AILET Entrance Exam 2026 - Instructions for Attempting the AILET Question Paper
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The AILET 2026 paper was of moderate level overall. Most students said it felt balanced, with no part too easy or too tough. Those who kept good accuracy and managed time well could attempt many questions comfortably.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Getting 79 in AILET is kind of a fair score, but it depends on how hard the exam was that year. Sometimes the cutoff goes high, sometimes low. For general category, top ranks usually need around 85 or more. Still, your AILET 2026 score of 79 might stand close if the paper was tough overall.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The AILET 2026 Final Answer Key got released by National Law University (NLU) Delhi on December 18, 2025. Before that, the provisional key came out on December 14. This final one has all the right corrections after checking the objections sent by students. You can trust it now because it's the upda
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The AILET 2026 expected cut-off maybe around 75 to 85 marks for general students, it can change a bit every year. Some years it go higher when paper easy. For LLM, the cut-off mostly stay near 65–75 marks. It all depend on how tough exam was, how many people apply, and seats in National Law Universi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
AILET or All India Law Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted at the national level. The conducting body is NLU Delhi. Students aim for this course for getting admissions to LLM courses in NLU Delhi. This exam is seperate than CLAT.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the application fee for AILET 2026 is INR .3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only). Application fee in case of SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is INR 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only). SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted fro
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 is out for round 1 across different categories. For the students belongong to the General AI quota, the AILET cutoff score is 60. For the OBC category, the cutoff score is 330. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise cutoff details:
| Category | AILET Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Score) |
|---|---|
| General | 60 |
| OBC | 330 |
| SC | 1480 |
| ST | 1372 |
| EWS | 298 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, the presidency university do not accept AILET Score. Candidates have to appear either for PULAT or CLAT to get admission in the law courses offered by the varsity. Without it you can not get admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 a month 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
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.