AILET LLM Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 21 Jan '26
NLU Delhi has announced the AILET exam pattern on the official NLU Delhi website. The exam pattern was provided along with the detailed AILET notification 2026. There will be no descriptive sections in the AILET question paper.
Check out all the important details about the AILET exam pattern 2026 on this page. The exam pattern comprises of the mode and medium of exam, marking scheme, timings, sectional weightage, syllabus, etc.
- AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- AILET LLM 2026 Section-wise Exam Pattern
- AILET 2026 Marking Scheme
- AILET 2026 Negative Marking
- AILET 2026 Tie-breaking Method
AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
Candidates can get an overview of the exam structure of AILET as mentioned below:
| Exam Features | LLM |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam |
| Test duration | 120 minutes |
| Exam timings | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Test medium | English |
| Type of questions | MCQs & Subjective question |
| Total questions | 100 multiple choice questions |
| Total marks | 100 marks |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
Commonly asked questions
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
AILET LLM 2026 Section-wise Exam Pattern
The question paper for LLM admissions will no more consists of two sections. The AILET LLM question paper 2026 will be as under,
| Subjects |
Subject-wise questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Different branches of law |
100 MCQs | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Also Read:
| AILET 2026 Syllabus | AILET Question Papers and Prep Guides | Know Tips to Prepare for AILET 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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:
| AILET BA LLB | AILET LLM | AILET PhD |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | Different branches of law (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law) | Different branches of Law |
| Current affairs and General knowledge | ||
| Logical reasoning |
AILET 2026 Marking Scheme
The question paper carries 100 objective-type questions therefore, the marking scheme is as under,
- Each question carries one mark that will be awarded for each correct attempt
- In case, candidates have marked wrong options then negative marking will be done and for each wrong attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
Read more: Best Books for AILET Preparation
Commonly asked questions
Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.
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.
AILET 2026 Negative Marking
The AILET PG 2026 exam will have negative marking. For every wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of one one mark.
AILET 2026 Tie-breaking Method
If two or more candidates get the same marks at the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) their merit will be decided as follows:
a) Senior Age;
b) Computerized draw of lots
AILET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 is out for round 1 across different categories. For the students belongong to the General AI quota, the AILET cutoff score is 60. For the OBC category, the cutoff score is 330. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise cutoff details:
| Category | AILET Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Score) |
|---|---|
| General | 60 |
| OBC | 330 |
| SC | 1480 |
| ST | 1372 |
| EWS | 298 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, the presidency university do not accept AILET Score. Candidates have to appear either for PULAT or CLAT to get admission in the law courses offered by the varsity. Without it you can not get admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date to submit the AILET counselling fee was December 27, 2025. The candidates who get the invitation to participate in the AILET counselling have to pay the counselling registration fee before the last date.
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The AILET BA LLB course tie-breaking method gives priority to
- A candidate who scores higher marks in the logical reasoning section
- Senior age candidate
- Computerized draw of lots
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
AILET 2026 Result Date is December 18. The AILET result released on the NLU Delhi website. Candidates can check their scorecard from the official website.
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Hi.
Download Free AILET Past Year Papers (PDF)
Year‑wise AILET Question Papers
You can directly access and download previous AILET question papers (BA LLB / LLM / PhD) from online collections that host them in PDF format:
AILET papers page — contains download links for AILET papers from recent years (i
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a month ago
The AILET 2026 PG exam was overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The AILET 2026 UG (BA LLB) exam was overall moderate in difficulty level. The English section was easy, the GK & Current Affairs section was moderate, and the Logical Reasoning was moderate to hard.
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the answer keys for the AILET 2026 LLM exam on December 14, after the exam. The objections window is open till December 16, 12 PM. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key will be published.
S
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
No, NLU Delhi is conducting the AILET UG (BA LLB) and AILET PG (LLM) this year. AILET PhD exam 2026 is not happening.
S
Contributor-Level 9
AILET Notifications19 Institutes accepting AILET
NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University
Dwarka, Delhi • Public
4.4Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Chennai • Private
Powai, Mumbai • Private
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