AILET PhD Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '26
National Law University Delhi released the AILET exam pattern on the website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, along with the AILET notification 2026. The AILET 2026 will be an objective-type test; there will be no descriptive sections in the AILET question paper. The AILET paper will carry 150 questions in MCQ format. The questions will be asked from three subjects: English Language, Current Affairs including GK, and Logical Reasoning. It is advised that candidates must go through the exam pattern of AILET thoroughly before appearing for the AILET Exam 2026.
Check out all the important details about the AILET exam pattern 2026 on this page. The exam pattern comprises the mode and medium of the exam, marking scheme, timings, sectional weightage, syllabus, etc.
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- AILET LLM Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
- AILET Tie-Breaking Method 2026
- AILET 2026 Preparation Tips
- AILET Exam Pattern: FAQs
AILET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Breakdown
Candidates can get an overview of the AILET exam structure below
| Exam Features | BA LLB | LLM |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam |
| Test duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Exam timings | 2 PM to 4 PM | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Test medium | English | English |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions | MCQs & Subjective question |
| 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 |
+1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
AILET BA LLB Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
The AILET BA LLB question paper will have 150 questions. The exam pattern of AILET 2026 for BA LLB is given in the table below:
| Subject |
Questions per section |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
50 questions |
50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 questions |
30 |
| Logical Reasoning |
70 questions |
70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
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AILET LLM Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
AILET LLM exam has 100 questions of 1 mark each. The question paper for LLM admissions consists of two parts and the sectional weightage of AILET LLM question paper will be as under:
| Type of Questions |
Number of 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 questions (1 marks each) |
100 marks |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Also Read: AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys (PDFs 2016-2025)
AILET Tie-Breaking Method 2026
AILET tie braking criteria will be adopted to deal with situations where two or more candidates get the same score:
- If two or more candidates get the same marks at the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), their merit will be determined based on higher marks in the section on LOGICAL REASONING in the AILET 2026.
- If the merit is still the same, then the candidate senior in age shall get preference. If there is still no change in merit, then a computerized draw of lots shall be taken into consideration.
- If there is no merit change, authorities shall consider computerized lot draws.
Commonly asked questions
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 Preparation Tips
Candidates are advised to follow the preparation tips for the AILET 2026 exam for the best results. Candidates should prepare all sections properly; however, the logical reasoning section of AILET 2026 is most important as it carries the maximum questions and weightage from the overall AILET Question Paper. In order to score a good rank in AILET 2026, candidates need to focus on all sections. Candidates must start the revision of the complete AILET Course now, identify their weaknesses, and work on them. Try and attempt as many sample papers of AILET 2026 so as to get a deep understanding of the syllabus and pattern.
AILET Exam Pattern: FAQs
Check the frequently asked questions for the AILET exam pattern here:
Commonly asked questions
AILET 2026 exam was conducted on December 14, 2025 in online mode. AILET 2026 Result is available to download on the website. NLU Delhi released the AILET first merit list 2026 on January 8, 2026.
AILET 2026 exam pattern did not undergo any changes this year, yet, however, the NLU Delhi reserves the right to introduce any revisions to the exam pattern. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website to avoid any last minute surprises. AILET 2026 exam will comprise 150 MCQ based questions from three sections: English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. Earlier, the all India Law entrance test had one more section namely, Legal Aptitude which was removed from the exam syllabus in the previous session.
AILET 2026 syllabus and CLAT 2026 syllabus is not same, both the exams have some common sections but AILET exam does not ask questions from Legal and Quantitative aptitude. Compare the AILET and CLAT exam pattern below:
| AILET Syllabus and Sections | CLAT Syllabus and Sections |
|---|---|
| English | English Language |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge | Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
| Logical Reasoning | Logical Reasoning |
| - | Legal Reasoning |
| - | Quantitative Techniques |
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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A lawyer from a National Law University (NLU) in India can earn quite well. Fresh graduates joining top corporate law firms usually get between INR 10–16 Lacs per year. Those in smaller firms or litigation might start around INR 5–8 Lacs yearly. With experience, salaries rise fast, especially in cor
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The official AILET 2026 AIR 1 score has not been released yet. It will be announced after the exam results are declared by NLU Delhi. Usually, the top ranker's score stays between 95 to 100 marks depending on paper difficulty. Keep checking the official AILET 2026 result page for confirmed updates.
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AILET 2026 offers around 110 seats for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at NLU Delhi. Out of these, some seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories as per government rules. A few seats are also for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates. Always check the official AILET 2026 brochure for exact s
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You can apply for AILET 2026 if you passed or appearing in Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC, ST, PwD). There's no age limit for the exam. For postgraduate courses, you must hold an LL.B. degree with minimum required marks. Always confirm details on the official AILET 2026 notification.
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The AILET 2026 expected cut off may vary each year depending on exam difficulty and number of applicants. For top NLUs, general category cut off could be around 70–80 marks. OBC, SC, ST categories usually lower. Always check official AILET website for updates. Cut off helps predict admission chances
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Any stream can apply for the AILET exam, but many students choose Arts or Humanities because subjects like English and Current Affairs help in the AILET syllabus. Commerce and Science students also do well if they prepare properly. The stream doesn't matter much for AILET 2026, your preparation does
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Many students feel the AILET exam is bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focus more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2026 usually has higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
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