NLU Delhi officially specifies the sections, number of questions, and overall exam structure for AILET. The detailed topic-wise syllabus below is based on previous-year papers and the types of questions commonly asked in the exam.
The AILET English syllabus is best understood topic by topic, what's tested and how. The table below breaks down each area so you know exactly where to focus.
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Important Topics in AILET English Language |
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Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech) |
Reading Comprehension |
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Vocabulary |
Inference-based questions |
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Synonyms and antonyms |
Sentence completion/ correction |
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Word Usage |
Para Jumbles |
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Fill in the Blanks / Cloze Tests |
Idioms and Phrases |
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One-word Substitution |
Error Spotting |
This section has 30 MCQs and is considered a quick-scoring section, since questions are largely factual and direct. A well-prepared candidate can clear this fast, leaving more time for Logical Reasoning.
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Important Topics in AILET Current Affairs & GK |
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Historical significance of India and the world |
International Organisations (UN, WHO, UNESCO, IOC) |
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Geography of India and the world |
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Indian Polity & Government Schemes |
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Indian Economy, Banking & Finance |
Awards and Achievements |
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Environmental and social sciences |
Sports and Entertainment |
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Information, Technology, and Science |
Supreme Court Judgments & Legal Current Affairs |
The Logical Reasoning section carries 70 out of 150 marks, nearly 47% of the paper, the highest of any section. It's also the tiebreaker if two candidates score equally. Questions test critical thinking and argument analysis. Legal principles may appear, but no prior legal knowledge is required.
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Important Topics in AILET Logical Reasoning |
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Critical Reasoning |
Analytical Reasoning |
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Connectives |
Statement & Argument |
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Series |
Puzzles |
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Assumption-based Questions |
Inference & Conclusion |
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Coding - Decoding |
Legal Principle-based Questions |
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Syllogisms |
Blood Relations & Directions |
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Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Weightage |
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English Language |
50 |
50 |
~33% |
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Current Affairs & GK |
30 |
30 |
~20% |
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Logical Reasoning |
70 |
70 |
~47% |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
100% |
Yes, the AILET 2027 syllabus is different from the CLAT 2027 syllabus. AILET UG currently has only three sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning; whereas CLAT UG has five sections, including separate Legal Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques sections.
If you are preparing for both exams, note that AILET demands more focus on speed, factual recall, and critical reasoning rather than broad five-section coverage.