AILET 2026 Exam: Date (Dec 14), Admit Card, Pattern & Syllabus Guide

What is the AILET Exam 2026?

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is the premier national-level examination conducted by the National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) for admissions into its prestigious undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. For the 2026-27 academic session, NLU Delhi has announced a seat intake of 110 for BA LLB (Hons), 50 for BCom LLB (Hons), 70 for the one-year LLM program, and 16 for the PhD program. The online application portal is now active for all eligible candidates. The AILET 2026 exam is scheduled for December 14, 2025. NLU Delhi has also officially released the AILET admit cards for all registered applicants. 

AILET 2026 Exam 

The National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) administers the AILET to select top-tier candidates for its law curriculum. With the 2026 examination confirmed for December 14, 2025, aspirants must prepare for a rigorous assessment covering English, Logical Reasoning, and Legal Aptitude. If you are targeting a seat at NLU Delhi, staying updated with the official exam schedule is essential. Refer to the comprehensive information provided below to streamline your preparation for the AILET 2026. 

NLU AILET 2026 Exam
University Conducting Exam	National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)
Exam Name	AILET 2026
Full Form	All India Law Entrance Test
Courses Offered	B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M., and PhD. Programmes
Mode of Availability	Online
AILET 2026 Admit Card	November 27, 2025 (Released)
Exam Mode	Offline
Total Seats	B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)- 110 LL.M.- 70  PhD. Programmes- 16
Official website	https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/

AILET 2026 Notification @nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

NLU Delhi has issued the official notification for the AILET 2026, confirming that the examination will be conducted in an offline (pen-and-paper) format. All aspiring law students must successfully clear this entrance test to secure admission into the BA LLB (Hons), LLM, or PhD programs.

 Official AILET 2026 Notification PDF

AILET 2026 Application Form 

The window to submit your AILET Application Form 2026 is now open on the official NLU Delhi portal. All applications must be submitted exclusively online. Candidates aiming for BA LLB, LLM, or PhD programs should complete their registration promptly. You can access the direct application link below.

Apply for AILET 2026 - Direct Registration Link

AILET 2026 Application Fees

Application fees for AILET 2026 can be paid via credit card, debit card, or net banking. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category who meet specific poverty criteria may be eligible for fee exemptions. Upon successful payment, a confirmation notification will be sent to your registered email address.

Category	AILET 2026 Application Fee
Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS/ Foreign Nationals/ Kashmiri Migrants	Rs. 3000/-
SC/ ST and PwD candidates	Rs. 1000/-
Below Poverty Line Candidates of SC/ST	Exempted

AILET 2026 Answer Key

The AILET 2026 provisional answer key is slated for release in December 2025 on the official NLU Delhi website at https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/. Candidates can access the key through the direct link provided below. The university also offers a window for students to submit formal objections if they identify any discrepancies in the answer key. 

AILET 2026 Exam Pattern

The examination features 150 multiple-choice questions designed in alignment with the latest AILET 2026 Exam Pattern. Understanding this structure is crucial for candidates aiming to qualify in their first attempt.

1. English, Reasoning, and General Knowledge are just a few of the disciplines that NLU, Delhi uses to assess candidates' knowledge.
2. Negative grading guidelines for the AILET have been established by NLU to motivate applicants to perform well on the admission exam. There is a negative marking of 0.25 Marks which will be deducted for an incorrect response.
3. Although no prior knowledge of law, legal principles, or legal terminology is necessary for the exam, the logical reasoning section may incorporate legal concepts to test applicants' comprehension of and familiarity with legal reasoning.

AILET 2026 Eligibility 

Eligibility for the AILET 2026 undergraduate program requires a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST/PWD). There is no upper age limit for applicants. For the LLM postgraduate program, candidates must hold an LLB degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Please verify all AILET eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website before submitting your application. 

Download AILET Previous Year Question Paper PDFs

AILET 2026 Syllabus

The detailed AILET 2026 syllabus is outlined in the section below, providing a clear roadmap for your exam preparation. 

Exam Section	Details
English Language	Synonyms & Antonyms Reading Comprehension Inference-based Questions Para Jumbles Word Usage Vocabulary Grammar
Logical Reasoning	Analogy Blood Relations Critical Reasoning Directions Series Syllogism
General Knowledge	Awards & Honours Current Affairs Famous Personalities UN Bodies External Affairs Sports

View Complete AILET 2026 Syllabus

AILET 2026 Exam Centres

The AILET 2026 exam will be held at over 30 test centers across India. Please review the comprehensive list of authorized exam locations provided below:

• Ahmedabad
• Asansol
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Bhubaneswar
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Dehradun
• Delhi
• Faridabad
• Ghaziabad
• Greater Noida
• Gorakhpur
• Gurugram
• Guwahati
• Gwalior
• Jamshedpur
• Haldwani
• Hisar
• Hyderabad
• Jabalpur
• Jaipur
• Jammu
• Jodhpur
• Kanpur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Patna
• Pune
• Raipur
• Ranchi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Varanasi
• Visakhapatnam.

AILET Previous Year Exam Analysis

The previous year's paper was noted for its moderate difficulty, though many test-takers found it lengthy. Here is a summary of the exam expectations:

• The paper pattern was similar to AILET 2022, with long passages.
• Each question had a different passage, which increased the time needed to solve the paper.
• The overall difficulty was moderate, with many questions based on contextual understanding.
• The current affairs section mostly asked “what-based” questions and had long answer options.
• English section included a good number of grammar and vocabulary questions.
• The exam included a mix of static GK and current affairs.
• Many current affairs questions felt similar to CLAT-style themes (broader and analytical).
• The logical reasoning section had a mix of Legal, Analytical, and Critical Reasoning questions.
• Critical Reasoning involves long statements related to assumptions, conclusions, and weakening arguments.
• Analytical Reasoning focused more on Syllogisms, along with a few Coding-Decoding questions.

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