AILET Preparation
Introduction
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Law University, Delhi (NLUD). AILET is conducted annually to offer admissions to eligible candidates in the undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by NLUD, including BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and Ph.D. programs.
Candidates need to appear for AILET 2024 to get admission to the National law school, Delhi. AILET offers 110 BA LLB seats and 70 seats for LLM. This law university is considered one of the best law schools in India. Consortium of NLUs has also been clarified that both CLAT and AILET 2023 will be conducted only once a year. No additional exam will be held in May/June.
Exam Calendar
AILET 2024 can register and submit their applications online at – nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Filling out the AILET application form 2024 includes steps such as registration, entering personal, communication, and education details and fee payment. The AILET 2024 registration fee is Rs. 3500 (Rs. 1500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Event | Dates |
| Release of official notification | August |
| Application form opens | September |
| Last date to apply | November |
| Admit card release date | November |
| AILET 2023 exam | December |
Exam Highlights
Candidates need to appear for AILET to get admission to the National law school, Delhi. AILET offers 110 BA LLB seats and 70 seats for LLM. This law university is considered one of the best law schools in India.
| Name of Examination | All India Law Entrance Examination (AILET) |
| Conducting Body | National Law University, Delhi |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Language options | English |
| Courses offered | BA LLB and LLM |
| Type of examination | Undergraduate and postgraduate |
| Frequency of the examination | Annual |
| Level of the examination | National |
| Number of seats offered through AILET |
BA LLB – 110 |
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LLM – 70 | |
| Application window | September 2023 |
| Exam date | December, 2023 |
AILET Eligibility Criteria
The National Law University (NLU), Delhi sets the eligibility criteria for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2023. Before applying for the AILET exam, candidates should familiarize themselves with the eligibility requirements. If candidates fail to meet the AILET eligibility criteria, their application will be rejected.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed their senior secondary education (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination with a passing grade of 45 percent (40 percent for SC/ST/PwDs).
Candidates who will be appearing for the qualifying examination for the 12th standard in 2023 are also eligible to apply for AILET. However, they will be eligible for the admission to BA LLB programme only after clearing the 12th standard with minimum qualifying marks.
Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing for the entrance exam.
Exam Pattern
AILET is a national exam, it is considered to be one of the most difficult law entrance exams along with CLAT, so candidate targeting should understand the exam pattern. The AILET BA LLB syllabus has been published by the university. There are certain changes to the AILET BA LLB syllabus, which are given in detail below.
| Sections | Subjects | No. of questions | Marks |
| Section A | English language | 50 | 50 |
| Section B | General knowledge (Current affairs) | 30 | 30 |
| Section C | Reasoning | 70 | 70 |
| Number of questions | 150 | 150 | |
AILET Syllabus
The Mathematics and Legal Aptitude sections have been dropped from AILET 2022 onwards. So, instead of five sections (like in previous editions of the exam), we now have three sections. Even though the number of sections has been reduced, the total number of questions stays the same – 150. The Logical Reasoning section now carries almost 50% weightage.
- English section: It carries 35 questions of one mark each for English. The section will be based on topics of General English and grammar such as Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Inference-based questions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage, Foreign Words/Phrase, Para Jumble
- GK and Current Affairs Section: It carries 35 marks from the total score. Candidates will be attempting questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs based on the topics such as International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics, and important environmental agreements, Current affairs, Eminent personalities, Sports, Awards and honors.
- Logical Reasoning Section: This section of the question paper will carry 70 MCQs based on the following topics such as Series, Blood Relations, Directions, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism, Analogy
How to Prepare for AILET?
1. Preparation Tips & Tricks
Due to the fierce competition and little number of seats available, preparation for national entrance exams is crucial. However, with a well-structured study plan and a successful preparation method, passing the exam becomes manageable. The following advice can help you effectively plan:
2. Know your Syllabus:
Start by thoroughly understanding the AILET syllabus. Sort topics according to your familiarity with them, and give priority to those areas that require more study.
3. Proper schedule:
There is no schedule that will work for everyone. Create a study plan that takes into account your priorities, areas of weakness, and the amount of daily study time you have available.
4. Know the marking scheme:
It is imperative that you know the marking scheme. You should know which section would be the most suitable one for you to fetch the marks needed to crack the exam.
5. Enroll with Achievers Mantra:
Elevate your preparation by enrolling Achievers Mantra law entrance coaching program. Take Benefit of their expert guidance and comprehensive study material.
6. Strong Conceptual Understanding:
For an exam as demanding as Law entrance exam, you need to have a strong conceptual understanding. Brush up your basics and revise important concepts frequently to develop a good hold over concepts asked in the actual exam.
7. Practice Regularly:
Consistent practice is essential to master the exam pattern. Solve previous years’ question papers and participate in mock tests to improve time management and accuracy.
8. Stay Updated with Current Affairs:
General Knowledge plays a crucial role in AILET. Stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines, and reputable online sources.
9. Analyze Performance:
Regularly assess your performance and identify areas for improvement. Seek feedback from mentors and adjust your preparation strategy accordingly.
AILET 2024 : Important Documents Required
Before applying for AILET , candidates should keep the following documents handy.
- Class 10th mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12th mark sheet and certificate (if available)
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate (For LLM – if available)
- Passport size photograph with white background (Size should be less than 1 MB, format .jpg/.jpeg)
- Scanned signature (maximum size 1 MB, format – .jpg/.jpeg)
- BPL certificate (if you belong to the BPL category) (Max size – 2 MB)
- Passport (if you belong to a Foreign National (FN) category) (Max size – 2 MB)
- Email and valid mobile number
- Latest character certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Relevant category certificate (for SC, ST, OBC, J&K category students)
Colleges accept AILET Scores
Besides NLUD, There are some other reputed Colleges in India that accepts AILET Score. In, the top 7 Colleges under AILET are:
- Xavier Law School – Xavier University – Bhubaneswar
- Faculty of Law – SRM University – Sonepat
- ISME Law College – Bangalore
- School of Law – The Northcap University – Gurugram
- Ansal University – Gurgaon
- Institute of Law and Legal Studies, SAGE University
- Faculty of Law, Jagannath University Bahadurgah
AILET Helpdesk 2024
In case of any discrepancies or issues in AILET 2024 application form, candidates can contact the NLU consortium through the official helpline as mentioned below.
Email – ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in.
Contact number – 011-40787555 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days) ·