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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the BA LLB answer keys for AILET 2026 on December 14. NLU Delhi releases the provisional answer key for AILET 2026 first, after which it opens a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key will be published.
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
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.
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.
The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF has been released on the NLU Delhi website. The AILET Answer Key 2026 is released in two phases. First AILET Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key.
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.
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) |
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 |
|---|---|
| English |
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| Current Affairs & GK |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hi.
Download Free AILET Past Year Papers (PDF)
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:
AILET papers page — contains download links for AILET papers from recent years (i
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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
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
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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Contributor-Level 9
Counselling - 8 Jan '26


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.