AILET 2025: Exam Dates, Application, Syllabus, and more

AILET 2025: Exam Highlights

Let's have a look at the exam highlights and get an overview of the exam.

AILET 2025: Important Dates

Here are some important dates that candidates should keep track of.

AILET 2025: Marking Scheme and Sections

AILET B.A.LL.B (Hons.) course will consist of three parts of 150 multiple-choice questions totaling 150 marks. The examination will last 120 minutes.

AILET 2025 will have three sections, namely

• Section A: English Language, consisting of 50 questions for a total of 50 marks.
• Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge, consisting of 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
• Section C: Logical Reasoning, consisting of 70 questions for a total of 70 marks.

Negative Marking: Each question in AILET carries 1 mark, 0.25 points will be deducted for each incorrect answer. As a result, four incorrect responses will result in a 1-mark reduction.

Selection Criteria: If two or more students receive the same score, then their merit will be determined by the better score in the Logical Reasoning component. If the merit remains the same, the older applicant will be given precedence. If there is still no change in merit, the automated draw of lots will be considered.

To read in-depth about the AILET exam pattern, click here.

AILET 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

AILET  is open to all applicants who have passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination. The minimum marks required for each category are as follows:

• Minimum of 45% marks in class 12th for General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Specially abled person categories.

• Minimum of 40% marks class 12th for Scheduled Class (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.

Note: Candidates who have passed their qualifying examinations(10+2 or equivalent examination) can also apply and take AILET. However, such applicants' eligibility must be achieved before the cut-off date, which will be published together with the Notification of Entrance Test Result, and if such candidate is put in a compartment during the year of admission, they will be considered ineligible.

Age Limit

AILET doesn’t have an age limit. As long as you meet the eligibility you can give the exam.

AILET 2025: Application Process

The application form for AILET 2025 will start in August 2024 (likely in the first or second week). Once out, candidates can fill out the form by following the steps below. 

The steps to apply are given below.

• Step 1: Visit the official AILET (NLU Delhi) website at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

• Step 2: Then click on the 'Register' tab.

• Step 3: Candidates will be sent to the AILET registration form, where they must input basic information such as their name, email address, contact number, and other data.

• Step 4: After you've filled out all of the fields, click the submit button.

• Step 5: Upon successful registration, applicants will receive their registration number and password.

After that candidates can log in with their registered mobile number and password and proceed to fill out the AILET exam 2025 form.

Documents required 

Given below is a list of documents that a student will need while applying for the exam.

• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate

• Mark sheet and certificate of Class 12th (if available)

• Certificate and mark sheet of graduation (For LLM - if available)

• Photograph in passport size with a white backdrop 

• Signature scanned

• Email and valid mobile number

• Latest character certificate

• Certificate of transfer

• BPL certificate (if you are in the BPL category) (Max size - 2 MB)

• Passport (if you are a Foreign National ) (Max size - 2 MB)

• Relevant category certificate (for students from the SC, ST, OBC, and J&K categories)

Photograph and Signature specifics

AILET 2025: Expected Cut-off

The table given below lists the expected cut-off for BA LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) courses for the AILET exam 2025. These cut-offs are based on expert analysis and shouldn't be taken as final as they are subject to change.

AILET 2025: Application Fees

Note: SC/ST candidates who fall in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are not required to pay the application fee.

AILET 2025: Syllabus

NLU Delhi has issued the syllabus for AILET, which covers the three subjects, as given below.

• English Language

• Current Affairs & General Knowledge

• Logical Reasoning

In AILET 2025, 150 multiple-choice questions will be asked. These questions will be based on passages of understanding. 

While each question is worth one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect response. AILET exam question papers have become longer in recent years, making it impossible for candidates to complete the test within 90 minutes. This is why this year the total time given to complete the paper is 120 minutes, a 30-minute increase from previous years. 

English Language

The English component of the exam will consist of 50 questions. The questions are intended to assess your grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension abilities. As a result, solving the previous year's question papers for the AILET exam every week can help you understand the sort of questions offered and the difficulty level. Also, learning grammatical principles can assist you with error detection problems.

Important topics for the English Language section of AILET include

• General grammar till class 10
• Vocabulary- both general as well as contextual 
• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms and Antonyms 
• Idioms and Phrases 
• Types of sentences 
• Literary devices 
• Parts of speech 
• Different types of writing styles

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

The Current Affairs and GK section of the AILET exam will consist of 30 questions. This section will require you to have good GK knowledge and be up-to-date with current affairs happening around the world. 

The key to this section is to read about current events, either online or in the newspaper. The section isn’t primarily difficult but can be tricky to deal with, as incorrect responses can easily rack up and affect your final result.

Important topics for the Current Affairs & General Knowledge section of AILET include

• Sports
• Economics & Govt. Policy
• History/ Art & Culture
• Polity
• National & International Events/ Organizations/ People
• Miscellaneous (Geography, Environment, Books, Awards, etc.)

Logical Reasoning

The Logical Reasoning of the AILET exam will have 70 questions, which is almost 50% of the total questions (150). This section is based purely on logic and is also used as a tie-breaker. The questions in the Logical Reasoning portion test your logical abilities and critical thinking skills, and practice is the only way to score well in this subject.

Important topics for the Logical Reasoning section of AILET include

• Statement, Assumptions, Arguments, and Conclusions 
• Assertion and reason
• Identify the arguments 
• Strengthening/weakening of argument 
• Inference based questions
• Cause and effect 
• Syllogisms 
• Analogy 
• Direction and distance 
• Coding and decoding 
• Blood relations 
• Sitting arrangement

AILET 2025: Preparation Tips

Candidates must be prepared well for the exam to score over the cutoff (which is above 90 points for the General category every year). Having an exam preparation approach simplifies everything, thus here are some AILET preparation tips to help you pass the test:

• Maintain a thorough grasp of the test style and syllabus.
• Obtain relevant study resources, such as books and sample papers.
• Make it a habit to read newspapers every day.
• Make a clear study plan and stick to it.
• Take as many practice tests as you can.
• Try and solve as many previous year's AILET question papers as you can.

AILET 2025: Exam Centers

AILET exam centers are located in multiple cities throughout India. Candidates can choose their exam location when filling out the AILET Application Form. The AILET exam center cannot be changed after it has been allocated. Candidates should carefully choose their preferred exam location and ensure that they can readily get there on the day of the exam.

You will be able to select 3 Center locations of your preference while filling out the form.

Here is a list of cities where the Exam Centres are located.

AILET 2025: Admit Card

Candidates who register, submit the application form, and pay the fees will be able to download their AILET 2025 admit card 15 days before the exam date. The admit card is a required document for taking the test. It comprises information such as the roll number and exam center. 

Steps to Download AILET Admit Card 2025

Once the admit card is out, candidates can download their AILET 2025 admit card by following the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: Navigate to the NLUD official website.
• Step 2: Click on the candidate login tab.
• Step 3: Enter your registration ID and password to log in.
• Step 4: Click on the AILET 2025 admit card download link on the candidate site.
• Step 5: The AILET 2025 admit card will show on the screen.
• Step 6: Examine all of the information on the admit card carefully.

Step 7: Download and print the AILET admit card for future reference.

How to check the AILET 2025 result?

The AILET 2025 results will be announced somewhere in the third week of December 2024 by the National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi). The AILET BA LLB and AILET LLM results will be released simultaneously on the university's official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. 

Candidates can also get their scorecards by entering into their registered account. The AILET scorecard 2025 will include information such as the candidates' marks, all-India rank, category, and so on. Provisionally qualified candidates will be invited to the counseling, which will begin shortly after the results are announced.

Key Takeaways

Here are some of the important points and key takeaways to know for AILET 2025.

• AILET 2025 will be held in the second week of December 2024.
• The syllabus consists of three different sections and will have 150 questions in total.
• From AILET 2024 onwards the exam time has been increased from 90 minutes to 120.
• Focus on the fundamentals and thoroughly cover all test subjects.
• To become acquainted with the exam format, practice sample examinations, and previous year's papers.
• Seek mentoring, enroll in coaching programs, or enroll in online courses for more support.
• Maintain a positive attitude and believe in your abilities.