AILET 2027
About AILET
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance examination conducted by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
Unlike CLAT, which is accepted by most National Law Universities, NLU Delhi conducts its own entrance examination, AILET, for admission to its B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes.
AILET is one of the most competitive law entrance examinations in India, attracting candidates seeking admission to NLU Delhi.
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AILET 2027 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | All India Law Entrance Test |
| Popularly Known As | AILET |
| Conducting Body | National Law University Delhi |
| Established | 2008 (NLU Delhi) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Courses Offered | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D. |
| Undergraduate Course | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
| Course Duration | 5 Years |
| Admission Year | 2027–2028 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/ |
AILET 2027 Important Dates
| Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 30 November 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Examination | 13 December 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
| Counselling / Admission | As per university schedule |
AILET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to the five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at NLU Delhi must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
| Category | Minimum Class 12 Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 45% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 42% |
| SC | 40% |
| ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Candidates appearing for their Class 12 examination in 2027 can also apply.
- Candidates must qualify for AILET 2027 for admission under the Indian National category.
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in AILET 2027.
- Foreign National candidates are exempted from appearing in AILET, subject to the applicable admission rules.
AILET 2027 Exam Pattern – B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
The AILET 2027 undergraduate examination consists of three sections containing 150 multiple-choice questions.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | English Language | 50 | 50 |
| Section B | Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Section C | Logical Reasoning | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
AILET 2027 Examination Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 Mark |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Important: There is no separate Legal Reasoning section in AILET UG. Legal principles may be included within Logical Reasoning questions, but prior legal knowledge is not required.
AILET 2027 Seat Matrix – NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi has announced a total of 120 seats for its B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme, including seats for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 50 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 24 |
| SC | 17 |
| ST | 8 |
| EWS | 11 |
| Indian National Subtotal | 110 |
| Foreign Nationals | 5 |
| OCI/PIO | 5 |
| Total Seats | 120 |
Additionally, 5% horizontal reservation is provided for PwD candidates, and 30% horizontal reservation is provided for eligible women candidates.
AILET 2027 Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Foreign Nationals | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 |
| SC/ST and Women BPL Candidates | Exempted |
Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
AILET 2027 Admission Process
The admission process for NLU Delhi is conducted through the following stages:
- Online Registration: Visit the official NLU Delhi website and register for AILET 2027.
- Application Form: Enter personal, academic and category details.
- Application Fee: Pay the applicable registration fee.
- Admit Card: Download the admit card from the candidate login.
- Entrance Examination: Appear for AILET 2027 on 13 December 2026.
- Result & Merit List: Check the examination result and merit list.
- Counselling: Participate in the counselling and admission process as notified by NLU Delhi.
- Final Admission: Complete document verification and fee payment.
Official Admission Links
- NLU Delhi Official Website: Visit Official Website
- AILET 2027 Registration: Apply Online
- Eligibility Criteria: Check Eligibility
- AILET 2027 Exam Pattern: Exam Details
- Seat Matrix: Check Seat Details
- Fee Structure: Check Fees
- Official FAQs: AILET FAQs