ILSAT 2026 – Exam Pattern

The ILSAT (ICFAI Law School Admission Test) 2026 will be a gateway exam for candidates seeking admission into law programs at the ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad. Understanding the ILSAT 2026 exam pattern is essential for effective preparation and optimal performance. The following article provides all the necessary information for candidates to understand and prepare for ILSAT 2026.

Exam Mode & Duration

• Mode:Computer-based test (CBT)
• Duration:2 hours (120 minutes)
• Medium:English only
• Type of Questions:Multiple-choice (objective type)

Structure & Section-wise Breakdown

ILSAT 2026 comprises five sections, each designed to evaluate different skill sets and subject knowledge required for law studies. The ILSAT 2026 exam pattern remains consistent with prior years as listed in the table below.

• Each question fetches one mark for the correct answer.
• No negative marking for incorrect answers or unattempted questions.

Section-wise Focus Areas

• English: Includes reading comprehension, vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases), grammar, sentence rearrangement, and cloze test.
• Logical Reasoning: Covers classification, series, analogy, syllogism, blood relations, puzzles, coding-decoding, statement-conclusion, and more.
• Legal Reasoning: Tests legal aptitude with questions on torts, contracts, criminal law, constitutional law, IPR, and contemporary legal issues.
• GK / Current Affairs: Includes questions on national/international politics, geography, economics, environment, important events, awards, sports, history, and recent news.
• Analytical Reasoning: Features problem solving, patterns, odd one out, data sufficiency, and analytical puzzles.

Marking Scheme

• 1 mark for each correct answer.
• No negative marking for wrong or skipped answers.
• Maximum possible marks: 125

Additional Details

• Exam Timings:Usually 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Self-directed CBT:No computer proficiency required; instructions are simple for all candidates.
• Equal Weightage:Each section is equally weighted, emphasizing balanced performance across all skill areas.

Get More Details About ILSAT 2026 Syllabus

FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of questions in ILSAT 2026?

Ans. The ILSAT 2026 exam will contain 125 objective-type questions, distributed equally across five sections: English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, GK/Current Affairs, and Analytical Reasoning (25 questions per section).

Q2. Is there any negative marking in ILSAT 2026?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking. Only correct answers receive marks, while incorrect or unattempted questions do not incur any penalty.

Q3. What is the duration of the ILSAT 2026 exam?

Ans. The duration of ILSAT 2026 will be of 2 hours (120 minutes). All 125 questions must be attempted within this time frame.

Q4. What subjects are covered in the ILSAT 2026 exam?

Ans. The subjects covered are English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge/Current Affairs, and Analytical Reasoning.

Q5. Is the ILSAT 2026 exam held online or offline?

Ans. The ILSAT exam is conducted in an online, computer-based format at designated test centers. Candidates do not need prior computer experience to participate.