AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) – Complete Guide

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AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) – Complete Guide

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted annually by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi). It is the exclusive entrance test for admission to BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programs at NLU Delhi, as this university does not accept CLAT scores.

AILET is known for its high difficulty level and intense competition, as NLU Delhi offers a limited number of seats, making it one of the most sought-after law entrance exams in India.


🔹 AILET 2025 – Key Highlights

📌 Full Name: All India Law Entrance Test
📌 Conducting Body: National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)
📌 Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper Based)
📌 Exam Frequency: Once a year
📌 Courses Offered: BA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD
📌 Official Website: nludelhi.ac.in


🔹 AILET 2025 Important Dates (Expected)

📆 Notification Release: September 2024
📆 Application Start Date: September 2024
📆 Application Last Date: November 2024
📆 Admit Card Release: December 2024
📆 AILET 2025 Exam Date: December 2024 (First Sunday)
📆 Result Declaration: January 2025
📆 Counseling & Admission: February-March 2025

(Dates will be updated after official announcement.)


🔹 AILET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

📌 1️⃣ BA LLB (Hons) – 5-Year Integrated Law Program
Educational Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent
Minimum Marks:

  • General/OBC: 45%
  • SC/ST/PwD: 40%
    Age Limit: No upper age limit
    Admission Mode: Based on AILET Rank

📌 2️⃣ LLM – 1-Year Master of Laws
Educational Qualification: LLB (3-Year or 5-Year)
Minimum Marks:

  • General/OBC: 50%
  • SC/ST/PwD: 45%
    Admission Mode: Based on AILET Rank

📌 3️⃣ PhD in Law
Educational Qualification: LLM with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
Admission Mode: Entrance Exam + Interview


🔹 AILET Exam Pattern & Syllabus

📌 AILET 2025 Exam Pattern for BA LLB

📖 Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
📝 Total Questions: 150
🎯 Total Marks: 150
Negative Marking: Yes (-0.25 for each wrong answer)

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks
English Language5050
Logical Reasoning7070
Current Affairs & General Knowledge3030
Total150150

📌 AILET 2025 Exam Pattern for LLM

📖 Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
📝 Total Questions: 100 (MCQs) + 2 Descriptive Questions
🎯 Total Marks: 150
Negative Marking: Yes (-0.25 for MCQs)

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks
MCQs (Legal Reasoning)100100
Descriptive Questions250
Total102150

📌 AILET 2025 Exam Pattern for PhD

  • Part A (50 Marks): MCQs on Legal Reasoning (Negative marking of -0.25)
  • Part B (50 Marks): Essay Writing

🔹 AILET 2025 Cut-Off (Expected)

🔹 BA LLB Cut-Off (Out of 110 Seats)
✔ General: 85-95 marks
✔ OBC: 75-85 marks
✔ SC/ST: 65-75 marks

🔹 LLM Cut-Off (Out of 70 Seats)
✔ General: 80-90 marks
✔ SC/ST: 60-70 marks

(Cut-offs may vary based on difficulty level & competition.)


🔹 AILET 2025 Application Process

Step 1: Visit nludelhi.ac.in
Step 2: Register with a valid email & phone number
Step 3: Fill out the AILET application form
Step 4: Upload documents (photo & signature)
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Step 6: Download & print confirmation slip

📌 Application Fees
💰 General/OBC/EWS: ₹3,500
💰 SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500
💰 BPL (SC/ST): ₹0 (Free)


🔹 Why Choose NLU Delhi via AILET?

Ranked among India’s top 3 law schools
100% placement rate in top law firms & judiciary
Best faculty & research opportunities
Moot court & practical training
Alumni in Supreme Court, law firms, and corporate legal teams


🔹 Career Opportunities After AILET

🎯 After BA LLB (Hons):
✔ Corporate Lawyer
✔ Litigation Lawyer (Advocate)
✔ Judicial Services (Judge)
✔ Legal Consultant
✔ Civil Services (UPSC Law Optional)

🎯 After LLM:
✔ Corporate Legal Advisor
✔ Law Professor (Academician)
✔ Public Prosecutor
✔ Researcher

🎯 After PhD:
✔ Law Professor at Top NLUs
✔ Legal Research & Policy Making


🔹 Top Law Firms Hiring NLU Delhi Graduates

🏢 Corporate Law Firms
✔ AZB & Partners
✔ Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
✔ Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
✔ Luthra & Luthra
✔ Trilegal

🏦 In-House Counsel (Corporate Legal Teams)
✔ ICICI Bank
✔ HDFC Bank
✔ TATA Group
✔ Reliance Legal

Litigation & Judiciary
✔ Supreme Court of India
✔ Delhi High Court
✔ District Courts

📌 Highest Package: ₹40+ LPA
📌 Average Package: ₹15-18 LPA


🔹 Conclusion

AILET is one of the toughest law entrance exams in India, offering admission to NLU Delhi, one of India’s most prestigious law schools. If you are aiming for a successful legal career in corporate law, litigation, or judiciary, cracking AILET with a high score is essential.

📌 Want to secure admission to NLU Delhi? Start preparing for AILET today! 🎓⚖ 

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