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AILET 2025 Eligibility Criteria Revised, Check Reduced Qualifying Percentage
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Monalisa Deb

Writer-Editorial Content | Updated On - Sep 22, 2024

AILET 2025 eligibility criteria have been revised by NLU Delhi. It has significantly reduced the qualifying percentage for its flagship LLM programs. This is applicable for both the one-year LLM program and the joint Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law and Management. Previously the qualifying percentage was 55% for general and 50% for SC/ST. General candidates can now apply with 50% marks and SC/ST candidates with 45% marks only. The exam will be conducted on December 8 and the registration is going on til November 18, 2024.

Prof. Anil Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of NLU Delhi, emphasized the importance of this change. “By reducing the qualifying percentage, we aim to provide opportunities to a larger segment of the population, fostering a diverse learning environment. This step aligns with our commitment to inclusivity in legal education,” he stated.

AILET 2025 Important Dates

Events Dates
AILET Exam Registration Starts August 1, 2024
AILET Exam Registration Last Date November 18, 2024
AILET Exam Date December 8, 2024

AILET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for the AILET LLM exam.

  1. The candidate is required to have passed an LL.B. or any other equivalent degree.
  2. The candidate needs to attain 50% marks as aggregate and 45% marks for those who belong to the ST, SC category.
  3. Candidates who are pursuing an LL.B. can also apply for the examination.

AILET 2025 Registration

  • AILET LLM 2025 Registration is ongoing and the last date for the same has been extended to November 16, 2024, by NLU Delhi.
  • The application can only be done online through the official portal of NLU Delhi. Candidates have to register on the links given on the official website and fill in all the relevant details.
  • Post that, candidates have to upload all the necessary documents and lock their application. Check Detailed AILET Photo Size and Signature Dimension.
  • Finally, candidates have to pay the application fee online.

AILET 2025 Registration Fee

Category Application Fee (INR)
General/ OBC/ EWS 3050
SC/ ST/ PwD 1050
SC/ ST (Below Poverty Line) Exempted

AILET LLM 2024 Exam Pattern

AILET Exam Pattern and syllabus vary as per the course chosen. Here is an overview of the AILET LLM Syllabus and AILET LLM Exam Pattern:

Pattern LLM
No. of Sections 2
Sections Description Section A: Part 1: English language (25 questions; 1 mark each) (25 marks)Part 2: Legal reasoning (25 questions; 2 marks each) (50 marks)
Section B: 10 questions from different branches of law. Candidates need to answer any 2 descriptive questions (75 marks)
Total Marks 150 marks
Marking Scheme Negative Marking in Section A only. 0.25 marks were deducted for every wrong answer.

The AILET is a critical entrance examination for aspiring law students, and the revision of eligibility criteria is a response to ongoing discussions about representation in legal fields. Advocates for educational reform have praised the decision, noting that it could pave the way for underrepresented groups to pursue careers in law.

Students and educational experts are optimistic that this change will lead to a richer academic experience, with varied perspectives contributing to classroom discussions and future legal practice. The reduced qualifying percentage is seen as a crucial step towards breaking down barriers that often prevent talented individuals from entering the legal profession.

NLU Delhi’s decision is likely to inspire other institutions to reassess their eligibility criteria, reflecting a growing trend towards greater inclusivity in higher education across the country. As discussions around equitable access to education continue, NLU Delhi’s initiative may serve as a model for reform in legal education.

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