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The syllabus for ILSAT 2026 is structured across five key sections—English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge/Current Affairs, and Analytical Reasoning—each designed to evaluate specific core competencies essential for aspiring law candidates.
Major Topics: Reading Comprehension (passage-based questions testing understanding, tone, central idea), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, spelling-based questions), Grammar (error spotting, correction of sentences, sentence completion), Sentence Rearrangement (para-jumbles for logical flow), Cloze Test (fill-in-the-blank passages), Parts of Speech, Punctuation, and Critical Reasoning.
Major Topics: Analogy, Classification, Series (letter and number patterns), Seating Arrangement (single/multiple), Statement and Assumption, Coding-Decoding, Ranking Test, Puzzle Test, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction and Sense Test, Logical Sequence of Words, Eligibility Test, Calendar & Clock Problems.
Major Topics: Legal Aptitude, Legal and Social Issues Awareness, Factual and Principle-based Passages, Application of Legal Principles (questions may cover topics like contracts, torts, criminal law, constitutional law, and current legal matters).
Major Topics: Current Events (national/international, typically from the past 6-12 months), Indian Polity and Constitution, Geography (Indian/world), History (Indian/world), Economics and Social Developments, Science and Technology (recent advancements), Government Schemes, International Organizations, Sports, Books and Authors, Awards and Honours, Important Days & Dates, Recent Appointments and Resignations, Static GK (facts not subject to change over time).
Major Topics: Data Sufficiency, Pattern Recognition, Odd One Out, Problem Solving, Input-Output, Inequalities, Conditional Statements, Directions, Ranking and Time Sequence.
Section
Main Topics (Summary)
Questions
Marks
English
RC, grammar, vocab, sentence arrangement
25
Logical Reasoning
Analogy, sequence, puzzles, series
Legal Reasoning
Legal principle application, social issues
GK/Current Affairs
Static GK, events, polity, geography, awards
Analytical Reasoning
Data, patterns, problem-solving
Q1. How many sections are there in the ILSAT 2026 syllabus?
Ans. There are five sections—English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge/Current Affairs, and Analytical Reasoning, each with 25 questions and equal weightage.
Q2. What type of topics are covered in the Legal Reasoning section?
Ans. The Legal Reasoning section includes awareness of legal and moral issues, application of legal principles to factual situations, and passages related to current legal and social matters.
Q3. Which areas should candidates focus on for the GK/Current Affairs section?
Ans. Candidates should study current events from the last year, Indian polity, geography, history, economics, science and technology, sports, awards, and major government schemes.
Q4. Is grammar and vocabulary a significant part of the English section?
Ans. Yes, the English section places strong emphasis on grammar (sentence correction, error spotting), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), and comprehension skills.
Q5. What kind of reasoning questions are asked in Analytical and Logical Reasoning?
Ans. Both Analytical and Logical Reasoning sections test pattern recognition, series, analogy, puzzles, blood relations, statement-based logic, and problem-solving through a variety of MCQs.