AILET 2026 Exam Preparation 15 days - Last Minute Tips & Important Documents Required

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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AILET 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025, in a pen-paper based test mode. You can prepare for the exam in 15 days by using the last-minute preparation tips provided here. Check important AILET last-minute tips and a list of important documents to be carried on the AILET 2026 exam day in this article.

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AILET 2026 Exam Day Tips and Mandatory Documents

The National Law University (NLUD) will conduct the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 on December 7, 2025 in a pen-paper based test mode from 2 PM to 4 PM. On the exam day, candidates are required to reach AILET 2026 test centre as allotted, at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. There will be no break during the AILET exam.  

AILET 2026 question paper will contain 150 objective-type questions of 1 mark each. The question paper will be divided into three sections from subjects such as English, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. The test-takers are required to darken the correct answer in an OMR Answer Sheet provided to them. Candidates can prepare for the exam in 15 days if they use the right preparation strategy and preparation. In this article, they can find the tips and the strategy to prepare for AILET 2026 in 15 days.

Table of content
  • How to Prepare for AILET in 15 Days?
  • AILET 2026 Last Minute Preparation Tips
  • AILET Previous Year Exam Analysis
  • AILET 2026: Important Exam Day Documents

How to Prepare for AILET in 15 Days? 

To prepare for AILET 2026 in 15 days, candidates can use the following tips: 

  • Focus on practisig questions related to sections that carry the majority of the weight in the AILET question paper. These sections are Current Affairs and Logical Reasoning. The weight of the Current Affairs section in the exam is 30. However, the Logical Reasoning section carries a weight equal to the marks. 
  • Take AILET mock tests. This strategy will allow you to increase efficiency and accuracy in solving the exam question paper. 
  • Solve previous years' question papers. This will allow you to practice questions that may be repeated in the current year's question paper. 
  • Do not try to learn new topics and concepts related to the exam syllabus. This will make you confused. Strengthen the knowledge of the topics that you have already prepared for the exam. 

AILET 2026 Last Minute Preparation Tips 

Some tips to keep in mind before appearing for AILET 2026 are as mentioned below:

Formulate Time Strategy: The AILET exam pattern is such that the paper is divided into three sections - General Knowledge, English, and Logical Reasoning. Here, candidates need to answer 150 questions in 90 90-minute duration. Thus, it is advisable to fix a time duration within which the candidate should complete one question/section of the exam.

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Experts share that Reading Comprehension passages in the AILET exam are usually very long and a bit difficult to comprehend. Therefore, it is advisable that aspirants keep aside more time to solve this section of the exam. Apart from this, aspirants should fix a considerable chunk of their time to solve questions in Logical Reasoning section of the exam as well.

Q:   What are the things to carry to AILET exam centre 2026?
A:

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following documents and items to the AILET centre:

  • AILET admit card: Since, it is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre, candidates must carry their admit card as issued to them. Candidates without a valid admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to take it.
  • Photo ID proof: Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an original photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Documents that can be presented as an ID proof include PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card and Ration Card. 
  • Photo: Candidates should carry an attested passport size photograph  (the same as uploaded at the time of filling the application form). 
  • Stationary: Since the AILET 2025 is an offline exam, candidates must carry at least two good-quality ball-point pens of blue or black ink and an HB pencil to the test centre
  • Disability certificate: The certificate is mandatory for candidates who have applied under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category
  • Other items such as an analogue watch, transparent water bottle, face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are also to be carried to the test centre.
Q:   What all things are not allowed to be carried in AILET 2026 Examination hall?
A:

Candidates are not allowed to carry following items to AILET 2026 Examination hall:

  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, calculators etc.
  • Handwritten notes
  • Manuals and digests
  • Any other form of study material

 

Q:   When will AILET 2026 be conducted?
A:

NLU Delhi will conduct AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025. The exam date of AILET 2026 has been confirmed in press release, and the admission notification for more details has been published on the official website - nludelhi.ac.in. 

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Aspirants should keep some time at the end of the exam to revise/solve any unattempted questions. The ideal time one should spend on solving questions in different sections of the AILET exam is mentioned in the table below:

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Questions per section

Ideal Time Duration to Spend on Section (in minutes)

English

50

30 minutes 

General Knowledge

30

15 minutes 

Logical Reasoning

70

45 minutes 

Revise Important Topics: Aspirants are advised to go through questions related to Grammar, Critical Reasoning as well as GK/Current Affairs. These are the sections that are known to make all the difference while aspirants are appearing for AILET 2026.

Solve AILET Sample Questions: Like any other entrance exam, aspirants should try to solve as many AILET sample papers and previous years’ question papers. Also, while solving these test papers, aspirants are advised to time themselves. Such practice will help them develop a better understanding of how much time they need to keep aside for attempting questions in different sections on AILET exam day.

Q:   What is AILET tie-breaking method?
A:

The methodology followed to determine the merit rank if two or more candidates score the same marks in AILET is explained below.

BA LLB program 

  1. If two or more candidates get the same marks, their merit will be determined on the basis of higher marks in the logical reasoning section.
  2. If the tie persists, then the candidate senior in age will be given preference.
  3. If the tie is still undecided at this stage, then the merit rank will be decided by the computerized draw of lots.

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  1. Senior Age;
  2. Computerized draw of lots 
Q:   What are the important dates related to AILET exam?
A:

NLU Delhi will commence the AILET 2026 application from August 07, 2025. AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 in online mode. Once, the exam will be concluded, the authorities will release the AILET exam result along with the merit lists. 

Q:   I have lost my password for the AILET 2025 account. How can I retrieve it?
A:

If you have lost or forgotten the password for your AILET account, you need to visit the AILET official website - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Then, you need to click on the "Forgot Password?" option.

In the next step, you need to enter or confirm the email address that you used for the AILET registration. A "Reset Password" option will pop-up on the screen. Click on this option. A link to reset the new password will be sent to your registered email address. By clicking on the link and creating a new password, you will be able to generate your new AILET account password. 

Know Marking Scheme for Exam: There is negative marking in AILET 2026.

  • For every correct answer candidates will be awarded one mark.
  • For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks would be deducted from the total score.
  • No marks to be awarded or deducted for questions left unanswered.

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AILET Previous Year Exam Analysis

When approximately 15 days remain before AILET 2026, candidates should review the previous years' AILET exam analysis. This analysis involves assessing past exam question papers to identify the most important topics, the difficulty level, and the types of questions typically asked.

Understanding the AILET exam analysis offers several key benefits:

  • A thorough understanding of the exam pattern
  • Estimation of the exam difficulty level
  • Identification of the most important topics
  • Insight into important questions that may be repeated in AILET 2026

Refer to the following links to check year-wise AILET analysis: 

AILET 2022 Analysis AILET 2024 Analysis

AILET 2026: Important Exam Day Documents

Important documents without which aspirants will not be able to appear for AILET 2026 are mentioned below:

Admit Card: All aspirants need to ensure that they take a clear print-out of their AILET 2026 admit card from the official website and carry the same to their respective exam centres. Any candidate who is not carrying his/her AILET admit card to the test centre will not be allowed to take the exam.

If an aspirant’s face is not clearly visible on the AILET admit card, the University has the right to bar the candidate from sitting for the law entrance exam.

ID Proof:  Candidates are advised to carry any valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. This can prove helpful if the invigilator wants to verify the identity of the aspirants. Some Photo IDs that candidates can carry to their exam centre are:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Voter’s ID Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License

Stationery: Aspirants are advised to carry a blue or black ball point pen to their AILET exam centre. Apart from this, candidates will not be allowed to carry any other stationery items (like, calculator, scales etc.) inside the exam hall.

Candidates will not be allowed to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phone, log tables, textual material, electronic watches and the likes, inside the AILET exam hall.

Note: Aspirants who have applied for AILET exam under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category should carry a copy of Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority, at the examination centre on the day of exam.  

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AILET admit card will include the details such as Candidate's name, roll number, course opted for, address of the examination hall, date and time of the entrance exam, etc. Along with this, candidates will also be intimated regarding the general guidelines for the exam day through the admit card of

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