National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi)

AILET – All India Law Entrance Test is a national-level law entrance examination conducted by NLU Delhi.

AILET is used for admission to programmes including:

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• LL.M.
• Other postgraduate/research programmes through the university's applicable entrance processes

For the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme, candidates seeking admission through the regular Indian category must appear for AILET.

The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is an integrated five-year undergraduate law programme combining legal education with subjects from the humanities and social sciences.

Students develop knowledge in areas such as:

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Contract Law
• Law of Torts
• Family Law
• Property Law
• Administrative Law
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• International Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Political Science
• Economics
• Sociology
• History

The programme is suitable for students who want to build careers in litigation, corporate law, judiciary, legal consultancy, public policy, civil services, academia and related fields.

Candidates applying for the undergraduate programme must generally:

• Have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination.
• Secure the prescribed minimum aggregate marks.
• Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination may also apply, subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements by the prescribed deadline.
• There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in AILET 2027.

For the AILET 2025 admission cycle, the published eligibility was 45% aggregate for the general category, 42% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Applicants should always check the applicable year's official notification before applying.

According to the official AILET 2027 information, the undergraduate entrance test consists of:

Section	Questions	Marks
English Language	50	50
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	30	30
Logical Reasoning	70	70
Total	150	150

Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Total Marks: 150
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Legal principles may appear within the Logical Reasoning section, but the examination does not require candidates to possess specialised legal knowledge.

1. English Language

Key areas include:

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence correction
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Para-based questions
• Word usage
• Verbal ability

2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

Candidates should prepare:

• National and international current affairs
• Important legal developments
• Government policies
• International organisations
• Awards and honours
• Sports
• Books and authors
• Important appointments
• Science and technology
• Major national and international events

3. Logical Reasoning

Important areas include:

• Logical deductions
• Analytical reasoning
• Critical reasoning
• Arguments
• Assumptions
• Conclusions
• Statements
• Inferences
• Series and patterns
• Legal-principle-based reasoning

The general admission process involves:

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria
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Step 2: Register for AILET
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Step 3: Complete the application form
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Step 4: Download the admit card
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Step 5: Appear for AILET
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Step 6: Check the AILET result and merit position
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Step 7: Participate in counselling if invited
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Step 8: Complete document verification and fee payment
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Step 9: Confirm admission at NLU Delhi

After the AILET result, eligible candidates are invited for online counselling based on merit and category. Merely registering for counselling does not guarantee admission.

For the AILET 2027 B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme, the university currently lists the following major fee components:

• Admission Fee – ₹10,000 one time
• Tuition Fee – ₹1,63,000 per year
• Academic Services & Facilities – ₹43,000 per year
• Student Welfare Fund – ₹7,000 per year
• Utility Services – ₹20,000 per year
• Refundable Estate Deposit – ₹25,000 one time
• Hostel Charges – ₹92,000 per year for hostellers
• Mess Charges – ₹50,000 per year

The university also states that tuition and hostel charges are subject to annual increases. Hostel accommodation is limited and is not guaranteed for every newly admitted student.

Students consider NLU Delhi for its:

• Dedicated legal education environment
• Interdisciplinary approach to law
• Strong focus on legal research
• Moot court and advocacy opportunities
• Exposure to contemporary legal issues
• Academic and research opportunities
• Delhi location and proximity to major legal and governmental institutions
• Opportunities to interact with legal professionals, researchers and policymakers

The university states that its objective is to provide comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education that is socially relevant and promotes legal and ethical values.

Graduates can explore careers such as:

Litigation

Work with law firms, senior advocates or establish an independent legal practice after meeting applicable professional requirements.

Corporate Law

Opportunities in:

• Corporate law firms
• Legal departments
• Compliance
• Contracts
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate governance

Judiciary

Graduates can prepare for judicial service examinations according to the eligibility requirements applicable in their state.

Civil Services

A law degree can provide a strong foundation for UPSC and State Public Service Commission examinations.

Legal Research & Academia

Students interested in teaching, research and higher studies can pursue LL.M., Ph.D. and specialised legal research.

Public Policy & International Organisations

Law graduates can also explore public policy, regulatory affairs, international law, NGOs and policy research organisations.

Career Comrade – Admission Guidance can help students planning for NLU Delhi and AILET with:

• AILET eligibility guidance
• Exam and syllabus understanding
• College and programme selection
• Application guidance
• Preparation planning
• Mock-test and practice strategy
• AILET result and rank analysis
• Counselling guidance
• Choice and admission planning
• Documentation support
• Career planning after law

Our guidance helps students understand the admission process and make informed decisions based on their academic profile, entrance performance and career goals.