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The ACLAT 2026 Exam Pattern provides the structure of the question paper, the distribution of marks, the number of questions in each section, etc. You can find the complete breakdown of the exam pattern, including all relevant specifics, on this page below.
Table of content
- ACLAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
- ACLAT Sectional Weightage 2026
- ACLAT Marking Scheme 2026
ACLAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
Check the features of the ACLAT exam below:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Computer-based test as well as paper-based test mode |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple choices questions |
| Test language | English |
| Total marks | 200 marks |
| Total questions | 200 MCQs |
ACLAT Sectional Weightage 2026
The section-wise weightage of ACLAT exam is provided below.
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency |
40 |
40 |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| Legal Aptitude |
45 |
45 |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability |
45 |
45 |
| Numerical Ability |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
200 |
200 |
Commonly asked questions
Q: What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the ACLAT? What should my preparation strategy be?
A:
1. Language Proficiency - Brush up your Basic English and comprehension to prepare for this section.
2. General Awareness - This is a very wide category and covers a lot of topics, including Science and basic history, geography. It will also include general knowledge (both static and current). It is advisable to pick a guide for general knowledge and go through it.
3. Legal Aptitude - Legal Aptitude - Will include some landmark judgments, basic provisions of the Constitution, important provisions of some Acts like Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, etc.
4. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability - Practice makes perfect, especially for this section.
5. Numerical Ability - Brush up basic math till class 10th. That should be sufficient. This are does not carry a lot of weight so care should be taken not to spend a lot of time on it if the questions seem difficult. Preparation: Pick up universal Guide to LL.B. And prepare from it, cover to cover. Once you are through with that, you can pick up other books focusing on separate areas to hone them better.
ACLAT Marking Scheme 2026
Check out the details related to the ACLAT 2026 marking scheme below:
- For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark
- There will deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong attempt from the total marks
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
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