AILET Exam 2026 – NLU Delhi has issued the AILET 2026 admit cards (on November 26). Download it using the link given below.
The admit card carries details like AILET 2026 exam center name and address, roll number, reporting time, and AILET 2026 exam-day guidelines. The candidate had to select THREE exam cities in the order of preference when filling out the form. The name and address of the allotted AILET 2026 exam center will be mentioned on the admit card. The AILET 2026 application form is now closed.
AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 ( 2 pm – 4 pm).
AILET 2026 exam will be conducted in an offline (pen-and-paper) mode with the AILET 2026 question paper for the BA LLB program including 150 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark. Keep reading to learn the full details about AILET 2026.
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AILET Exam 2026 – Key Features
| Particulars | Description |
| Name of the exam | All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Admission portal | Click Here |
| Status of application form | Closed |
| Exam Registration fees | INR 3,000 for General/ OBC category and INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ PWD category |
| Admit Card (OUT) | November 26, 2026 |
| AILET 2026 exam date | December 14, 2025 The exam will be held in 36 cities across India. |
| Mode of the exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours or 120 minutes |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses offered at NLU Delhi |
| AILET 2026 Seat Intake | BA LLB (Hons.) seats – 120 Including: Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) – 10 seats LLM seats – 81 Including: Supernumerary: Kashmiri Migrants – 1 seat Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) – 10 seats |
| Admission process | Admission will be based on AILET 2026 merit only. Exception: Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO candidates are exempted from AILET. The merit of the Foreign National and OCI/PIO Category will be drawn on the basis of percentage of marks in the qualifying exam. |
| Helpdesk | 011-40787555 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days) Email: ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in |
| Useful Resources | B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Fee Structure – Click Here Seat Matrix – Click Here LLM Fee Structure – Click Here Seat Matrix – Click Here |
| Will NLU Delhi accept CLAT scores? | No, NLU Delhi will not accept CLAT 2026 scores for admission to its BA LLB and LLM programs. Admission will be strictly through the AILET exam. |
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AILET Exam 2026 – Important Dates
The admission process for NLU Delhi has commenced. The application form is now open from August 7 (onwards). Check the detailed schedule below.
| Event | Dates |
| Start of AILET 2026 application form | August 7, 2026 |
| Last date to submit applications | November 13, 2025 Deadline to pay application fee: 8 am, November 14, 2025 |
| Issue of Admit Cards | November 26, 2025 (OUT) |
| AILET 2026 exam date | December 14, 2025 (2 pm – 4 pm) |
| Release of answer key | To be notified |
| Declaration of AILET 2026 results | To be notified |
AILET Exam Admit Card 2026 (OUT)
The admit card for the AILET 2025 was released on November 26, 2025. A mandatory document for appearing in the exam, the admit card will carry important details like the date and time of the exam, roll number, exam center name and address, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.
On the day of the exam, you must bring the AILET 2026 admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
How to download the AILET 2026 admit card
- Go to the AILET 2026 exam portal or Click on the admit card download link given above
- Enter your log-in credentials
- On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.
Note that admit cards will be released to all candidates who successfully complete the AILET registration process.
Difficulty in downloading AILET 2026 admit card
If you face issues when downloading the admit card, check that you are using the correct credentials, the internet is properly connected, etc. In some cases, the server may be facing technical issues, in that case, you must wait until the issue is resolved.
Another point is don’t wait until the dying hours to download the admit card. Or else if there is any anomaly with the admit card, you won’t enough time to get it resolved.
AILET Exam Application Form 2026
NLU Delhi opened the AILET 2026 application form is now closed (it was open from August 7 to November 13, 2025). The application had to be filled out online at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Applications submitted in offline mode will not be accepted.
How to apply for AILET Exam 2026
- Online Registration – Go to the AILET 2026 exam portal – nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Click on the “Click here to Register for AILET 2026” option. Enter your name, email ID, applicant type (Indian or Foreign Nationals/OCI/ PIO). On successful registration, log-in credentials will be sent to your registered email ID.
- Log-in to the candidate account – Using the credentials, you can log-in to the account. You will be prompted to select and confirm a password.
- Fill in the form – The candidate has to next proceed to fill in academic, personal, and academic credentials. Also, select THREE exam cities in the order of preference.
- Uploading of documents – The documents must be uploaded as per the format and specifications prescribed.
- Payment of application fee – Finally, pay the AILET 2026 application fee to complete the application process.
AILET Application Fee 2026
The category-wise application fee of AILET 2026 is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Open | Rs.3,000 |
| SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Rs.1,000 |
| SC/ST and women candidateswho are Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants | Exempted from payment of the online application fee |
AILET Exam 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing in the AILET exam 2026 must ensure that they meet the program-specific eligibility criteria.
Any candidate who doesn’t meet the prescribed criteria can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process. Note that exam officials will verify the original documents at the time of AILET 2026 counseling.
AILET Exam 2026 – Test Center
The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted in 36 cities across India. You can select an exam city when filling out the AILET application form.
The name of the AILET exam center allotted will be mentioned on the admit card.
List of AILET 2026 exam cities
| S. No | Name of the Exam City | S.No | Name of the Exam City |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 19 | Haldwani |
| 2 | Asansol | 20 | Hisar |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 21 | Hyderabad |
| 4 | Bhopal | 22 | Jabalpur |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar | 23 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 24 | Jammu |
| 7 | Chennai | 25 | Jodhpur |
| 8 | Cochin | 26 | Kanpur |
| 9 | Dehradun | 27 | Kolkata |
| 10 | Delhi | 28 | Lucknow |
| 11 | Faridabad | 29 | Mumbai |
| 12 | Ghaziabad | 30 | Nagpur |
| 13 | Greater Noida | 31 | Patna |
| 14 | Gorakhpur | 32 | Pune |
| 15 | Gurugram | 33 | Raipur |
| 16 | Guwahati | 34 | Ranchi |
| 17 | Gwalior | 35 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 18 | Jamshedpur | 36 | Varanasi and Visakhapatnam |
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AILET Exam Question Paper 2026
Candidates preparing for the AILET 2026 exam are urged to practice previous years’ AILET question papers. The question papers can be downloaded from the official website. The direct links to download the question papers are also given below
Download precious years’ AILET Question Papers
| Program | Question Paper |
| B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) | AILET BA LLB Question Papers (2008-2025) – Download Here |
| LL.M | AILET LLM Question Papers (2011-2025) – Download Here |
AILET Exam 2026 – Test Pattern and Syllabus
The syllabus and exam pattern of the AILET exam for the UG program is outlined below.
- The AILET 2026 for UG program will have three (3) sections of 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks in total.
- 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).
- Test duration – 120 minutes
- 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.
- Negative marking– There is negative marking in AILET 2026. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
AILET Exam Pattern 2026 – Quick Snapshot
| Particular | Description |
| Mode of the exam | Offline, pen-and-paper mode |
| Test duration | 2 hours Exam Date and Timing: 2 – 4 pm |
| Is legal knowledge or technical knowledge required for the exam? | No |
| Type & No. of questions asked | 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Sections | THREE 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). |
| Negative marking | Per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. |
AILET Exam Answer Key 2026
NLU Delhi will release TWO answer keys:
- Draft Answer Key
- FINAL answer key
The draft answer key will be released within a few days of the AILET exam. The candidate can use the keys (or answers) given in the AILET 2026 answer key to calculate probable scores and assess their chances of admission.
A window will also be provided for candidates to challenge the draft AILET answer key.
The final answer key of AILET 2026 will be prepared by considering the feedback given by candidates. Also, note that no further challenges will be considered. This means, the keys given in the final key will be officially recognized as the correct answers to questions asked in the exam.
To download AILET 2025 (Final) Answer Key – Click Here
AILET 2026 Merit List – Tie-breaker
If two or more candidates get the same marks in AILET 2026, their merit will be determined on the basis of higher marks in the Logical Reasoning section of AILET 2026.
If the merit is still the same, then the candidate senior in age shall get preference. If still there is no change in merit, then computerized draw of lots will be taken into consideration.