AILET 2027: Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus & More Updates

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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AILET Fourth Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB and LLM)

5 May '26

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Updated on Jan 22, 2026 18:51 IST
National Law University, Delhi, is the only university that conducts AILET, and it uses this exam for admission into its B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. courses. The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is renowned for its limited seats and highly competitive nature. Before beginning AILET preparation, aspirants must check the AILET Syllabus.

AILET 2027 exam dates have not been officially announced yet, but based on previous year trends, the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027 will likely be conducted in December 2026 for admission into UG and PG law programmes at National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi). Read about AILET Exam Date 2027, application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important details in this article.

AILET 2027

AILET 2027

The NLU Delhi is expected to start the AILET Application Process 2027 in August 2026. All the details regarding the AILET exam will be released with an official notification on the website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET PG exam for admission to LLM will be conducted on the same date as the AILET BA LLB course.

National Law University, Delhi, is the only university that conducts AILET, and it uses this exam for admission into its B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. courses. The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is renowned for its limited seats and highly competitive nature. Before beginning AILET preparation, aspirants must check the AILET Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Read further to get complete details on the application, eligibility, pattern, and syllabus.

Also Read: AILET Registrations

Table of contents
  • What is AILET Exam?
  • AILET 2027 Exam Overview
  • AILET 2027 Exam Dates
  • AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027
  • AILET 2027 Application Process
  • AILET Syllabus 2027
  • AILET 2027 Exam Pattern
  • Best Books for AILET 2027 Preparation
  • AILET 2027 Admit Card
  • AILET 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
  • AILET 2027 Result
  • Expected AILET Cut off 2027
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What is AILET Exam?

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by the university. The AILET exam is conducted offline at the allotted test centres.

Unlike CLAT, which opens admission to multiple law schools, AILET is specific to NLU Delhi, making the competition intense due to limited seats. Apart from NLU Delhi, AILET scores are not accepted by other NLUs.

Also Read: Top Colleges Accepting AILET Scores

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the AILET 2027 Application release date?
A: 

The AILET 2027 application form is expected to be released in August 2026. The AILET application process includes registration, uploading documents, and fee payment. AILET application form 2027 will be released on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

Q:   When will AILET merit list be released?
A: 

The AILET third merit list was released on Feb 4, 2026. NLU Delhi releases the merit list based on seats and vacancies at the NLU Delhi official website. 

AILET 2026 First Provisional Merit List8-Jan-2026
AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List21-Jan-2026
AILET 2026 Third Provisional Merit List4-Feb-2026
AILET 2026 Fourth Provisional Merit List5-May-2026
Q:   Whom should I contact if I want to change my AILET exam centre?
A: 

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.

AILET 2027 Exam Overview

Check the details about the AILET 2027 exam in the table below. It includes the mode of exam, exam purpose, and other key features.

Features

Details

Exam Conducting Body

National Law University, Delhi

Full Form

All India Law Entrance Test

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

AILET Exam Date 2027

December 2026 (Expected) 

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and paper-based)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Duration of Exam

2 hours (120 minutes) 

Total Questions

150 

Exam Purpose

Admission to UG & PG law programmes at NLU Delhi

AILET Application Fee

Approx: ₹3000 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹1000 (SC/ST/PwD) (Tentative) 

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AILET 2027 Exam Dates

The AILET Exam dates have not released yet. The NLU Delhi will release the complete schedule of the AILET 2027 via a notification. Check the AILET 2027 Exam dates below.

Event

Dates

AILET Notification Release

To be announced

AILET Application Form Start Date

To be announced

Last Date to Apply

To be announced

AILET Admit Card Release

To be announced

AILET Exam Day 2027

December 2026 (Tentative) 

AILET Answer Key

To be announced

AILET Results

To be announced

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the AILET application fee structure?
A: 

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

Q:   Can I change the exam centre once the application process gets over for AILET exam?
A: 

No. One cant change the AILET Exam centre once the application form is submitted online. Candidates have to choose options of exam centre while applying for the exam. The exam centre option is filled during the final registration for AILET. Candidates can declare maximum 3 options for exam centre. AILET will let candidates know about name and address of exam centre through the admit card. The admit card for AILET has to be carried to the exam centre else candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

Q:   When AILET 2027 registration process start?
A: 

AILET 2027 registration is expected to start from August 2027 on the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The exam date for the All India Law Entrance Test will be released with a notification. The AILET 2027 application form will be released for admission to BA LLB and LLM courses. 

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AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027

Before applying for the AILET 2027, candidates must know the AILET 2027 Eligibility criteria. Candidates who will meet the given requirements will be eligible to apply for the AILET exam. Check AILET eligibility criteria for the BA LLB and LLM programs below.

Eligibility Criteria for UG (B.A.LL.B. Hons.)

Check the AILET 2027 Eligibility Criteria for the BA LLB programme below.

Particular

Details

Educational Qualifications

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. 

Minimum Marks

General: 45%, SC/ST: 40%, OBC: 42%

Age Limit

No upper or lower age limit 

Eligibility Criteria for PG (LL.M.)

Check the AILET 2027 Eligibility criteria for LLM course.

Particular

Details

Educational Qualifications

Must have completed a 5-Year or 3-Year LL.B. degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Marks

General: 50% SC/ST: 45%

Age Limit

No age limit 

Final-year students of qualifying degrees are allowed to apply, provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria by the admission deadline

Also Read: AILET Study Plan

AILET 2027 Application Process

The AILET application process will be done online. Candidates must visit the official NLU Delhi portal to apply. Candidates have to fill out the AILET 2027 Application form before the last date of submission. Know how to fill out the AILET Application form below.

  • Visit the NLU Delhi website- nationallawuniversitdelhi.in
  • Click on ‘AILET 2027’, complete the registration process.
  • Log in using credentials.
  • Fill out the AILET Application Form 2027.
  • Upload required documents.
  • Pay the Application Fee.
  • Review and Submit.
  • Take a printout for future reference.

Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT & AILET Simultaneously

List of Documents Required for AILET Application Form 2027

Before filling out the AILET application form, keep the following documents ready.

For AILET UG Courses

  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Class 12th Marksheet/Certificate
  • Scanned copy of Passport-size Photograph and Signature
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

For AILET PG Courses

  • LL.B. Marksheet/Certificate
  • Passport-size Photograph and Signature
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

AILET Syllabus 2027

The AILET Syllabus for the BA LLB course is divided into three sections- English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Legal Reasoning. However, the syllabus of the AILET PG 2026 includes the core law subjects. Check the detailed syllabus below.

AILET 2026 BA LLB Syllabus

English Language

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Word Usage
  • Foreign Words/Phrases
  • Para Jumble

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

  • International events
  • UN bodies
  • Major developments in the areas of sports
  • Geopolitics and important environmental agreements
  • Current affairs
  • Eminent personalities, Sports, Awards, and honours.

Logical Reasoning

  • Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Directions
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy, etc. 

Also Read: Important Topics in AILET Syllabus

AILET 2027 Exam Pattern

The AILET 2027 exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 120 minutes. Check the details AILET exam pattern 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

There is negative marking in the AILET exam; 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer, which means a total of 1 mark (0.25 X 4) will be deducted if you answer 4 questions wrong.

Also Read: AILET Previous Year Question Paper

Best Books for AILET 2027 Preparation

For better preparation of AILET exam 2027, candidates should use the best book or the most recommended books for AILET exam preparation. Check the best books for AILET preparation below.

Subjects

AILET Books

English Language

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • Objective English for Competitive Examination by Tata McGraw-Hill
  • Quick Learning Objective: General English by RS Aggarwal
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English by SP Bakshi

Current Affairs & GK

  • Pratiyogita Darpan
  • Manthan
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • General Knowledge  
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • Logical Reasoning by R K Gupta and Samiksha Gupta
  • Legal Awareness and Logical Reasoning by AP Bhardwaj
  • Universal's Logical Reasoning for Law Entrance Exams by Jain Prateek

Also Read: Section-wise AILET Preparation Tips

AILET 2027 Admit Card

NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 admit card online a few weeks before the exam. Candidates must download it using their registration credentials. Without an AILET hall ticket, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.

How to download AILET Hall Ticket 2027

To download the AILET 2027 Admit card, candidates can follow the given ways.

  • Visit the official AILET portal.
  • Enter registration number & password to log in.
  • Click on the AILET admit card 2027 link.
  • The AILET Admit Card will appear on the screen.
  • Download and print the admit card.

Also Read: AILET Exam Centre

AILET 2027 Exam Day Guidelines

On the day of the exam, candidates must follow the AILET exam day guidelines, which will be given on the AILET hall ticket. Check the AILET 2027 exam day instructions below.

  • Candidates must carry the AILET admit card and also a valid and original photo ID proof to the test center. Both the ID proof and the admit card will be checked at the entry gate of the AILET 2027 test center. Candidates can carry documents such as an Aadhaar Card, a Driver's License, a Passport, etc.
  • In case the photograph printed on the admit card is not clear, such candidates will be required to carry an attested photograph.
  • For candidates belonging to the PwD category, it is also mandatory to carry their disability certificate.
  • Since AILET 2027 is an offline exam, candidates are required to carry a ball-point pen of blue and black colours to the centre. Candidates will not be allowed to use a pen of any other colour for writing on the admit card or filling in the details on the OMR sheet.
  • Candidates can carry their water bottles. However, the water bottle is required to be transparent. Electronic items such as a smart watch, mobile phone, etc are not allowed.

Also Read: AILET Marks vs Rank

AILET 2027 Result

The AILET 2027 result will be made available online only at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The candidates who will appear for the AILET 2027 exam can download the AILET result a few days after the exams. AILET result will be based on the final answer key. Candidates  can download the AILET result 2027 in the following manner

  • Go to the AILET 2027 exam portal - nationallalwuniversitydelhi.in
  • Log in to your candidate portal. 
  • Click on the AILET result link and save your scorecard as a PDF.

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Expected AILET Cut off 2027

It is expected that the AILET 2027 cut-off will be similar to the previous year's trends. Candidates can expect the AILET cutoff for the general category to be 110+. Check the AILET cut-off 2027 (expected) below.

Category

BA LLB (Hons.) Expected Cutoff Marks

LLM Expected Cutoff Marks

General

120+

65+

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

100+

50+

EWS

80+

42+

SC

70-75

48+

ST

70-80

45+

PwD

65-70

52+

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To get the AILET previous year question papers:

  1. Click on the AILET question paper PDF download links on the Shiksha portal or
  2. Visit the official website to download the PYQs and practice them to appear for the exam

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Anshuman Dhyani

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Answered a month ago

AILET application forms cannot be filled out online as these forms will only be available in online mode at the official website. Candidates will be able to find out the AILET application form at the NLU Delhi official website. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration

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Raj Rai

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Answered a month ago

The AILET application forms will be available on the official website of the conducting body, NLU Delhi. Candidates must visit the online portal to fill out the forms only during the application window. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2026 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.

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Pallavi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 question paper after the exam on the official website in PDF format. The AILET question paper will be released with the answer key.

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Shailja Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The AILET Objection Window will open in December 2027. Candidates will be able to raise objections to the AILET Answer Key within a timeline of 2 days. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Result will be announced.

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Nidhi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates can raise objections against the AILET 2027 answer key by visiting the official website. Then provide the registered mobile number and password. View the window to submit objections. Pay the fee to complete the process. 

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The full form of AILET is All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level Law entrance exam that is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi.

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF will be issued on the NLU Delhi website. It will be provided in two phases. Initially, a Provisional Answer Key will be published, followed by the Final one in PDF format. 

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Saumya Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the official website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET provisional answer key PDF will be released after the exam in December 2027. Generally the answer key is released within a week from the exam date. 

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Anshuman Dhyani

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