HEC Law GAT Syllabus 2026
The complete Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law GAT) syllabus with all 10 subjects, topic breakdowns, marks distribution, and exam format. Updated for the 2026 Law GAT cycle.
• Source: HEC Pakistan / ETC
Law GAT Exam Format 2026
Duration
2 Hours
Total Questions
100 MCQs
Passing Mark
50 / 100
Subjects
10 Subjects
Law GAT Marks Distribution
All 10 Subjects
105 Total Marks100 multiple-choice questions. One mark per correct answer. No negative marking.
Subject-wise Law GAT Syllabus 2026
Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
20 Marks- Jurisdiction of Civil Courts
- Suits — Filing, Plaint & Written Statement
- Temporary Injunctions & Interlocutory Orders
- Summary Procedure (Order 37)
- Execution of Decrees
- Appeals, Reference & Review
- Transfer of Cases
Law of Evidence (Qanoon-e-Shahadat)
20 Marks- Relevancy of Facts
- Admissions & Confessions
- Statements by Persons Who Cannot be Called as Witnesses
- Judgments of Courts of Justice
- Oral & Documentary Evidence
- Burden of Proof
- Examination of Witnesses
Constitution of Pakistan
15 Marks- Fundamental Rights & Principles of Policy
- Federal & Provincial Legislative Powers
- The Parliament — National Assembly & Senate
- The Executive — President & Prime Minister
- The Judiciary — Supreme Court & High Courts
- Emergency Provisions
- Constitutional Amendments
Criminal Law — PPC
10 Marks- General Exceptions (PPC Chapter IV)
- Offences Against the State
- Offences Relating to Public Tranquillity
- Hurt, Grievous Hurt & Qatl
- Theft, Robbery & Dacoity
- Criminal Breach of Trust & Cheating
- Defamation & Intimidation
Criminal Law — CrPC
10 Marks- Classes of Criminal Courts & Powers
- Arrest, Bail & Remand
- FIR & Investigation
- Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable Offences
- Charge & Trial
- Judgments & Appeals
- Execution of Sentences
Professional Ethics
10 Marks- Legal Profession & Bar Councils
- Duties of an Advocate — to Court, Client & Opponent
- Contempt of Court
- Conflicts of Interest
- Advocate's Right of Audience
- Misconduct & Disciplinary Proceedings
Constitutional History of Pakistan
5 Marks- Government of India Act 1935
- Independence Act 1947
- Constitution of 1956
- Constitution of 1962
- Constitution of 1973 & Amendments
International Law
5 Marks- Sources of International Law
- State Sovereignty & Recognition
- Law of Treaties (Vienna Convention)
- International Organizations (UN, ICJ)
- Law of the Sea & Airspace
English Jurisprudence
5 Marks- Nature & Definitions of Law
- Sources of Law
- Legal Rights & Duties
- Ownership & Possession
- Liability — Civil vs Criminal
- Theories of Punishment
Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul-ul-Fiqh)
5 Marks- Sources of Islamic Law — Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas
- Types of Legal Rulings (Ahkam)
- Schools of Fiqh
- Islamic Law of Evidence
- Islamic Criminal Law — Hudood & Qisas
Important Note on the HEC Law GAT 2026
The Law GAT syllabus is set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan through its Education Testing Council (ETC). The topics listed above are based on previous Law GAT past papers and official HEC guidelines. While the core syllabus remains consistent, HEC may update topics or question weightage between test cycles. Always cross-check with the official HEC ETC announcement at etc.hec.gov.pk for the current cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions — Law GAT Syllabus
What is the Law GAT syllabus 2026?
The HEC Law GAT 2026 syllabus covers 10 subjects: CPC (20 marks), Law of Evidence (20 marks), Constitution of Pakistan (15 marks), PPC (10 marks), CrPC (10 marks), Professional Ethics (10 marks), Constitutional History (5 marks), International Law (5 marks), English Jurisprudence (5 marks), Islamic Jurisprudence (5 marks). Total: 100 marks via 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
Which subjects carry the most marks in the Law GAT test?
Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and Law of Evidence are the highest-weighted subjects — 20 marks each. Together they account for 40% of the Law GAT total. Focus heavily on these two in your preparation.
Is there negative marking in the Law GAT?
No. The HEC Law GAT has no negative marking for wrong answers. You should attempt every question, even if you are unsure — never leave a question blank.
What is the passing score for the Law GAT 2026?
The minimum passing score for HEC Law GAT is 50 out of 100. You must pass to register as an Advocate with your provincial Bar Council. There is no upper limit — the higher you score, the better.
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