AILET Previous Year Question Papers: BA LLB, LLM & PhD in Law Past 9 Years Question Papers
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
Counselling - 5 May '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.
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 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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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