Candidates can check here all the important topics from the AILET 2026 syllabus below that they should not miss out. Read here to know the AILET 2026 important topics.
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4.00 pm. Before the exam, candidates must check the AILET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus for BA LLB and LLM for AILET 2026.
As per the AILET 2026 syllabus for the BA LLB paper, 150 questions will be based on English Comprehension, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning. Moreover, the sectional weightage for AILET UG will be divided in the given three sections and will be a total of 150 marks. Candidates appearing for AILET 2026 now need to focus on these three sections. Therefore, they must not miss out on important topics from the AILET 2026 syllabus for the upcoming exam in the remaining time.
Note: NLU Delhi does not share specific topics of the AILET exam syllabus, the topics mentioned for each subject have been analysed from the AILET previous year question papers.
- AILET 2026 BA LLB Exam Pattern
- AILET 2026 Pattern Overview
- Important topics for AILET 2026: English Language
- Important topics for AILET 2026: Logical Reasoning
- Important topics for AILET 2026: General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- AILET 2026 Key Topics from Past Year Analysis
AILET 2026 BA LLB Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of AILET 2026 for the BA LLB exam is given below.
| AILET BCom LLB Pattern 2026 |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Subject |
Questions per section |
Marks |
| English Language |
20 questions |
50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 questions |
30 |
| Logical Reasoning |
70 questions |
70 |
| Total | 120 | 150 |
AILET 2026 Exam Timings
The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Commonly asked questions
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 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) | Different branches of Law |
| Current affairs and General knowledge | ||
| Logical reasoning |
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.
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
AILET Syllabus is released along with the AILET notification. Candidates can check the AILET Syllabus by visiting the Shiksha exam page- www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-syllabus to get more details.
AILET 2026 Pattern Overview
For a better understanding, candidates can take a look at the exam pattern below:
| Subject |
Questions per section |
|---|---|
| English Language |
50 questions |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 questions |
| Logical Reasoning |
70 questions |
| Total | 150 questions |
Important topics for AILET 2026: English Language
Candidates must prepare for AILET 2026 with the following topics to score well in the English section
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- Inference-based questions
- Sentence completion/ correction
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Adjectives
- Word Usage
- Nouns/ Pronouns
- Foreign Words/Phrase
- Para Jumbles
Also Read:
| Best Books for AILET 2026 Preparation | AILET 2026 Exam Pattern | AILET 2026 Preparation Tips |
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 Exam is held for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses. Candidates can check syllabus for AILET
| AILET BA LLB | AILET LLM | AILET PhD |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Different branches of Law |
| Current affairs and General knowledge | ||
| Logical reasoning |
With so many resources avaiable in both online and offline mode, finding the right books for the GK current affairs is really a challenging task. Candidates must not stop reading the newspaper as it is the main source to learn about current affairs and anything happening around the globe. Candidates can also refer to the books mentioned here for prepapraing for the AILET Exam and to get a high score. The books are: General Knowledge Book by Arihant, Lucent’s General Knowledge NCERT Book (History and Civics) by Lucent, Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew, Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Experts.
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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Important topics for AILET 2026: Logical Reasoning
The Logical Reasoning section of AILET 2026 will carry passage-based questions on the following topics
- Series
- Blood Relations
- Pairing
- Directions
- Statements and Conclusions
- Critical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Analogy
The section may also carry some basic questions on Legal Principles. However, candidates should not bother learning the core or technical terms of law subjects.
Important topics for AILET 2026: General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Candidates should cover the following topics of the past two years as well as, static GK:
- The historical significance of India and the world
- Geography of India and the world
- Indian Politics
- Indian Economy
- Environmental and social sciences
- Functions of UN Bodies, WHO, UNESCO, IOC
- Administrations of Indian states and UTs
- Banking, Finance and Corporates
- Awards and Achievements
- Sports and Entertainment
- Information, Technology and Science
Commonly asked questions
AILET syllabus and CLAT syllabus is not same, both the exams have some common sections but AILET exam does not ask questions from Legal and Quantitative aptitude.
AILET 2026 Key Topics from Past Year Analysis
Here are some of the topics that were asked in AILET in the previous session
| AILET Sections |
Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language |
Odd One Out, Word Replacement and Close Test, Short/one liners, Reading Comprehension, foreign words, nouns, informal vocabulary, Idioms |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
Ukrain-Russia War, contemporary and static GK |
| Logical Reasoning |
Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Statement Assumptions & Conclusions and Arguments, Puzzle, Series, Direction and Analogy |
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Student Forum
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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