AILET PG Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

AILET PG Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 05 Apr 2025, 08:38 AM IST

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi prescribes the AILET PG 2026 syllabus on its official website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET 2026 syllabus for LLM will comprise the core subjects in law. The syllabus of AILET PG 2026 tests the candidate's suitability to pursue the LLM programme and contains topics from different areas of law. As per the new exam pattern of AILET PG 2026, the exam will be MCQ-based only. The AILET LLM test paper will consist of 100 MCQs, with each question carrying 1 mark. All the 100 MCQs in AILET 2026 for LLM will be from the different branches of Law. The AILET PG syllabus 2026 now includes topics from general branches of law that candidates studied in their LLB.

AILET PG Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme
AILET PG Syllabus 2026

The LLM admissions at NLU Delhi will be conducted through the All India Law Entrance Test PG. Read the complete article to get details about the AILET PG 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips and other details.

AILET LLM Syllabus 2026

Constitutional Law

Jurisprudence

Administrative Law

Law of Contract

Law of Torts

Family Law

Criminal Law

Property Law

Company Law

Public International Law

Tax Law

Environmental Law

Labour & Industrial Law

AILET PG syllabus 2026 - Subject-wise distribution of marks

Subject

Number of Questions

Marks

Constitutional Law

100 MCQs

100

Jurisprudence

Administrative Law

Law of Contract

Law of Torts

Family Law

Criminal Law

Property Law

Company Law

Public International Law

Tax Law

Environmental Law

Labour & Industrial Law

Total

100

100 marks

AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Offline

Frequency

Once a year

Conducting body

NLU Delhi

Duration of AILET PG 2026

120 minutes

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of questions

100 multiple choice questions

Total

100 marks

Marking scheme

One mark will be awarded for each correct response

Negative Marking

0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

Exam Language

English

AILET PG Syllabus 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can find out the marking scheme of the AILET PG 2026 syllabus in the table below:

AILET LLM 2026 Marking Scheme

Particulars

Details

Exam Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Structure of Question

100 MCQs, each question worth 1 mark

Syllabus covers

The syllabus covers various branches of Law

Duration of exam

120 minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

AILET PG 2026 Tie Breaker Rule

If two or more candidates secure the same total marks in the exam, the AILET PG 2026 rank of the candidates will be determined based on the following tie-breaker rule:

  • Preference will be given to the candidate who is senior in age.

  • Computerised draw of lots.

How to prepare for AILET PG 2026?

Here are some of the tips to prepare for the AILET PG 2026 exam:

  • Candidates should carefully go through the AILET 2026 syllabus and exam pattern to get a clear idea of what level of preparation the exam demands.

  • Prepare a study time table and divide up appropriate time for each section as per study requirements.

  • Get hold of the best books for AILET preparation to get a solid grasp of the basic concepts and topics in the AILET PG syllabus 2026.

  • Solve the previous year AILET question papers to build comfort with the paper pattern and develop good speed.

  • As AILET is a reading intensive exam, develop regular reading habits which will improve your reading and comprehension speed and help you attempt more questions in less time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many questions are there in the AILET PG 2026 exam?
A:

The AILET PG2026 exam will have a total of 100 questions.

Q: What is the syllabus for AILET LLM 2026?
A:

The syllabus for AILET LLM 2026 includes different branches of law, which contain Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law.

Q: How many questions will be asked in AILET PG 2026?
A:

A total of 100 multiple-choice questions will be asked in AILET PG 2026.

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Questions related to AILET

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Have a question related to AILET ?

With a score of 121 marks and an AIR of around 1000 in AILET 2026, getting admission to NLU Delhi for the BA LL.B (Hons.) program is not possible under the general admission process. NLU Delhi admits students strictly based on AILET rank, and the closing ranks are usually within the top 150–200 for the general category, and slightly higher for reserved categories.

However, you may still have a chance only if you belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, PwD, or EWS, depending on:

  • Number of seats available in that category

  • Final cut-off ranks released during counselling rounds

For candidates outside these categories, an AIR of 1000 is considered too low for NLU Delhi, as it is the only NLU participating through AILET.

You should also note that:

  • AILET scores cannot be used for other NLUs

  • Other NLUs accept students only through CLAT

Therefore, with this rank, you should consider:

  • Appearing for CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Exploring top private law universities like Jindal Global Law School, NMIMS, Symbiosis Law School, etc.

A score of 121 marks in AILET 2026 is a good score, but admission to an NLU depends primarily on your All India Rank, not just marks. With an AIR of around 1000, admission to NLU Delhi is highly unlikely under the general category.

NLU Delhi has:

  • Very limited seats

  • Extremely high competition

  • Cut-offs that usually close at much lower ranks

Unless you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/PwD/EWS) and the category cut-off extends to your rank, admission is not feasible.

If you are aiming for an NLU, your best options are:

  • Attempt CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Consider state law universities or reputed private law colleges as alternatives

In conclusion, while your score shows decent preparation, AILET admission to NLU Delhi at rank 1000 is not possible in most cases, and you should plan alternative law admission pathways accordingly.

Hello,

Yes, scoring 94.75 in AILET 2026 as an ST candidate gives you very strong chances for admission to NLU Delhi, potentially even a high rank, as expected cutoffs for ST are much lower (around 60-70 marks), but your score puts you in a highly competitive bracket.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello aspirant ,

With an AILET rank of 16168 and a CLAT rank of 49000 , getting admission in NLUs is not possible.  However, many private law colleges accept students based on CLAT or AILET rank without conducting their own entrance test . Colleges like UPES Dehradun ,AMITY law school . Jindal Global Law School and some state private universities may consider these ranks along with Class 12 marks. You should check college specific admission criteria before applying.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/law-admission-without-entrance-exam

Hope the details will help you .

THANK YOU

Hello,

If your CLAT score is low but you scored 84 in AILET , you still have good chances at some law colleges, especially those that accept AILET scores or other entrance exams. Here’s a simple breakdown:

  1. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad – Only accepts CLAT, so low CLAT score may not help here.

  2. NLU Delhi – Accepts AILET , so your 84 score gives you a good chance here. Admission is mainly based on AILET rank.

  3. Other National Law Universities – Mostly accept CLAT. Low CLAT score may limit options here.

  4. Private Law Colleges – Many accept their own exams or AILET, and some also consider merit directly. You can get a good seat here with your AILET score.

  5. State Universities & Deemed Universities – Some accept AILET or other scores; you should check their websites.

Focus on NLU Delhi and private law colleges that consider AILET. You can also explore other entrance exams like LSAT India for more options.

Hope it helps !