AILET 2027 (All India Law Entrance Test)

AILET 2027 — Complete Guide

National Law University Delhi is one of the most prestigious law schools in India — and it doesn't participate in CLAT. It conducts its own separate entrance test called AILET (All India Law Entrance Test). If you want to study at NLU Delhi specifically, AILET is the exam you need to crack.

AILET 2027 is expected to open registration from August 7, 2026 and the exam is scheduled on December 13, 2026 — one week after CLAT.

Why NLU Delhi Matters

NLU Delhi (or NLU-D) is consistently ranked among the top 2-3 law schools in India. Its placement record is exceptional — most graduates land at top-tier law firms, international organizations, or government legal positions. The intake is small (around 80 seats for BA LLB), which makes it extremely competitive.

Important Dates (Expected)

Dates are tentative based on the previous year's pattern. Check nationallawuniversitydelhi.in for official dates.

Eligibility

BA LLB (5 years): Class 12 pass with 45% marks in aggregate. SC/ST/PwD candidates need 40%. No upper age limit.

LLM (1 year): LLB or BA LLB degree with 55% marks.

PhD: LLM degree with first class is required.

Exam Pattern

AILET 2027 is an online computer-based test with 100 questions in 90 minutes. There is no negative marking, which is different from CLAT's -0.25 system.

Syllabus

The exam is passage-based and covers five areas — English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The legal reasoning section tests your ability to apply legal principles given in a passage, not your knowledge of law. This makes it accessible to Class 12 students with no prior law background.

AILET vs CLAT

Both exams are for law admission, but there are key differences:

Most serious law aspirants attempt both CLAT and AILET since they're one week apart.

Application Fee

Around ₹3,000 for general category.

Official Website

nationallawuniversitydelhi.in