AILET Entrance Exam 2026 - Instructions for Attempting the AILET Question Paper
All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )
AILET 2027 Registration
7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26
Candidates should know and adhere to the AILET 2026 exam day guidelines & instructions, including how to mark the OMR answer sheet, where to do rough work, etc. as stipulated by NLU Delhi. Read here.
NLU Delhi conducts the AILET Exam in pen-and-paper mode. On the exam day, candidates must reach the AILET Test Centre at least one hour before the actual reporting time. As per the guidelines issued by NLU Dehi, no candidates will be allowed entry after 15 minutes of the commencement of the exam. Following the exam guidelines for AILET 2026 can help you to have a hassle-free experience. Read on to get updated about important AILET exam-day guidelines.
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How to Attempt the AILET 2026 Question Paper
NLU Delhi has ascertained some specific guidelines to attempt AILET 2026 question papers. These guidelines are mentioned below:
- The candidate must use only BLACK/ BLUE BALL POINT PEN to write the roll number, fill in details in the OMR Response Sheet & Answer Booklet, and for shading the circles.
- Details like the signature, Roll number, and Question Booklet number must be filled in the space provided on the OMR Response Sheet and Answer Booklet.
- The OMR Response Sheet is carbonized.
- Candidates are allowed to keep the second page (Carbon copy) of the OMR Response Sheet and Question Booklet for reference.
- The first page of the OMR Response Sheet (Original) and the Answer Booklet has to be submitted to the invigilator at the end of the exam.
- The OMR Response Sheet should be not be folded, wrinkled, torn, or stapled under any circumstances. Further, candidates are urged not to scribble or mark the sheet in any way. Any violation of these rules may lead to disqualification.
- Candidates will not be provided with a second blank OMR Response Sheet, except in exceptional cases.
- In case a second OMT Response sheet is given to the candidate, the entire Sealed Plastic Envelope containing the Question Booklet, Answer Booklet, and OMR Response Sheet will be replaced.
- The candidate is not allowed to seek clarification from anybody while the test is going on.
- At 12.30 pm, the candidate has to stop writing and return the OMR Response Sheet and Answer Booklet to the invigilator. Candidates carrying the Answer Booklet and OMR Response sheet out of the test center may be disqualified. In such cases, action may also be taken in accordance with law.
- The candidate is not allowed to leave the exam hall without submitting the OMR Response Sheet and Answer Booklets.
- Adopting unfair means like cheating or giving assistance will lead to disqualification.
- Unmarked questions will not be evaluated. Further, putting identification marks or any other symbols or words may lead to disqualification.
- Rough work has to be done in the space provided at the end of the Question Booklet. No rough work is allowed on the OMR Answer Sheet and Answer Booklet. Also, no additional sheets will be provided for rough work.
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Commonly asked questions
As per the revised AILET LLM 2027, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
- Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
- Indian Constitutional Law
- IPC
- CrPC
- CPC
- Torts
- Family Law
AILET 2027 LLM Exam Pattern
The question paper for LLM admissions consists of two parts and the sectional weightage of AILET LLM question paper will be as under:
Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Different branches of law (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law) | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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.
The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET will be as under:
Subject | Questions per section |
English Language | 50 questions |
Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 questions |
Logical Reasoning | 70 questions |
Total | 150 |
AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage.
The marking scheme for AILET will be as under-
- +1 mark each correct answer
- -0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
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AILET 2026 Exam-Day Schedule
Cadidates can refer to the following schedule for AILET 2026 exam to reach the exam hall timely and manage their time effectively during the exam:
| Timings |
Events |
|---|---|
| 12 pm |
Entry of candidates inside the Test Centre, Covid Scanning |
| 1:30 am |
Entry of candidate to the Examination Hall/ Room |
| 1: 45 pm |
Distribution of transparent sealed envelopes containing Question Booklets and OMR Response Sheets and announcement of important instructions by the invigilators |
| 2:00 pm |
Long Bell – Commencement of Entrance Test |
| 2:15 pm |
No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Hall/Room after this Bell |
| 2:30 pm |
Short Warning Bell-Completion of 30 Minutes |
| 3:00 pm |
Short Warning Bell-Completion of 60 Minutes |
| 3:50 pm |
Short Warning Bell |
| 4 pm |
Long Bell – Completion of the Entrance Test |
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Candidates do not require any login details to download the AILET answer key PDF. It is available for download for everyone.
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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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Candidates should check NLU Delhi's official admission and counselling notifications for the latest merit lists, seat-allocation information and category-wise closing ranks before assessing admission chances.
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