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The AILET exam pattern for UG comprises 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into 3 sections – English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. The AILET 2026 exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours). The AILET exam will have +1 mark for every correct answer and deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer; no marks are given for unattempted questions.
- The AILET exam duration has also been increased from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
- A total of 150 questions will be asked from three sections for B.A. LLB and 100 questions for LLM in AILET Exam Pattern.
- For AILET LLM, the exam pattern now includes 100 MCQs covering various branches of law, with the descriptive section removed.
- The total marks for AILET LLM exam pattern are 100, and the exam duration remains 120 minutes.
- There is negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- The AILET exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
After the removal of Legal Aptitude and Mathematics from the UG paper, AILET Logical Reasoning is the most weight-carrying section. In case of a tie, logical reasoning scores, candidate age, and computerized lot system are used as tie-breaking criteria.
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Key Summary
- B.A. LL.B Exam Pattern: Comprises three sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning, totalling 150 MCQs for 150 marks within 120 minutes.
- Tie-Breaking Criteria: Focuses on higher logical reasoning scores, senior age preference, and computerized lot draws in case of tie-breakers.
- LL.M Exam Pattern: Includes 100 MCQs in Section A and two descriptive questions in Section B, totalling 150 marks, with tie-breakers based on seniority and computerized draws.
- Ph.D. Exam Pattern: Comprises two sections: Section A, assessing legal knowledge and reasoning and Section B, involving a research design response within a 90-minute duration.
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers and -0.25 for incorrect ones; no negative marking for unanswered questions.
- AILET Exam Pattern 2026
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- AILET Marking Scheme FAQs
- AILET Syllabus 202
- AILET Syllabus FAQs
- AILET Fees Structure
- AILET B.A. LLB Preparation
- AILET LLM Preparation
- AILET Books
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- AILET Previous Year Question Papers
- Previous Year AILET Questions
- AILET EXAM PATTERN FAQs
AILET Exam Pattern 2026
There will be three sections in the exam namely English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. Legal principles may be used in the logical reasoning section to test logical aptitude but the examination will not require legal knowledge or technical understanding.
- 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked from these sections.
- In LLM 100 MCQs will be asked from different branches of Law.
- There will be sections A and B in the PhD program.
- A total of 100 MCQs will be asked in PhD exams.
- 50 questions will be asked from the subject of Research Methodology and the remaining 50 questions will be asked from different branches of Law for PhD in Law course.
- For PhD in Social Sciences, the remaining 50 MCQs will be asked from different branches of Social Sciences.
- The exam will be conducted offline and you have to give your responses in the OMR sheet.
| Exam Features | B.A.LL.B. | LL.M. | Ph.D. |
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| Exam mode | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam | Center-based Pen-and-paper exam |
| Test duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions | MCQs & Subjective question | MCQs |
| Test medium | English | English | English |
| Total marks | 150 marks | 100 marks | 100 marks |
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Comparison of Old and New AILET Exam Pattern 2026
According to the AILET Syllabus 2026, the logical reasoning section holds more weight in the new paper pattern.
| Parameters | AILET New Pattern | Old Paper pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline | Offline |
| Total Sections | 3 | 5 |
| Subjects | English, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning | English, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics |
| Question Type | Objective | Objective |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| AILET Duration | 120 minutes | 90 minutes |
AILET Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs
Ques. Is there any negative marking in the AILET Exam?
Ans. Yes, for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted from a candidate’s total score. Therefore, candidates must not answer any question without being sure, to score the highest marks.
Ques. How many questions are asked in the AILET Exam?
Ans. A total of 150 questions are asked in the AILET UG Exam, while 100 questions are asked in the AILET PG and PhD exams.
AILET Marking Scheme
As per AILET Exam pattern, you will get 1 marks for correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answer. The detailed marking scheme of different courses is given below.
| Courses | Number of Questions | Marks |
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| B.A. LLB | 150 | +1 for each correct answer-0.25 for each incorrect responseNo marks will be given for unattempted questions |
| LLM | 100 | +1 for each correct answer-0.25 for each incorrect responseNo marks will be given for unattempted questions |
| PhD | 100 | +1 will be given for each correct answer-0.25 for each incorrect responseNo marks will be given for unattempted questions |
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AILET Marking Scheme FAQs
Ques. Is the marking scheme same for every AILET paper?
Ans. Yes, the marking scheme remains constant for every AILET paper. 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. There is no mark awarded or deducted for an unanswered question.
AILET Syllabus 2026
The AILET syllabus is divided into three sections: English Language, Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs & General Knowledge. In the tie-breaker scenario, the merit list is prepared considering higher marks in the Logical Reasoning section, followed by the age, and computerized draw of lots. Check out the topics to cover under each section below:
| Sections | Topics to Cover |
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| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary( both general and contextual), Reading Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Types of Sentences, Literary Devices, Parts of Speech, Different Writing Styles, and Statement Analysis. |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding & Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Assertion and Reason, Puzzles, Sitting Arrangements, Inference and Arguments. |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Polity, History, Geography, Economics, International Relations, Law, Books & Awards, Science & Technology, Art and Culture, Contemporary Events |
AILET Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions Asked
You will get a total of 150 questions as per AILET exam pattern. The sectional weightage is given below for each course.
| Courses | Sections | Number of Questions Asked |
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| B.A. LLB |
| 70 questions will be asked from LR30 questions will be asked from GK & CA50 questions will be asked from English Language |
| LLM |
| 100 MCQs will be asked from Different branches of Law |
| PhD in Law |
| 50 questions from Research Methodology50 questions from different branches of Law |
| PhD in Social Science |
| 50 questions from Research Methodology50 questions from different branches of Social Sciences |
Tie-Breaking Procedure for AILET 2026 Exam Pattern
As per the new tie-breaker, if you and other aspirants scored the same marks in the All India Law Entrance Test, the following procedure would be considered while preparing the final merit list.
- Higher marks in the logical reasoning section.
- If the merit is still the same, aspirants of higher age will be given priority.
- If there is no merit change, authorities shall consider computerized lot draws.
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AILET Exam Pattern 2026: Chapters Included
The detailed syllabus for B.A. LLB and LLM are provided below for your reference.
AILET Syllabus for B.A. LLB
| Sections | Topics to Cover |
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| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary (both general and contextual), Reading Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Types of Sentences, Literary Devices, Parts of Speech, Different Writing Styles, and Statement Analysis. |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding & Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Assertion and Reason, Puzzles, Sitting Arrangements, Inference and Arguments. |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Polity, History, Geography, Economics, International Relations, Law, Books & Awards, Science & Technology, Art and Culture, Contemporary Events. |
AILET Syllabus for LLM
The AILET syllabus for LLM includes the topics below:
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Jurisprudence
- Law of Contract
- Law of Torts
- Environmental Law
- Property Law
- Public International Law
- Tax Law
- Administrative Law
- Company Law
- Family Law
- Labour & Industrial Law
AILET Syllabus FAQs
Ques. What to do if my score is tied with someone?
Ans. The tie-breaking procedure is as follows:
- Higher marks in the logical reasoning section.
- If the merit is still the same, aspirants of higher age will be given priority.
- If there is no merit change, authorities shall consider computerized lot draws.
Ques. How many sections are there in the AILET B.A LLB Exam?
Ans. The AILET B.A LLB examination has 3 sections: English Language, Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs & General Knowledge. Students should focus on Current Affairs more as it has the most weightage.
AILET Fees Structure
Structure based on different categories
| Categories | State |
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| General | 3500 |
| SC | 1500 |
| PwD | 1500 |
AILET B.A. LLB Preparation
How to prepare for B.A. LLB courses to take admission in NLU Delhi through AILET 2026?
The Logical Reasoning part has the maximum weightage as 70 questions will be asked from that section. Therefore, you need to prepare for all the important topics in LR.
- The LR includes critical & analytical reasoning and the analytical includes both verbal and nonverbal reasoning.
- In Analytical Reasoning, you need to focus on Syllogism, Number Series, Venn Diagram, blood relations, Directions and Coding-decodingIn.
- Every day you need to practise at least 50 questions from analytical reasoning with a time limit of 30 minutes.
- In critical reasoning, you must focus on paragraph-based questions from the LSAT exam PYQs of the AILET exam.
- You can practise from R.S Aggarwal and Logical Reasoning by MK Pandey.
- You can practice passages from Arun Sharma’s CAT book as you will know high-frequency words from this book.
- You can use Wren N Martin for vocabulary.
You need to revise daily to recall the topics. Only one liner questions are asked in this exam based on History, Geography, Economics, Environment, General Science, Books & Authors, awards & achievements etc.
AILET LLM Preparation
To prepare for LLM you need to know the most important topics in LLM. Constitutional Law, Criminal Laws, Jurisprudence and Contract acts are the most important topics and most questions are asked about these topics.
- You need to cover two topics in a day
- Give 3 hours to these topics from which you can give 2 hours for major topics like Constitutional Laws and 1 hour for minor topics like Laws of torts.
- Law of Torts, Law of Contract etc are the easy topics.
- You need to take one major and one minor topic each day.
- You need to cover fundamentals of laws, legal updates, recent case laws, legal GK and PYQs.
You can practise questions from A.K Jain's LLM Guide, Singhal’s Guide on LLM, and Easter Book Company Guides on Different Subjects.
AILET Books
Some books are recommended below which can help you in your preparation to a great extent.
AILET Books for B.A. LLB
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AILET Books for LLM
| Subject | Name of Book |
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| Constitutional Law | Indian Constitutional Law by M.P. JainThe Constitution of India by P.M. BakshiJ.N Pandey |
| Jurisprudence | Introduction to Jurisprudence Avtar Singh and by Harpreet KaurThe Elements of Jurisprudence for BSL & LL.B by Noshirvan H. JhabvalaLegal Eagles by Indu Bhan |
| Administrative Law | Administrative law by I P MasseyThe Indian Administrative Law by Mangal Chandra Jain Kagzi |
| Law of Contract | Contract Law in India by Akhileshwar PathakThe Indian Contract Law Act by MullaIndian Contract Act by Dr. Paras Diwan |
| Torts | The Law of Torts by Ratanlal and DhirajlalLaw of Torts by R K BangiaLaw of Torts by P. Jaganathan and Usha Jaganathan |
| Family Law | Modern Indian Family Law by Werner Menski |
| Criminal Law | The Code of Criminal Procedure by Ratanlal and DhirajlalCriminal Law by P.S.A PillaiThe Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal and Dhirajlal |
| Property Law | Property Law by Poonam Pradhan Saxena |
| Company Law | Company Law by B.K. Goyal |
| Public International Law | An Introduction to Public International Law by S. K. Verma |
| Tax Law | Kanga and Palkhivala's The Law and Practice of Income Tax by Jamshedji Behramji Kanga and Nanabhoy PalkhivalaAccounting Standards & IFRS by CA Kamal Garg |
| Environmental Law | Indian Environmental Law: Key Concepts and Principles by Shibani Ghosh |
AILET Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of the exam changes every year but based on the previous years’ trends the difficulty level of each section in the exam is given below.
| AILET Sections | Level of Difficulty (UG) |
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| English Language | Difficult |
| Logical Reasoning | Difficult |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
AILET Difficulty Level FAQs
Ques. Which is the most difficult section of the AILET exam?
Ans. Logical reasoning is the most difficult section of the AILET exam. Candidates should practice at least 2 mocks of Logical Reasoning daily to get a good preparation for the AILET exam.
AILET Previous Year Question Papers
The more you practise the previous year's questions the better you prepare. It enhances your efficiency with speed, accuracy, and reasoning ability. AILET Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key PDF are presented below for your reference.
AILET 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF
| AILET Paper | Download PDF | Solution PDF |
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| AILET BA LLB 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key Pdf | Download | Check Solutions |
| AILET LLM 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key Pdf | Download | Check Solutions |
| AILET Ph.D. (Law) 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key Pdf | Download | Check Solutions |
| AILET MA 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key Pdf | Download | Check Solutions |
Previous Year AILET Questions
| YEAR | Previous Year AILET Questions |
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| 2024 | Check Here |
| 2023 | Check Here |
| 2022 | Check Here |
| 2021 | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here |
| 2019 | Check Here |
| 2018 | Check Here |
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