AILET 2027 – All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi)
Updated November 2026. Confirm final details in the official notification: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is conducted by National Law University, Delhi for its BA LLB (Hons) programme. NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores – AILET is the only way in.
AILET 2027 dates
| Applications opened | 7 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 13 December 2026 |
| Mode | Offline |
Exam pattern (BA LLB)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| English Language | 50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 70 |
| Total | 150 (2 hours) |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and 0.25 is deducted for a wrong answer. Unlike CLAT, AILET has no separate legal reasoning or maths section – logical reasoning carries almost half the paper.
Eligibility
- Class 12 with 45% (General), 42% (OBC-NCL), 40% (SC/ST/PwD). Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 can apply.
- No upper age limit.
Seats
NLU Delhi has around 120 BA LLB seats, and more than 20,000 candidates write AILET, so it is one of the most competitive law entrance exams in India.
Preparing for AILET 2027? Mentors, Elamkulam, Ernakulam runs classroom and online coaching. See our courses or call / WhatsApp +91 81290 48880.
Frequently asked questions
When is AILET 2027?
AILET 2027 will be held on 13 December 2026.
Does NLU Delhi accept CLAT?
No. NLU Delhi admits BA LLB students only through AILET.
What is the AILET exam pattern?
150 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours: English 50, Current Affairs and GK 30, and Logical Reasoning 70.