AILET Previous Year Question Papers: BA LLB, LLM & PhD in Law Past 9 Years Question Papers
All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )
AILET 2027 Registration
7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26
Going to appear for AILET 2026? Check out AILET previous year question papers in this article to boost your exam preparation. Download the PDFs of AILET BA LLB, LLM and PhD past years' question papers from here.
AILET Previous Years' Question Papers
The NLU Delhi will conduct the AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025. The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper-based mode. If you are looking to appear for the exam, refer to the best study materials. Previous years' question papers of the exam are considered among the best resources for exam preparation. These study materials can be referred to understand the question paper structure, know the major topics for the upcoming test, and improve accuracy and efficiency through consistent practice.
Considering the value of AILET's previous years' question papers, we have provided free question paper PDFs to download in this article. Check out the AILET BA LLB and LLM question papers here.
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- AILET 2026 Exam Pattern
- AILET 2026 Preparation Plan
- AILET Previous Year Question Papers
AILET 2026 Exam Pattern
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 will be based on the exam pattern ascertained by NLU Delhi. The questions will be MCQ based, and there will be negative marking. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 means that for a wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to a deduction of one (1) mark. Check out the AILET exam pattern below:
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For BA LLB
Refer to the data given in the table below,
| Subject |
Questions per section |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
50 questions |
50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 questions |
30 |
| Logical Reasoning |
70 questions |
70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
For LLM Course
The exam pattern has been mentioned as follows:
| 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 MCQ based questions (1 marks each) |
100 marks |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
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Commonly asked questions
As per the revised AILET LLM 2027, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
- Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
- Indian Constitutional Law
- IPC
- CrPC
- CPC
- Torts
- Family Law
AILET 2027 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 2027 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2027 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 AILET 2027 LLM syllabus will have 100 MCQ questions pertaining to different areas of law. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
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.
AILET 2026 Preparation Plan
This Law entrance exam will be conducted in online mode. Below are the tips to prepare for the exam,
- Create a Timetable
- Gather Study Material and Reference Books.. Below is the subject-wise list of books,
| Subjects |
Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| English |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
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- Revise the topics regularly
- Take Regular Mock Tests
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AILET Previous Year Question Papers
The PDFs for past years' question papers have been listed below. The source for these documents is NLU Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
| Question Paper Year Wise | Download Link |
| 2025: | |
| AILET 2025 BA LLB Question Paper with Answer Key | AILET_2025_BA_LLB_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2025 LLM Question Paper with Answer Key | AILET_2025_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2025 PhD in Law Question Paper with Answer Key | AILET_2025_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2024 | |
| AILET BA LLB 2024 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2024_BA_LLB_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2024 LLM Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2024_Question_Paper_LLM_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET PhD 2024 in Law Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2024_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2023 | |
| AILET 2023 BA LLB Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2023_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET LLM 2023 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2023_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2023 PhD in Law Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2023_Question_Paper_for_PhD_in_Law |
| 2022 | |
| AILET BA LLB 2022 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2022_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2022 LLM Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2022_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Solution |
| AILET PhD 2022 in Law Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2022_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2021 | |
| AILET BA LLB 2021 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2021_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2021 LLM Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2021_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET PhD 2021 in Law Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2021_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2020 | |
| AILET 2020 BA LLB Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2020_BA_LLB_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2020 LLM Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2020_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2020 PhD in Law Question Paper PDF with Answer Key | AILET_2020_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper |
| 2019 | |
| AILET 2019 BA LLB Question Paper PDF | AILET_2019_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2019 LLM Question Paper PDF | AILET_2019_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET 2019 PhD in Law Question Paper PDF | AILET_2019_PhD_in_Law_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2018 | |
| AILET BA LLB Question Paper PDF | AILET_2018_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET LLM Question Paper PDF | AILET_2018_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2017 | |
| AILET BA LLB Question Paper PDF | AILET_2017_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET LLM Question Paper PDF | AILET_2017_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2016 | |
| AILET BA LLB Question Paper PDF | AILET_2016_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| AILET LLM Question Paper PDF | AILET_2016_LLM_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
| 2015 | |
| AILET BA LLB Question Paper PDF | AILET_2015_BA_LLB_(Hons.)_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key |
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| CLAT | DATE: December 6, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-26+ National Law Universities (NLUs) including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata |
| SLAT | DATE: Phase 1 on December 19, 2026 Phase 2 on December 26, 2026 | Previous year paper- https://www.shiksha.com/college/symbiosis-law-school-symbiosis-international-pune/slat-exam | Participating colleges-Symbiosis Law Schools located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur |
| AILET | DATE: December 13, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-NLU Delhi only (scores are not accepted by other NLUs). |
| IPU CET | DATE: Session 1 in December and Session 2 in April of the admission year | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-GGSIPU main campus and numerous affiliated management and law institutes across Delhi-NCR. |
| CHRIST | DATE: Conducted in multiple phases corresponding with admission windows | Previous year paper- You can check college portal.
| Participating colleges- Christ University campuses in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Yeshwanthpur), Delhi-NCR, and Pune Lavasa. |
| Alliance | DATE: Alliance University does not follow a single fixed national calendar date for its internal tests like AMAT or AUSAT. | Sorry, but I couldn't find it. You can check college portal for the same. | Participating colleges- Alliance University constituent schools (Alliance School of Law, Alliance Ascent College, and Alliance School of Business) in Bengaluru. |
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Candidates receiving seats must follow NLU Delhi's instructions, pay the required admission amount, upload or verify documents, and complete other formalities.
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Candidates with lower ranks may participate if they receive a counselling invitation. Admission depends on category, vacancies, previous cutoffs, and seat availability during subsequent counselling rounds.
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Candidates may need academic certificates, identification proof, category certificates, photographs, AILET documents, and other required records. Exact requirements should be checked in NLU Delhi's official notification.
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Seats are allotted according to candidates' merit ranks, reservation category, programme preferences, and seat availability. Multiple counselling rounds may be conducted depending on vacancies and candidate responses.
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Yes, shortlisted candidates need to pay counselling registration fee. The applicable amount and payment deadline are announced by NLU Delhi in its counselling notification.
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Eligible candidates can register through official NLU Delhi admission portal. They must log in, provide required information, upload documents, pay applicable fees, and submit their counselling application.
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Candidates shortlisted by NLU Delhi based on their AILET rank and eligibility criteria can participate. Shortlisted candidates must complete registration and counselling formalities.
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AILET counselling is admission process conducted by NLU Delhi for candidates who qualify based on their entrance examination performance, merit rank, category, and availability of seats.
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