AILET 2026: Online Form Link (OUT), Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation, Question Paper

Q: What are the documents required to apply for AILET?

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)

Q: How is NLU Delhi different from other National Law Universities?

Even though NLU Delhi is a National Law University but it is not a part of the Consortium of 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. However, the NLU Delhi offers admission to is BA LLB and LLM program through the AILET entrance exam.

Q: How to download AILET Answer Key?

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

Q: Can I challenge AILET Answer Key?

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.

Q: When will AILET Provisional Answer Key be released?

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.

Q: Which type of GK questions were asked in the previous year's AILET question paper?

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.

Q: How should one prepare for AILET Exam?

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.

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Registration - 7 Aug '25 - 10 Nov '25

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BA LLB (Hons)LLM PhD

Updated on Oct 6, 2025 11:28 IST

By Damini Aggarwal, Assistant Manager - Content

The NLU Delhi conducts the AILET exam for admission to the 5-year LLB and LLM courses at the institute. Candidates who wish to sit for this entrance exam must apply for the test on or before the last date. The official website to apply for the entrance exam is nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Check the page given below for AILET 2026 application, exam dates, exam centres, eligibility, exam pattern, books, etc. The admit card will also be issued to the registered candidates a few days before the exam.

NLU Delhi will conduct the AILET PG 2026 exam on the same day for admission to LLM program along with the AILET UG 2026 exam.

Latest Update: AILET 2026 Application Form OUT @nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, Check here

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Table of content

AILET 2026 Highlights
AILET 2026 Important Dates
AILET 2026 Notification
AILET 2026 Application Form
AILET 2026 Syllabus
AILET 2026 Question Paper
AILET 2026 Preparation
AILET 2026 Admit Card
AILET 2026 Answer Key
AILET 2026 Result
AILET 2026 Counselling
AILET 2026 Cut off
AILET 2026 Courses and Seat Intake

AILET 2026 Highlights

Below given are the key features of the AILET exam:

Exam Features	Details
Exam Name	All India Law Entrance Test
Conducting Body	National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	2 hours or 120 minutes
Seat Intake through AILET	For UG 110 For PG - 70
Accepting Colleges	Colleges accepting AILET scores
Helpdesk number	011-40787555
Helpdesk email	ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in
Official Website	nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does NLU Delhi accept any other entrance exam for admission?

Q: Why is AILET conducted?

AILET 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AILET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
07 Aug ' 25 - 10 Nov ' 25	AILET 2026 Registration ONGOING
To Be Notified	AILET 2026 Admit Card
To Be Notified	AILET 2026 Result
To Be Notified	AILET 2026 Final Answer Key
To Be Notified	AILET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
To Be Notified	AILET Counselling 2026 fee submission (BA LLB and LLM)
To Be Notified	AILET Counselling Registration 2026 (BA LLB and LLM)
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
17 Jun ' 25	AILET 2026 Official Notification
May ' 25	AILET 2025 Third Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB)

AILET 2026 Notification

The notification for the AILET exam was issued on August 07, 2025. The document was released on the NLU Delhi official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET notification consists of the exam date, entrance exam registration schedule, application fees, eligibility, test cities, exam timing, etc. The interested candidates will have to refer to the notification for important details and the schedule of the exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is AILET notification?

Q: How can I download the AILET notification?

AILET 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendar Registration: 07 Aug ' 25 - 10 Nov ' 25

Candidates aspiring to participate in the AILET 2026 exam can visit the NLU Delhi official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET exam will be conducted for admission to both UG and PG courses.

Steps to Fill AILET 2026 Application Form

Candidates aspiring to apply for the AILET exam may refer to the steps given below to fill out the application form for AILET exam:

Visit the NLU Delhi official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Now click on the 'Register' tab and a new webpage will appear.
Candidates will be asked to enter the important information including, Name, Gender, Communication details, Email ID, Date of Birth, Category, etc.
Once the details are submitted, upload the scanned photograph and signature.
After the submission of all the details, create your profile.
Login using the registered email ID and password and complete the application form.
Check the application form for the correctness of information entered.
Pay the application fee, once the form is completely filled.
Download the AILET application form as a PDF for future reference.

AILET 2026 Application Fee

Aspiring candidates will have to pay the AILET application fee to complete the application form submission. Refer to the table given below to know the category-wise AILET application fee structure:

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

To sit for the AILET 2026 examination, candidates will have to meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by NLU Delhi. Thus, they must check the AILET 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the AILET 2026 application form. The criteria for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM courses have been mentioned below:

AILET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates can check the AILET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria in the table given below:

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	Candidates must have passed their class 12 exams with minimum 45% scores from a recognized institute. SC/ST/PwD candidates must score a minimum 40% aggregate score in their class 12. The minimum qualifying marks for OBC candidates in Class 12 is 42%. Candidates who are appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible to appear for the AILET exam.
Age Limit	There is no age limit to take up the AILET exam.

AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates can check the AILET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 in the table given below:

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	Candidates must have attained their LLB degree or an equivalent law degree minimum 50% scores from a recognized institute. SC/ST/PwD candidates must score a minimum 44% aggregate score in their LLB course. Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of their LLB programme are also eligible to appear for the AILET exam.
Age Limit	There is no age limit to take up the AILET exam.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the documents required to apply for AILET?

Q: What is the AILET application fee structure?

Q: How is NLU Delhi different from other National Law Universities?

AILET 2026 Syllabus

This entrance exam 2026 will be conducted for admission to BA LLB and LLM courses. Check the AILET syllabus below:

AILET BA LLB	AILET LLM
English Language	Different branches of Law
Current Affairs and General Knowledge
Logical Reasoning

The AILET exam pattern and syllabus is shared along with admission notification.

AILET Exam Pattern 2026 for BA LLB

The section-wise weightage of AILET 2026 for BA LLB question paper is as under:

Subject	Questions per section according to new pattern
English Language	50 questions
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	30 questions
Logical Reasoning	70 questions
Total	150

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AILET Exam Pattern 2026 for LLM Course

National Law University (NLU) Delhi has revised AILET LLM exam pattern last year. Candidates can check the new exam pattern below:

Type of Questions	Parts	Type of question	Number of questions
Section A	Part 1	Multiple-choice questions	25
Section A	Part 2	Multiple-choice questions	25
Section B	The question paper will have ten questions from different branches of law. The candidates will have to answer *any two* (2) Note: The Descriptive section will be evaluated only if the candidates is shortlisted based on their Section A scores.	Descriptive questions	50
Total		-	100

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for English Section?

Q: Is there negative marking in AILET 2026 Exam?

AILET 2026 Question Paper

The AILET question papers and sample papers are important during exam preparation. Practicing the question papers of AILET will help to increase their paper-solving efficiency and speed. This will also help to understand the exam structure and the kind of questions asked in the exam.

The question paper for BA LLB will have 150 multiple-choice questions, and 100 questions will be asked in AILET PG. These will be 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which type of GK questions were asked in the previous year's AILET question paper?

Q: What is the use of AILET exam analyis?

AILET 2026 Preparation

It is important for candidates looking to sit for the AILET exam to prepare for it well in advance. Following AILET preparation tips 2026 can be adopted to ace the exam:

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
Collect the best study material including books and sample papers
Develop a habit of reading newspapers daily
Make a thorough study plan and stick to it
Take as many mock tests as possible
Attempt as many previous year AILET question papers as possible

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AILET Sample 2026 Papers

Solving sample papers can be beneficial in number of ways. Candidates preparing for AILET 2026 must solve the sample papers and previous years' question papers. By attempting AILET question papers, candidates can benefit in the following ways:

Know important topics for the exam
Improve time management skills
Understand the difficulty level of the exam
Understand the type of questions asked in the exam
Gain confidence

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is 75 a good score in AILET?

Q: How should one prepare for AILET Exam?

Q: How to crack AILET 2026 in first attempt?

AILET 2026 Admit Card

The admit card of AILET 2026 is the most important document to appear in the AILET exam 2026.

How to Download AILET Admit Card 2026?

To download the AILET hall ticket, candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NLU Delhi

Step 2: Click on the AILET Admissions button.

Step 3: Click on the 'Already Registered? Login' button.

Step 3: On the login window enter your Application number and Password.

Step 4: Click on Login button.

Step 5: View, download, save and print the AILET admit card.

Note: Candidates should proceed to download the admit card in colour print (if black and white, then it should mention test centre details and candidates photograph clearly). Also, candidates should get extra printouts of the admit card to be on a safer side in case they misplace it.

AILET Exam Centres

The exact AILET centre details will be shared in the admission notification only. Candidates can check below the list of cities for AILET exam centres as included every year:

AILET Test Cities 2025
Chennai	Jammu
Cochin	Jodhpur
Cuttack	Kanpur
Dehradun	Kolkata
Delhi	Kota
Gandhinagar	Lucknow
Ghaziabad	Madurai
Greater Noida	Mumbai
Gurugram	Nagpur
Guwahati	Patna
Hyderabad	Pune
Jabalpur	Raipur
Jaipur	Ranchi
Varanasi	Visakhapatnam

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is it necessary to keep AILET admit card even after the AILET Exam?

Q: When will NLU Delhi release AILET 2026 admit card?

Q: What are the details mentioned in AILET admit card?

AILET 2026 Answer Key

DeskCalendar Answer Key: To be notified

NLU Delhi will release the answer key for AILET 2026 on the official AILET 2026 website - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The answer key of AILET exam are published in two modes - Provisional answer key and Final answer key. First, the exam authority publishes provisional answer keys for AILET BA LLB and LLM separately. The provisional answer key indicates correct options against each question. Moreover, candidates can raise objections on the provisional answer key in case there are any discrepancies on it. Thereafter, the final answer key for AILET was published with revised answers based on the objections submitted by candidates against the provisional answer key. The process of answer key verification helps in:

Cross-checking the question paper and answer key before the results are prepared.
Estimating scores of candidates.
Effecting the cutoff marks of AILET exam

Check out the PDFs for the AILET 2025 Answer Keys for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM below:

AILET 2025 Answer Key
AILET 2025 Provisional Answer Key (BA LLB)	Provisional_Master_Answer_Keys
AILET 2025 Provisional Answer Key (LLM)	Provisional_Master_Answer_Keys
AILET 2025 Provisional Answer Key (PhD)	Provisional_Master_Answer_Keys
AILET 2025 Final Answer Key (BA LLB)	Final_answer_key_ailet_2025
AILET 2025 Final Answer Key (LLM)	Final_answer_key_ailet_2025
AILET 2024 Final Answer Key (PhD)	Final_answer_key_ailet_2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download AILET Answer Key?

Q: Can I challenge AILET Answer Key?

Q: When will AILET Provisional Answer Key be released?

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AILET 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

NLU Delhi will declare the results of AILET 2026 on the official website of NLU Delhi. To check the scorecard, candidates may follow the steps given below:

Click on the result link - nludelhi.ac.in
Candidates will be redirected to the result log-in window
Here they need to enter AILET registered mobile number and password
On log-in, the scorecard for AILET will be displayed on screen in downloadable pdf format
Download and take a printout of the scorecard for future references.

AILET 2026 Merit List

NLU Delhi releases the merit lists for AILET BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM in different stages. To download the merit lists, candidates can follow these steps:

Go to the official AILET Portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Scroll down and navigate the "Notification" section.
In the Notification section look for the "AILET 2025 BA LLB (Hons.)/LLM Merit List."
Click the merit list and save it as PDF.

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AILET First Merit List

AILET Second Merit List

AILET Third Merit List

AILET Fourth Merit List

Commonly asked questions

Q: What after AILET Result 2026?

Q: When will the AILET result be released?

AILET 2026 Counselling

DeskCalendar Counselling: To be notified

The counselling for the AILET exam is online. Candidates who sit for the entrance exam and secure a rank will be required to register for the AILET counselling separately. The official website to register for the online counselling is, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Candidates aspiring to participate in the AILET counselling will have to go through various stages, including registration, document uploading, merit list release, reporting to the college, and fee payment. The schedule for the counselling will be released separately which will determine the last date of registration, merit list release date, college reporting date, etc. The merit lists will mention the name of the candidates who have achieved a rank and they will have to report to the allocated college for seat confirmation and fee payment.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the AILET Counselling Registration Fee refundable?

Q: What steps are involves in AILET counselling process?

Registration

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Results

Cutoff

Counselling

AILET 2026 Cut off

NLU Delhi will release the AILET cut off for both BA LLB and LLM courses online through the official website. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks that the candidates will have to secure for admission to the National Law University of Delhi. The cut-off for the AILET is generally released during the seat allotment process. There are many factors that influence the cut-off of any entrance exam, such as exam difficulty, seat intake, number of applicants, candidate's performance in the exam, category, etc.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What factors are considered while determining the AILET cutoff?

AILET 2026 Courses and Seat Intake

NLU Delhi will share the updated seat intake for BA LLB and LLM courses along with the exam notification. Check the table below for courses and seats offered at NLU Delhi based on AILET scores:

Law Courses Offered at NLU Delhi	AILET 2025 Seat Intake
BA LLB (Honours)	110 seats
Master of Law (LLM)	70 seats
BCom LLB	50 seats

Also Read: NLU Delhi Fee Structure

Colleges accepting AILET scores

Besides NLU Delhi, various other private law colleges also accept AILET scores for admission in the law programmes offered by them. Some such colleges are listed below:

Colleges accepting AILET	Courses offered
School of Law, Ansal University	BA LLB, LLB, LLM
The NorthCap University	BA LLB (Hons.)
SAGE University	BA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM
ISME Law College	BBA LLB

NLU Delhi Contact Address

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New Delhi-110078

Admission Enquiries

011-28034257

Exam Enquiries

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How can I download the AILET notification?

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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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What is AILET notification?

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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

Damini Aggarwal

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When will the AILET result be released?

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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

Damini Aggarwal

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What is the use of AILET exam analyis?

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

Damini Aggarwal

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What are the details mentioned in AILET admit card?

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Is 75 a good score in AILET?

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

What is the AILET application fee structure?

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Why is AILET conducted?

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

I want to pursue LLM. Could anyone give me a list of all the entrance exams that I could appear for? I know about CLAT PG, AILET, SLAT only.

Answered 4 weeks 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

pradeep kumar

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Can I prepare for AILET in 1 month?

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: