AILET – UG

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ALL INDIA LAW ENTRANCE TEST (AILET – UG)

Gateway to National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance examination conducted exclusively by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its prestigious BA LL.B. (Hons.) programme.

👉 Admission to NLU Delhi is possible only through AILET.


AILET – Overview

  • AILET is conducted once every year.
  • It is meant for students who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2).
  • The examination is conducted across multiple test centres all over India.
  • AILET is known for its high difficulty level and intense competition due to limited seats.

AILET – Seat Intake (UG)

BA LL.B. (Hons.) – Total Seats: 123

Category

Number of Seats

General

50

OBC – NCL

24

SC

17

ST

08

EWS

12

PwD (Horizontal Reservation across categories)

05

Foreign Nationals / OCI / NRI (Direct Admission)

15

Total Seats

123


AILET (UG) – Key Details

Particular

Details

Exam Name

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET – UG)

Conducting Authority

National Law University, Delhi

Exam Level

National Level

Mode of Examination

Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based)

Duration

120 Minutes

Medium of Exam

English

Total Questions

150

Marking Scheme

+1 for each correct answer

Negative Marking

–0.25 for each incorrect answer

Sections

English, Current Affairs & GK, Logical Reasoning (including Legal Reasoning)

Course Offered

BA LL.B. (Hons.)


Eligibility Criteria – BA LL.B. (Hons.)

Educational Qualification

  • General Category:
    Minimum 45% marks in Class 12 (10+2)
  • SC / ST / PwD Categories:
    Minimum 40% marks in Class 12 (10+2)
  • Foreign Nationals / OCI / NRI:
    Minimum 65% marks in Class 12
  • Appearing Candidates:
    Students appearing in Class 12 examinations are also eligible to apply.

AILET UG – Exam Pattern

AILET tests a candidate’s reading comprehension, logical reasoning, legal aptitude, and awareness of current affairs.

Section

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

A

English Language

50

50

B

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

30

30

C

Logical Reasoning (including Legal Reasoning)

70

70

Total

150

150

Important Points:

  • Total Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: –0.25 for each incorrect answer
  • No sectional time limit