AILET LLM Syllabus 2026: Subject/Section-wise Important Topics, Weightage, No of Questions
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Exam On - 14 Dec '25
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 |
Also Read: How to Prepare for AILET 2026? Section-wise Preparation Strategy, Syllabus
AILET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
National Law University (NLU) Delhi will release the answer keys for AILET 2026 shortly after the AILET Exam 2026. NLU Delhi releases the provisional answer key for AILET 2026 first, after which it opens a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key w
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Answered 22 hours ago
No, NLU Delhi is conducting the AILET UG (BA LLB) and AILET PG (LLM) this year. AILET PhD exam 2026 is not happening.
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Candidates must note that the AILET 2026 Objection Window will be open after the release of the answer key. Candidates must raise objections to the AILET Answer Key as per the dates. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Res
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Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in once released. It is most likely AILET provisional answer key PDF will be released after the exam.
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The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF will be released after the exam. The AILET Answer Key 2026 is released in two phases. First AILET Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The AILET 2026 Answer Key will be released on NLU Delhi website.
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In the AILET GK & Current Affairs section, there are 30 questions are asked. Each question is for 1 mark. So, total marks can be scored from this section.
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There are three sections in the AILET UG exam- English, GK & Current Affairs, and Legal Reasoning. AILET PG exam includes core law subjects.
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In the AILET exam English section, 50 questions are asked. Each question is for 1 mark. So, a total of 50 marks can be scored from this section.
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The AILET Syllabus is published by the NLU Delhi. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far. Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website.
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AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is a national-level law entrance exam, conducted for admission to the law courses- UG (BA LLB) and PG (LLM). The exam is held once a year in online mode.
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