AILET 2027 is the upcoming edition of the All India Law Entrance Test conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi). The detailed AILET 2027 notification is expected in the first week of August 2026, with online registration tentatively opening in August 2026 and the AILET 2027 exam scheduled for the second week of December 2026 (2 PM – 4 PM) in offline pen-and-paper mode. AILET 2027 is the gateway to BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programmes at NLU Delhi. The previous cycle – AILET 2026 – was conducted on 14 December 2025 with the result declared on 18 December 2025, and four merit lists have been released between January and 5 May 2026, completing the admission cycle. On this page you can track AILET 2027 dates, eligibility, application form, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, answer key, result, and previous year question papers. Official website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. For other top law exams, see Law Entrance Exams.
Latest: – AILET 2026 cycle is complete – 4th Merit List was released on 5 May 2026. AILET 2027 notification is expected in August 2026 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
AILET 2027
What is the AILET Entrance Exam?
AILET stands for All India Law Entrance Test. It is a university-level law entrance exam conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programmes. Unlike most other National Law Universities which admit students through CLAT, NLU Delhi conducts its own separate entrance test – AILET. Around 23,000+ candidates appeared in the AILET 2026 BA LLB exam for 120 seats, making it one of the most competitive law entrance exams in India. AILET 2027 will determine admission to NLU Delhi for the academic year 2027-28.
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AILET 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative)
NLU Delhi will release the official AILET 2027 schedule in the notification in August 2026. Based on past trends, the tentative dates are as follows. Please verify against the official notification once released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
| Exam Event | Tentative Date (AILET 2027) |
|---|---|
| Release of AILET 2027 notification | 1st week of August 2026 |
| Start of online registration | 7 August 2026 (tentative) |
| Last date to apply (without late fee) | 10 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Application correction window | Mid-November 2026 |
| Release of AILET 2027 admit card | Last week of November 2026 |
| AILET 2027 exam date | 2nd week of December 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) |
| Provisional answer key | Same day as exam |
| Final answer key & result | 3rd week of December 2026 |
| Counselling registration | December 2026 |
| 1st Merit List | January 2027 |
AILET 2026 – Completed Cycle Snapshot
For aspirants benchmarking the AILET 2027 cycle, here is what AILET 2026 looked like end-to-end. The exam was held on 14 December 2025 in offline mode across 47 test centres in 36 cities; around 22,532 candidates appeared for the BA LLB (Hons) test against 23,960 registered. The result was declared on 18 December 2025, counselling registration ran 19–27 December 2025, and four merit lists were issued: 1st on 8 January 2026, 2nd on 21 January 2026, 3rd on 4 February 2026, and the 4th and final on 5 May 2026. AILET 2026 admissions to BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD at NLU Delhi are now in their final stage. AIR 2 in AILET 2026 was secured by Harshika.
Important Downloads and Official Links
Direct links to the latest official AILET notifications and merit lists released by NLU Delhi.
- NLU Delhi – Official Website (AILET 2027 Portal)
- AILET 2026 Result PDF (NLU Delhi)
- AILET 2026 Notification (Reference)
- AILET 2026 – 3rd Merit List B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- AILET 2026 – 3rd Merit List LL.M.
- AILET 2026 – 2nd Merit List B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- AILET 2026 – 2nd Merit List LL.M.
- AILET 2026 – 1st Merit List B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- AILET 2026 – 1st Merit List LL.M.
AILET 2027 Application Form | Apply Online at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
The AILET 2027 application form will be released by NLU Delhi on its official website nationallawuniversitydelhi.in in the first week of August 2026. Candidates appearing in or having passed Class 12 (for BA LLB) or LLB (for LLM) can register online, fill in personal, communication, and academic details, upload documents (photograph, signature, certificates), select up to three exam-centre preferences, and pay the application fee. Once submitted, a correction window will be available in mid-November 2026. The expected application fee, based on the previous cycle, is around Rs 3,000 for General / OBC and Rs 1,000 for SC / ST / PwD candidates.
AILET 2027 Application Form Direct Link – The apply-online link will be activated at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in from August 2026.
What to Keep in Mind Before Filling the AILET 2027 Application Form
- Eligibility check: Confirm you meet the AILET 2027 eligibility (educational qualification, minimum marks, age – no upper age limit). Class 12 appearing candidates can apply.
- Documents ready: Scanned photograph, signature, Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet (or proof of appearing), category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable). For LLM: LLB marksheet / certificate.
- Course selection: Choose BA LLB (Hons), LLM, or PhD carefully – eligibility and exam pattern differ.
- Centre preferences: You can pick up to 3 preferred AILET exam centres. Final allotment depends on availability.
- Payment readiness: Keep a working credit / debit card, net banking, or UPI ready. Avoid applying on the last day; the portal often slows down.
- Detail accuracy: Match every detail with your certificates – the correction window is limited.
AILET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
NLU Delhi prescribes separate eligibility rules for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes. The expected AILET 2027 eligibility, based on the AILET 2026 notification, is as follows:
- BA LLB (Hons): Pass / appearing in 10+2 with at least 45% marks for General / OBC (40% for SC / ST / PwD). No upper age limit.
- LLM: 3-year or 5-year LLB degree with at least 55% for General / OBC (50% for SC / ST / PwD). Final-year candidates eligible.
- PhD: LLM with at least 55% (50% for SC / ST / PwD), plus other research-eligibility norms per NLU Delhi notice.
- Foreign Nationals and OCI / PIO candidates are admitted directly on merit with 65% in qualifying exam – they do not need to write AILET.
AILET – Exam Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AILET 2027 |
| Full Form | All India Law Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) |
| Level of Exam | University Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (pen & paper, OMR) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Programme Offered | BA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD |
| BA LLB Seats at NLU Delhi | 120 (approx, per AILET 2026) |
| Number of Questions (BA LLB) | 150 MCQs |
| Number of Questions (LLM) | 100 MCQs |
| Marking | +1 for correct; -0.25 for wrong |
| Sections | English, Current Affairs & GK, Logical Reasoning |
| Official Website | nationallawuniversitydelhi.in |
| Type of Exam | Law Entrance Exam |
AILET 2027 Exam Pattern
The AILET 2027 exam pattern is expected to follow the same structure as AILET 2026 (no major change announced):
BA LLB (Hons) Paper Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
LLM Paper Pattern – 100 MCQs of 100 marks in 2 hours. Sections cover Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and other core LLB subjects.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both BA LLB and LLM papers. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
AILET 2027 Syllabus
The AILET 2027 syllabus for the BA LLB (Hons) paper covers English language (comprehension, vocabulary, grammar), Current Affairs & General Knowledge (last 12-18 months of national / international events, history, polity, economy, awards, sports), and Logical Reasoning (analytical & critical reasoning, syllogisms, puzzles, series). The LLM syllabus follows the core LLB curriculum – Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, IPR, and related subjects. For section-wise topics and best books, see the dedicated AILET 2027 Syllabus page.
AILET Previous Year Question Papers
- Previous year AILET question papers are the single most reliable preparation resource – they reveal NLU Delhi’s actual difficulty level, question style, and sectional weightage.
- Aglasem hosts AILET question papers from past years with solutions where available. Solve at least 5–7 papers in 2-hour timed mode before AILET 2027.
- Download from the AILET Previous Year Question Papers page.
AILET 2027 Admit Card
- Release date: NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 admit card on its website in the last week of November 2026 (about 2 weeks before the exam).
- Download: Log in to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in with your registration number and password to download.
- Contains: Name, photograph, roll number, exam centre, reporting time, and exam-day instructions.
- Step-by-step download instructions are on the dedicated AILET Admit Card page.
AILET 2027 Answer Key
- Provisional answer key: Released by NLU Delhi on the same day as the exam (typically a few hours after the exam ends).
- Objection window: Candidates can raise objections against the provisional key within the schedule announced by NLU Delhi (usually 2-3 days).
- Final answer key: Released along with the result, after the objection window closes.
- Detailed download steps are on the AILET Answer Key page.
AILET 2027 Result
- Result date: Expected in the third week of December 2026, within a week of the AILET 2027 exam.
- Where to check: Log in at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in with your registration number and password.
- What you get: Scorecard with marks (section-wise + total), All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and qualifying status.
- What follows: NLU Delhi releases an invite list (typically 3x the number of seats) for counselling. Merit lists for BA LLB and LLM are released in rounds – usually 3 to 4 rounds across January to May.
- For step-by-step result-check instructions, see the AILET Result page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When will AILET 2027 be conducted?
The AILET 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled for the second week of December 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), in offline pen-and-paper mode. The exact date will be announced by NLU Delhi in the AILET 2027 notification expected in August 2026.
Q2. When will AILET 2027 registration begin?
AILET 2027 online registration is expected to begin in the first week of August 2026 and close around 10 November 2026 on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Q3. What is the AILET 2027 application fee?
The expected AILET 2027 application fee, based on the previous cycle, is approximately Rs 3,000 for General / OBC candidates and Rs 1,000 for SC / ST / PwD candidates. The official fee will be confirmed in the AILET 2027 notification.
Q4. Is there negative marking in AILET 2027?
Yes. AILET deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Q5. How many seats are available at NLU Delhi through AILET?
NLU Delhi offers approximately 120 BA LLB (Hons) seats through AILET, along with seats in LLM and PhD programmes. NLU Delhi has also introduced a B.Com LLB programme starting academic year 2026-27 – seat matrix for AILET 2027 will be in the official notification.
Q6. What was the AILET 2026 result and admission status?
AILET 2026 was held on 14 December 2025. The result was declared on 18 December 2025. Four merit lists have been issued – 1st (8 Jan 2026), 2nd (21 Jan 2026), 3rd (4 Feb 2026), and 4th (5 May 2026), completing the admission cycle.
Q7. Can a Class 12 appearing student apply for AILET 2027?
Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 board exams in 2027 are eligible to apply for AILET 2027 BA LLB (Hons), provided they produce the qualifying marksheet at the time of admission.
Q8. What is the official website for AILET 2027?
The official AILET 2027 website is nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. For helpdesk queries, write to [email protected] or call 011-40787555.
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