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All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
AILET 2027 Registration
7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26
AILET Sample Papers 2027 will be released soon for candidates preparing for the All India Law Entrance Test. Students must solve AILET question papers to become familiar with the exam level. These question papers are designed according to the latest AILET exam pattern and syllabus. NLU Delhi releases official AILET 2027 Sample Papers near the exam date. AILET exam 2027 will be held on December 13, 2026.
Practising AILET sample papers helps candidates become familiar with the actual exam format, understand the types of questions asked, identify important topics, and assess the overall difficulty level. Along with sample papers, candidates should also solve AILET previous years question papers to strengthen their preparation. Law aspirants can download AILET previous question papers PDF and Sample Papers PDF from this page for free.
- AILET Question Paper 2026
- AILET Previous Year Question Papers with Answers
- AILET 2027 Preparation Tips
- AILET 2027 Sample Papers and Mock Test
- AILET 2027 Sample Paper FAQs
AILET Question Paper 2026
NLU Delhi officially released AILET 2026 Question Paper PDF. The Question Paper PDF was issued along with the provisional answer key. This Question paper is the most accurate preparation resource that students can follow for their exam preparation. The exam structure as well as question difficulty level are expected to remain similar in AILET 2027 exam. Download AILET 2026 Question Paper and answer key PDF below.
| Question Paper | Download PDF |
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| AILET 2026 BA LLB Question Paper with Answer Key | Download Paper with Answers |
| AILET LLM Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key | Download Paper with Answers |
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Commonly asked questions
Students can download AILET Question Paper 2026 from our website for free. It is available for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD exams. By practising these papers, candidates can know the nature of questions.
Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
Check the table below for the exam pattern of BA LLB (Hons.) course:
Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
English including Comprehension | 50 questions | 50 marks |
General Knowledge (Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Economics, Civics) | 30 questions | 30 marks |
Logical Reasoning | 70 questions | 70 marks |
Total | 150 | 150 |
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AILET 2027 Preparation Tips
AILET 2027 Sample Papers and Mock Test
Candidates must also solve AILET Sample Papers to know about new question types. NLU Delhi officially releases the sample papers to alert students about question patterns. Candidates also get to know about their strengths and weaknesses when they work through sample questions. It also helps them understand the AILET exam pattern. Download AILET 2027 sample papers PDF from below.
| AILET Mock Test | |
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| AILET Sample Paper 1 | Download Test 1 |
| AILET Sample Paper 2 | Download Test 2 |
| AILET Sample Paper 3 | Download Test 3 |
| AILET Sample Paper 4 | Download Test 4 |
Commonly asked questions
Students from 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.
In the last year's AILET question paper for UG course, GK questions were prominently related to static GK. The number of current affairs-related questions was lower. Questions were mainly related to law field and Economics. These questions were related to topics, such as Supreme Court of India, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A large number of questions in the section were based on topics related to international relations, such as international alliances, agreements and G20 Summit.
Other main topics covered in the GK section of the previous year's AILET question paper were awards, sports, geography of India and books and authors.
Students will have to master every topic of AILET exam. For this, they need to practice many sample papers as well as mock tests. Students can increase their speed and accuracy through this approach.
AILET 2027 Sample Paper FAQs
Go through the AILET 2027 Sample Paper FAQs if you have any further doubts:
The AILET exam does not have two sections namely, Legal Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. Also, the questions asked in CLAT exam are lengthy and time taking, while AILET question paper is considered to be completed within time if practiced well. The CLAT exam has 120 questions, i.e., less in comparison to the AILET which has 150 questions.
The AILET PG exam is overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.
Candidates will be able to contact the AILET exam authority through the phone. The contact number is 011-40787555. There is no official email to connect with the exam authority on the AILET exam website. Thus, candidates need to use this phone number only for the exam-related queries.
In the AILET GK & Current Affairs section, there are 30 questions are asked. Each question is of 1 mark. So, total marks can be scored from this section.
Yes, Candidates can prepare for AILET entrance exam in one month by giving more time to study the important topics and practice the questions asked in previous year papers. Each section must be given equal preference. Revise the topics already studied regularly.
In the AILET exam English section, 50 questions are asked. Each question is for 1 mark. So, a total of 50 marks can be scored from this section.
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
Candidates must note that the AILET LLM 2027 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2027 question paper will be as under: 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).
The AILET 2027 LLM syllabus will have 100 MCQ questions pertaining to different areas of law. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
Candidates can download the AILET sample papers from the official website. AILET PYQs and sample papers are available on this page. To download the previou syear sample papers, click on the relevant sample paper available in PDF format. Practice them to appear in the exam with confidence.
As per experts, difficulty level of AILET question paper lies in moderate to difficult range. The level of difficulty varies every year. A strict time limit as well as a lengthy logical reasoning section increases overall difficulty.
Candidates get 120 minutes to solve AILET question paper. PWD students get 40 minutes extra (2 hours 40 minutes total). Candidates need to solve 150 MCQs. There is no sectional time limit.
To get AILET previous year question papers
- Click on AILET question paper PDF download links on Shiksha portal or
- Visit official website
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.
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| CLAT | DATE: December 6, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-26+ National Law Universities (NLUs) including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata |
| SLAT | DATE: Phase 1 on December 19, 2026 Phase 2 on December 26, 2026 | Previous year paper- https://www.shiksha.com/college/symbiosis-law-school-symbiosis-international-pune/slat-exam | Participating colleges-Symbiosis Law Schools located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur |
| AILET | DATE: December 13, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-NLU Delhi only (scores are not accepted by other NLUs). |
| IPU CET | DATE: Session 1 in December and Session 2 in April of the admission year | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-GGSIPU main campus and numerous affiliated management and law institutes across Delhi-NCR. |
| CHRIST | DATE: Conducted in multiple phases corresponding with admission windows | Previous year paper- You can check college portal.
| Participating colleges- Christ University campuses in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Yeshwanthpur), Delhi-NCR, and Pune Lavasa. |
| Alliance | DATE: Alliance University does not follow a single fixed national calendar date for its internal tests like AMAT or AUSAT. | Sorry, but I couldn't find it. You can check college portal for the same. | Participating colleges- Alliance University constituent schools (Alliance School of Law, Alliance Ascent College, and Alliance School of Business) in Bengaluru. |
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Candidates receiving seats must follow NLU Delhi's instructions, pay the required admission amount, upload or verify documents, and complete other formalities.
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Candidates with lower ranks may participate if they receive a counselling invitation. Admission depends on category, vacancies, previous cutoffs, and seat availability during subsequent counselling rounds.
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Candidates may need academic certificates, identification proof, category certificates, photographs, AILET documents, and other required records. Exact requirements should be checked in NLU Delhi's official notification.
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Seats are allotted according to candidates' merit ranks, reservation category, programme preferences, and seat availability. Multiple counselling rounds may be conducted depending on vacancies and candidate responses.
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Yes, shortlisted candidates need to pay counselling registration fee. The applicable amount and payment deadline are announced by NLU Delhi in its counselling notification.
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Eligible candidates can register through official NLU Delhi admission portal. They must log in, provide required information, upload documents, pay applicable fees, and submit their counselling application.
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Candidates shortlisted by NLU Delhi based on their AILET rank and eligibility criteria can participate. Shortlisted candidates must complete registration and counselling formalities.
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AILET counselling is admission process conducted by NLU Delhi for candidates who qualify based on their entrance examination performance, merit rank, category, and availability of seats.
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