AILET Syllabus 2027: Download BA LLB & LLM Syllabus PDF, Important Topics & Sectional-Weightage

All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )

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Anupama Mehra
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 17:49 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Deputy Manager – Content

AILET syllabus 2027 will be released by NLU Delhi. Students must note that the syllabus PDF will be released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in for all interested and eligible students willing to appear in the AILET exam. There will be three sections for the BA LLB course, including English Language, Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs & General Knowledge in AILET 2027 exam syllabus. The Legal reasoning section carries maximum weightage with 70 marks as per the AILET exam pattern. National Law University Delhi is likely to conduct the entrance test in the second week of December. Having a complete knowledge of the syllabus will help students to ace their AILET preparation

Table of contents
  • AILET Syllabus 2027 Highlights
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: Overview
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: English Section
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: GK and Current Affairs Section
  • AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: Logical Reasoning Section
  • AILET Exam Pattern 2027: LLM Course
  • AILET LLM Syllabus 2027
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AILET Syllabus 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check the syllabus for AILET 2027 for all the programmes offered by National Law University (NLU) Delhi below. NLU Delhi conducted AILET for admission to the BA LLB and LLM courses.

AILET BA LLB Syllabus

AILET LLM Syllabus

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there negative marking in AILET Exam?
A: 

Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2027 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 2027. 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 2027 exam.

Q:   Who releases AILET syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many times AILET is conducted?
A: 

AILET is conducted once a year in December.

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: Overview

The National Law University Delhi will conduct the AILET 2027 BA LLB exam for a duration of 120 minutes. The number of questions asked in the exam is 150. Check out the overview of the AILET BA LLB syllabus here: 

  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.
  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 70 questions will be asked in this section, each carrying 1 mark. 

Candidates can check the overview of the sectional weightage for the AILET 2027 BA LLB exam below.

AILET 2027 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:   How many sections are there in AILET exam?
A: 

There are three sections in the AILET UG exam- English, GK & Current Affairs, and Legal Reasoning. AILET PG exam includes core law subjects.

Q:   Which subject has the maximum weightage in the AILET exam?
A: 

The Logical reasoning section carries the maximum weightage; i.e. 50 per cent in the AILET 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:   What is the syllabus for AILET?
A: 

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

AILET BA LLB 

AILET LLM

AILET PhD

English LanguageDifferent 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)
 Different branches of Law
Current affairs and General knowledge
Logical reasoning
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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: English Section

The AILET 2027 question paper will carry 50 questions of one mark each for English. NLU Delhi does not provide the list of topics for each section in the AILET exam. The given topics of the English section are based on the previous year's paper analysis.

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Word Usage
  • Foreign Words/Phrases
  • Para Jumble
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions are asked in the AILET English section?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027 for English Section?
A: 

AILET 2027 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
Q:   What is the exam pattern of AILET for BA LLB course?
A: 

The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET will be as under:

Subject

Questions per section

English Language

50 questions

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

30 questions

Logical Reasoning

70 questions

Total

150 

AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage. 

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: GK and Current Affairs Section

AILET 2027 exam GK section will carry 30 questions based on topics asked in previous year papers.

  • 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When AILET 2027 registration process start?
A: 

AILET 2027 registration is expected to start from August 2027 on the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The exam date for the All India Law Entrance Test will be released with a notification. The AILET 2027 application form will be released for admission to BA LLB and LLM courses. 

Q:   How many questions are asked in AILET GK & Current Affairs section?
A: 

In the AILET GK & Current Affairs section, there are 30 questions are asked. Each question is of 1 mark. So, total marks can be scored from this section.

Q:   Are there any changes to the AILET syllabus?
A: 

No changes have been made in AILET yet, and it will be the same as last year syllabus. The major changes were made in AILET 2022 BA LLB and LLM syllabus only. For instance, the BA LLB question paper will now have only THREE sections (instead of five). The weightage of the three sections has also changed. In the case of LLM, the modified syllabus will have questions from two sections. Also, the tie-breaker procedure has been updated. 

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AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027: Logical Reasoning Section

AILET Logical Reasoning section will carry 70 MCQs. This section carries the maximum marks based on

  • Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Directions
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy, etc. 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best strategies to follow AILET Books?
A: 

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
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.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of AILET for BA LLB?
A: 

The marking scheme for AILET will be as under-

  • +1 mark each correct answer 
  • -0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 
  • No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
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AILET Exam Pattern 2027: 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

Also Read: AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys (PDFs 2016-2025)

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Commonly asked questions
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 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. 

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

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

Q:   What is the Difficulty Level of AILET PG Exam?
A: 

The AILET PG exam is overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.

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AILET LLM Syllabus 2027

Check out the important topics related to the AILET 2027 LLM Syllabus below: 

In the exam session 2023, the NLU made some changes in the 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 THAN TWO sections - Section A and Section B
  • There will be 100 MCQs.
  • The questions will be asked from different branches of law.
  • Final AILET 2027 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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Commonly asked questions
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. 

Q:   How can I download AILET sample papers?
A: 

Candidates can download the AILET sample papers from the official website. AILET PYQs and sample papers are available on this page. To download the previou syear sample papers, click on the relevant sample paper available in PDF format. Practice them to appear in the exam with confidence. 

Q:   Is AILET exam tougher than CLAT?
A: 

Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.

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Answered a month ago

The NLU Delhi will release the AILET Exam Schedule soon. Candidates must follow the dates carefully to avoid any misses later.

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Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Check the AILET merit list by following the below given process-

Visit NLU Delhi website
Navigate to 'Notifications' section
Click on 'Merit List' link
View and download the list 

 

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Candidates will require the following documents during the AILET counselling process:

Application form
AILET Hall ticket
10th & 12th marksheets
Category certificate
Specially-Abled Certificate 
Domicile Certificate
Any other supporting document to claim your seat

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

No, the NLU Delhi has not released the AILET Answer Key 2027 yet. The answer key will be published only after the exam is over. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

To crack AILET exam in your first attempt-

Create a plan
Collect the books along with the previous year question papers
Divide equal days to each subject 

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

There is no provision to fill the AILET Application Form in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in to fill the form. 

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

The NLU Delhi has not released any information regarding the revision of AILET Exam Pattern yet. Candidates must note that all details about the AILET Exam 2027 will be published in the notification. 

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Candidates aspiring to appear for the AILET exam must refer to the following set of books while preparing for AILET 2027:

CLAT Study Kit (Legal Reasoning, English, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and Legal Awareness & General Knowledge)
Universal's Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination
CLAT & AILET'

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Mohit Dhawan

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