ACLAT (Alliance Common Law admission Test)

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Updated On Date: Oct 01, 2025

ACLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

ACLAT EXAM PATTERN 2026

The ACLAT 2026 is a 2-hour entrance exam with 200 MCQs covering English, General Awareness, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers. The exam is primarily computer-based and tests aptitude for law programs.

ACLAT Exam Pattern Highlights

Parameter

Detail

Mode

Online and Offline

Duration

2 hours (120 minutes)

Total Questions

200 MCQs

Total Marks

200 Marks

Marking Scheme +1 for correct answer, –0.25 for incorrect answer (negative marking)
Sections 5 major sections
Language

English

Section Wise Distribution

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Language Proficiency / English

40

40

General Awareness / GK & Current Affairs

50

50

Legal Aptitude

45

45

Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

45

45

Numerical Ability / Elementary Mathematics

20

20

Total

200

200

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ACLAT Exam Pattern FAQs

Q1. What is the mode of the ACLAT 2026 exam?

Ans. The exam is primarily online (computer-based), but some centers may offer offline (pen & paper) mode depending on availability.

Q2. How long is the ACLAT exam?

Ans. The duration is 2 hours (120 minutes).

Q3. How many questions are there in ACLAT?

Ans. The exam typically has 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Q4. What is the marking scheme?

Ans. Correct answer: +1 mark and for Incorrect answer: –0.25 mark (negative marking applies)

Q5. In which language is the exam conducted?

Ans. The exam is conducted in English.

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