What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the ACLAT? What should my preparation strategy be?
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Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17
5 years ago1. Language Proficiency - Brush up your Basic English and comprehension to prepare for this section.
2. General Awareness - This is a very wide category and covers a lot of topics, including Science and basic history, geography. It will also include general knowledge (both static and current). It is advisable to pick a guide for general knowledge and go through it.
3. Legal Aptitude - Legal Aptitude - Will include some landmark judgments, basic provisions of the Constitution, important provisions of some Acts like Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, etc.
4. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability - Practice makes perfect, especial...more -
ACLAT stands for Alliance Common Law Admission Test, which is conducted by Alliance University for admission into their undergraduate B.A. LL.B. And postgraduate LL. M. law programs. Here's an overview of the syllabus and exam pattern of ACLAT and a few tips for preparation:
Exam Pattern:
- The ACLAT exam is conducted in an offline mode and has a duration of 2 hours. - The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions for the undergraduate programme and 100 multiple-choice questions for the postgraduate programme. - Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. - The ACLAT exam is designed to test a candidate's knowl...more -
ACLAT follows the same pattern as most other law entrance exams. There are 200 multiple choice questions, and negative marking for wrong answers.
Syllabus is also similar to CLAT and various other exams. The following are the topics one should focus on (along with inputs on preparation strategy):
1. Language Proficiency - Brush up your Basic English and comprehension to prepare for this section.
2. General Awareness - This is a very wide category and covers a lot of topics, including science and basic history, geography. It will also include general knowledge (both static and current). It is advisable to pick a guide for general knowledg...more
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The ACLAT (Alliance Common Law Admission Test) is specifically designed for admissions to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law (Honors) programme at Alliance University, Bangalore. It is not just a scholarship test but an entrance exam for the BALLB program.
On the other hand, the AUSAT (Alliance University Scholastic Aptitude Test) is used for both admissions and scholarship opportunities for various undergraduate programs, including BALLB. So, AUSAT serves a dual purpose: it can be an entrance test and a scholarship test.

If you don't score above the cutoff in ACLAT, you will have to follow one of the steps mentioned below:
1. Participate in Subsequent Counseling Rounds:
- If seats remain vacant after the initial allotment, subsequent rounds of counseling are conducted. Cutoffs may lower in these rounds, providing a chance to secure a seat.
- Stay updated on the official website for counseling schedules and participate in all rounds for which you are eligible.
2. Explore Colleges:
- Consider applying to top law colleges, or
- Research colleges with good reputations and courses that align with your interests.
3. Retake the Exam in the Next Year:
- If you're determin

There is no upper age limit for candidates to get admission to LLM programme through ACLAT. They only need to meet the ACLAT eligibility criteria, crack the entrance and obtain marks equal to or greater than the ACLAT cutoff for admission.

To participate in the ACLAT counselling, candidates need the following documents:
- Class X and Class XII marksheets
- Graduation marksheets of all semesters
- Photo ID proofs, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or Passport
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- ACLAT admit card
- Passport-size photos
- Birth Certificate

ACLAT is conducted by a private institute, Alliance University, Bangalore. Thus, candidates from all Indian states can apply for ACLAT to get admission to LLM course offered by the institute. They only need to meet the ACLAT eligibility criteria.
It is important for all candidates to crack ACLAT exam for admission to LLM course offered by Alliance University.
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