NEF Law Entrance Test (NLET) LLM Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
NEF Law Entrance Test (NLET) 2026
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The NLET 2026 exam pattern helps you understand how the question paper will be set. The test is held in offline mode and has only objective-type questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is usually no negative marking, but you should still read the instructions carefully on exam day.
or BA LLB (Hons.) Course:
- Mode: Offline (pen and paper)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections: English Language, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques
For LLM Course:
- Mode: Offline
- Type of Questions: Objective type
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts, Law of Crimes, and other major law subjects
The NLET 2026 exam pattern gives you a clear idea of marks, subjects, and time so you can plan your preparation better.
- NLET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- NLET 2026 Sectional-Weightage
- NLET 2026 Marking Scheme
NLET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Pen-paper based test mode |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Test language | English only |
| Test booklets | Set A, B, C and D |
| Type of questions | Objective type as well as the subjective type of questions |
| Total questions | 182 questions |
| Total marks | 200 marks |
NLET 2026 Sectional-Weightage
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English including Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Legal Aptitude/ Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Long Questions | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 182 | 200 |
NLET 2026 Marking Scheme
- Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer of Question number 1 to 180.
- Whereas, question number 181 and 182 carry 10 marks each.
- There is no negative marking scheme for wrong attempts in case of objective-type of questions. Moreover, no marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted by the candidates.
- The negative marking scheme for long answers type question is not clear.
- Therefore, only correct answers will be taken into consideration for final score calculation.
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The NLET 2026 Answer Key will be released a few days after the NEF Law Entrance Test (NLET) exam is conducted. Candidates can download it from the official NEF Law College website. The answer key helps students check their answers and estimate their scores before the official result is declared.
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NEF Law College Guwahati is widely considered one of the best colleges for LLB in Guwahati. It is approved by the Bar Council of India and affiliated with Gauhati University. The college offers quality legal education, skilled faculty, and good placement support. Many students choose NEF Law College
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NEF Law College Guwahati stands among the top private law colleges in Northeast India. The college is approved by the Bar Council of India and also linked with Gauhati University. It got a strong name for giving good legal education and helpful teachers. Many students like it because of its placemen
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Admission to NEF Law College Guwahati is through the NEF Law Entrance Test (NLET). Candidates must register online, fill the form, pay the fee, and upload documents. After the exam, shortlisted students are called for admission based on merit. Check the NEF Law College Prospectus, syllabus, and Fees
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