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All India Law Entrance Test

Conducted by: National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)LawUG

About AILET

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance examination conducted annually by National Law University (NLU), Delhi for admission to BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD in Law programs. AILET is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in India and serves as the exclusive admission gateway to NLU Delhi, one of the country's top-ranked law universities. The AILET exam is designed to evaluate candidates' aptitude for legal education by assessing their skills in English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Analytical Ability. The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The exam emphasizes critical thinking, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, legal aptitude, and problem-solving skills. Candidates who have completed or are appearing for the Class 12 (10+2) examination from a recognized board are eligible for the undergraduate BA LLB (Hons.) program, while candidates holding an LLB degree from a recognized university are eligible for admission to the LLM program. Aspirants seeking admission to the PhD program must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by NLU Delhi. A high AILET score enables candidates to secure admission to National Law University, Delhi, which is consistently ranked among the best law schools in India. Graduates from NLU Delhi have excellent placement opportunities in top law firms, multinational corporations, judicial services, public sector organizations, litigation, legal consulting firms, and international organizations. The AILET examination opens the door to rewarding careers in Corporate Law, Litigation, Judicial Services, Civil Services, Legal Consultancy, Public Policy, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Cyber Law, Human Rights, Banking Law, International Law, Taxation, Arbitration, Legal Research, and Academia. With disciplined preparation, regular reading, mock tests, and strong analytical skills, candidates can secure admission to NLU Delhi and build a successful legal career.

Exam Pattern

Sections
English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning
Total Questions
150
Total Marks
150
Duration
2 Hours
Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
General/OBC/EWS: 45%
SC/ST/PwD: 40%

Important Dates

August
Registration
November
Admit card
December
Exam
January
Result

Preparation Tips

Understand the Latest Exam Pattern
Study the latest syllabus, marking scheme, sectional weightage, and question types for the AILET examination.
2. Strengthen Core Subjects
Focus on:
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Legal Awareness
3. Read Daily
Develop the habit of reading:
The Hindu
The Indian Express
Live Law
Bar & Bench
Business Standard
PIB Updates
This improves reading comprehension, legal awareness, and current affairs.
4. Practice Mock Tests
Attempt one full-length AILET mock test every week.
Increase to 2–3 mock tests per week during the final preparation phase.
5. Analyze Every Mock
Review:
Accuracy
Speed
Time Management
Weak Areas
Strong Sections
Reading Strategy
6. Improve Logical Reasoning
Practice analytical reasoning, critical reasoning, puzzles, and inference-based questions regularly.
7. Revise Regularly
Prepare concise notes covering:
Current Affairs
Legal Terms
Vocabulary
Important Events
Static General Knowledge
Frequently Asked Concepts
8. Solve Previous Year Papers
Practice previous AILET papers to understand the actual difficulty level, question trends, and time management strategies.