Overview Summary
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to its BA LLB (Hons.), LLM and PhD programmes. NLU Delhi does not participate in CLAT.
Advisory Note
AILET 2027 will be held on Sunday, 13 December 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM, in offline mode. Registration opened on 7 August 2026; news reports give 10 November 2026 as the last date. Verify on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Official Portal
Official website: https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
AILET at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | AILET 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Law University Delhi |
| Level | University |
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Exam date | 13 December 2026 |
| Registration | Open from 7 Aug 2026 (last date reported 10 Nov 2026) |
| Official website | https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in |
AILET Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | 7 August 2026 | Announced |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026 (reported) | Reported |
| Admit card | Expected late November 2026 | Not announced |
| AILET 2027 exam | 13 December 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM | Announced |
| Result | Expected late December 2026 | Not announced |
Dates last checked by CollegeDarbar on 16 October 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
AILET Eligibility Criteria
- BA LLB (Hons.): Class 12 or equivalent with the minimum marks prescribed by NLU Delhi (recent cycles: 45%; relaxation for reserved categories); students appearing in Class 12 can apply. No upper age limit.
- LLM: LLB degree with the minimum marks prescribed by NLU Delhi; final-year LLB students can apply.
AILET Exam Pattern
| Section (BA LLB) | Details |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 150 MCQs |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| Sections | English language, current affairs & GK, logical reasoning |
LLM has a separate paper pattern. Confirm details in the AILET 2027 notification.
AILET Syllabus
- English: reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar.
- Current affairs and general knowledge.
- Logical reasoning: critical reasoning, analytical puzzles and legal reasoning-based logic.
How to Apply for AILET
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Step 1: Register on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
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Step 2: Fill the application and upload documents.
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Step 3: Pay the fee online.
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Step 4: Download the admit card.
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Step 5: Appear for the test on 13 December 2026 and follow NLU Delhi's counselling.
AILET Application Fee
Category-wise fees are in the AILET 2027 admission notice.
Colleges Accepting AILET
National Law University Delhi – BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, PhD
ParticipatingOfficial Site
AILET Preparation Tips
- Practise reading-heavy sections; AILET rewards speed and accuracy.
- Prepare CLAT and AILET together — the topics overlap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
- [NLU Delhi – AILET](https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in)