ILSAT LLM Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

ICFAI Law School Admission Test 2026 ( ILSAT )

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Anjum Khan
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 22:55 IST

By Anjum Khan

Candidates appearing for ICFAI Law Admission Test (ILSAT) 2026 should prepare for the entrance exam in order to score well. The entrance exam will be held in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates can prepare for ILSAT after knowing the exam pattern, syllabus and with the help of books and mock tests. Know here tips to strategise for ILSAT preparation, test pattern, syllabus, books and more. 

Table of contents
  • Know ILSAT 2026 exam pattern
  • Syllabus for ILSAT Sections
  • ILSAT Preparation Tips 2026
  • Books for ILSAT 2026 Preparation
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Know ILSAT 2026 exam pattern

Candidates should first begin with knowing the key details of the examination including, exam pattern and syllabus as under:

Subject Number of Questions
Exam mode  Computer-based test mode
Exam timings  10 am to 12 pm 
Subjects 

There will be five sections as under:

  • English
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Legal Reasoning
  • GK / Current Affairs
  • Analytical Reasoning
Section-wise questions weightage  25 questions for each section 
Section-wise marks weightage  25 marks for each section 
Marking scheme  Each question carries one mark and, there will be no negative marking in case of wrong attempts. 
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Syllabus for ILSAT Sections

Candidates must cover the following topics from each subject:

Subjects Topics
English including Comprehension
  • vocabulary
  • reading comprehension
  • spellings
  • synonyms
  • antonyms

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

  • patterns
  • odd one out
  • series
  • relations
  • analogy
  • syllogism
  • blood relations
Legal Reasoning
  • torts
  • liability
  • criminal law
  • family law
  • contractual law
  • constitutional law
  • international law
GK & Current Affairs
  • politics
  • economics
  • geography
  • environment
  • current events of national and international importance

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ILSAT Preparation Tips 2026

Refer to the pointers for ILSAT exam preparation Focus on sections that has more weightage. Practice these sections well to score high in them and increase your overall score. Solve past years questions because questions can be repeated. Create a daily study plan Attend online tutorials and webinars by experts to understand how to score well in the exam. Do not try to learn multiple topics in the last days of the exam. Revise the previously learned concepts

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Books for ILSAT 2026 Preparation

The candidates can refer to the following books to prepare for each section of the question paper

Section

Books

English

  • Objective General English by Arihant Experts
  • How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

  • A Modern Approach to Legal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
  • Shortcuts in Reasoning by Disha Experts

Legal Reasoning

  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other law entrance exams by A P Bhardwaj
  • LA and LR 2026 by A P Bhardwaj

GK / Current Affairs

  • General Knowledge 2025-26 by Manohar Pandey
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs Yearly by Pearson

 

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Answered a week ago

In case of any discrepancies, contact the ICFAI Law School Hyderabad admissions office. You should not delay it as no errors must be corrected before the admission and counseling process begins. 

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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes the ILSAT Result was published on December 18 2025. The phase 2 exam will be held on April 5 2026. Candidates must note that the scorecard for phase 2 will be released on April 9, 2026.

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

To check the qualifying status in the law admission test, candidates can do these

  • Visit the IFHE portal
  • Click on ILSAT Result 2026
  • On clicking the link a new tab will open up with result login page
  • Candidates need to enter their login ID and password to check their qualifying status
  • Candidates can downlo

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Candidates can check the ILSAT Result on ifheindia.org/fol. Successful applicants will be intimated individually through E-mail. Candidates must note that no other website host the result. 

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

While choosing the ILSAT Exam Centre, candidates must consider the proximity to their home, distrance on the exam day, and the finality of your choice once submitted. 

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Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The ICFAI Law School allocates exam centers based on candidate preferences submitted during the application. But it do considersfactors like demand and availability.  It has the right to make final assignments, with the final center printed on the admit card. 

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

No. you can not get your exam centre changed once the admit card is published. The hall ticket is the most important document to appear in the exam. But in case you find any discrepancies in the hall ticket you can reach out to the authorities.

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Priya Peter

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes the admit card for phase 1 is out. Candidates will get the ILSAT hall ticket on the email ID they have registered from. Candidates must ensure that all details mentioned on the admit card is correct. 

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Candidates will have to visit ifhe.org to download ILSAT Hall Ticket 2026. Those who have filled the application form on or before the deadline will only be allowed to appear for the ILSAT Exam.

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

To download the admit card for ILSAT 2026
  • Go to ifheindia.org.
  • Enter your registered mobile number & password.
  • Click on the Login button.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card.

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 7

5 Institutes accepting ILSAT

ICFAI Law School

Shankarapalli, Hyderabad Private

ICFAI Law
  • 14.00 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

The ICFAI University, Sikkim

Gangtok Private

The ICFAI
  • 4.60 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 4.65 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore

Mysore Road, Bangalore Private

ICFAI Busi
    • 8.00 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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