AILET LLM Syllabus 2026: Subject/Section-wise Important Topics, Weightage, No of Questions
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 4 Feb '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.
Also Read: AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys (PDFs 2016-2025)
- 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 2026 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2026 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 syllabus of AILET 2026 LLM 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 2026, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
- Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
- Indian Consitutional Law
- IPC
- CrPC
- CPC
- Torts
- Family Law
AILET 2026 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
Candidates can follow the strategies given below to follow AILET Books and to secure good marks in the AILET Exam 2026:
- Go through the AILET Exam Pattern
- Make a list of the chapters covered in the AILET 2026.
- Select AILET Books as per the latest syllabus, and pattern
- Regularly revise and practice the chapters
- Solve the queries from the several mock tests
- Solve as many mock tests possible
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, the application fee for AILET 2026 is INR .3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only). Application fee in case of SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is INR 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only). SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted fro
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 is out for round 1 across different categories. For the students belongong to the General AI quota, the AILET cutoff score is 60. For the OBC category, the cutoff score is 330. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise cutoff details:
| Category | AILET Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Score) |
|---|---|
| General | 60 |
| OBC | 330 |
| SC | 1480 |
| ST | 1372 |
| EWS | 298 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the presidency university do not accept AILET Score. Candidates have to appear either for PULAT or CLAT to get admission in the law courses offered by the varsity. Without it you can not get admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
The last date to submit the AILET counselling fee was December 27, 2025. The candidates who get the invitation to participate in the AILET counselling have to pay the counselling registration fee before the last date.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The AILET BA LLB course tie-breaking method gives priority to
- A candidate who scores higher marks in the logical reasoning section
- Senior age candidate
- Computerized draw of lots
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
AILET 2026 Result Date is December 18. The AILET result released on the NLU Delhi website. Candidates can check their scorecard from the official website.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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Year‑wise AILET Question Papers
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a month ago
The AILET 2026 PG exam was overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The AILET 2026 UG (BA LLB) exam was overall moderate in difficulty level. The English section was easy, the GK & Current Affairs section was moderate, and the Logical Reasoning was moderate to hard.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the answer keys for the AILET 2026 LLM exam on December 14, after the exam. The objections window is open till December 16, 12 PM. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key will be published.
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