AILET 2026 – Syllabus

The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) 2026, administered by National Law University Delhi, is the gateway for admissions into its competitive law programs including the 5-year B.A.LL.B (Hons.) and LL.M courses. A clear understanding of the AILET 2026 syllabus is essential for candidates to strategically plan their preparation and maximize their scoring potential. The AILET 2026 syllabus is explicitly structured to test a blend of linguistic skills, current awareness, and analytical reasoning—key aptitudes for any aspiring law student.

Syllabus Structure and Sections

The AILET 2026 syllabus for the undergraduate B.A.LL.B program comprises three major sections, each carrying a specific number of questions and marks that add to a total of 150 marks. The AILET exam duration is fixed at 120 minutes (2 hours). The sections and their respective weightages are listed below.

English Language: This section tests candidates' proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and language usage. It assesses the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate effectively. Important topics covered in this section include:

• Reading Comprehension Passages
• Vocabulary Usage (Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd One Out)
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Correction and Error Spotting
• Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement
• Fill in the Blanks
• Grammar Rules and Word Usage

Current Affairs & General Knowledge: This segment evaluates a candidate’s awareness of recent events and general knowledge in diverse areas including national and international politics, economics, history, geography, science and technology, legal developments, and social issues. Key topics include:

• Current National and International Affairs
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian and World History
• Geography of India and the World
• Awards, Honors, and Recognitions
• Important Government Bodies and Organizations
• Economic Developments and Social Science Topics

Logical Reasoning: The largest section tests analytical and logical thinking, crucial for legal studies and application of law. It includes questions on:

• Analytical Reasoning (Syllogisms, Analogies, Statements and Conclusions)
• Logical Games and Puzzles (Coding-Decoding, Directions, Blood Relations)
• Legal Reasoning and Legal Maxims (Basic knowledge)
• Decision Making, Assumptions, and Deductive Reasoning

AILET 2026 LL.M Syllabus Overview

The postgraduate LL.M syllabus focuses on multiple branches of law. The exam will have 100 multiple-choice questions encompassing diverse subjects some of which are listed below.

• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
• Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law including IPC, CrPC
• Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
• Contracts and Torts
• Family Law
• Property Law and Company Law
• Public International Law
• Tax Law, Environmental Law
• Labour and Industrial Laws

Negative Marking

• Candidates should be aware that a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer applies in both UG and PG AILET exams, incentivizing accuracy and discouraging guesswork.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension for the English section using newspapers, editorials, and vocabulary-building resources.
• Stay updated on current affairs with regular reading of newspapers, monthly current affairs compilations, and GK magazines.
• Practice logical reasoning puzzles and previous years’ legal reasoning questions to sharpen analytical abilities.
• For LL.M aspirants, reading standard textbooks and recent case laws is advised.

FAQs

Q1. What are the main sections of the AILET 2026 syllabus for the B.A.LL.B program?

Ans. The AILET syllabus has three major sections: English Language (50 questions), Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions), and Logical Reasoning (70 questions).

Q2. Does AILET 2026 syllabus include Legal Aptitude or Mathematics?

Ans. The 2026 AILET syllabus excludes Legal Aptitude and Mathematics sections, focusing on Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge instead.

Q3. How many questions are included in the AILET LL.M syllabus?

Ans. The LL.M syllabus comprises 100 multiple-choice questions covering various branches of law such as Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract, and Torts.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the AILET exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both undergraduate and postgraduate exams.

Q5. How should candidates prepare for the current affairs section in AILET?

Ans. Candidates should read daily newspapers, follow monthly current affairs summaries, and be aware of significant political, economic, and legal developments nationally and internationally.