AILET is conducted for admission into NLU Delhi. It is also the only score accepted by the institute. The test is held at the UG level, LLM, and Ph.D. levels. The test is held annually in December, and results also are released in the same month.
The below article includes all details about AILET including subjects, marking scheme, and other features. Candidates are supposed to thoroughly understand the exam pattern and syllabus before preparing for the same.
To know the entire AILET syllabus, click here.
Note:
AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and Ph.D. courses have different structures according to their course requirements. The candidate must be aware of the syllabus rolled out as per the course they are opting for. The details for the UG-level test are mentioned here:
NLU Delhi defines the exam structure of AILET on the key features mentioned below:
Exam Features |
BA LLB |
Exam mode |
Center-based Pen-and-paper exam |
Test duration |
90 minutes |
Exam timings |
10 am to 11:30 am |
Test medium |
English |
Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
Total questions |
150 questions |
Total marks |
150 marks |
Particulars |
Marks Allotted |
Correct Answer |
+1 mark |
Incorrect Answer |
-0.25 mark |
Unattempted Questions |
0 |
Overwriting/Cutting on OMR sheet |
Loss of Marks |
Subject Area |
No. Of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
English (Part 1, Section A) |
50 |
50 |
Logical Reasoning (Part 1, Section B) |
70 |
70 |
General Knowledge |
30 |
30 |
Total |
150 |
150 |
In the AILET 2023 paper, a new format was introduced that put both English and Logical Reasoning in the same section with two sub-parts. The total score and number of questions, however, remained the same. The BA LLB (Hons) exam pattern has only MCQ format questions.
To know more about the previous years’ paper, visit AILET Exam Analysis
AILET’s difficulty level as of 2023 was at par with the level of difficulty that CLAT held. Both tests are used for admission into top NLUs in India, and the most number of law students take these tests. These papers are considered to be lengthy as well. That being said, it is completely doable to get a top rank in AILET if one starts early, and practices consistently. Know how all toppers prepare for the paper.
Attempting AILET means competing for the limited BA LLB seats in one of the best law institutes in India. Preparing well, with the following points in mind is a must:
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AILET 2024 will be held in December 2023.
AILET 2024 will be conducted in offline mode.
The one-time application fee which is non-refundable for AILET 2024 is:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT 2024, candidates should have passed 10+2 (or its equivalent examination) with
Candidates appearing in their qualifying examination in March/April 2023 are eligible to appear for CLAT2024. However, they are required to submit the passing certificate of the qualifying examination on completion. In case the certificate isn’t produced, the candidate will not be eligible for admission to the course.