AILET LLM Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '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.
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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
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AILET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
To get the AILET previous year question papers:
- Click on the AILET question paper PDF download links on the Shiksha portal or
- Visit the official website to download the PYQs and practice them to appear for the exam
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
AILET application forms cannot be filled out online as these forms will only be available in online mode at the official website. Candidates will be able to find out the AILET application form at the NLU Delhi official website. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The AILET application forms will be available on the official website of the conducting body, NLU Delhi. Candidates must visit the online portal to fill out the forms only during the application window.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2026 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 question paper after the exam on the official website in PDF format. The AILET question paper will be released with the answer key.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The AILET Objection Window will open in December 2027. Candidates will be able to raise objections to the AILET Answer Key within a timeline of 2 days. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Result will be announced.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can raise objections against the AILET 2027 answer key by visiting the official website. Then provide the registered mobile number and password. View the window to submit objections. Pay the fee to complete the process.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The full form of AILET is All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level Law entrance exam that is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF will be issued on the NLU Delhi website. It will be provided in two phases. Initially, a Provisional Answer Key will be published, followed by the Final one in PDF format.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the official website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET provisional answer key PDF will be released after the exam in December 2027. Generally the answer key is released within a week from the exam date.
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Contributor-Level 6
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