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AILET 2027 is the entrance examination conducted by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes for the academic session 2027-28. NLU Delhi has announced that AILET 2027 will be conducted on December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The AILET 2027 registration process started on August 7, 2026, and candidates can submit the application form until November 10, 2026.
For the B.A. LL.B. programme, candidates must qualify Class 12 or an equivalent examination with the prescribed minimum marks. The LL.M. programme requires an LL.B. or equivalent law degree. NLU Delhi has announced 110 seats on AILET merit for B.A. LL.B. and 70 seats on AILET merit for LL.M., apart from seats available for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates.
The official notification was issued on July 23, 2026, and states that the admission notice and online application forms would be available from August 7, 2026.
AILET 2027 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027 |
| Conducting Authority | National Law University Delhi |
| Academic Session | 2027-28 |
| Courses | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. |
| AILET 2027 Registration | August 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 10, 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Exam Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Exam Level | National |
AILET 2027 Exam Dates
The important AILET 2027 exam dates announced by NLU Delhi are:
| Event | Date |
| AILET 2027 Notification | July 23, 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Application Begins | August 7, 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Registration Last Date | November 10, 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Exam Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Note: The admission announcement specifies November 10, 2026 as the last date for regular applications. Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates have a separate application deadline of April 30, 2027.
AILET 2027: Registration Process
Candidates can complete the AILET 2027 registration online through the NLU Delhi admission portal. The process involves creating a registration account, filling in the required details, uploading documents, selecting test-centre preferences, paying the application fee and submitting the application form. The key steps are given below:
| Step | Registration Process |
| 1 | Visit the official NLU Delhi website and open the AILET 2027 registration portal. |
| 2 | Register using your name, active email ID and mobile number. |
| 3 | Select the programme and enter personal and academic details. |
| 4 | Upload the required photograph, signature and documents. |
| 5 | Select up to three preferred AILET test cities. |
| 6 | Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form. |
| 7 | Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt. |
AILET 2027: Admission Process
The AILET 2027 admission process will begin with online registration, followed by application form submission, admit card release and the entrance examination. The AILET 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026. After the exam, NLU Delhi will announce the result and shortlist candidates for counselling based on their merit and eligibility. Candidates shortlisted for counselling will have to complete the required registration and counselling formalities before the seat allotment. After AILET 2027 seat allotment, candidates must pay the prescribed admission fee and complete document verification within the specified deadline to confirm their admission to NLU Delhi.
AILET 2027 Eligibility
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
Candidates seeking admission to the five-year B.A. LL.B. programme must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination under the 10+2 system or an equivalent examination.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General | 45% |
| OBC | 42% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
Candidates appearing for their Class 12 annual examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply.
LL.M.
Candidates applying for the one-year LL.M. programme must have an LL.B. or equivalent law degree.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General | 50% |
| SC/ST/PwD | 45% |
Candidates appearing for their final-year LL.B. annual examination in 2027 are eligible to apply.
AILET 2027 Exam Pattern
For B.A. LL.B., the AILET 2027 exam pattern consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes. The paper is divided into English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| English Language | 50 | 50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
AILET 2027 has negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. Legal principles may be used in the Logical Reasoning section, but NLU Delhi states that the examination does not require prior legal knowledge or technical understanding.
For LL.M., the AILET 2027 paper will consist of 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks, covering different branches of law. The examination duration is 120 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
AILET Syllabus 2027
The B.A. LL.B. AILET Syllabus 2027 covers three sections:
| Section | Focus |
| English Language | English language and comprehension |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Current events and general awareness |
| Logical Reasoning | Logical aptitude, including questions based on legal principles |
For LL.M., the syllabus covers different branches of Law, with all 100 questions based on legal subjects.
AILET 2027 Seats
NLU Delhi has announced the following seats for the 2027-28 admission cycle:
| Programme | AILET Merit Seats | Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO Seats |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 110 | 10 |
| LL.M. | 70 | 10 |
The 10 seats for each programme comprise five seats for Foreign Nationals and five for OCI/PIO candidates. These candidates are exempted from AILET, subject to the conditions prescribed by NLU Delhi. One additional supernumerary seat is also specified for Kashmiri Migrants.
AILET 2027 Application Fee
The AILET 2027 Application Fee is INR 3,000 for general/other candidates and INR 1,000 for SC/ST and PwD candidates. Eligible SC/ST and women BPL applicants are exempted from the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other Candidates | INR 3,000 |
| SC/ST | INR 1,000 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | INR 1,000 |
| Eligible SC/ST & Women BPL Applicants | Exempted |
The application fee and exemptions are as specified in the official admission announcement.
AILET 2027 Exam Centres
AILET 2027 will be conducted at the following cities:
AILET 2027 FAQs
When is AILET 2027?
AILET 2027 will be conducted on December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
When did AILET 2027 registration start?
The AILET 2027 application process started on August 7, 2026.
What is the last date for AILET 2027 registration?
The last date to submit the AILET 2027 application form is November 10, 2026.
What is the eligibility for AILET 2027?
B.A. LL.B. candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with 45% marks for General candidates, 42% for OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates. LL.M. candidates must have an LL.B. or equivalent degree with 50% marks for General candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
How many questions are there in AILET 2027?
The B.A. LL.B. paper contains 150 MCQs for 150 marks, while the LL.M. paper contains 100 MCQs for 100 marks.
Is there negative marking in AILET 2027?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
What are the subjects in AILET 2027?
The B.A. LL.B. examination has three sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.
What is the AILET 2027 application fee?
The application fee is INR 3,000 for general/other candidates and INR 1,000 for SC/ST and PwD candidates. Eligible SC/ST and women BPL applicants are exempted from the application fee.
How many seats are offered through AILET 2027?
NLU Delhi has announced 110 AILET-merit seats for B.A. LL.B. and 70 AILET-merit seats for LL.M., apart from seats for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates.
Is AILET conducted for admission to all NLUs?
No. AILET is conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to the programmes covered under its AILET admission process.
Is AILET 2027 different from AIET 2027?
Yes. AILET 2027 is for B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. admissions covered by the AILET notification. NLU Delhi will conduct a separate AIET for certain postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes, with its detailed notification scheduled for January 2027.
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