How to Prepare for AILET 2026 in One Month? Know Syllabus, Pattern and Books
All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )
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AILET 2026 is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025. Know how to prepare for AILET 2026 in the remaining time with emphasis on exam pattern, syllabus, books and revision.
Prepare for AILET in one month
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is scheduled to be conducted on December 14, 2025. The National Law University, Delhi (NLUD), will conduct AILET 2026 in a pen-and-paper-based test mode. The AILET 2026 question paper for undergraduate courses will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be solved within 120 minutes (2 hours). The short duration of the exam makes it challenging, but with the right preparation, candidates can crack it.
One month is a very short time to prepare for the exam, so we have provided tips to help candidates crack AILET 2026 in one month by focusing on using this limited preparation time effectively. Candidates can read below how to prepare for AILET exam in one month according to the exam pattern.
First step for the AILET one month preparation is knowing the exam pattern and syllabus to strategise better. Check below the key aspects of AILET exam preparation.
- AILET 2026 Pattern and Marking Scheme
- AILET 2026 Syllabus and Books
- AILET 2026 One Month Preparation Strategy
AILET 2026 Pattern and Marking Scheme
The pattern and marking scheme of AILET exam will be as under:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline – pen paper-based test |
| Exam timings |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Type of questions |
Objective-type questions |
| Exam medium |
English language |
| Total questions |
150 questions |
| Total marks |
150 marks |
| Negative marking |
Yes, there will a deduction of 0.25 marks in case of each wrong attempt |
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AILET 2026 Syllabus and Books
NLU Delhi mentions that the question paper of AILET exam will be based on the syllabus of Class 12 level only. The main topics from AILET syllabus for each subject will be as under:
English – 50 marks
The section will be based on general English and grammar including, passages, vocabulary, inference-based questions, synonyms, antonyms, word usage, phrases and para jumbles. Candidates will have to read passages and attempt inference questions.
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Books to refer for AILET English section:
- Objective General English by Arihant Experts
- How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs – 30 marks
The section will cover topics on general knowledge on legal and current affairs in politics, international, sports, awards etc. Candidates should cover significant events and topics of the past year.
Candidates can follow the strategies given below to follow AILET Books and to secure good marks in the AILET Exam 2026:
- Go through the AILET Exam Pattern
- Make a list of the chapters covered in the AILET 2026.
- Select AILET Books as per the latest syllabus, and pattern
- Regularly revise and practice the chapters
- Solve the queries from the several mock tests
- Solve as many mock tests possible
With so many resources avaiable in both online and offline mode, finding the right books for the GK current affairs is really a challenging task. Candidates must not stop reading the newspaper as it is the main source to learn about current affairs and anything happening around the globe. Candidates can also refer to the books mentioned here for prepapraing for the AILET Exam and to get a high score. The books are: General Knowledge Book by Arihant, Lucent’s General Knowledge NCERT Book (History and Civics) by Lucent, Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew, Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Experts.
Books to refer for GK and Current Affairs section:
- General Knowledge
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs Yearly by Pearson
Logical Reasoning – 70 marks
The section covers topics series, blood relations, directions, critical reasoning, syllogism, analogy wherein candidates have to put logics in inferring the correct option.
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AILET 2026 One Month Preparation Strategy
Now is the time to collect your study material and practice as much as possible. Even though there are no sectional cut off marks in AILET; candidates should focus to obtain more marks in each section to improve overall scores.
Gather the correct study material – Candidates should refer to the books mentioned above for each section and prepare notes for exam preparation. They should focus on legal terms and related news for the legal aptitude and GK section. For English, candidates should improve their comprehension skills by reading more and more including, books, blogs. For Logical Reasoning, candidates should practice both inductive and deductive reasoning questions. They should learn the pattern, infer the data, and learn the pattern of the questions for all the subjects.
Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam.
Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan.
Work on time management – Even though there is no time limit but candidates will get only 90 minutes to attempt 150 questions. This means candidates should solve and attempt the questions in seconds. Filling OMR sheet adds to the time-related stress. Therefore, to deal with the situation, candidates should work on their time-management skills to attempt all/maximum questions of AILET 2026. They can improve time management by taking mock-tests within 1 hour 90 minutes. Candidates should devote time on sections as per the requirements only, that is, English and Logical Reasoning sections will need time to solve questions whereas, GK and Current Affairs section may not. Therefore, candidates should improve their speed of solving questions and accuracy rate to score well and avoid negative marking.
Practice regularly – Candidates should practice mock-tests no matter how confident they are about their preparation. The practice would give an overall analysis of exam preparation as well as insights about strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, candidates can practise previous years question papers for AILET to get an idea about the real examination. However, they should make sure to practice three to four mock tests based on the new pattern of AILET. While practising the question/mock papers, candidates should set the time limit of 90 minutes to know how many questions they can attempt in the given duration, and accordingly, improve the weak areas (if any).
Revise – In the remaining days, candidates should revise for AILET with notes and study material with which they had prepared for the exam. This will help you in remembering the concept for a longer duration and save time in the examination. The revision will help you avoid confusions among the options for any question. Candidates will be required to attempt questions on basis of their memory majorly, therefore candidates should also work on improving memory and concentration during the AILET preparation.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The candidates will be able to download the notification for the AILET exam from the NLU Delhi website. This document provides the exam registration schedule and eligibility criteria. Students should read it thoroughly to know the fees, last date of application, exam day, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AILET notification mentions the details about-
- Exam registration schedule
- Test cities
- Eligibility
- Application Fee
Applicants must ensure to meet the eligibility as per the notification to apply for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The result for the AILET 2026 exam will be released soon after the exam. Candidates can check their scorecards using their login details created during the registration.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With the help of previous year exam analysis, candidates looking to sit for the exam this year will be able to ascertain the type of questions asked in the exam and what is the difficulty level for each section of the exam. This helps in preparing for the exam accrodingly. Also, candidates who appea
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The AILET admit card will mention the examination hall number, the name of the candidate, course name applied for, and general guidelines. Candidates must ensure to have the error free details in the hall ticket. Do not forget to carry an identity proof for verification purpose.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To crack the AILET exam, candidates must target to achieve rank between 50-60, which means score above 75 will help you land at the NLU Delhi. Candidates must go through the AILET exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year questions to prepare for the exam effectively. The previous year questions wil
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below:
Category | AILET Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
General | INR 3,000 |
PwD/ SC/ ST | INR 1,000 |
Women of SC/ST Category and Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) | Exempted from paying the application fee |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AILET exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated courses and LLM courses offered at the National Law University Delhi. Aspiring candidates will have to register for the entrance exam before the last date to sit for the exam. However, candidates must furnish the eligibility criteria to
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Please add these entrance exams also in your list for LLM.
- MHCET Law LLM
- LSAT LLM
- AP PGLCET
- CUET LLM for DU
- SLS AIAT LLM
- TISS LLM Exam
- PU LLM Law
- BHU PET Law
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AILET Notifications
The syllabus of AILET 2026 includes sections such as Logical reasoning, general knowledge, and English. If candidates read the AILET books, they will be more confident and clear with concepts to appear in the AILET exam. According to experts, the following are the section-wise recommended books for both law exams:
English Language: For AILET Objective General English by RS Aggarwal and English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin is suggested.
Current Affairs and General Knowledge: You can choose either CA magazine for both exams. Normally, Pratiyogita Darapan or Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant are preferred for CA. For GK, Arihant General Knowledge, Lucent, or Tarun Goyal's GK book can be preferred. You must also read newspapers regularly for both law exams.
Logical Reasoning: For this section, usually any good reasoning book, such as A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal, Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey, or A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning by Arihant, can be followed.