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Get details about AILET 2027 for NLU Delhi admission including dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and application process.
All India Law Entrance Test
Conducted by National Law University Delhi
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a university-level entrance examination conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to Law programmes across India. The exam is conducted in offline mode with a duration of 1 hours for a total of 150 marks . AILET is held once a year. Currently, 1+ colleges in India accept AILET scores for admission.
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a university-level entrance examination conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to Law programmes across India. The exam is conducted in offline mode with a duration of 1 hours for a total of 150 marks . AILET is held once a year. Currently, 1+ colleges in India accept AILET scores for admission.
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is conducted by National Law University (NLU) Delhi for admission to its BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes. The exam is held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with a duration of 90 minutes. The question paper comprises 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each, totalling 150 marks. Each wrong answer attracts a negative marking of 0.25 marks; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Application Form Release
10 Jan 2026, Saturday
Last Date to Apply
31 Mar 2026, Tuesday
Admit Card Download
25 Apr 2026, Saturday
Exam Date
10 May 2026, Sunday
| Event | Type | Session | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Form Release Tentative | Registration | - | 10 Jan 2026 | Apply at the official NLU Delhi / AILET website |
| Last Date to Apply Tentative | Registration | - | 31 Mar 2026 | Last date to submit the online application form and pay the fee |
| Admit Card Download Tentative | Admit Card | - | 25 Apr 2026 | Download hall ticket from the official AILET portal using registration credentials |
| Exam Date Tentative | Exam | - | 10 May 2026 | AILET conducted as a single-day, pen-and-paper test at designated centres across India |
| Answer Key Release Tentative | Answer Key | - | 15 May 2026 | Provisional answer key released; candidates may raise objections within the stipulated window |
| Result Declaration Tentative | Result | - | 28 May 2026 | Merit list and rank card published on the official website |
| Counselling Registration Tentative | Counselling | - | 05 Jun 2026 | Seat allotment and document verification for NLU Delhi BA LLB and LLM programmes |
Understanding the eligibility criteria is the first step towards preparing for All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). The exam is conducted by National Law University Delhi at the university level for candidates seeking admission to Law programmes across India. Candidates must carefully verify that they meet all requirements before filling the application form to avoid rejection at a later stage.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,500 |
| General / OBC | ₹3,500 |
Unlike CLAT (conducted by the Consortium of NLUs), AILET is conducted exclusively by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its own BA LLB (Hons.) programme. Counselling is also managed entirely by NLU Delhi - there is no centralised authority like JoSAA or MCC involved.
Shortlisted candidates (based on AIR and category cut-offs) must register for counselling online at nludelhi.ac.in within the notified window. A non-refundable counselling registration fee is payable at this stage.
Candidates must upload and subsequently present original documents for verification, including: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD if applicable), domicile certificate where required, and passport-size photographs.
AILET 2025 consists of 150 questions across English (35), Current Affairs & GK (35), Legal Reasoning (35), Logical Reasoning (35), and Quantitative Techniques (10). Each correct answer carries 1 mark; each wrong answer incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks. Time management is critical with 90 minutes for 150 questions.
AILET cutoff is the minimum score required by candidates to qualify the examination and become eligible for the next stage of admission. The cutoff is determined by National Law University Delhi based on factors like total number of candidates, difficulty level of the paper, and availability of seats. The exam is conducted for a total of 150 marks. Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) generally have lower cutoff scores compared to the General category.
AILET 2026 cutoff scores will be published after the results are declared. Check back for updates.
Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty of the question paper directly affects cutoff scores.
Number of Candidates
Higher participation generally leads to higher cutoff scores due to increased competition.
Available Seats
The total number of seats across participating institutes impacts how many candidates qualify.
Reservation Policy
Different cutoffs apply for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories as per government norms.
A total of 1+ colleges and institutions across India accept AILET scores for admission to Law programmes . These colleges are spread across 1 states including Delhi . The highest-rated institution is National Law University Delhi with a rating of 4.60/5.
Verify your eligibility well before the application deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Keep all required documents (marksheets, certificates, ID proof) ready before starting the application.
Final-year students can usually apply provisionally - check the official notification for details.
Always refer to the official AILET website for the most up-to-date eligibility norms.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 35 | 35 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Legal Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Logical Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
AILET does not have section-wise time limits; candidates may attempt sections in any order within the 90-minute window. The paper is set in English only. NLU Delhi typically releases the official answer key within a few days of the exam, and candidates can raise objections against any question during the challenge window.
| # | College | Location | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Law University Delhi university | New Delhi, Delhi | Government | 4.6 | View → |
Dedicate a 4-5 month preparation window. Spend the first two months on concept building - allocate 2 hours daily to Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs each, and 1 hour each to English and Logical Reasoning. Reserve the final 6-8 weeks exclusively for practice tests, previous years' papers (AILET 2019-2024), and revision of weak areas.
Attempt at least 20 full-length AILET-specific practice tests under timed conditions. After each test, spend equal time on analysis - identify recurring error types (misread passages, silly calculation mistakes) rather than simply reattempting questions. NLU Delhi releases official sample papers; prioritise these over generic CLAT practice tests, as AILET's Legal Reasoning passages differ in style.
AILET 2025 Legal Reasoning sections are likely to include passages based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, which replaced the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act respectively from July 2024. Familiarise yourself with key provisions and differences.
NLU Delhi declares the AILET result and merit list on its official website (nludelhi.ac.in) shortly after the exam. Candidates can download their scorecards and check their All India Rank (AIR).
NLU Delhi releases the first seat allotment list based on merit and category. AILET seats are available under the following categories: General/EWS, SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwD, and NRI/NRI-sponsored. The total intake for BA LLB (Hons.) is 110 seats.
Candidates allotted a seat must pay the first-year tuition and hostel fee online within the stipulated deadline to confirm provisional admission. Failure to pay within the deadline results in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
If seats remain vacant after Round 1 (due to non-payment or withdrawals), NLU Delhi releases a second allotment list or activates the waiting list. Candidates on the waiting list should remain available and keep documents ready during this period.
Finally, admitted candidates must physically report to NLU Delhi's campus in Dwarka, New Delhi, on the designated date for document verification, biometric registration, and commencement of the academic session. Original documents and all fee payment receipts must be carried at this stage.
Note: NLU Delhi does not participate in the CLAT counselling process. Candidates who qualify AILET but also appear for CLAT must manage both counselling processes independently if they wish to compare options across NLUs.
Information last reviewed on 25 Jun 2026.
Exam dates, eligibility rules, application windows, and counselling steps can change. Always cross-check the latest bulletin or exam authority notice before acting.