The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is the only route to National Law University, Delhi — India's #1 law school. Prepare with the team behind 1000+ NLU selections since 2012.
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is the offline entrance exam conducted exclusively by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for its B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes. The AILET 2027 exam is scheduled for 13 December 2026. The paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes, and -0.25 negative marking, split into English Language (50), Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30) and Logical Reasoning (70). Eligibility for B.A. LL.B. is 10+2 with 45% marks (42% OBC-NCL, 40% SC/ST/PwD); there is no age limit. NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores — AILET is the only gateway.
Surya Law Academy (Sector 25-D, Chandigarh) has run AILET preparation since 2012 with 1000+ NLU and state-law selections, including Anish Gupta's AIR 17 NLSIU Bangalore (CLAT) and Navneet Kaur's AIR 2 at Army Institute of Law (AIL LET 2025). Call or WhatsApp 8591850950 for batch details.
Official dates are released by NLU Delhi. Based on the current notification and last year's calendar:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 2026 |
| Admit card release | Late November 2026 |
| AILET 2027 exam (UG & PG) | 13 December 2026 |
| Result / merit list | Expected December 2026 |
Three sections, no sectional time limit, all compulsory. Logical Reasoning carries the highest weightage.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Category | Minimum Marks in 10+2 |
|---|---|
| General | 45% |
| OBC-NCL | 42% |
| SC / ST / PwD | 40% |
Most serious aspirants write both. Here is the honest difference:
| Parameter | AILET 2027 | CLAT 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting body | NLU Delhi only | Consortium of NLUs (27 NLUs) |
| Sections | 3 (English, CA&GK, Logical) | 5 (English, CA&GK, Legal, Logical, Quant) |
| Questions / Marks | 150 / 150 | 120 / 120 |
| Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | -0.25 | -0.25 |
| Mode | Offline (OMR) | Offline |
| Weightage | Logical Reasoning heavy | Legal Reasoning heavy |
Note: NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores. If NLU Delhi is your dream college, AILET preparation is non-negotiable.
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