B.A. LL.B. Entrance Exam Syllabus
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) BA LLB Entrance Exam is a highly competitive law entrance test assessing a student’s proficiency in English, awareness of national/international events, and understanding of basic legal + reasoning concepts.
Our goal is to make your preparation smart, focused, and effective by helping you understand the exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, and cut-off trends, along with access to the previous 7 years’ official question papers from 2017 to 2025.
AMU BA LLB Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Sheet) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | Yes (–0.25 for each wrong answer) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium | English |
| Sections | English, GK/Current Affairs, Reasoning & Legal Aptitude |
Eligibility
Qualification: 10+2 passed with 50% marks & Appearing students eligible
Age Limit: Max 22 years (as on 1 July 2025)
Reservation:
- AMU Internal quota (limited)
- Muslim minority institution
- 5% PwD, NCC/NSS/Sports as per norms
- NRI/Foreign/Sponsored seats available
Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)
Proficiency in English (40 Marks)
This section evaluates grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and overall English usage.
Key Topics
Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One-word Substitutions
- Idioms & Phrases
- Word Usage in Context
- Spelling Correction
- Analogies
Grammar
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Active–Passive Voice
- Direct–Indirect Speech
Reading Comprehension
- Fact-based questions
- Inference-based questions
- Vocabulary from the RC passage
Miscellaneous
- Para Jumbles
- Cloze Test
Current Affairs & GK (Static + Dynamic) (30 Marks)
AMU asks factual, repetitive, and conceptual GK questions.
This section now includes:
Current Affairs (1 year)
- National & International Events
- Awards & Honours
- Sports Tournaments & Winners
- Summits & Conferences
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Budget & Economic Updates
- Appointments & Resignations
- Environment, Reports & Indices
- Supreme Court Judgments
- International Relations
Static GK (High Importance for AMU)
Static GK is very important for AMU — they frequently ask from History, Polity, Geography, and AMU-related topics.
Static GK Topics (Expanded)
Polity
- Constitution of India
- Fundamental Rights & Duties
- Parliament & Executive
- Judiciary System
- Important Constitutional Amendments
- Constitutional Bodies (ECI, CAG, UPSC, etc.)
History (Ancient, Medieval & Modern India)
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Maurya & Gupta Period
- Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Era
- Freedom Struggle & National Movement
- Important Acts (1773–1947)
- Famous Revolts (1857, Khilafat, Non-Cooperation, Quit India)
Geography
- Physical Geography of India
- Rivers, Lakes, Mountains
- Agriculture, Soils & Climate
- National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
- World Geography Basics
Economy
- Basic Economic Concepts
- National Income, GDP, Inflation
- Banking System (RBI, Monetary Tools)
- Sectors of Economy
- Five-Year Plans (important ones)
Science & Technology
- ISRO Missions
- Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Inventions & Discoveries
- Defence Technology (Missiles, Systems)
International Organizations
- UN & Its Agencies
- UNESCO, WHO, IMF, World Bank
- WTO, ASEAN, EU, NATO, BRICS, QUAD
History Of Aligarh Muslim University
AMU frequently includes its own institutional history in entrance papers.
Key Topics
- Establishment of MAO College (1875)
- Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Transformation into Aligarh Muslim University (1920)
- Aligarh Movement & its goals
- Important institutions founded within AMU
- AMU’s national significance in education
AMU history questions usually appear in GK section as factual questions.
Indo-Islamic History
AMU often tests Islamic + Medieval India concepts due to its academic heritage.
Key Topics
Delhi Sultanate
- Slave Dynasty
- Khilji Dynasty
- Tughlaq Dynasty
- Sayyid & Lodhi Dynasty
Mughal Empire
- Babur → Aurangzeb
- Administration (Mansabdari, Jagirdari)
- Art & Culture (Miniature Paintings, Persian Influence)
- Architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri)
Sufi & Bhakti Movements
- Chishti & Suhrawardi Orders
- Major Saints: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Nizamuddin Auliya
- Cultural syncretism
Islamic Education & Institutions
- Madrasas (Nizamiyya, Makhdoom-ul-Mulk)
- Contribution to science, mathematics & philosophy
Important Battles
- Panipat (1526, 1556, 1761)
- Khanwa, Chanderi, Ghagra
Important Rulers
- Alauddin Khilji
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- Sher Shah Suri
- Akbar, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb
AMU has asked multiple Indo-Islamic history questions over the years.
Reasoning & Legal Aptitude (30 Marks)
Legal Aptitude
- Legal Maxims (Res ipsa loquitur, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, etc.)
- Legal Terms (Locus Standi, Caveat Emptor, etc.)
- Constitutional Law Basics
- Criminal Law Basics (Assault, Theft, Defamation)
- Law of Torts (Negligence, Nuisance)
- Contract Law Basics (Offer, Acceptance, Breach)
- Legal GK (Acts, Amendments, Courts)
Principle–Fact Questions (Simple)
AMU asks easy legal reasoning questions like:
“If A takes away B’s phone without consent, which offence is committed?”
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy
- Series (Number/Alphabet)
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Syllogism
- Coding–Decoding
- Odd One Out
- Statement & Assumption
- Statement & Conclusion
- Assertion–Reason
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Mirror/Water Images
- Figure Series
- Pattern Completion
Weightage Distribution (Approx.)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in English | 40 | 40 |
| GK (Static + Current Affairs) | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning & Legal Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 |
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Recommended Books & Notes
- English: Wren & Martin, Word Power Made Easy
- GK: Legit Prep Monthly Capsule, Manorama Yearbook
- Static GK: Legit Prep Static Notes (Polity, History, AMU History, Indo-Islamic History)
- Legal Aptitude: AP Bhardwaj
- Reasoning: RS Aggarwal
- AMU BA LLB Previous Year Papers (2014–2024)
- AMU Cut-Off Trends
- Free AMU Mock Test (Legit Prep Platform)
- Legit Prep Scholarship Test (Up to 100% Fee Waiver)
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
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| 2022 | AMU B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2022 | Download Now |
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| 2020 | AMU B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2020 | Download Now |
| 2019 | AMU B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2019 | Download Now |
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