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    ACLAT Exam 2026 - Application (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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    Sukriti SahooUpdated on Oct 09, 2025 04:17 PM

    About ACLAT 2026

    Alliance Common Law Admission Test, commonly known as ACLAT, is an entrance exam conducted by Alliance University, Bangalore for admission to the one-year LLM course. Alliance University has now announced the opening of the ACLAT application form 2026 in online mode. Interested candidates can register and submit the ACLAT 2026 application form at the official admission portal of the university: apply.alliance.edu.in. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for ACLAT 2026 to secure scholarships and programme choice. Candidates who have completed their LLB graduation from a law college recognised by the Bar Council of India with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates) are eligible to apply for ACLAT 2026. The last date to submit the ACLAT 2026 application form will be notified later. The ACLAT 2026 application fee is Rs. 1000 for Indian candidates and US $50 for foreign nationals.

    The Alliance Common Law Admission Test (ACLAT) is a two-hour paper that will have 200 questions of one mark each. The Alliance University follows a negative marking scheme where 0.25 marks for every wrong answer will be deducted from the total score. Based on the ACLAT results, a rank list will be published, which will be the basis for the personal interview round, upon which a final merit list will be announced. Alliance University is offering 120 seats in the LLM programme. The law school also accepts a valid CLAT score, providing flexibility to aspirants across the country. Alliance offers a full range of programmes, including BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB, LLM and PhD in Law.

    ACLAT Scholarships 2026

    Alliance has instituted one of the most comprehensive merit-based scholarship frameworks in the country. These merit-based scholarships aim to support students who have shown impressive academic performance. Alliance University offer these merit-based scholarships and encourages all eligible LL.M. students to apply for the scholarship. To apply for these merit-based scholarships, candidates will have to simply submit the scholarship application form along with their original documents, transcripts, and mark sheets. Along with merit-based scholarships, Alliance also provides category-based scholarships.

    Merit-Based Scholarships for LLM Programme

    CLAT Score
    Eligibility Criteria 
    Tuition Fee Waiver Percentage
    80+
    60% & above
    35%
    70 to 79.99 score
    25%
    60 to 69.99 score
    15%

    Category-Based Scholarships

    Reservations
    Eligibility (X and XII)
    National Level* Entrance Test
    Tuition Fee Waiver Percentage
    SC/ ST60% & above
    70% & above
    20%
    Differently Abled
    50% & above

    50%
    Defence & Paramilitary Quota
    60% & above
    70% & above
    15%
    International Level Player
    50% & above

    100%
    National Level Player
    50% & above

    50%
    Domicile 60% & above
    70% & above
    5%
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    ACLAT Exam 2026 - Application (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
    ACLAT Exam 2026 - Application (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    ACLAT 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Alliance University Common Law Admission Test
    Short Exam Name
    ACLAT
    Conducting Body
    Alliance University, Bangalore
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    University Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    offline +1 more
    Application Fee
    Offline : 1000+1 more
    Mode Of Exam
    online +1 more
    Mode Of Counselling
    offline
    Participating Colleges
    1
    No Of Seats
    120

    ACLAT Important Dates

    ACLAT Alliance University Common Law Admission Test (session 2026)

    Alliance University has opened the ACLAT 2026 application form in online mode. Interested candidates can register for ACLAT 2026 by visiting the official website: apply.alliance.edu.in. To apply for admission to the LLM course at Alliance University through ACLAT 2026, candidates have to enter their personal details, educational qualifications, communication details, etc. Eligible candidates should fill out the ACLAT application form 2026 within the specified timeline.

    Candidates are advised to fill in all the details carefully, as no rectifications can be possible once the form has been submitted. After successfully filling out the ACLAT application form 2026, candidates will be required to remit a prescribed application fee using the available payment options. The ACLAT application fee is Rs. 1000 (US $50 for other foreign national applicants) and can be paid using Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking. The ACLAT 2026 application process is given below.

    Steps to register for ACLAT 2026?

    • Visit the official website: apply.alliance.edu.in.
    • Click on "Apply Now"
    • Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
    • Log in with the credentials sent to the registered email ID.
    • Fill out the online ACLAT 2026 application form.
    • Pay the application fee of Rs. 1000 (US $50 for other foreign national applicants).

    Alliance University prescribes the eligibility criteria for ACLAT 2026 on its official website. The ACLAT eligibility criteria 2026 mention the minimum academic qualification and age bar required to appear in ACLAT for admission to the LLM programme. After fulfilling the ACLAT 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates should fill out the application form. The candidature of ineligible candidates will be rejected. The ACLAT 2026 eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

    ACLAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    •  Passed/appearing in the final year of 3-year  LLB/BL or any other graduate degree in Law from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
    • Secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of reserved category candidates).
    Background wave

    Documents Required at Exam ACLAT 2026

    Alliance University Common Law Admission Test 2026

    ACLAT Admit Card
    Original Identity Proof (PAN Card/Driving License/Voter Id/Aadhaar Card)

    ACLAT 2026 Exam Centers

    StateCity
    Karnataka
    Bangalore
    Delhi
    New Delhi
    West Bengal
    Kolkata
    Telangana
    Hyderabad
    Maharashtra
    Pune
    Uttar Pradesh
    Lucknow
    Jharkhand
    Ranchi
    Andhra Pradesh
    Vijayawada
    Chhattisgarh
    Raipur
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    The ACLAT 2026 will be conducted in online mode. The ACLAT 2026 test paper will consist of multiple-choice type questions, each carrying one mark. As per the ACLAT 2026 exam pattern, candidates will be asked questions from legal subjects such as Constitutional law, Law of Torts, Law of Contracts, IPC, Current Legal issues, etc. 

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    Alliance University will release the ACLAT 2026 admit card in online mode for the candidates who have registered for the law admission test. Candidates will be required to enter their registration number and date of birth to download the ACLAT 2026 admit card as and when available on the official website.

    How to download admit card of ACLAT 2026?

    • Go to the official website: alliance.edu.in
    • Click on the ACLAT admit card download link 
    • Next, enter the registration number and date of birth to log in
    • The admit card of ACLAT 2026 will be displayed on the screen
    • After downloading the admit card, take a printout of it for future use

    Alliance University will announce the results of ACLAT 2026 after the test. Candidates will get access to the ACLAT 2026 result in online mode through their registered accounts by entering their registration number of ACLAT 2026 and their date of birth.

    How to check ACLAT 2026 result?

    • Visit the official website: alliance.edu.in
    • Click on the result link
    • The candidate will be directed to a login window 
    • Enter login credentials
    • Upon login, the ACLAT 2026 result will be displayed on the screen
    • Download and take a printout of the result for future reference 

    Candidates who qualify in the ACLAT LLM entrance exam will be invited to participate in personal interview rounds. Eligible candidates have to report in person for the interview round of ACLAT 2026 on the assigned day. Along with the interview, the institute will also conduct ACLAT 2026 counselling. Candidates will have to carry originals of all essential documents, and also the counselling call letter. At the time of counselling, the candidate will get their documents verified; any candidate who fails the document verification process will be disqualified. The allotment of seats during ACLAT 2026 counselling will be based on the merit rank of the candidate and the choices one has opted for admission.

    Documents Required at ACLAT 2026 counselling

    Alliance University Common Law Admission Test 2026

    ACLAT Admit Card
    ACLAT Score Card
    Class 12th Mark sheet

    General Information

    Contact Number:

    08030938006 + 3 more

    Relevant Links:

    Official Website Link Click Here, + 1 more
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who conducts the ACLAT 2026?
    A:

    Alliance University conducts the ACLAT 2026.

    Q: Which course is offered through ACLAT 2026?
    A:

    One-year LLM programme is offered through ACLAT 2026.

    Q: How many seats are there in ACLAT 2026?
    A:

    There are 120 seats in the LLM programme offered through ACLAT 2026.

    Q: What is ACLAT full form?
    A:

    The full form of ACLAT is  Alliance Common Law Admission Test.

    Q: Is there negative marking in ACLAT 2026?
    A:

    Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in ACLAT 2026.

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    ACLAT Exam Center Table:

    Sl.No.

    Exam Center

    1

    Bangalore

    2

    Delhi

    3

    Kolkata

    4

    Hyderabad

    5

    Pune

    6

    Lucknow

    7

    Ranchi

    8

    Vijayawada

    9

    Guwahati

    10

    Raipur

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