AILET 2026: Registration (Aug 1st), Exam Date (Dec 7), Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation & Result

National Law University, (NLU) Delhi, included among one of the most prestigious law universities in India. Apart from NLU Delhi, there are around 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. NLU Delhi offers law courses i.e. five-year Intergrated BA LLB (Hons.) course at the undergraduate level, One-year LLM course at the postgraduate level, and PhD courses at the doctorate level. For admission to the law courses,  NLU Delhi conducts its own law entrance exam known as the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), thus making it the only law school in India that does not accept the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). 

AILET exam is centre based pen and paper based and conducted for the duration of 120 minutes. The medium of exam is English and it will be a MCQ type exam. The exam will be conducted for 150 marks and there will be negative marking for each wrong answer.   

AILET 2026 applications forms will be released on August 1, 2025. Application forms will be made available on official website of National Law University, Delhi. Application process comprises- registration, uploading of relevant documents, and making payment. Candidates must thoroughly understand the application process to avoid any last minute rush. AILET application form 2026 will be released on its official website - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

A good score for AILET as per last year's cut off marks for each category are as under: General - 93.25 marks Scheduled Caste - 59.75 marks Scheduled Tribe - 58.5 marks Persons with Disabilities - 64 marks Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks Residents of Jammu and Kashmir - 54.25 marks.

The AILET counselling process includes the following steps:

• Release of AILET invite list 
• Registration for counseling by candidates inlcuded in the list
• Release of provisional admission list
• Pay admission fee 

 

Yes, the difficulty level of AILET is usually higher than CLAT as the competition is five times more for the limited seats of B.A. LL.B. And LL. M. courses available at NLU Delhi. Moreover, the exam pattern of AILET is also different than CLAT exam pattern. The cutoff marks are also higher for AILET conducted by NLU Delhi. CLAT cutoff marks vary every year but are moderate as there are 23 participating National Law Universities. Therefore, candidates can assume that AILET is tougher than CLAT exam.

The All India Law Entrance Test is the national-level Law Exam that is conducted by the National Law University in Delhi. It is mandatory for students to appear for this exam if they are thinking of studying Law at National Law University, Delhi. The total Exam Duration is ninety minutes, in which you have to answer 150 questions, asked from English,  Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge.

AILET and CLAT both are the two most sought-after law entrance exams of the country. AILET stands for All India Law Entrance Test and CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test. While both tests serve the law aspirants, there are a few factors that make them different from each other. I think CLAT is way ahead in comparison to AILET. CLAT offers admission to 22 National Universities that participate in this test. On the other hand, AILET has just one participating institute, and that is the National Law University (NLU), Delhi. On the basis of level of competition, in CLAT, more than 50,000 students appear for nearly 4000 seats in all the national law  universities under it. This means that the success rate in CLAT revolves around 6%. On the other hand, AILET has 110 seats under it (for all the courses combined), and more than 20,000 students appear for this test. Which means the success rate is around 0.006%. This clearly indicates that the level of competition is huge for AILET. So, if you are appearing for both the exams, you are 1000 times more likely to get a seat under CLAT when compared to AILET.

The key differences between CLAT and AILET are the following:

Colleges Accepting Scores:

• CLAT: Accepted by 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and 65 other participating institutions across India for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes.
• AILET: Only accepted by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) for its UG and PG law programs. NLU Meghalaya conducts its own separate entrance exam.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

CLAT:

• 5 sections: Legal reasoning, Logical reasoning, Quantitative techniques, English language comprehension, and Current affairs with General Knowledge.
• Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for both UG and PG exams.

AILET:

• 3 sections: Legal reasoning, Legal aptitude, and English language.
• Objective type MCQs for the UG exam, while the PG exam has both MCQs and descriptive questions.
• No Quantitative techniques section unlike CLAT.
• General Knowledge (GK) questions are asked in statement-based format compared to the passage-based format in CLAT.

Difficulty Level:

• CLAT: Generally considered slightly easier due to a more predictable pattern and syllabus.
• AILET: Often perceived as more challenging due to its unpredictable nature and the inclusion of descriptive questions in the PG exam.

Other Factors:

• Exam Dates: CLAT and AILET are typically conducted on separate dates, usually in May and June respectively.
• Application Process: Both exams have separate application processes through their respective websites.

To qualify for AILET, you will have to score above or equal to the AILET cut-off according to your category. If you do not qualify for the exam, you can reappear for it next year if you want to study BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) or LLM at NLU Delhi. If you want to take the exam again, you can opt for one of the following options: 

• Take other law entrance exams, such as LSAT India, SLAT or any of the state-level law entrance tests. 
• Apply for admission to colleges accepting AILET scores. 
• You can apply for admission to colleges that accept merit-based admission. The merit-based admission process refers to the process in which colleges consider your marks in the qualifying exam (Class 12 marks for UG courses and graduation marks for PG courses). 

Always remember that you should not apply for admission to a college that has not been recognised by UGC.

As per the current notification, there is no limit on the number of attempts allowed for AILET (All India Law Entrance Test). Candidates can take the exam as many times as they wish, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the exam. However, it is important to note that the eligibility criteria for AILET may change from year to year, and the number of attempts allowed may be specified in the notification. It is recommended to check the official website of National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) regularly for updates on the AILET exam and its eligibility criteria.

It's crucial to remember that the AILET exam takes place only once a year. Therefore, candidates can only take the exam once in a given year. If they do not clear the AILET exam, they must wait until the following year to attempt it again. They need to make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria of the exam for the next year. Candidates should prepare thoroughly and take the exam seriously each time they attempt it.

NLU Delhi will commence the AILET 2026 application from August 1, 2025. AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 07, 2025 in online mode. Once, the exam will be concluded, the authorities will release the AILET exam result along with the merit lists. 

The AILET exam will be conducted offline at designated test centres across India. Check out the important details related to the AILET exam below:

• Mode: Offline
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Number of questions: 120
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer, - 0.25 marking for wrong answers

Sections:

• English (50 questions) 
• Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions)
• Logical Reasoning (70 questions)

The AILET registration form for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD in Law courses can be filled out of the AILET official exam website or portal, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Before filling out the registration form for AILET, candidates need to consider the following important points: 

• Read the official notification and information booklet carefully before applying.
• Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before registering.
• Keep your scanned documents ready in the specified format and size.
• Fill the application form accurately and submit it before the deadline.
• Download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
• Stay updated with any changes or announcements on the official website

No, you do not need to send a hard copy of your documents to NLU Delhi to apply for AILET. You only need specific documents and details for the application process. These documents and details are mentioned below: 

• A scanned copy of your the latest passport-size photo, which must not be older than 3 months. 
• A scanned copy of your signature
• Current Address
• Name of your mother and father and their mobile numbers and email IDs
• Parent's annual income details
• Details related to academic qualifications, including school/college names, marks, percentage, or CGPA

Yes, you can make changes to the details you entered in the AILET application form after submission. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
2. Log in to your candidate account using your registered email address and the password you created during registration.
3. Your application form will open.
4. You will find an "Edit Application" option or button.
5. Click on the button.
6. Make the necessary changes.
7. Finally, save and submit the updated details.

Note: The option to edit the AILET application is available throughout the registration/application period.

Candidates who wish to apply for the AILET Application Form are advised to check the list of documents required to register for AILET before starting the process. The list of documents required to fill out the AILET application form have been mentioned below:

• Marksheet of Class 10th/ 12th and certificate
• Graduation mark sheet and certificate (For LLM - if available)
• Passport size photo with white background (Size should be less than 1 MB, format .jpg/.jpeg)
• Scanned signature (maximum size 1 MB, format - .jpg/.jpeg)
• BPL certificate (if you belong to the BPL category) (Max size - 2 MB)
• Passport (if you belong to a Foreign National (FN) category) (Max size - 2 MB)
• Your Email Address and valid mobile number
• Character certificate (Should not be less then 3 month old)
• Transfer certificate
• Relevant category certificate (for SC, ST, OBC, J&K category students)

The AILET eligibility criteria based on different parameters are described below:

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

Minimum Marks:

• General & OBC: Minimum of 45% marks in your Class 12 exam.
• SC/ST/PwD: Minimum of 40% marks in your Class 12 exam.

Age Limit:

There is no age limit for appearing in the AILET exam.

Other Criteria:

• You must be a citizen of India.
• Specific requirements apply for foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates. Refer to the official AILET notification for details.

The minimum educational qualification required to appear for the AILET exam, regardless of whether it is for the BA LLB or LLM programme, is the same:

• You must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• However, the minimum percentage required in your Class 12 exam varies depending on your category:

General & OBC: 45% marks

SC/ST/PwD: 40% marks

BCom LLB (Hons.) is one of the two undergraduate courses offered by the National Law University, Delhi, through the AILET exam. The other undergraduate course is BA LLB (Hons.). The eligibility criteria for AILET BCom LLB are as follows:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised state or national board.
• They must have secured a minimum of 45% in Class 12 to apply for the AILET BCom LLB exam.
• The minimum qualifying marks for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories are 42%.
• Candidates applying under the Foreign Nationals category must have a minimum of 65% marks in the Class 12 (10+2) exam or any equivalent form of higher secondary education to be eligible for the AILET BCom LLB exam.
• Candidates who are studying in Class 12 can also apply for AILET. They will be required to submit their final mark sheet at the time of AILET counselling. They will also have to meet the minimum percentage requirement as per their category.

The AILET eligibility criteria for the LLM programe is as follows:

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have obtained an LLB degree or a graduation degree in any stream from a recogniseed university.

Minimum Marks:

• General & OBC: Minimum of 50% marks in the graduation degree examination.
• SC/ST/PwD: Minimum of 45% marks in the graduation final examination.

Appearing for Final Year LLB:

• Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of the LLB programmeme in the year of the AILET exam are also eligible to apply. However, they must have completed their LLB degree with the minimum qualifying marks by the time of admission.

Age Limit:

• There is no age limit for appearing in the AILET exam, including the LLM programmeme.

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

The syllabus for the GK and Current Affairs section of the AILET BA LLB exam:

Topics to be covered:

• General awareness of History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Social Science, and Environment
• Current Affairs of the past year
• Recent events and awareness around the world

Number of questions: 30

Marking scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer

It's important to note that the syllabus may be subject to change, and candidates should always check the official AILET website for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, it's important to be aware of current events and developments in these topics, as well as to have a general understanding of the subjects listed above.

Yes, for each wrong attempt 0.25 marks are deducted from the total scores. Since, one mark is allotted for each question, candidates will score 1 mark for their correct attempt, however, if their answer is incorrect, they will lose 0.25 marks from the total score. They will, however, be given 0.75 marks for wrong attempt too. The final scores obtained by the candidates will be as under: Correct attempts minus 0.25 x wrong attempts = total score out of 100 Note: In case, candidates leave question unattempted then the exam authority will neither add any marks or deduct any marks from their total scores. Check complete exam pattern and marking scheme of AILET exam here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-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. 

Even though NLU Delhi is a National Law University but it is not a part of the Consortium of NLUs, which raises the obvious question 'how is it different than other NLUs? . All the NLUs in India have been granted the status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Thus, there is no major difference in the courses offered at NLU Delhi as compared to the other National Law Universities. Moreover, NLU Delhi is built on the five-year integrated law degree model as proposed and implemented by the Bar Council of India (BCI). 

 Different factors are taken into consideration while determining the AILET cutoff such as:

• Difficulty level of the paper
• Number of candidates appeared
• Number of candidates qualified
• Total seats available for admission
• Category of candidates

The invite list carried the following information:

• The invite list was released category-wise
• It included the application number, roll number, total marks, and All India Ranks of candidates shortlisted for counselling.
• It also included the seat matrix and reservation for AILET admission process.
• The counselling schedule
•  The step-wise counselling process.

NLU Delhi offers law courses i.e. five-year Intergrated BA LLB (Hons.) course at the undergraduate level, One-year LLM course at the postgraduate level, and PhD courses at the doctorate level. For admission to the law courses,  NLU Delhi conducts its own law entrance exam known as the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), thus making it the only law school in India that does not accept the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

A good score for AILET as per last year's cut off marks for each category are as under: General - 93.25 marks Scheduled Caste - 59.75 marks Scheduled Tribe - 58.5 marks Persons with Disabilities - 64 marks Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks Residents of Jammu and Kashmir - 54.25 marks.

The All India Law Entrance Test is the basis for admission to National Law University (NLU), located in Delhi (AILET). Every year, the BA LLB (Hons.) program's cutoff scores change according on variables like the volume of applications and degree of difficulty. The general category cutoff typically falls between 85 and 90 marks out of 150. The cutoff is lower for reserved groups (SC, ST, and OBC), usually between 60 and 75 marks. It's crucial to remember that these numbers change every year depending on ticket availability and competition.

Both NLU Delhi and NLSIU Bangalore are the top Law universities in India and offered BA LLB course with a well-structured curriuculum. However, there might be slight difference in the package offered by both the universities. When the BA LLB fees and their ROI are compared, its is seen that NLU Delhi ofers a better palcements than NLSIUS. Find below the table to compare both the universities:

College Name	BA LLB Tuition Fees	Average Package
NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University	INR 6.8 lakh	INR 19 lakh
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	INR 13.4 lakh	INR 16 lakh

NLU Delhi has limited seats for B.A. LL.B. And LL. M. courses. And the seat intake for each course is as under BA LL.B. Seat intake at NLU Delhi - 50 seats for General category, 24 seats for OBC NCL category, 17 seats for SC category, 8 seats for ST category, 11 seats for EWS category, and in Supernumerary seats, 1 seat is for Kashmir Migrants, 2 are for Jammu and Kashmir, and 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI-PIO category. LL. M. seat intake at NLU Delhi - 32 seats for General category, 15 seats are for OBC NCL category, 11 seats SC, 5 seats for ST, 7 seats EWS category, and Supernumerary seats include 1 seat for Kashmir Migrant and 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI PIO category.

The seat intake for the LLM programme at National Law University, Delhi is 162. The university only offers seats based on  availability of seats and the merit lists. Further, NLUD follows the reservation policy while allotting the seats among the students. Candidates must complete the entire admission process of AIET and NLUD to secure LLM seat. 

The following are some of the best tips that you follow to enhance your AILET GK preparation for the upcoming exam.

Firstly, you should build a habit of Reading the Newspaper Daily for the AILET Exam in the morning, as it will help improve your vocabulary and stay updated about all the happenings worldwide.

• You can prefer either Hindi or the Times newspaper for preparing current affairs. 
• Also, you can write short notes in one to two-liners and blanks on what seems vital to you from the exam point of view.
• For current affairs and GK preparation, writing is the best way. So, note down important dates, events, names of famous personalities, and important terminologies, as it will help during your last-minute preparation.
• The questions in the static GK are easy and straightforward. You can easily solve around 90% of questions if you prepare from reliable sources.
• It will help if you focus more on topics like books, awards, and national & international events, as most of the questions are asked.

Make sure to practice more and more questions from the Previous Year's Question Papers for AILET, as it will help you understand the type of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level.

• Also, revise all the topics you have learned on the previous day and the same day.

AILET GK Current Affairs Preparation Tips 2024: Best Books

Selecting the right books for the GK current affairs is a challenging task, as many resources are available offline and online.

So, referring to the following Preparation Books for the AILET Exam can help clear the exam with a high score. 

• General Knowledge Book by Arihant
• Lucent’s General Knowledge NCERT Book (History and Civics) by Lucent
• Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew
• Current Affairs Yearly 2024 by Arihant Experts

Can Solving Mock Test Help Scoring More Marks in the AILET GK Section 2024?

Yes. Solving mock tests would help improve your speed and accuracy on the final exam and help you score good marks in the upcoming exam.

Practising AILET Mock Tests will help improve your time-management skills and build your confidence levels for the upcoming exam.

• With the help of mock tests, you can analyze your performance levels and work on weaker areas.

To prepare for the AILET and CLAT GK section, focus on Current Affairs by reading newspapers and news websites regularly. Make notes of important events, people, and places in a separate notebook while reading the newspaper. Watch news channels and attend online GK quizzes to enhance your knowledge. Refer to popular GK books such as 'Manorama Yearbook' or 'Lucent's General Knowledge' and focus on topics such as History, Geography, Science, and Indian Polity. Use online resources such as GK quizzes, mock tests, and previous year question papers to practice and test your knowledge. This will also help you understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked. I referred to the GK quizzes and mocks published by LegalEdge for my practice. Also, they publish daily, weekly and monthly Current Affairs that was a saviour whenever I missed reading newspaper because of board preparation or school exam preparations.

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.

How to Pass the AILET Exam in One Take To pass the test with a good grade, you must do much more than simply study the topics listed in the curriculum. You will mostly be examined in English Legal Reasoning general knowledge, and current events throughout the AILET exam. Your AILET preparatory exam should be thorough, including the complete syllabus as well as extra subjects like completing prior exam problems, taking practise tests and review. It is crucial to make brief notes during preparation on the subjects with a lot of weight or those that have come up regularly in recent years. Additionally, concentrating on enhancing your time management abilities is crucial to passing the admission exam.

Certainly! Here are some tips for preparing for CLAT AILET and ISAT: Develop a deep understanding of the concepts: Rather than just memorizing facts and formulas, focus on developing a deep understanding of the concepts. This will help you apply them to new situations and solve complex problems. Build a strong vocabulary: A strong vocabulary is essential for exams like CLAT AILET and ISAT, where you will be tested on your English language skills. Try reading English newspapers, books, and articles to improve your vocabulary. Practice with a timer: Time management is crucial for these exams, as you must solve many questions in a limited amount of time. Practice with a timer to improve your speed and accuracy. Develop a strategy for each section: Each section of the exam requires a different strategy. For example, in the Legal Reasoning section, focus on understanding the principles of law rather than memorizing the facts of the case. Similarly, in the logical reasoning section, focus on understanding the reasoning behind each argument rather than just the conclusion. Here are some book recommendations for each exam: CLAT: Persons Legal Reasoning and Legal Aptitude for the CLAT Universals Guide to CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examination AILET: AILET Topic-wise Solved Papers Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning For the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations by Bhardwaj ISAT: The Official ISAT SuperPrep The ISAT Trainer by Mike Kim.

The National Law University Delhi will release the AILET admit card tentatively in November 2025. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website using application number and password. It must be noted that only those candidates who are eligible and have submitted the AILET Application Form on time will be issued the AILET Admit card. Candidates must note that NLU Delhi will issue the AILET Admit card online and will not send it to anyone through speed post.

No, you cannot keep the admit card of AILET on your mobile phone. The exam authorities require candidates to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam center. This is to ensure that the identity of the candidate is verified and that there is no chance of any electronic device malfunctioning during the exam. While you may have a digital copy of the admit card on your mobile phone, it is recommended that you take a printout of the admit card and carry it with you to the exam center. Make sure to read and follow the instructions given by the exam authorities regarding the admit card and other exam-related documents to avoid any penalties or disqualification from the exam.

The AILET admit card is released by NLU Delhi on its official website. To download the admit card, candidates will need their registered email address and the password they created during the AILET registration process. Follow these simple steps to download the admit card:

1. Visit the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
2. Log in to your candidate account by entering your registered email address and password.
3. Once logged in, your admit card will appear on the screen.

Note: The admit card will only appear if it has been released by NLU Delhi. Therefore, candidates should log in and check for their admit card on the release date provided by NLUD.

Once the admit card is released, candidates must download it and print a copy. The print out should be coloured. They should sign the admit card in the space provided for the candidate's signature.

Yes, candidates will receive an OMR sheet to take the AILET exam. Each question will have four answer options, with a circle corresponding to each option. Candidates must darken the circle associated with the correct answer using a black or blue pen, or pencil as instructed on the question paper. They should handle the OMR sheet carefully, as spilling ink or water on it, or tearing it, will not entitle them to a replacement sheet.

While filling out the OMR answer sheet, candidates should remember that each correct answer earns one mark, while 0.25 marks (or 1/4 mark) will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

AILET is a 120 minutes examination, and it is scheduled from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The exam timings are shared by NLU Delhi every year in the admission notification. For an exam day, candidates should reach their allotted exam centre at least an hour before the exam timings, as the centre officials will not allow any candidate after the exam has already begun. Therefore, candidates must evaluate the time to reach the exam centre, and keep at least 30 minutes extra for frisking and seating arrangements at the test centre. Know more about AILET Test Centre instructions - https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-centre.

Along with the AILET admit card, candidates need a valid ID card to proof their identity at the AILET exam centre. This ID card can be one of the following: 

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Diving License

Before taking a particular ID proof to the exam center, you must ensure that all the details on the card are correct. If there is a mistake in the spelling of your name, your father's name, date of birth, address, or contact details, avoid using that document as ID proof, as these details will not match the ones on your AILET admit card.

In such cases, it is better to carry another ID proof. After the exam, make sure to correct the details on all your government-issued ID proofs, as they may be required for AILET counselling.

Calculators are not allowed in the AILET exam. However, students are provided the virtual calculator during the exam which can be used to solving lengthy calculations. The virtual calculator is made available on the computer screen during the test and candidates can use it by clicking on the calculator link. Candidates are advised to practice solving numerical questions on their own as using virtual calculators can take much time

During the registration process, candidates will be asked to select their preferred test centers from the list of available centers. The list of test centers for AILET will be released by NLU Delhi along with the official notification. It is important to note that the availability of test centers is subject to change every year, and candidates should select their test centers carefully based on their convenience and accessibility. It is advisable to check the official website regularly for updates on the AILET exam and its registration process.

AILET exam centre 2025 will be allotted along with the admit card. Candidates are advised to check the admit card to know about the exam centre and other crucial details. Apart from name and address of allotted AILET exam centre, the admit card comprises details such as exam date, timing, exam day guidelines etc. Date for admit card release is published along with the information brochure on the official website. Candidates have to download the admit card for AILET 2025 after logging and providing details such as application ID, password and others. 

No, the allotted exam centre cannot be changed at any stage after submission of the application form. Candidates will have to appear at the allotted test centre only. However, any incorrect detail related to the exam centre on the admit card can be reported to NLU Delhi to get it corrected.

The National Law University Delhi (NLUD) will conduct the pen-and-paper-based AILET 2025 exam on December 8, 2024 (2 pm - 4 pm). The exam will be held in 24 cities across the country. Each of these exam cities may have one or more test centres. The candidate had to select their choice of exam cities at the time of filling out the AILET 2024 application form. A maximum of THREE cities could be selected (in the order of priority). 

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following documents and items to the AILET centre:

• AILET admit card: Since, it is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre, candidates must carry their admit card as issued to them. Candidates without a valid admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to take it.
• Photo ID proof: Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an original photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Documents that can be presented as an ID proof include PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card and Ration Card. 
• Photo: Candidates should carry an attested passport size photograph  (the same as uploaded at the time of filling the application form). 
• Stationary: Since the AILET 2024 is an offline exam, candidates must carry at least two good-quality ball-point pens of blue or black ink and an HB pencil to the test centre
• Disability certificate: The certificate is mandatory for candidates who have applied under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category
• Other items such as an analogue watch, transparent water bottle, face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are also to be carried to the test centre.

NLU Delhi will release the AILET question paper as a separate document from the AILET answer key. However, both documents will be released on the same date and at the same time. The university will publish the AILET question paper and answer key within 24 hours of the exam's completion. Using the question paper and answer key, candidates could check the correct answers for each question and predict their exam scores.

Yes, candidate can challenge AILET Answer Key. NLU Delhi will release the provisional answer key for AILET first after which it will open a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published.  Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for questions asked in the AILET exam.

National Law University (NLU) Delhi will release the provisional answer key for AILET first after which it will open a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published. Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for questions asked in the AILET exam. 

The answer key for AILET will be published on the official website of NLU Delhi, and candidates can download it as per the steps below:

1. Visit the admission portal of the university; i.e nludelhi.ac.in
2. Open the AILET admission portal
3. Click on the answer key notification link for your respective course
4. Scroll to the bottom of the notification to get to the AILET answer key pdf file
5. Download the question paper and answer key for your respective course
6. Calculate your marks

The AILET admission process after the results are declared is as mentioned below: 

• AILET counselling: The number of candidates invited for counseling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in each category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counseling registration.
• AILET cutoff: The NLU Delhi will release the AILET cutoff on its official website at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program.

To check the results for the AILET 2026 exam, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Click on the result link given above
2. You will be redirected to a log-in window
3. Enter your AILET 2026 registered mobile number and password
4. On successful log-in, the results would be displayed on the screen
5. Download the result

The results for AILET 2026 will be released in December 2025.  After the release of the result, the counselling for AILET will commence for the shortlisted candidates to attend and secure their seats.

The methodology followed to determine the merit rank if two or more candidates score the same marks in AILET is explained below.

BA LLB program 

1. If two or more candidates get the same marks, their merit will be determined on the basis of higher marks in the logical reasoning section.
2. If the tie persists, then the candidate senior in age will be given preference.
3. If the tie is still undecided at this stage, then the merit rank will be decided by the computerized draw of lots.

LLM program

1. Senior Age;
2. Computerized draw of lots 

The AILET first merit lists for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.), LLM and PhD in Law courses will be out at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. To check the merit list, follow the steps below: 

• Go to the official AILET Portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. 
• Navigate the "Notification" section on the portal's homepage. 
• Look for the "First BA LLB (Hons.)/BCom LLB (Hons.)/LLM/Phd in Law Merit List" link. 
• Click on the link. 
• The merit list will open in a new tab. 

The AILET merit lists 2025 will contain the following details:

• Candidate's Application number
• Roll number/Admit Card Number
• Vertical/Horizontal Reservation-related information
• All India rank

Candidates should note that the AILET 2025 merit lists will be released in multiple rounds. There will be separate round-wise merit lists for each course. Most of the admission process is expected to be completed by the release of the third merit list. To check the course-wise AILET 2025 merit lists, candidates will need to visit the AILET 2025 portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The dates for the release of these merit lists will be announced along with the AILET 2025 counselling notification.

AILET 2026 second merit list for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) and LLM  will be released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. If a candidate does not get selected in the second round of the AILET counselling, he or she needs to wait for the release of the round 3 merit list.

The AILET scorecard is a document that is released to each candidate who appears for the AILET exam. It contains the candidate's individual scores in each section of the exam, as well as their overall score and rank.

The AILET merit list is a list of all candidates who appeared for the exam, ranked in order of their overall score. This list is used by the National Law University Delhi to shortlist candidates for admission to its law programs.

The National Law University Delhi accepts AILET scores for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course. According to the fourth cutoff list in 2024, AILET score stood at 66 for the BA LLB (Hons) course.

During the round 1 cutoff, the BA LLB (Hons) score was 62 for the General AII India category candidates. So, considering the round 1 and round 4 cutoff, the minimum score required in AILET is 60 to get a seat in the BA LLB (Hons) course for the General category students under the AI Quota. 

For a better clarity, candidates can also refer to the table below to check out the BA LLB (Hons) round-wise AILET cutoff scores for 2024, 2023 and 2022 for the General AI category: 

Rounds	2024	2023	2022
1	62	62	72
2	62	78	81
3	NA	87	82
4	66	94	85

The ailet counselling registration will commence in December 2025. During the counselling process, the candidates who have qualified in the AILET exam will be required to register online and fill in their preferences for the National Law University (NLU) of their choice. The counselling process involved document verification, seat allotment, and fee payment. The seat allotment is based on the candidate's rank, preference, and availability of seats. It is recommended to regularly check the official website of NLU Delhi or the AILET portal for the latest updates regarding the counselling process and schedule.

The AILET counselling fee of INR 30,000 (INR for reserved category candidates) will be refunded only to candidates who have successfully registered for the counselling and paid the fee but due to but due to higher cutoff could not find a place in the merit list. The refund will be initiated by NLU Delhi on completion of the admission process, whichever is earlier. The counselling fee will be refunded to the same account from which it was paid.

The AILET counselling process includes the following steps:

• Release of AILET invite list 
• Registration for counseling by candidates inlcuded in the list
• Release of provisional admission list
• Pay admission fee 

 

AILET used to be a very tough entrance exam before 2023 due to its short duration of 90 minutes. However, NLU Delhi increased the duration of the exam from 90 minutes to 120 minutes after the AILET 2024 exam. The extended duration made it slightly easier for candidates to solve 150 questions in 120 minutes for the AILET UG exam. As a result, the AILET difficulty level has decreased over time with the increase in exam duration.

NLU Delhi also removed the descriptive section from the AILET LLM exam in 2023. Now, only objective questions are included in the AILET PG or LLM exam. The removal of the descriptive section has further reduced the difficulty level of the AILET PG exam over time.

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.

The difficulty level of CLAT is generally moderate while the AILET paper is usually difficult, as per students' feedback and experts' views. Note that around 3000 UG and 1000 PG seats offered by the NLUs will be filled through CLAT. However, NLU Delhi conducts the AILET exam for filling around 120 UG seats and 80 PG seats offered by the university. Given fewer seats, competition in AILET is higher.

The difficulty level of AILET exam can be considered moderate to difficult. The exam is designed to test the candidates' knowledge and understanding of various subjects of law and general knowledge. The level of difficulty may vary from year to year, and it largely depends on the preparation and understanding of the candidates. However, candidates who are well-prepared, have a strong understanding of the subjects, and have practiced enough questions are likely to find the exam easier to crack. To prepare for the exam, candidates should focus on understanding the concepts and fundamentals of each subject, solving practice questions and previous year papers, and managing their time effectively during the exam. It is also important to stay calm and composed during the exam and avoid getting stuck on difficult questions, as it may affect your overall performance.

Candidates can contact the AILET exam authority over 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.

If there are mistakes in details mentioned in your AILET admit card, you need to contact the AILET exam authotrity. The contact number of the exam authority is 011-40787555. Candidates can call on this contact number from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day. They need to make sure that they make corrections in the details as soon as possible before the exam date.

Once the AILET registration is over, candidates cannot change their exam centre. The exam centre choices can be modified online at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in during the AILET registration period. Candidates need to log in to their candidate account to change their exam centre preferences. 

For other queries related to AILET exam, candidates can contact the AILET exam authority over call on 011-40787555 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day.

There is no official mobile number to contact the AILET exam authority. However, candidates can connect with the authority over landline call. The official landline numbers for NLU Delhi and AILET exam authority are mentioned as follows: 

Admission Enquiries

011-28034257

Exam Enquiries

011-40787555 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day)