AILET LLM Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 7 Aug '25 - 10 Nov '25

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Updated on Oct 10, 2025 11:35 IST

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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.

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  • 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
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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

Note: Candidates may also consider the  CLAT 2025 Exam Pattern as the duration of the CLAT exam is the same as AILET.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the marking scheme of AILET for BA LLB?
A: 

The marking scheme for AILET will be as under:

  • 1 mark to be allotted for each correct answer 
  • 0.25 marks to be deducted from total scores for each incorrect attempt. 
  • No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted

Candidates can check complete exam pattern of AILET below:

Exam FeaturesBA LLBLLM
Exam modeCenter-based Pen-and-paper exam Center-based Pen-and-paper exam 
Test duration120 minutes120 minutes
Exam timings11 am to 1 pm 11 am to 1 pm
Test mediumEnglishEnglish
Type of questionsMultiple-choice questions

Multiple-choice questions

Total questions

150 questions

100 multiple choice questions

Total marks

150 marks

100 marks

Marking scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer

-0.25 marks for each incorrect answer

Marking scheme for MCQs:

+1 mark for each correct answer

-0.25 marks for each incorrect answer

Q:   Where can I find AILET 2026 sample papers?
A: 

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to download the AILET 2026 sample papers and the previous year's question papers:

  • Click on the AILET question paper download link given in the tables below
  • Click on the download link, candidates will be redirected to the Shiksha portal
  • Now, log in using your existing email id and password if you are an existing user
  • New users will be required to sign up first.
  • Upon successful login, the sample paper will be downloaded.
  • The AILET question papers will also be sent to the user’s registered email.
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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
(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)

100 MCQs 100
Total 100

Also Read: 

AILET 2026 Syllabus AILET Question Papers and Prep Guides Know Tips to Prepare for AILET 2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How should one prepare for AILET Exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the syllabus for AILET?
A: 

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 LanguageDifferent 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
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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the benefits of solving AILET sample papers?
A: 

Solving the AILET sample papers will help students to improve their speed of solving the questions. It will also help them to be familiar with the type of questions asked for the AILET exam.  It will help them to experience the real time scenario of the AILETexam and thus attend the board exam in a stress free manner. In addition, it helps students to achieve better results. It will also improve their confidence to face the AILET exam.

Q:   Do I need to read separate books for each subject included in the AILET syllabus?
A: 

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. 

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AILET 2026 Negative Marking

There will be Negative Marking in AILET PG 2026. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of one (1) mark.

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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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Answered a week ago

The candidates will be able to download the notification for the AILET exam from the NLU Delhi official website. This document is important as it provides the exam registration schedule and eligibility criteria. Students should go through this document thoroughly for the application fees, last date

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

AILET notification is a document that tells about the important details regarding the exam. It provides the details on the exam registration schedule, eligibility, fee strcuture, exam cities, etc. Candidates aspiring to sit for the AILET 2026 exam will have to register for the exam before the last d

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The result for the AILET 2026 exam will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards through their candidate's login using the credentials as craeted during the registration. The scorecard will mention the Candidate's name, roll number, overall scores, sco

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

With the help of previous year exam analysis, candidates looking to sit for the exam this year will be able to ascertain the type of questions asked in the exam and what is the difficulty level for each section of the exam. This helps in preparing for the exam accrodingly. Also, candidates who appea

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

AILET admit card will include the details such as Candidate's name, roll number, course opted for, address of the examination hall, date and time of the entrance exam, etc. Along with this, candidates will also be intimated regarding the general guidelines for the exam day through the admit card of

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

To crack the AILET exam, candidates must target to achieve rank between 50-60, which means score above 75 will help you land at the NLU Delhi. Candidates must go through the AILET exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year questions to prepare for the exam effectively. The previous year questions wil

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below:

Category

AILET Application Fee (in INR)

General

INR 3,000

PwD/ SC/ ST

INR 1,000

Women of SC/ST Category and Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL)

Exempted from paying the application fee

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

AILET exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated courses and LLM courses offered at the National Law University Delhi. Aspiring candidates will have to register for the entrance exam before the last date to sit for the exam. However, candidates must furnish the eligibility criteria to

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Please add these entrance exams also in your list for LLM.

  1. MHCET Law LLM
  2. LSAT LLM
  3. AP PGLCET
  4. CUET LLM for DU
  5. SLS AIAT LLM
  6. TISS LLM Exam
  7. PU LLM Law
  8. BHU PET Law

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, AILET preparation can be done in 1 month with an organized plan and strategy. Follow the steps given below to prepare for the exam efficiently within a month:

  • Collect the study material, books, reference notes, practice question papers, previous year papers
  • Allot equal time to each section
  • Decote

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Damini Aggarwal

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