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Alliance Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( ACLAT )

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Damini Aggarwal
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 12:25 IST

By Damini Aggarwal, Assistant Manager - Content

Alliance University will conduct the ACLAT 2026 for admissions to the postgraduate and undergraduate law courses. Candidates appearing for the exam can check here how to prepare for ACLAT 2026 and some key aspects of the question paper. The course will be offered Alliance School of Law. Candidates who want to study Law at the institution will have to appear in the ACLAT 2026 exam, followed by a personal interview. 

Table of contents
  • ACLAT 2026 Preparation Strategy
  • Know the ACLAT Pattern 2026
  • Know the Syllabus of ACLAT 2026
  • Section-wise Preparation Plan for ACLAT 2026
  • Best Books for ACLAT Preparation 2026
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ACLAT 2026 Preparation Strategy

Candidates should aim for a step-wise preparation plan for ACLAT 2026 as under,

  • Know all about the exam pattern and syllabus
  • Get books, study material and sample papers to understand and practice well
  • Do revision and review your preparation for all subjects 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of ACLAT?
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The level of the ACLAT test can vary each year. It depends on the individual's preparedness and familiarity with the exam. Refer previous year paper for an idea.

Q:   What is the mode of the ACLAT exam?
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The ACLAT exam is conducted online in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Unlike paper-based exams, you'll answer questions and submit your responses electronically through the computer interface.

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Know the ACLAT Pattern 2026

It is important to know the question paper features in order to prepare well for ACLAT. Given below is an overview of ACLAT 2026 exam pattern 

Features Details 
Exam mode Computer-based test as well as paper-based test mode
Exam duration  120 minutes
Type of questions Objective types of questions 
Test language English only
Sectional weightage 

Language Proficiency - 40 questions and marks 

General Awareness - 50 questions and marks

Legal Aptitude - 45 questions and marks 

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability - 45 questions and marks

Numerical Ability - 20 questions and marks

Total questions 200 MCQs
Total marks 200 marks
Negative marking  Yes, in case of each wrong attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted from total scores

Also Read: ACLAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the weightage of sections in ACLAT 2026 Exam?
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In ACLAT LLM, the weightage is Language Profieciency (40 questions), General Awareness (50 questions), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability (45 questions), Numerical Ability (25 questions), and Legal Aptitude (45 questions). To obtain high score in ACLAT, candidates need to prepare well for all these sections. However, acquiring maximum scores in the General Awareness section can increase overall score of candidates because this section has the highest weightage in the ACLAT LLM exam. 

Q:   Is ACLAT conducted in Kannada as well?
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No, the ACLAT exam is not conducted in Kannada language. The exam is administered in English only. This information is available on, alliance.edu.in.

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Know the Syllabus of ACLAT 2026

Candidates should ensure covering the entire syllabus from ACLAT 2026 as under:

Features 

Important topics

English Language Proficiency 

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Sentence correction/ completion, para jumbled, Idioms and phrases, antonyms and synonyms, foreign words/ phrases

General Awareness

UN bodies, international events, eminent personalities, awards and honours, major developments in sports, important environmental agreements, current affairs, Contemporary National, Regional, International Political & Economic Perspective Issues, Indian cultures, legal system 

Numerical Ability 

Mental Ability and Logical/Mathematical Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Algebra, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Odd-Even Discretion, Logical Fallacy, Analogy, Syllogism, Agreement and Disagreement

Reasoning

Directions, blood relations, analogy, syllogism, series, critical reasoning, 

Legal Aptitude

Torts, Law of Crimes, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity, Contracts and Constitutional Law, Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, IPR, Criminal law

Also Read: ACLAT 2026 Detailed Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics to be prepared for the ACLAT 2026 LLM exam?
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The topics to prepare for the ACLAT LLM exam are mentioned below:

  • Jurisprudence
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Crimes
  • Law of Contract
  • Public International Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Law of Property
  • Company Law
  • Interpretation of statutes
  • Law of Torts
Q:   What is the format of the ACLAT exam?
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The ACLAT exam will be conducted online. Total marks will be calculated after deducting for every wrong answer. The duration of the exam will be two hours.

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Section-wise Preparation Plan for ACLAT 2026

To score well, refer to the tips below-

  • Read newspapers, books, and blogs for at least two to three hours a day
  • Make notes for each topic from the subjects
  • Keep track of latest happenings around the world 
  • Create a word bank to understand the correct meaning of questions/ sentences
  • Practise mock papers and previous year question papers 
  • To prepare for the English section, candidates should focus more on improving reading skills and grammar
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the sections of the ACLAT 2026 exam?
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There are five sections in the ACLAT question papers for the LLM course: Language Profieciency, General Awareness, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, an Numbercial Ability. These sections have been described below: 

1. Language Profieciency (40 questions):

Focuses on your proficiency in the Language Profieciency, essential for comprehending legal texts and communication in the legal field.

Possible question types:

  • Reading comprehension: Passages followed by questions testing your understanding and analysis of the content.
  • Vocabulary: Identifying synonyms, antonyms, and the correct usage of words in legal contexts.
  • Grammar: Testing knowledge of tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure.
  • Error identification and correction in sentences.

2. General Awareness (50 questions):

Assesses your awareness of current affairs, historical events, and general information about the world.

Possible question areas:

  • Indian Polity: The Constitution, government structure, fundamental rights, etc.
  • History: Indian and world history with a focus on legal milestones.
  • Geography: Knowledge of Indian and world geography.
  • Science: Basic scientific concepts relevant to law.
  • Current Affairs: Recent national and international events with legal implications.

3.Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability (45 questions):

Logical reasoning and analytical ability are important skills for many aspects of life, including education, career, and everyday decision-making. They are the foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Here are some of the important topics in logical reasoning and analytical ability:

  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Syllogisms
  • Logical Fallacies
  • Analytical Reasoning

4. Numerical Ability (25 questions):

Evaluates your problem-solving skills and logical reasoning abilities.

Possible question types:

  • Simplification of complex numbers.
  • Ratio & Proportion: Solving problems involving ratios and proportions.
  • Percentage problems: Calculating percentages, profit and loss, etc.
  • Time & Distance: Speed, distance, and time-related problems.
  • Averages: Finding averages of sets of data.
  • Puzzles and logical reasoning problems.

4. Legal Aptitude (45 questions):

The most crucial section, assessing your potential for thriving in law school and the legal profession.

Possible question types:

  • Legal Reasoning: Analyzing legal scenarios and identifying the underlying principles.
  • Legal Maxims: Understanding and applying established legal principles and phrases.
  • Indian Penal Code (IPC): Knowledge of basic principles and offenses defined in the IPC.
  • Legal concepts: Introduction to legal concepts like contracts, torts, and property law.
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Best Books for ACLAT Preparation 2026

Candidates can refer to the following books for preparation of ACLAT 2026: 

Subjects Books
Language Proficiency 
  • English Reading Comprehension by RPH Editorial 
  • Quick Learning Objective General English by SP Bakshi
General Awareness
  • Objective GK by Arihants
  • General Knowledge by Disha Experts
Numerical Ability
  • Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant
Logical and Analytical Reasoning 
  • Objective Logical Reasoning by Vikas Experts 
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Legal Aptitude 
  • Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning by AP Bhardwaj 
  • Legal Awareness & Legal Reasoning (LA & LR) for CLAT & other Law Entrance Exams by Wiley's ExamXpert
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