What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the ACLAT? What should my preparation strategy be?

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 Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Updated on Oct 7, 2025 11:57 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Deputy Manager – Content

ACLAT 2026 Syllabus: Alliance School of Law, does not provide the official syllabus for the ACLAT exam. However, the exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering five subjects. Candidates can find the list of topics and important areas that aspirants should focus on to perform well in the ACLAT 2026 exam.

Table of contents

ACLAT Syllabus for Language Proficiency 2026
ACLAT Syllabus for General Awareness 2026
ACLAT Syllabus for Legal Aptitude 2026
ACLAT 2026 Syllabus for Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
ACLAT Syllabus for Numerical Ability 2026

ACLAT Syllabus for Language Proficiency 2026

The section will carry 40 questions based on the following topics:

Reading comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Proverbs
Synonyms
Antonyms
Spellings
Idioms

ACLAT Syllabus for General Awareness 2026

The section will have around 50 questions based on the following topics-

Indian & World History
Indian National Movement
Constitution
Contemporary National, Regional, International Political & Economic Perspective Issues
Geography
Environment
Indian Culture
Legal System
Constitutional principles & Practices
Science & Technology
International Organisations
Treaties