AILET Exam Pattern 2026 (BA LLB & LLM): Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme, Negative Marking, Sectional Weightage
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Registration - 7 Aug '25 - 10 Nov '25
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 comprise of the mode and medium of exam, marking scheme, timings, sectional weightage, syllabus, etc.
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- AILET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Breakdown
- AILET BA LLB Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
- AILET LLM Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
- AILET Tie-Breaking Method 2026
- AILET Preparation Tips 2026
- AILET Exam Pattern: FAQs
AILET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Breakdown
Candidates can get an overview of the exam structure of AILET as mentioned 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 |
Commonly asked questions
The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB 2026 is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET 2026 will be as under:
Subject | Questions per section |
English Language | 50 questions |
Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 questions |
Logical Reasoning | 70 questions |
Total | 150 |
AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET 2026 including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage.
Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2026 has negative marking too. 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 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2026. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2026 exam.
AILET BA LLB Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
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 Last 10 years Question Papers PDFs + Solution
- 2 Months Preparation Strategy & Tips for AILET 2026
Commonly asked questions
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 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 | 11 am to 1 pm | 11 am to 1 pm |
| Test medium | English | English |
| Type of questions | Multiple-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 |
AILET Exam 2026 will be conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses. Candidates can check the syllabus for AILET 2026 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 LLM Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
AILET LLM exam consists of 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)
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 Tie-Breaking Method 2026
Following 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 Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates are advised to follow the preparation tips for 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 a maximum number of questions and weightage from the overall AILET Question Paper. In order to score a good rank in AILET 2026, candidates need to focus all sections. Candidates must start the revision of the complete AILET Course now, identify their weaknesses and work on it. Try and attempt as many sample papers of AILET 2026 so as to get a deep understanding of the syllabus, and pattern.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
AILET Exam Pattern: FAQs
Check the frequently asked questions for the AILET exam pattern here:
Commonly asked questions
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.
The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. The AILET 2026 application was released on August 07, 2025 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Through this exam, candidates will be able to apply for BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD in Law courses taught at the National Law University Delhi.
NLU Delhi will commence the AILET 2026 application from August 07, 2025. AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 in online mode. Once, the exam will be concluded, the authorities will release the AILET exam result along with the merit lists.
AILET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Please add these entrance exams also in your list for LLM.
- MHCET Law LLM
- LSAT LLM
- AP PGLCET
- CUET LLM for DU
- SLS AIAT LLM
- TISS LLM Exam
- PU LLM Law
- BHU PET Law
Scholar-Level 18
Answered a month 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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