AILET Syllabus 2026: Download BA LLB & LLM Syllabus PDF, Important Topics & Sectional-Weightage

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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The National Law University (NLU), Delhi conducts AILET exam for admission to BA LLB and LLM in Law courses. To perform well in the exam, candidates must know the syllabus and AILET exam pattern of their respective Law course. The AILET Syllabus for BA LLB includes three sections, English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Legal Reasoning. The LLM course syllabus 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 BA LLB and LLM course on this page.

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Table of content
  • AILET Syllabus 2026 Highlights
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026: Overview
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for English Section
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for GK and Current Affairs Section
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for Logical Reasoning Section
  • AILET Exam Pattern 2026: LLM Course
  • AILET LLM Syllabus 2026
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AILET Syllabus 2026 Highlights

The AILET Exam 2026 will be conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses. Candidates can check the syllabus for AILET 2026 for all the programmes offered by National Law University (NLU) Delhi below:

AILET BA LLB 

AILET LLM

English Language 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)
Current affairs and General knowledge
Logical reasoning

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Q:   When will AILET 2026 registration start?
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AILET 2026 registration started from August 07 2025 on the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The exam date for All India Law Entrance Test is December 14, 2025. The AILET 2026 application form will be released for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD in Law courses.

Q:   When will AILET 2026 be conducted?
A: 

The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. The AILET 2026 application was released on August 07, 2025 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Through this exam, candidates will be able to apply for BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD in Law courses taught at the National Law University Delhi.

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026: Overview

The National Law University Delhi will conduct the AILET 2026 BA LLB exam for the duration of 120 minutes. The number of questions in the exam will be 150. Check out the overview of the AILET 2026 syllabus and pattern for BA LLB below, 

  1. There will be three sections in the question paper: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. 
  2. The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes (2 hours). Candidates will have to answer 150 multiple-choice questions within 120 minutes. 
  3. Check out the details related to sectional weightage for the exam below:
  • The sectional weightage for the English Language section in the examination will be 50 marks. This section will have 50 questions. 
  • The weightage of the Current Affairs & General Knowledge section in the exam will be 30 marks. There will be 30 questions in this section.
  • The weightage of the Logical Reasoning will carry the maximum in the exam, which is equal to 70 marks. A total of 50 questions will be asked in this section, each carrying 1 mark. 

Candidates can check the overview of the sectional weightage for the AILET 2026 BA LLB exam below, 

AILET 2026 BA LLB Sectional-Weightage
Sections Weightage  Questions
English Language 50 marks 50
Current Affairs & General Knowledge 30 marks 30
Logical Reasoning 70 marks

70

Also Read: AILET Previous Year Question Papers: BA LLB, LLM & PhD in Law Past 9 Years Question Papers

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which subject has the maximum weightage in the AILET 2026 exam?
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The Logical reasoning section carries the maximum weightage; i.e. 50 per cent in the AILET 2025 Exam. Reasoning is actually a combination of both verbal logic, as well as analytical reasoning. So, one part is full of numbers and data, while the other is made of words and puzzles. Reasoning needs ample practice. Books by MK Pandey and RS Aggarwal will suffice. For Data Interpretation (DI) questions, the trick lies in forming the table. Once this is done, the rest of the questions flow automatically. Hence, the students are advised to prepare this subject carefully and give special attention.

Q:   Is there negative marking in AILET 2026 Exam?
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Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2026 has negative marking too. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2026. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2026 exam.

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for English Section

AILET questions paper will carry 50 questions of one mark each for English. The section will be based on topics of General English and grammar as under,

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Word Usage
  • Foreign Words/Phrase
  • Para Jumble

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Q:   What is AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for English Section?
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AILET 2026 question paper will carry 35 questions of one mark each for English. The section will be based on topics of General English and grammar as under:

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Word Usage
  • Foreign Words/Phrase
  • Para Jumble
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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for GK and Current Affairs Section

The section will carry 30 marks from the total score. Candidates will be attempting questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs based on the topics as under,

  • International events
  • UN bodies
  • Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics, and important environmental agreements
  • Current affairs
  • Eminent personalities
  • Sports
  • Awards and honours

Also Read: Preparation Tips for GK & Current Affairs

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for Logical Reasoning Section

This section of the question paper will carry 70 MCQs based on the following topics,

  • Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Directions
  • Critical Reasoning 
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy

Read More: AILET Logical Reasoning 2026: Syllabus, Preparation Tips and Important Topics

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best strategies to follow AILET Books?
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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
Q:   How should one prepare for AILET Exam?
A: 

You should take regular mock tests and soleve previous years question papers. One mock test each day will help you in revising your concepts apart from building your confidence.
The following books are highly recommended by the experts:
1. Pratiyogita Darpan.
2. GK Today.
3. Manorama Year Book.
4. Pearsons Concise GK.
5. Analytical and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
6. Competition Success Review.
7. Wren and Martin.

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AILET Exam Pattern 2026: LLM Course

The question paper pattern for AILET LLM will be as under,

Subjects

Subject-wise 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 MCQs 100
Total 100

 

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Q:   Will Section A and Section B in the question paper of AILET LLM, be provided together?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the subjects of AILET LLM Question Paper - Section B?
A: 

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

Q:   Do I need to read separate books for each subject included in the AILET syllabus?
A: 

Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam.

Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan. 

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AILET LLM Syllabus 2026

Check out the important topics related to AILET 2026 LLM Syllabus below: 

In the exam session 2023, the NLU made some changes in the exam pattern and syllabus of the AILET LLM exam. The following changes have been made to the question paper of AILET LLM:

  • 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 2026 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. 
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The candidates will be able to download the notification for the AILET exam from the NLU Delhi official website. This document is important as it provides the exam registration schedule and eligibility criteria. Students should go through this document thoroughly for the application fees, last date

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AILET notification is a document that tells about the important details regarding the exam. It provides the details on the exam registration schedule, eligibility, fee strcuture, exam cities, etc. Candidates aspiring to sit for the AILET 2026 exam will have to register for the exam before the last d

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The result for the AILET 2026 exam will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards through their candidate's login using the credentials as craeted during the registration. The scorecard will mention the Candidate's name, roll number, overall scores, sco

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With the help of previous year exam analysis, candidates looking to sit for the exam this year will be able to ascertain the type of questions asked in the exam and what is the difficulty level for each section of the exam. This helps in preparing for the exam accrodingly. Also, candidates who appea

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AILET admit card will include the details such as Candidate's name, roll number, course opted for, address of the examination hall, date and time of the entrance exam, etc. Along with this, candidates will also be intimated regarding the general guidelines for the exam day through the admit card of

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To crack the AILET exam, candidates must target to achieve rank between 50-60, which means score above 75 will help you land at the NLU Delhi. Candidates must go through the AILET exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year questions to prepare for the exam effectively. The previous year questions wil

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The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below:

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AILET Application Fee (in INR)

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INR 3,000

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INR 1,000

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AILET exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated courses and LLM courses offered at the National Law University Delhi. Aspiring candidates will have to register for the entrance exam before the last date to sit for the exam. However, candidates must furnish the eligibility criteria to

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Damini Aggarwal

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Please add these entrance exams also in your list for LLM.

  1. MHCET Law LLM
  2. LSAT LLM
  3. AP PGLCET
  4. CUET LLM for DU
  5. SLS AIAT LLM
  6. TISS LLM Exam
  7. PU LLM Law
  8. BHU PET Law

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Yes, AILET preparation can be done in 1 month with an organized plan and strategy. Follow the steps given below to prepare for the exam efficiently within a month:

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