🧭 1. Introduction

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually by the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its BA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programs.

Unlike CLAT, AILET is exclusively for NLU Delhi, and it follows its own distinct exam pattern and syllabus. The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline (pen-paper) mode, testing candidates on English, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning for the undergraduate level.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The AILET 2026 selection process involves the following stages:

Online Registration & Application
Written Examination (Offline)
Publication of Merit List
Counselling & Final Admission

🎓 Admission is purely based on AILET merit score and the candidate’s category preference.

📘 3. Exam Pattern (UG & PG)

A. AILET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Weightage
English Language	50	50	25%
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	30	30	15%
Logical Reasoning	70	70	60%
Total	150	150	100%
Duration	120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Negative Marking	–0.25 for each incorrect answer

B. AILET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

Section	Description	Marks
100 Multiple Choice Questions (based on core law subjects)	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Contract, Torts, International Law, etc.	100
Descriptive Section	Two essay-type questions on contemporary legal issues	50
Total Marks	150
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	–0.25 per wrong answer

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

A. English Language

Reading Comprehension (based on legal or social themes)
Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms
Idioms, Sentence Correction, and Fill in the Blanks
Inference-based comprehension questions

B. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

National and International Current Events
Important Legal Developments & Judgments
Sports, Awards, Books & Authors
Government Schemes and Policies

C. Logical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning & Critical Thinking
Series, Patterns, and Coding-Decoding
Syllogisms and Logical Sequences
Legal-based logical comprehension passages

D. AILET PG Law Subjects

Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Contract Law
Law of Torts
Criminal Law
International Law
Property Law
Family Law
Contemporary Legal Issues

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

Stage	Component	Weightage
Written Test (UG/PG)	Objective + Descriptive (for PG)	100%
Counselling	Merit-based seat allocation	-
Final Admission	Based on rank and category	100% merit-based

⚖️ No interview or GD round is conducted. Admission is strictly determined by AILET score and rank.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

✅ Know the Pattern Well: AILET differs from CLAT — Logical Reasoning carries the highest weight.
✅ Daily Reading Habit: Read The Hindu or Indian Express editorials for English and Current Affairs.
✅ Mock Tests: Attempt one full-length mock weekly; analyze errors carefully.
✅ Revise Legal Concepts: For PG aspirants, revise constitutional and criminal law thoroughly.
✅ Focus on Reasoning: Practice 40–50 logical reasoning questions daily.
✅ Avoid Guessing: Negative marking can lower your rank substantially.
✅ Stay Updated: Follow NLU Delhi’s official website for notifications and syllabus updates.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🏛️ Official Website (NLU Delhi): https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
📘 AILET 2026 Official Portal: https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/ailet

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⚖️ AILET 2026 – All India Law Entrance Test 🏛️ Complete Guide