AILET 2027 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Date, Marking and Eligibility

The AILET 2027 exam pattern for the BA LLB (Hons) programme at NLU Delhi is 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes: English Language 50, Current Affairs and General Knowledge 30, and Logical Reasoning 70, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. AILET 2027 will be held offline (pen and paper, OMR) on Sunday, 13 December 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Applications close on 10 November 2026 and admit cards are due from 30 November 2026.

AILET 2027 exam pattern: section-wise

NLU Delhi’s exam details page adds one important line: legal principles may be used in the Logical Reasoning section to test logical aptitude, but the examination will not require any legal knowledge or technical understanding. In other words, there is no separate Legal Reasoning section in AILET, unlike CLAT, but you can still see principle-fact style questions inside Logical Reasoning.

Timing matters. You have 120 minutes for 150 questions, which is 48 seconds a question on average. Logical Reasoning alone is 70 questions, so time management in that section largely decides your score.

AILET marking scheme and tie-breakers

• Correct answer: 1 mark.
• Wrong answer: 0.25 marks deducted. NLU Delhi explains it as “0.25*4=1”, meaning four wrong answers cost one mark.
• Unattempted: no marks, no deduction.
• Tie-breaking: higher marks in Logical Reasoning first, then the candidate senior in age, then a computerised draw of lots.

Example: Tanvi from Bhopal attempts 128 questions, gets 100 right and 28 wrong. Her score is 100 minus 7, which is 93 out of 150.

AILET syllabus 2027: what each section tests

NLU Delhi’s official page gives the section names and question counts rather than a detailed topic list, so prepare the skills each section plainly demands:

• English Language: reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, grammar and usage, inference from passages.
• Current Affairs and GK: national and international events, especially of 2026, with static background (Constitution, institutions, awards, sports). See our list of current affairs 2026 important topics; it works for AILET too.
• Logical Reasoning: critical reasoning (arguments, assumptions, strengthen and weaken), analytical puzzles, and principle-based questions that need no prior law.

NLU Delhi’s website also links previous year AILET BA LLB question papers from the exam details page. Solve them first to see the level.

AILET eligibility for BA LLB (Hons)

• Qualifying exam: 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks (42% for OBC, 40% for SC, ST and Persons with Disability).
• Appearing candidates: students appearing for or awaiting their Class 12 results can apply and sit the test, but must meet eligibility by the cut-off date NLU Delhi notifies with the result. A candidate placed in compartment in the year of admission is treated as ineligible.
• Age: NLU Delhi’s FAQ states there is no maximum or minimum age limit for AILET 2027.
• Foreign Nationals: 65% in 10+2; exempt from the test; merit on qualifying exam marks. OCI/PIO candidates may apply in their own category and separately as Indian candidates.
• No NRI seats at NLU Delhi, according to its FAQ.

Application, fee and test cities

• Fee: ₹3,000; ₹1,000 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The FAQ states that SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted from the online application fee.
• Last date: 10 November 2026 for Indian candidates. Corrections are allowed for 3 days after that date.
• Test cities: 32 cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Patna, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. You may give three preferences. A centre is not created in a city where fewer than 200 candidates choose it.
• Only through AILET: NLU Delhi does not admit through CLAT or LSAT.

Comparing the two exams? Read CLAT vs AILET. For a practice plan, see AILET mock test preparation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the AILET 2027 exam pattern?

The AILET 2027 exam pattern for BA LLB has 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes, in three sections: English Language (50), Current Affairs and GK (30) and Logical Reasoning (70). Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The test is offline on an OMR sheet.

When is the AILET 2027 exam date?

AILET 2027 is on Sunday, 13 December 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, as notified by NLU Delhi. The admit card will be available in the candidate’s login from 30 November 2026.

Is there negative marking in AILET 2027?

Yes. NLU Delhi deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, so four wrong answers cost one mark. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Is legal reasoning asked in AILET?

AILET 2027 has no separate legal reasoning section. NLU Delhi says legal principles may be used within Logical Reasoning to test logical aptitude, but no legal knowledge is required.

What is the last date to apply for AILET 2027?

The last date for online applications is 10 November 2026. NLU Delhi allows corrections for 3 days after the last date.

Quick quiz

Practise the 150-question format before 13 December with the AILET 2027 Mock Tests.

Sources

• National Law University Delhi, AILET 2027 Notification dated 23 July 2026 and Admission Notice (nationallawuniversitydelhi.in)
• National Law University Delhi, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Exam Details and Eligibility pages, AILET 2027
• National Law University Delhi, AILET 2027 FAQ (mode, duration, age limit, fee, admit card, test cities)

This page is for education and general information, not legal advice for a specific case. Law as on 29 October 2026.