AILET Previous Year Question Papers: BA LLB, LLM & PhD in Law Past 9 Years Question Papers
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 8 Jan '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.
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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.
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.
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.
- 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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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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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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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.
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.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 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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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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AILET Notifications
As per the revised AILET LLM 2026, the AILET LLM Questions will be asked from subjects mentioned below:
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
(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
100