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Here, you’ll find detailed insights, previous year entrance test papers, preparation strategies, and important exam updates to help you crack the exam with confidence.
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.
Entrance Exam Overview
Exam Name: Jamia Millia Islamia B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Entrance Test
Course Duration: 5 Years (Integrated Programme)
Conducting Body: Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Paper Code: B26
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Total Questions | 150 (MCQs) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes (–0.25 mark for each wrong answer) |
| Total Seats | 120 (60 Regular & 60 Self – Financed) |
| Course Fee (Regular) | ₹17,850 per year |
| Course Fee (Self-financed) | ₹52,400 per year |
Syllabus & Overview
The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Entrance Exam is one of India’s most sought-after undergraduate law entrance tests. It assesses a student’s logical ability, legal awareness, current affairs knowledge, and language skills.
Understanding the syllabus thoroughly is the first step toward successful preparation.
Here’s the detailed section-wise syllabus based on the latest exam pattern (Paper Code: B26).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes (–0.25 for each wrong answer) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Paper Code | B26 |
The exam consists of five main sections:
- English Language Comprehension
- Current Affairs including General Knowledge
- Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning
- General Studies
- Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)
Eligibility
- Qualification: 10+2 with Not less than 50% marks Or Appearing Student.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit
- Reservation:
- 30% Muslim quota (Muslim + Muslim OBC + Muslim ST)
- 5% Muslim Women
- 3% PwD (all religions)
- Defense + KM quotas
- Foreign/NRI category available
- Exam Basis: Admission only through JMI Entrance Test – B26
Detailed Syllabus
English Language Comprehension
This section tests your command over English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Key Topics:
- Reading Comprehension (Passages & Questions)
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors / Sentence Correction
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-word Substitutions
- Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)
- Cloze Test
- Spelling Correction
- Analogies
Tip:
Practice daily from editorial pages of The Hindu or Indian Express and solve 20 grammar questions daily.
Follow our YouTube Channel for English Practice Click here for English Playlist.
Current Affairs & General Knowledge
This section evaluates your awareness of national and international events.
Key Topics:
- Major National & International Events (Past 1 year)
- Important Government Schemes & Policies
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Awards & Honours
- Books & Authors
- Sports Events & Tournaments
- Summits & Conferences
- International Organizations (UN, WTO, IMF, etc.)
- Geography (India & World)
- History (Freedom Struggle, Important Movements)
- Economy (Budget, RBI Updates, GDP, etc.)
- Environmental Issues & Reports
Tip:
Follow monthly current affairs magazines or Legit Prep’s Current Affairs Capsules and weekly GK quizzes.
Follow our YouTube Channel for Weekly Current Affairs Series Click here for Weekly Current Affairs Playlist.
Legal Aptitude
This is one of the most scoring yet conceptual sections. It tests your ability to understand legal situations and principles.
Key Topics:
- Legal Principles & Facts (Assertion-Reason Questions)
- Legal Maxims and Terms
- Constitutional Law (Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, etc.)
- Law of Torts (Negligence, Defamation, etc.)
- Criminal Law (IPC, Mens Rea, Theft, Murder, etc.)
- Contract Law (Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Breach, etc.)
- Legal GK (Important Acts, Amendments, Landmark Judgments)
- Indian Judiciary & Legal Institutions
- Current Legal Developments (2023–2025)
Tip:
Focus on understanding basic legal principles rather than memorizing case laws. Practice past questions from JMI.
Follow our YouTube Channel for Legal Aptitude Practice Click here for Legal Aptitude Practice Series Playlist.
General Studies
This section tests your understanding of static GK — facts that don’t change with time.
Key Topics:
- Indian Polity (Constitution, Parliament, President, PM, etc.)
- Indian Geography (States, Rivers, Capitals, National Parks)
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India)
- Indian Economy (Sectors, Policies, Inflation, Banking System)
- Science & Technology (Basic Awareness)
- Important National & International Organizations
- Art, Culture & Heritage of India
Tip:
Prepare static topics from NCERTs Legit Prep’s Static GK Notes section (Formation, HQ, Heads, Establishment Year).
Follow our YouTube Channel for General Knowledge Click here for General Knowledge Series Playlist.
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)
This section checks your basic mathematical and logical calculation ability.
Key Topics:
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Number System
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
- Probability
- Mensuration (Basic Geometry)
Tip:
Practice 15–20 questions daily from standard books like RS Aggarwal or Legit Prep’s Quantitative Workbook.
Weightage Distribution (Approx.)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| Current Affairs & GK | 40 | 45 |
| Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Studies | 35 | 35 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
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| 2019 | JMI B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2019 | Download Now |
| 2018 | JMI B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2018 | Download Now |
| 2017 | JMI B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) PYQs 2017 | Download Now |
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