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AILET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi)

Sections
5
Topics
28
Sub-topics
280
Stages
2

The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi)) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics, tested in AILET Exam and AILET Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

AILET is conducted by National Law University (NLU) Delhi for admission to BA-LLB, LLM, and PhD programs. Per AILET notification: BA-LLB (English, GK, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, Math — 150 Q) + LLM (Essay, Legal Reasoning, Constitutional Law) + Descriptive. AILET is the most prestigious law entrance.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR + Descriptive — AILET (NLU Delhi)

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

AILET Exam

  • Reasoning25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • English Language25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • Quantitative Aptitude25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • General Awareness25%25 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)

    ~2 marks
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion

    ~2 marks
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification

    ~2 marks
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking

    ~2 marks
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock

    ~2 marks
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR + Descriptive — AILET (NLU Delhi)

High-weightage AILET topics

  1. 1Constitutional LawProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  2. 2IPC / BNS, CrPC / BNSS, EvidenceProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  3. 3Contract, TPA, Specific Relief, Sale of Goods, Partnership, Negotiable InstrumentsProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  4. 4Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)Reasoning~2 marks
  5. 5Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-ConclusionReasoning~2 marks
  6. 6Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & ClassificationReasoning~2 marks
  7. 7Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order RankingReasoning~2 marks
  8. 8Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/ClockReasoning~2 marks

AILET section-wise syllabus

Reasoning

AILET Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning
Full Reasoning syllabus

General Awareness

AILET Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Climate, Resources)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy (Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Current Affairs & Static GK
Full General Awareness syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the AILET syllabus?

The AILET syllabus has 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics.

What is the AILET exam pattern?

Offline OMR + Descriptive — AILET (NLU Delhi). Stages: AILET Exam, AILET Domain Test.

How many questions come from each AILET section?

Reasoning: 25 questions (25 marks); English Language: 25 questions (25 marks); Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions (25 marks); General Awareness: 25 questions (25 marks); Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which AILET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Constitutional Law (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), IPC / BNS, CrPC / BNSS, Evidence (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Contract, TPA, Specific Relief, Sale of Goods, Partnership, Negotiable Instruments (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling) (Reasoning, ~2 marks), Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion (Reasoning, ~2 marks).

How can I prepare for AILET on Topicly?

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Is this the official AILET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official AILET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.