EXAM SYLLABUS

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG syllabus for admission to BA LL.B. (Hons.) at National Law University Delhi is divided into three main sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.

The English section mainly tests reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence correction, para jumbles, and fill-in-the-blanks.

The Current Affairs and General Knowledge section focuses on recent national and international events, politics, government policies, Indian history and culture, geography, economics, science and technology, sports, awards, and important personalities.

The Logical Reasoning section evaluates analytical and reasoning ability through topics such as syllogisms, analogies, coding–decoding, number or alphabet series, blood relations, directions and distances, puzzles and seating arrangements, statement-assumption or conclusion questions, and pattern recognition.

The exam generally consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with about 50 questions from English, 30 from GK and Current Affairs, and 70 from Logical Reasoning, and usually includes negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Importantly, unlike some other law entrance exams, legal aptitude and mathematics are not included in the AILET UG syllabus.

English Language

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Logical Reasoning

EXAM SYLLABUS

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG syllabus for admission to BA LL.B. (Hons.) at National Law University Delhi is divided into three main sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.

The English section mainly tests reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence correction, para jumbles, and fill-in-the-blanks.

The Current Affairs and General Knowledge section focuses on recent national and international events, politics, government policies, Indian history and culture, geography, economics, science and technology, sports, awards, and important personalities.

The Logical Reasoning section evaluates analytical and reasoning ability through topics such as syllogisms, analogies, coding–decoding, number or alphabet series, blood relations, directions and distances, puzzles and seating arrangements, statement-assumption or conclusion questions, and pattern recognition.

The exam generally consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with about 50 questions from English, 30 from GK and Current Affairs, and 70 from Logical Reasoning, and usually includes negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Importantly, unlike some other law entrance exams, legal aptitude and mathematics are not included in the AILET UG syllabus.

English Language

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Logical Reasoning

EXAM PATTERN

The AILET for UG programme will have three (3) sections of 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks in total. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes.

The three sections will be:

Section A: English Language (50 questions; 50 marks).
Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions; 30 marks).
Section C: Logical Reasoning (70 questions; 70 marks).

Legal principles may be used in the logical reasoning section to test logical aptitude but the examination will not require any kind of legal knowledge or technical understanding.

Mode of Examination

AILET B.A.LL.B.(HONS.) Examination will be held as an Offline Pen-Paper based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.

Medium of Examination

The exam paper for AILET Examination will be in English language.

Marking Scheme

1. There will be Negative Marking in AILET 2025. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4 = 1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark.

2. If two or more candidates get the same marks at the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), their merit will be determined on the basis of higher marks in the section on LOGICAL REASONING in the AILET 2025.

3. If the merit is still same, then the candidate senior in age shall get preference. If still there is no change in merit, then computerized draw of lots shall be taken into consideration.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

National Law University, Delhi sets the AILET Eligibility for the exam. Candidates must check the AILET eligibility criteria in detail before filling the application form. It is important to check all the information about the eligibility to avoid the last stages of disqualification.

The candidate’s eligibility for AILET B.A.LL.B.(HONS.) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

1. Candidate must be a citizen of Indian.

2. All candidates, other than those applying under the Foreign Nationals category, should appear for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) and selection shall be solely on that basis. The Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates are also required to apply online on the same portal.

Age Limit & Relaxations

There is no specific age limit mentioned to apply for AILET Exam.

Educational Qualification

1. Candidate have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an equivalent examination thereto securing in the aggregate not less than 45% of the total marks (42% in case of OBC's and 40% for SC/ST/Person with Disability).  The Eligibility condition for admission of students under the Foreign Nationals Category shall be 65% marks in the Higher Secondary School Examination of (10+2) system or an equivalent examination.

2. Candidates appearing/awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply and appear in the Entrance Test. However, the eligibility by such candidates shall have to be obtained by the cut-off date, which will be notified along with the Notification of Entrance Test result and in case such candidate is placed in compartment in the year of the admission, would be treated as ineligible.

3. The admission of foreign nationals shall be made based on satisfying the prescribed academic qualifications. The candidates who possess citizenship of a country other than India and hold valid passport shall be eligible to apply under this category. They are exempted from taking the admission test. The other regulations regarding the eligibility for admission will be the same as applicable to the other candidates.

4. The candidates belonging to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) category may apply under the OCI/PIO category as well as under the category of Indian students separately (They have to submit the two different application forms i.e. one for India National and another for OCI/PIO category). In case the OCI/PIO candidates apply under the category of Indian National, they have to appear in the All Indian Law Entrance Test along with other Indian students.

5. The merit of the Foreign National and OCI/PIO Category will be drawn on the basis of percentage of marks in the qualifying exam.

6. The unfilled seats under Foreign National and OCI/PIO will be carried over to General Category and filled on AILET Merit.

7. Definition of Foreign Nationals: The candidates who possess citizenship of a country other than India and hold valid passport of foreign country.

8. Definition of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO): As notified by the Govt. of India.

IMPORTANT DATES

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG important dates are announced by National Law University Delhi for admission to the BA LL.B. (Hons.) programme. For the AILET 2026 admission cycle, the exam notification was released in June–July 2025, and the online application process started on 7 August 2025.

The last date to submit the application form was around 10–13 November 2025, after which candidates could download the admit card in late November 2025. The AILET 2026 exam was conducted on 14 December 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode. After the exam, the provisional answer key was released in December 2025, followed by the final result and counselling process later in December 2025 for admission to the 2026–27 academic session.

EXAM ANALYSIS

Date: 14 December 2025

Shift: Single shift – Afternoon (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

Overall Difficulty

The overall paper was easy to moderate.

Compared to the previous year, the paper was slightly easier.

Because of the easier difficulty level, the expected cutoff was higher.

English Language

Difficulty level was easy to moderate.

Many questions were passage-based reading comprehension.

Some vocabulary and grammar questions were also included.

Passages were based on topics such as environment, technology, and social issues.

Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Difficulty level was easy to moderate.

Questions included both current affairs and static GK.

Topics included important awards, international organizations, geography, and recent national and international events.

Logical Reasoning

Difficulty level was easy to moderate.

This was the largest section of the paper.

Questions included:

Syllogisms

Coding–decoding

Seating arrangement

Statement and conclusion

Analytical reasoning puzzles.

Good Attempts

A good attempt for this paper was around 130 to 135 questions.

AILET 2024

Date: 10 December 2023

Shift: Single shift – Afternoon

Overall Difficulty

The overall paper was moderate to difficult.

Many students found the reasoning section slightly lengthy.

English Language

Difficulty level was moderate.

Questions included reading comprehension and grammar-based questions.

Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Difficulty level was moderate.

Most questions were based on recent current affairs, especially from the fields of economics, international relations, and government schemes.

Logical Reasoning

Difficulty level was moderate to difficult.

The section contained several critical reasoning and analytical reasoning questions.

Topics included:

Syllogisms

Coding-decoding

Blood relations

Direction-based questions

Statement and assumption questions.

Important Trends from Previous Years

Logical Reasoning carries the highest weightage, so it plays the most important role in the exam.

Reading comprehension questions in English have increased over the years.

The GK section usually includes both current affairs and static GK.

The overall difficulty of the paper generally stays between moderate and easy to moderate.

When the paper is easier, the cutoff tends to increase significantly.

STUDY TIPS

1. Conceptualize the Syllabus :- It is very important to get complete information regarding the syllabus of the entrance test. One must thoroughly analyze the complete syllabus of AILET, All India law entrance test. Before starting the preparation for the paper, Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the examination and download the complete syllabus.

2. Solve Previous Year Question Papers :- Students must download and solve previous years’ question papers to understand the types of questions asked in the examination. Solving previous years’ papers will help the students in analyzing the difficulty level of the paper and the paper pattern too. Also, solving the past years’ papers will keep a student in a better position to attempt the AILET entrance test.

3. Solve Sample Papers or Mock tests :- Aspirants are advised to attempt the mock tests regularly. Solving the mock tests helps the students in giving a reality check of AILET preparation and helps them know exactly where they stand. Candidates should make it a daily routine to solve at least one mock test every day. 

4. Plan and make Proper Strategy :- Making a strategy and a routine and following it strictly, can help you clear the examination easily and efficiently. To excel in the examination, students are required to have a regular and rigorous practice of problems. Candidates are advised to devise a proper strategy and preparation plan according to the topics and the distribution of marks of the paper.

5. Keep a track of daily Current Affairs :- The general knowledge section of the AIELT covers the topics from current affairs mostly. So, candidates are advised to refer to some standard current affairs magazines like India Year Book, Pratiyogita Darpan, Manorama Current Affairs Book to prepare well for this section. However, one must inculcate the habit of reading the newspaper daily and jot down the important news, news, events, appointments, and other important information.

6. Make a wise choice while selecting reference books and study material :- Selecting the good books and the coaching institute is most important. Students should make the choice of the study material and coaching centre wisely to clear the examination efficiently. Students must refer to the standard books as suggested by the toppers while preparing and solving each and every problem given in them. 

STUDY PLANS

AILET UG – 6-Month Study Plan

Months 1–2: Foundation & Concept Building

Focus: Strong basics and reading comprehension.

English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms, antonyms.

Current Affairs & GK: Daily reading of newspapers, monthly current affairs magazines.

Legal Aptitude: Start reading basic legal principles, laws, and past landmark cases.

Logical Reasoning & Mathematics: Start with basics and practice simple puzzles.

Time Allocation: 3–4 hours daily, focus on understanding concepts.

Weekly Goals:

Finish one subject area in detail (e.g., Legal Aptitude – basic law principles).

Solve previous year AILET questions related to the topic.

Months 3–4: Practice & Application

Focus: Apply concepts and improve accuracy.

English: Practice comprehension passages daily; focus on speed reading.

Legal Aptitude: Solve more case-based questions; start reading Bare Acts selectively.

Current Affairs: Weekly revision quizzes; focus on national/international events, awards, and important dates.

Logical Reasoning: Moderate difficulty puzzles; focus on patterns, series, coding-decoding.

Mathematics: Time-bound practice on arithmetic, percentages, ratios, simple algebra.

Mock Tests: Start taking 1–2 mock tests weekly. Analyze mistakes.

Months 5–6: Revision & Mock Tests

Focus: Simulate exam conditions and revise efficiently.

English & Current Affairs: Daily practice of 1–2 comprehension passages; revise all GK notes.

Legal Aptitude: Revise all landmark cases and legal principles.

Logical Reasoning & Mathematics: Solve previous year papers under timed conditions.

Full-Length Mocks: Take 2–3 full-length tests per week. Analyze strengths/weaknesses.

Final Week: Only revision and mock test practice; focus on time management and accuracy.

AILET UG – 3-Month Crash Study Plan

Month 1: Concept Revision

Revise all Legal Aptitude topics (important laws, landmark cases).

Read Bare Acts selectively (Contracts, Constitution).

Practice English comprehension and vocabulary daily.

Do daily current affairs quiz.

Logical Reasoning and Mathematics: Solve short daily sets for speed.

Month 2: Practice & Previous Papers

Start previous year question papers of AILET.

Focus on time-bound mocks for each section.

Revise weak areas identified in mocks.

Make short notes for GK & legal principles.

Allocate at least 1–2 hours daily for English passages and comprehension.

Month 3: Intensive Revision & Mock Tests

Take full-length mock tests every 2–3 days.

Analyze errors immediately and revise concepts.

Revise short notes daily (GK, laws, formulas, reasoning tricks).

Last week: Focus only on quick revision, short tricks for reasoning, and time management.

Tips for Both Plans

Stick to a daily timetable; consistency is more important than long hours.

Divide study sessions into 1–1.5 hours per section.

Take short breaks to avoid burnout.

Focus on accuracy over attempt count; negative marking exists.

Regularly practice previous year AILET UG papers.

 OVERVIEW

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) level law courses. This is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission in law programmes at NLU Delhi only. 

After completing your AILET UG, you can pursue a variety of careers in the legal field. Some of the most popular job options include:

Advocate

Legal Researcher

Public Prosecutor

Judge

Corporate Lawyer

Tax lawyer

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Environmental Lawyer

International Lawyer

Legal Journalist

Law Professor

Policy Analyst

Legal Consultant

Legal Entrepreneur

SELECTION PROCESS

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG is conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to the BA LL.B. (Hons.) program. The selection process is straightforward and completely merit-based.

1. Online Registration and Application

Candidates must first register and submit the AILET UG application form on the official NLU Delhi website.

Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and academic certificates.

Pay the application fee to complete the registration.

2. Admit Card Issuance

After successful application, candidates can download their admit card from the official portal.

The admit card contains exam center, date, shift, and reporting time.

3. AILET UG Examination

Conducted offline (pen-and-paper) for 2 hours.

Exam consists of objective-type questions (MCQs) across subjects such as:

English Language

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning

Elementary Mathematics

Logical Reasoning

Total marks: 150, with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

 OVERVIEW

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) level law courses. This is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission in law programmes at NLU Delhi only. 

After completing your AILET UG, you can pursue a variety of careers in the legal field. Some of the most popular job options include:

Advocate

Legal Researcher

Public Prosecutor

Judge

Corporate Lawyer

Tax lawyer

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Environmental Lawyer

International Lawyer

Legal Journalist

Law Professor

Policy Analyst

Legal Consultant

Legal Entrepreneur

SELECTION PROCESS

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG is conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to the BA LL.B. (Hons.) program. The selection process is straightforward and completely merit-based.

1. Online Registration and Application

Candidates must first register and submit the AILET UG application form on the official NLU Delhi website.

Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and academic certificates.

Pay the application fee to complete the registration.

2. Admit Card Issuance

After successful application, candidates can download their admit card from the official portal.

The admit card contains exam center, date, shift, and reporting time.

3. AILET UG Examination

Conducted offline (pen-and-paper) for 2 hours.

Exam consists of objective-type questions (MCQs) across subjects such as:

English Language

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning

Elementary Mathematics

Logical Reasoning

Total marks: 150, with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

4. Result Declaration

After evaluation, AILET UG results are declared on the official NLU Delhi portal.

Candidates receive scorecards along with All India Rank (AIR).

5. Merit List Preparation

Merit list is prepared based on AILET UG scores.

Separate merit lists may be prepared for different reservation categories.

6. Counselling and Admission

Shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling and seat allotment.

Candidates must:

Confirm the allotted seat

Pay the admission fee

Submit required documents for verification

7. Final Admission

Upon document verification and fee payment, the candidate’s admission to the BA LL.B. (Hons.) program at NLU Delhi is confirmed.