AILET – All India Law Entrance Test

AILET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Law University (NLU), Delhi, for admission to its undergraduate (BA LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) law programs. It is a highly competitive exam for students aiming to pursue a law degree at one of India's top law universities.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Undergraduate Program (BA LLB):
   • Must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
   • Candidates must be under the age of 20 years (22 years for SC/ST candidates) at the time of admission.
2. Postgraduate Program (LLM):
   • Must have a 3-year LLB degree or a 5-year integrated LLB degree from a recognized university.
   • Minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying exam.

Application Process

1. Registration: Visit the official AILET website (https://www.nludelhi.ac.in) to create an account for registration.
2. Form Submission: Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
3. Upload Documents: Upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents.
4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or other available payment methods.
5. Admit Card: Download the admit card once available.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Sections:
  • English Language (35 questions).
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs (35 questions).
  • Legal Aptitude (35 questions).
  • Logical Reasoning (35 questions).
  • Quantitative Aptitude (10 questions).
• Total Questions: 150.
• Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Syllabus

• The AILET syllabus tests candidates' skills in the following areas:
  1. English Language: Vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar.
  2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs: General awareness, national and international events, and legal updates.
  3. Legal Aptitude: Legal reasoning, principles, and logical application of law.
  4. Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, analogies, logical deductions.
  5. Quantitative Aptitude: Basic mathematics, data interpretation, and reasoning with numbers.

Admission Process

1. Appear for the AILET exam and achieve a valid score.
2. Participate in the centralized counseling process conducted by NLU Delhi.
3. Seat allocation will be based on AILET rank, preferences, and seat availability.
4. Complete admission by submitting documents and paying the fee.

Colleges Accepting AILET

• National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi).

Important Dates

• Application Start: January.
• Application Deadline: April.
• Admit Card Release: May.
• Exam Date: May.
• Result Announcement: May.
• Counseling Start: June-July.