Preparing for the AILET LLM 2026 exam? As the AILET PG 2026 exam is close, check out the AILET Previous Year Question Papers here. Solve these question papers to boost your exam preparation.
AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers
Canidates preparing for the AILET LLM exam must know that solving previous years question papers is the key to cracking the AILET PG 2026. It will let the aspirants thoroughly understand the nature of the AILET LLM question paper. As a result, they can recognise the recurring questions in the exam, identify the most important topics for the exam, and manage their time and efficiency accordingly to solve the question paper. To assist candidates with their exam preparation, we have provided PDFs of AILET LLM previous years' question papers from 2016 to 2025 with answer keys in this article. It also includes an overview of the structure of the exam and the most effective tips to crack the AILET LLM exam.
Latest Update:
- AILET 2026 LLM Exam Pattern
- AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys
- How to Calculate AILET PG Marks
- AILET LLM Preparation Tips
- AILET PG Exam Pattern 2026
- AILET LLM Books
AILET 2026 LLM Exam Pattern
The question paper of the exam will be based on the exam pattern ascertained by the National Law University Delhi. Check out the details about the exam pattern below:
| AILET 2026 Exam Pattern for LLM | |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based exam) |
| Exam duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Total number of questions | 100 questions |
| Question types | Multiple choice-based questions (MCQs) |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Important topics | Different branches of law including the following:
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Commonly asked questions
National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the provisional answer key on December 14, 8 PM, and opened the objection window. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published.
Yes, the candidate can challenge the AILET Answer Key. NLU Delhi has released the provisional answer key for AILET and has opened a window to invite objections till December 16, 12 PM. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published. Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for the questions asked in the AILET exam.
The AILET counselling fee of INR 30,000 (INR for reserved category candidates) will be refunded only to candidates who have successfully registered for the counselling and paid the fee but who could not find a place in the merit list. The refund will be initiated by NLU Delhi to the source on completion of the admission process, whichever is earlier.
The AILET 2026 counselling registrations were started on December 19, 2025, and closed on December 27, 2025. During the counselling process, the candidates register online and perform document verification.
AILET LLM Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys
To support your exam preparation, we have provided the AILET previous year question paper year-wise PDFs here.
AILET 2025 LLM Question Paper with Answer Key
The question paper and answer key for the AILET exam are available here:
| AILET 2025 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2025_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET LLM Question Paper 2024 | AILET_2024_Question_Paper_LLM |
| AILET LLM Answer Key 2024 | AILET_2024_Answer_Key_LLM |
| AILET LLM Question Paper 2023 and Answer Key | AILET_2023_LLM_Question_Paper.pdf |
| AILET 2022 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2022_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2021 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2021_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2020 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2020_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2019 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2019_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2017 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2017_LLM_Question_Paper_and_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2016 LLM Question Paper and Answer Key | AILET_2016_Question_Paper_and_Answer_Key |
How to Calculate AILET PG Marks
As the AILET PG 2026 exam has negative marking, for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted, which means 1 mark will be deducted if you mark four incorrect answers. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. So, to calculate the AILET PG Marks, follow this formula.
(Correct Answer X 1) - (Incorrect Answer X 0.25) = Your AILET PG score
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must note that the counseling fee has to be paid online using Digital Payment methods like Credit/ Debit cards, Net-banking, UPI, etc. only. Candidates can check the AILET 2026 Counselling registration fee below. Candidates who will register for the AILET 2026 counselling will only be allowed to appear. Candidates must note that only those who have their names in the merit list will be allowed to appear in the AILET 2026 Counselling process.
AILET 2026 Online Counselling Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General /Kashmiri Migrants/Residence of Jammu and Kashmir | INR 30,000 |
| ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates | INR 20,000 |
The AILET admission process after the results are declared is as mentioned below:
- AILET counselling: The number of candidates invited for counseling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in each category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counseling registration.
- AILET cutoff: The NLU Delhi will release the AILET cutoff on its official website at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program.
AILET 2026 result was released on December 18 2025. Candidates can check the result from the official website.
No, AILET Entrance Exam cutoff is released separately for the various categories. For instance, the cut-off is available for categories like Open, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PH categories. Note that open category candidates will not be considered for admission under reserved category seats. However, candidates belonging to reserved category will be considered for admission under both open and the reserved category they belong to. To be considered for admission under reserved category, the candidate must furnish the required category certificates. However, any candidate who is found using counterfeit documents can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.
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AILET LLM Preparation Tips
If you prepare well for the exam, you can crack it easily. Apart from solving previous years question papers, we have provided effective tips for the exam. Check out the AILET 2026 LLM preparation tips mentioned as follows
- Understand the AILET LLM syllabus and pattern thoroughly. It will help to understand the subject and important topics asked in the exam.
- Join social media groups created for the discussion of preparation. It will improve your exam preparation by exchanging study materials for free, enhancing your study resources.
- Read the blogs that provide legal knowledge to increase your understanding of Indian and International law.
- For the English Language section, clear your basic concepts.
- Increase your vocabulary by reading books like "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis or other relevant books.
- Keep reading the current affairs books or magazines for the latest updates, particularly for the last 6 months or the last year.
- Also include reading general knowledge books reading in your preparation plan.
- While preparing the GK questions, read topics related to states and their capitals, geographical names of different places, awards and recognitions, sports, Indian politics and administration, and history.
AILET PG Exam Pattern 2026
Refer to the table for the AILET LLM exam pattern given below.
| Exam Features | LLM |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam |
| Test duration | 120 minutes |
| Exam timings | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Test medium | English |
| Type of questions | MCQs & Subjective question |
| Total questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 100 marks |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 marks for (each incorrect answer) |
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AILET LLM Books
The following books can assist in your GK preparation for the exam:
- Pratiyogita Darpan
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
- Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis
- Wren & Martin
| Subject | Books |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
To get the AILET previous year question papers:
- Click on the AILET question paper PDF download links on the Shiksha portal or
- Visit the official website to download the PYQs and practice them to appear for the exam
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
AILET application forms cannot be filled out online as these forms will only be available in online mode at the official website. Candidates will be able to find out the AILET application form at the NLU Delhi official website. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The AILET application forms will be available on the official website of the conducting body, NLU Delhi. Candidates must visit the online portal to fill out the forms only during the application window.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2026 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 question paper after the exam on the official website in PDF format. The AILET question paper will be released with the answer key.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The AILET Objection Window will open in December 2027. Candidates will be able to raise objections to the AILET Answer Key within a timeline of 2 days. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Result will be announced.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can raise objections against the AILET 2027 answer key by visiting the official website. Then provide the registered mobile number and password. View the window to submit objections. Pay the fee to complete the process.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The full form of AILET is All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level Law entrance exam that is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF will be issued on the NLU Delhi website. It will be provided in two phases. Initially, a Provisional Answer Key will be published, followed by the Final one in PDF format.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the official website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET provisional answer key PDF will be released after the exam in December 2027. Generally the answer key is released within a week from the exam date.
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