AILET Entrance Exam 2026 - Instructions for Attempting the AILET Question Paper
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 8 Jan '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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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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As per the revised AILET LLM 2026, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
- Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
- Indian Consitutional Law
- IPC
- CrPC
- CPC
- Torts
- Family Law
AILET 2026 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 2026 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2026 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 syllabus of AILET 2026 LLM will have 100 MCQ questions pertaining to different areas of law. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.
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.
NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2026 question paper after the exam. AILET question paper will release with the answer key.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The last date to submit the AILET counselling fee was December 27, 2025. The candidates who get the invitation to participate in the AILET counselling have to pay the counselling registration fee before the last date.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
The AILET BA LLB course tie-breaking method gives priority to
- A candidate who scores higher marks in the logical reasoning section
- Senior age candidate
- Computerized draw of lots
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
AILET 2026 Result Date is December 18. The AILET result released on the NLU Delhi website. Candidates can check their scorecard from the official website.
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Year‑wise AILET Question Papers
You can directly access and download previous AILET question papers (BA LLB / LLM / PhD) from online collections that host them in PDF format:
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered 2 weeks ago
The AILET 2026 PG exam was overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.
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Contributor-Level 9
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The AILET 2026 UG (BA LLB) exam was overall moderate in difficulty level. The English section was easy, the GK & Current Affairs section was moderate, and the Logical Reasoning was moderate to hard.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the answer keys for the AILET 2026 LLM exam on December 14, after the exam. The objections window is open till December 16, 12 PM. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key will be published.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, NLU Delhi is conducting the AILET UG (BA LLB) and AILET PG (LLM) this year. AILET PhD exam 2026 is not happening.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates must note that the AILET 2026 Objection Window has opened on December 14, at PM. Candidates can raise objections to the AILET Answer Key till December 16, 12 noon. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Result will
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET provisional answer key PDF has been released after the exam on December 14 at 8 PM.
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Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.