AILET 2026 - Exam Dates, Paper Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, more

AILET 2026: Exam Highlights

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

AILET 2026 Important Dates

Knowing the exam dates is crucial to formulating your plans. Due to the high competition for NLU Delhi seats, it's recommended that all aspirants thoroughly analyze these significant dates and create a study plan. 

The following dates are mentioned based on the notification that NLU Delhi released on June 17, 2025

AILET 2026: Application Process

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 LL.M. - if available)
• Photograph in passport size with a white backdrop 
• Signature scanned
• An email and a 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 2026: B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)

NLU Delhi launched a five-year integrated undergraduate program: B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.). However, they withdrew the course due to administrative issues. 

They may conduct it for the current year; however, there was no mention of it in the notification released on June 17, 2025. 

If they choose to offer this program for the batch of 2026-32, AILET 2026 will be the clearing examination to seek admission in the  B. Com. LL.B. (Hons.) blended program that explores the intersections of business in the legal world.

AILET 2026 Exam Pattern

In the notification release, NLU Delhi didn’t mention any change in the AILET paper pattern, indicating that it is likely to remain the same as in the past years. 

The AILET Exam Pattern for B.A.LL.B (Hons.) program has three (3) sections of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in total. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes.

The three sections are:

• Section A: English Language (50 questions; 50 marks).
• Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions; 30 marks)
• Section C: Logical Reasoning (70 questions; 70 marks)

Legal principles may be used in the logical reasoning section to test logical aptitude, but the examination does not require more than basic knowledge of legal concepts

Marking Scheme and Selection Criteria

• 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.

AILET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The AILET eligibility criteria are primarily based on two factors:

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 2026 Seat Matrix and Reservation

{Source: Official website of NLU Delhi}

AILET 2026 Expected Cutoff

The table given below lists the expected cutoffs for B.A. LL.B. (UG) and LL.M. (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 2026 Application Fees

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

AILET 2026 Syllabus

AILET 2026 shall be conducted in offline mode, where the paper will have 150 questions from three(3) different subjects, including:

• English Language   (50 questions; 50 marks)
• Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions; 30 marks)
• Logical Reasoning (70 questions; 70 marks)

Below is an overview of the AILET syllabus that aspirants must have on their tips to clear the exam with flying colors.

AILET 2026 Preparation Tips

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

• Be well-versed with the AILET Exam Pattern and AILET Syllabus.
• Practice AILET Mock Tests and Sample Papers to get a good grip on the exam.
• Study hard and study smart
• Do regular revisions
• Study from the best books suggested for the Exam

AILET 2026 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 2026 Admit Card

Candidates who register, submit the application form, and pay the fees will be able to download their AILET 2026 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 2026 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 2026 admit card download link on the candidate site.
• Step 5: The AILET 2026 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.

AILET 2025 Exam Analysis

AILET 2025, which took place on 8th December 2024, had a comparatively easier LOD (Level of Difficulty) than previous years. 

As the trend goes, when exam levels are easier, the cut-offs are generally on the higher side. You can check the AILET 2025 Exam Analysis for a detailed section-by-section analysis.

How to check the AILET 2026 result?

The AILET 2026 results were announced on 12 December 2024 by the National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi). The AILET B.A. LL.B. and AILET LL.M. 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.