AILET Previous Year Question Papers: BA LLB, LLM & PhD in Law Past 9 Years Question Papers

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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Going to appear for AILE 2026? Check out AILET previous year question papers in this article to boost your exam preparation. Considering the importance of AILET previous years' question papers for AILET 2026 preparation, we have provided free PDFs for download in this article. Check out the AILET BA LLB, LLM, and PhD in Law question papers here.

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

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.

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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.

Q:   What are the subjects of AILET LLM Question Paper - Section B?
A:

As per the revised AILET LLM 2026, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:

  • Jurisprudence - Legal Theory
  • Indian Consitutional Law
  • IPC
  • CrPC
  • CPC
  • Torts
  • Family Law

AILET 2026 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

Q:   Will Section A and Section B in the question paper of AILET LLM, be provided together?
A:

Candidates must note that the AILET LLM 2026 Exam pattern was changed last year. The main subjects of AILET LLM 2026 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 syllabus of AILET 2026 LLM will have 100 MCQ questions pertaining to different areas of law. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 

Q:   What are the benefits of solving AILET sample papers?
A:

Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.

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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 

Also Read: Best Books for AILET Preparation 

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 
  • Objective General English (English) by RS Aggarwal
  • Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning
  • A modern approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal 
  • Logical Reasoning for CLAT other law entrance exams by Universals
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • General Knowledge by Arihant Experts 
  • Yearly General Knowledge Book by Pearson
  • Revise the topics regularly 
  • Take Regular Mock Tests

Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT and AILET Simultaneously?

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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Q:   How solving AILET 2026 Sample paper is beneficial for candidates?
A:

Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.

Q:   Which type of GK questions were asked in the previous year's AILET question paper?
A:

In the last year's AILET question paper for UG course, GK questions were prominently related to static GK. The number of current affairs-related questions was lower. Questions were mainly related to law field and Economics. These questions were related to topics, such as Supreme Court of India, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 
A large number of questions in the section were based on topics related to international relations, such as international alliances, agreements and G20 Summit. 

Other main topics covered in the GK section of the previous year's AILET question paper were awards, sports, geography of India and books and authors.

Q:   When will NLU release the AILET 2026 question paper?
A:

NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2026 question paper after the exam. AILET question paper will release with the answer key.

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Answered Yesterday

While the CLAT Exam is held for NLUs, it is not for NLU Delhi. So, candidates who wish to get admission at NLU Delhi will have to clear AILET Exam and score expected cutoff. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The AILET 2026 paper was of moderate level overall. Most students said it felt balanced, with no part too easy or too tough. Those who kept good accuracy and managed time well could attempt many questions comfortably.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Getting 79 in AILET is kind of a fair score, but it depends on how hard the exam was that year. Sometimes the cutoff goes high, sometimes low. For general category, top ranks usually need around 85 or more. Still, your AILET 2026 score of 79 might stand close if the paper was tough overall.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The AILET 2026 Final Answer Key got released by National Law University (NLU) Delhi on December 18, 2025. Before that, the provisional key came out on December 14. This final one has all the right corrections after checking the objections sent by students. You can trust it now because it's the upda

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The AILET 2026 expected cut-off maybe around 75 to 85 marks for general students, it can change a bit every year. Some years it go higher when paper easy. For LLM, the cut-off mostly stay near 65–75 marks. It all depend on how tough exam was, how many people apply, and seats in National Law Universi

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

AILET or All India Law Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted at the national level. The conducting body is NLU Delhi. Students aim for this course for getting admissions to LLM courses in NLU Delhi. This exam is seperate than CLAT.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the application fee for AILET 2026 is INR .3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only). Application fee in case of SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is INR 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only). SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted fro

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Poornima Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 is out for round 1 across different categories. For the students belongong to the General AI quota, the AILET cutoff score is 60. For the OBC category, the cutoff score is 330. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise cutoff details: 

CategoryAILET Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Score)
General60
OBC330
SC1480
ST1372
EWS298

 

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, the presidency university do not accept AILET Score. Candidates have to appear either for PULAT or CLAT to get admission in the law courses offered by the varsity. Without it you can not get admission.

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 9