AILET Exam Eligibility 2027

The AILET 2027 eligibility criteria for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme are given below.

AILET 2027 Education Qualifications

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination from a recognised board or equivalent examination. The category-wise minimum marks requirement is as follows:

Category

Minimum Marks Required

General

45%

OBC

42%

SC / ST / PwD

40%

Foreign Nationals

65%

Candidates who appeared in the Class 12 examinations in April/May 2026 are also eligible to apply for AILET 2027. Candidates placed in compartment are not eligible to apply.

Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates are not required to appear for AILET 2027 and are selected on the basis of Class 12 marks alone.

AILET 2027 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for appearing in AILET 2027. Candidates can apply as long as they meet the required educational qualification and minimum marks criteria.

AILET 2027 Tie-Breaking Rule

In case two or more candidates score equal marks, merit will be determined in the following order:

  • Logical Reasoning marks: higher score gets preference
  • Age: older candidate gets preference
  • Automated draw of lots: if the tie persists

Documents Required for AILET 2027 

Candidates must keep the following documents ready to verify their AILET 2027 eligibility during application and counselling:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (proof of qualifying marks)
  • Transfer/Character certificate from school
  • Category certificate (for OBC/SC/ST/PwD applicants)
  • BPL certificate (for SC/ST candidates claiming fee exemption)
  • Scanned signature (under 1MB, for the application form)
  • Class 12 admit card or provisional certificate (for candidates awaiting results)

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AILET 2027 Application Form

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can proceed to fill out the AILET 2027 application form. The application window for AILET 2027 is expected to open in the first week of August 2026, with the last date to apply expected around mid-November 2026; the exact dates will be confirmed with the official notification.

Candidates must ensure that the application fee is paid successfully; those who fail to complete fee payment will not be permitted to enter the exam venue. The AILET 2027 admit card will be issued only to candidates who have submitted a complete application form along with the requisite fee.

AILET 2027 Application Fee

Category

Fee

General / EWS / OBC / Foreign Nationals / Residents of Jammu & Kashmir / Kashmiri Migrants

3,000.00 (INR)

SC/ST and Persons with Disability (PwD)

1,000.00 (INR)

Fee Exempt - SC/ST candidates and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted from payment of the application fee.

AILET 2027 Preparation Tips

Any competitive exam poses some challenges to a student. So its preparation requires extra effort than what is taught or put in the school.

The following are some AILET preparation tips that students should know and take care of.

  • Try to complete the AILET syllabus in advance, almost 2-3 months before the final exam.
  • Find overlaps between the school, CLAT, & AILET syllabi to minimize effort.
  • Leave the last 3 months for mock-taking and refining your AILET-taking strategy.

For better structure to their preparation, students can enrol for AILET/CLAT Online Coaching.

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AILET Exam Pattern CLAT Exam Eligibility

Frequently asked questions

CLAT UG includes five sections: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

CLAT 2027 UG exam will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with 120 passage-based MCQs, a duration of 2 hours, +1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks deduction for every incorrect answer.

No. All legal principles required to answer the questions are provided in the passages. You only need to interpret and apply them logically.

On average: English: 22–26 Current Affairs & GK: 28–32 Legal Reasoning: 28–32 Logical Reasoning: 22–26 Quantitative Techniques: 10–14 Total: 120 questions

The Quantitative section includes arithmetic and data-based topics like Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, Averages, Data Interpretation, Time & Work, and Mensuration.

It is one of the heaviest-weight sections in CLAT. Questions focus on recent national and international events, awards, government schemes, the environment, and socio-economic issues.

Yes, but indirectly. Grammar and vocabulary are tested through reading comprehension passages and related questions rather than standalone grammar exercises.

Yes. Many students clear CLAT through self-study by following a disciplined routine, solving mock tests, and staying updated with current affairs.

These can appear in Logical Reasoning, usually within passage-based reasoning sets.