AILET Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Section-Wise Paper Difficulty Level, Student Reviews
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '26
AILET 2026 Exam is over. The NLU Delhi will publish the AILET 2026 Answer Key PDF soon. Along with that, it will also release the AILET 2026 Question Paper PDF too. Read further to get overall analysis of AILET Exam.
AILET Question Paper Analysis 2026
The AILET 2026 Exam is now over. The NLU Delhi conducted AILET 2026 Exam in more than 130 test centres across the country. The AILET Exam was conducted in pen-and-paper. The NLU Delhi will publish the AILET 2026 Answer Key PDF soon. The NLU Delhi will also release the AILET 2026 Question PDF along with the answer key. Candidates who appeared for the AILET Exam can check the AILET Answer Key 2026 by visiting nationallawuniversity.in.
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Shiksha took the review from the test-takers to bring forward to the candidates AILET 2026 Question Paper Analysis.This will help candidates to overall difficulty level, expected AILET cut-off and section-wise syllabus weightage. The question paper carried 150 MCQs with every question carrying one marks. There will be a negative marking. To get a detailed overview of the AILET 2026 exam, read the article below.
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- AILET 2026 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis
- AILET 2026 Marking Scheme
- AILET 2026 Answer Key PDF
- AILET 2026 Paper Analysis: Section-wise
- What after AILET Exam 2026?
AILET 2026 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis
The student reaction and paper analysis can be checked below
Abhinav said that the exam was easy to medium difficulty level. The hardest part was to manage time as you have only 120 minutes to solve 150 questions. The GK section was the hardest. On the scale of 1 to 10, he rated the difficulty level of the question paper as 6.5. He expects the cutoff will go above 100. He prepared for AILET through coaching classes.
Angel said that the exam was really easy in comparison to CLAT. She is happy with her performance.
Anushka said that the exam was easy. She also felt the difficulty level of AILET Exam was much easier then that of the CLAT. The english section she felt was pretty easy. She found GK section really tough. She prepared through self-study.
Priyansh Agarwal said that his paper was good. But he found GK section the toughest as compared to other sections.
Astha also felt the question paper was quiet easy. She also found GK Section the toughest.
Commonly asked questions
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 will help candidates to get an idea about the kind of questions asked in the exam.
The Logical reasoning section carries the maximum weightage; i.e. 50 per cent in the AILET exam. Reasoning is actually a combination of both verbal logic, as well as analytical reasoning. So, one part is full of numbers and data, while the other is made of words and puzzles. Reasoning needs ample practice. Books by MK Pandey and RS Aggarwal will suffice. For Data Interpretation (DI) questions, the trick lies in forming the table. Once this is done, the rest of the questions flow automatically. Hence, the students are advised to prepare this subject carefully and give special attention.
To crack AILET exam in your first attempt-
- Create a plan
- Collect the books along with the previous year question papers
- Divide equal days to each subject
AILET 2026 Marking Scheme
While evaluating candidates' performance in AILET 2026 BA LLB exam and AILET 2026 LLM exam, the exam authorities will use the marking scheme provided here.
| AILET Marking Scheme 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 mark |
| Unattempted question | 0 mark |
AILET 2026 Answer Key PDF
Candidates will be able to download the AILET 2026 answer key on the NLU Delhi official website after the exam. To download the AILET answer key, follow the given ways
- Visit, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
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Click on 'AILET answer key'
- Click on the answer key notification link for your respective course
- A new page will open. Download the AILET Question Paper with Solution
- Check the answer key and analyse your performance, and look for any error
- You can raise an objection in case of any errors within a given schedule
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Commonly asked questions
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.
General - 93.25 marks
SC/ST - 59.75/58.5 marks
PwD - 64 marks
Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks
Residents of J&K- 54.25 marks.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the AILET exam must refer to the following set of books while preparing for AILET 2026:
- CLAT Study Kit (Legal Reasoning, English, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and Legal Awareness & General Knowledge)
- Universal's Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination
- CLAT & AILET's Chapter-wise Solved Papers
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AILET 2026 Paper Analysis: Section-wise
Based on the AILET 2026 analysis, the difficulty of each section of the AILET 2026 question paper has been provided below:
| AILET Sections | Difficulty Level (AILET UG) |
|---|---|
| Easy | |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Tough |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy |
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What after AILET Exam 2026?
Once the AILET 2026 result is out, candidates will have to follow some particular steps to get admission to NLU Delhi based on their AILET score 2026. These steps include AILET counselling 2026, downloading AILET invite list 2026, downloading the AILET merit list 2026, paying the balance fee or admission fee and reporting to the college.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Yes, the AILET exam is held only for admission to NLU Delhi. The AILET full form is All India Law Entrance Test, and it's not used by other NLUs. If you want to study law at AILET colleges, you must apply through AILET registration and check the AILET eligibility before applying.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Candidates can download the AILET sample papers from the official website. AILET PYQs and sample papers are available on this page. To download the previou syear sample papers, click on the relevant sample paper available in PDF format. Practice them to appear in the exam with confidence.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
In the AILET GK & Current Affairs section, there are 30 questions are asked. Each question is of 1 mark. So, total marks can be scored from this section.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
In the AILET exam English section, 50 questions are asked. Each question is for 1 mark. So, a total of 50 marks can be scored from this section.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
There are three sections in the AILET UG exam- English, GK & Current Affairs, and Legal Reasoning. AILET PG exam includes core law subjects.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The AILET Syllabus is published by the NLU Delhi. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far. Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The average package after graduating from NLU Delhi is usually around INR 12–15 Lacs per year for students placed in top corporate law firms. Some international firms offer even higher packages. Those choosing litigation, research, or public policy roles may start with lower salaries, around INR 5-8
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Top law firms in India often prefer hiring from National Law Universities because of their strong reputation and training. But they don't hire only from NLUs. Many firms also recruit talented students from other reputed law colleges. What matters most is skill, knowledge, internships, and performanc
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