLU Delhi. Out of these, some seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories as per government rules. A few seats are also for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates. Always check the official AILET 2026 brochure for exact s
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You can apply for AILET 2026 if you passed or appearing in Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC, ST, PwD). There's no age limit for the exam. For postgraduate courses, you must hold an LL.B. degree with minimum required marks. Always confirm details on the official AILET 2026 notification.
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The AILET 2026 expected cut off may vary each year depending on exam difficulty and number of applicants. For top NLUs, general category cut off could be around 70–80 marks. OBC, SC, ST categories usually lower. Always check official AILET website for updates. Cut off helps predict admission chances
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