AILET PhD Books 2026: Check best books for exam preparation

The AILET exam does not have two sections namely, Legal Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. Also, the questions asked in CLAT exam are lengthy and time taking, while AILET question paper is considered to be completed within time if practiced well. The CLAT exam has 120 questions, i.e., less in comparison to the AILET which has 150 questions. 

Check the table below for the exam pattern of BA LLB (Hons.) course:

Candidates aspiring to appear for the AILET exam must refer to the following set of books while preparing for AILET 2027:

CLAT Study Kit (Legal Reasoning, English, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and Legal Awareness & General Knowledge)
Universal's Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination
CLAT & AILET's Chapter-wise Solved Papers

Yes, students aspiring to expand their chances of admission to all the NLUs in India must given both the entrance exams. Both, CLAT and AILET will be conducted a week apart in the December month. The syllabus for the AILET & CLAT are almost same, infact the AILET exam has less number of sections than CLAT exam. Students aspiring to sit for both the exams may prepare simultaneously focusing on each section to be asked in exam. 

NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET 2026 scores. However, all other NLUs in the country accept CLAT scores for providing admission to their courses. Candidates can sit for both the entrance exams to expand their scope of admission.

Candidates must prepare well for the AILET exam, after due consideration of the syllabus. For AILET BA LLB 2027 exam, English language will comprise Reading comprehension, Sentence completion, Error correction, and Critical reasoning. 

The AILET exam does not have two sections namely, Legal Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. Also, the questions asked in CLAT exam are lengthy and time taking, while AILET question paper is considered to be completed within time if practiced well. The CLAT exam has 120 questions, i.e., less in comparison to the AILET which has 150 questions. 

Yes, Candidates can prepare for AILET entrance exam in one month by giving more time to study the important topics and practice the questions asked in previous year papers. Each section must be given equal preference. Revise the topics already studied regularly. 

Yes, students aspiring to expand their chances of admission to all the NLUs in India must given both the entrance exams. Both, CLAT and AILET will be conducted a week apart in the December month. The syllabus for the AILET & CLAT are almost same, infact the AILET exam has less number of sections than CLAT exam. Students aspiring to sit for both the exams may prepare simultaneously focusing on each section to be asked in exam. 

Yes, AILET exam have one section for Current affairs and General Knowledge. The section will be asked for 30 marks and students will be asked questions from Indian and international affairs, Current events, History,  Geography,  Politics,  Economics & General Science.

Follow these tips and refer to the AILET Books to secure good marks in the AILET exam:

• Go through the Exam Pattern
• Make a list of the chapters covered.
• Select the best Books as per the latest syllabus and pattern
• Regularly revise and practice the chapters
• Solve the queries from the several mock tests
• Appear for mock tests on regular basis

The Logical reasoning section carries the maximum weightage; i.e. 50 per cent in the AILET exam. Reasoning is actually a combination of both verbal logic, as well as analytical reasoning. So, one part is full of numbers and data, while the other is made of words and puzzles. Reasoning needs ample practice. Books by MK Pandey and RS Aggarwal will suffice. For Data Interpretation (DI) questions, the trick lies in forming the table. Once this is done, the rest of the questions flow automatically. Hence, the students are advised to prepare this subject carefully and give special attention. 

Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam.

Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan. 

You should take regular mock tests and soleve previous years question papers. One mock test each day will help you in revising your concepts apart from building your confidence.
The following books are highly recommended by the experts:
1. Pratiyogita Darpan.
2. GK Today.
3. Manorama Year Book.
4. Pearsons Concise GK.
5. Analytical and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
6. Competition Success Review.
7. Wren and Martin.

Check the table below for the exam pattern of BA LLB (Hons.) course:

Candidates seeking admission into prominent law colleges in India are well aware of the fact that they have to appear and qualify the entrance exams accepted by the colleges. In India, the National Law Universities (NLUs) are among the top-tiered law colleges to study law and, at present, the total number of NLUs in India is 24. Admission to NLU Delhi is through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). If you compare AILET to CLAT, the AILET Exam is much tougher then the latter.  

Yes, AILET exam have one section for Current affairs and General Knowledge. The section will be asked for 30 marks and students will be asked questions from Indian and international affairs, Current events, History,  Geography,  Politics,  Economics & General Science.

AILET Exam will be conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses. Candidates can check the syllabus for AILET for all the programmes offered by National Law University (NLU) Delhi below:

The marking scheme for AILET will be as under-

• +1 mark each correct answer 
• -0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 
• No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted

With so many resources avaiable in both online and offline mode, finding the right books for the GK current affairs is really a challenging task. Candidates must not stop reading the newspaper as it is the main source to learn about current affairs and anything happening around the globe. Candidates can also refer to the books mentioned here for prepapraing for the AILET Exam and to get a high score. The books are: General Knowledge Book by Arihant,  Lucent’s General Knowledge NCERT Book (History and Civics) by Lucent,  Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew,  Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Experts.

Cracking AILET exam may seem tough but it can be cleared in first attempt when approached with practical plan-

• Create a realistic plan based on the days left for the exam day
• Read about the sections and important topics
• Alot weeks and days to most important topics
• Practice previous year questions for getting an idea about the exam
• Revise the syllabus often