1. AILET 2026 & 2025 Question Papers — Download Now
The most recent AILET papers are the most valuable for preparation. The AILET 2026 paper (exam conducted December 14, 2025) is the gold standard for AILET 2027 aspirants since it reflects the current pattern — 150 questions in 120 minutes across three sections, with negative marking of 0.25. Both the question paper and official answer key are available for free download below.
Latest paper with official NLU Delhi answer key. Topper scored 142.5/150. High-weightage Logical Reasoning section.
General closing rank: AIR 61. Rated moderate difficulty. Strong LR focus with multi-step reasoning puzzles.
LLM paper tests core law subjects: Constitutional Law, Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, Jurisprudence.
LLM general closing rank was AIR 58 in Round 1 (2025). Includes Part A (English + Legal Reasoning) and Part B (Law MCQs).
Official AILET question papers are published by NLU Delhi on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in under the "Test Pattern and Syllabus" section. Navigate to Admissions → BA LLB → Test Pattern and Syllabus. Papers from 2015 onwards are available. LawGuru India links directly to official PDFs — no registration required.
2. All AILET PYQs 2015–2024 — Year-Wise Download Table
Solving at least the last 5 years of papers is essential for AILET 2027 preparation. However, papers from 2015–2021 remain valuable for English vocabulary, reading comprehension practice, and reasoning drill — even though the exam structure changed after 2022. The complete year-wise table is below.
| Year | Exam Date | Total Questions | Duration | Pattern Notes | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AILET 2026 | Dec 14, 2025 | 150 MCQs | 120 min | Current Pattern | |
| AILET 2025 | Dec 8, 2024 | 150 MCQs | 120 min | Current Pattern | |
| AILET 2024 | Dec 2023 | 150 MCQs | 120 min | Current Pattern | |
| AILET 2023 | Dec 2022 | 150 MCQs | 120 min | Current Pattern | |
| AILET 2022 | Jun 2022 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Transition Year | |
| AILET 2021 | Jun 2021 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern (has Maths) | |
| AILET 2020 | Sep 2020 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern | |
| AILET 2019 | May 2019 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern | |
| AILET 2018 | May 2018 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern | |
| AILET 2017 | May 2017 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern | |
| AILET 2016 | May 2016 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern | |
| AILET 2015 | May 2015 | 150 MCQs | 90 min | Old Pattern |
AILET changed its pattern significantly from 2023 onwards: Mathematics was removed; exam duration extended from 90 to 120 minutes; Logical Reasoning weight increased to 70 questions. Papers from 2015–2021 should be used for English reading comprehension and general reasoning practice, but do NOT use them for pattern matching. Focus primarily on 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 papers for current-pattern preparation.
3. AILET LLM Question Papers 2017–2026
The AILET LLM paper is separate from the BA LLB paper and tests legal knowledge at the postgraduate level. The LLM exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks. It has two components: Part A covers English Language (25 questions) and Legal Reasoning (25 questions, 2 marks each); Part B asks 10 questions from different law branches (answer only 2).
| Year | Paper Type | Questions | General Closing (AIR) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AILET 2026 LLM | Part A + Part B | 100 Q | AIR 45 (Round 3) | |
| AILET 2025 LLM | Part A + Part B | 100 Q | AIR 41–58 | |
| AILET 2024 LLM | Part A + Part B | 100 Q | AIR 36–51 | |
| AILET 2023 LLM | Part A + Part B | 100 Q | Data N/A | |
| AILET 2022 LLM | Part A + Part B | 100 Q | Data N/A | |
| AILET 2021 LLM | Older Pattern | 100 Q | Data N/A | |
| AILET 2019 LLM | Older Pattern | 100 Q | Data N/A | |
| AILET 2017 LLM | Older Pattern | 100 Q | Data N/A |
4. AILET Exam Pattern 2026 — Section-Wise Breakdown
Understanding the exam pattern is the foundation of smart sample paper practice. Knowing exactly how many questions each section carries — and how they are weighted — tells you where to invest the most preparation time.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage | Recommended Time | Difficulty (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 70 | 70 | 46.7% | 55–60 min | High |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 33.3% | 35–40 min | Moderate |
| Current Affairs & GK | 30 | 30 | 20% | 15–20 min | Low–Moderate |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 100% | 120 minutes | — |
The weightage distribution tells a clear story: Logical Reasoning is the make-or-break section, carrying nearly half the paper. NLU Delhi uses LR scores as the primary tiebreaker too — meaning your LR performance determines not just whether you qualify, but your precise rank among candidates with identical total scores.
Section Weightage — Visual Overview
5. English Section — Topics, Question Types & Practice Tips
The English section (50 questions, 50 marks) tests reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning. It is the second-most important section and typically has a moderate difficulty level. Based on analysis of AILET papers from 2022–2026, the following question types appear most frequently:
| Topic | Avg. Questions/Paper | Difficulty | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (RC) | 15–20 Q | Moderate | Prioritise inference and tone questions; read passages twice |
| Fill in the Blanks (Grammar) | 8–10 Q | Low | Focus on subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions |
| Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms) | 6–8 Q | Moderate | Learn word roots; solve Hindu vocabulary exercises daily |
| Idioms & Phrases | 4–6 Q | Moderate | Maintain an idiom notebook from PYQ answer keys |
| Para Jumbles / Sentence Rearrangement | 4–6 Q | High | Look for opening/closing sentences first; eliminate obviously wrong positions |
| Error Spotting / Sentence Correction | 4–5 Q | Moderate | Practice from Wren & Martin; revise common grammatical errors |
| Cloze Test / Passage-Based MCQs | 5–8 Q | Low–Moderate | Context clues are key; read the entire passage before filling |
A recommended study approach for the English section: read one editorial from The Hindu or Indian Express daily, maintain a vocabulary notebook, and solve one full RC passage every day. The English section in AILET 2026 was rated moderate — unlike some years where RC passages had highly abstract content, 2026 passages were more straightforward but vocabulary questions were challenging.
6. Logical Reasoning Section — Most Important for AILET
Logical Reasoning (70 questions, 70 marks) is the single most critical section for AILET success. It accounts for 46.7% of the total marks, determines rank in tie scenarios, and is widely considered the differentiator between AIR 30 and AIR 70. The LR section has two sub-components: Analytical Reasoning (puzzle-type, seating, blood relations, syllogisms) and Critical Reasoning (arguments, assumptions, inferences, strengthening/weakening).
Analytical Reasoning (~35 Q)
- Seating arrangements (linear & circular)
- Blood relations puzzles
- Syllogisms and Venn diagrams
- Series completion (number & alphabet)
- Coding-decoding
- Direction & distance
- Input-output puzzles
- Ranking & ordering
Critical Reasoning (~35 Q)
- Cause and effect
- Assumption identification
- Logical inferences & conclusions
- Strengthening / weakening arguments
- Statement-action / statement-course
- Analogies & odd one out
- Legal reasoning propositions (applied to scenarios)
- Data sufficiency
The AIR 1 topper Aryan (score: 142.5/150) and AIR 2 Harshika reportedly attempted near-complete accuracy in LR. Key insight: multi-step seating and blood relation puzzles appeared in clusters of 5–7 questions in AILET 2026 — mastering these "question groups" gives you 5–7 marks in a single setup. Practice sets of 5 LR questions from a single scenario before moving to individual questions. Time target: complete all 70 LR questions in under 55 minutes, leaving a 10-minute buffer for review.
7. Current Affairs & GK Section — What to Study
The GK section (30 questions, 30 marks) covers national and international current affairs from the past 12–14 months before the exam, plus static GK from history, geography, science, and polity. While it has the lowest weightage (20%), well-prepared GK can be answered in 12–15 minutes — making it the fastest marks in the paper.
| GK Sub-Topic | Avg. Questions | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| National Current Affairs | 8–10 Q | Government policies, Supreme Court judgments, constitutional amendments, elections |
| International Affairs | 5–6 Q | UN summits, bilateral agreements, international courts, global conflicts |
| Sports & Awards | 3–4 Q | Olympics, ICC/BCCI, Bharat Ratna, Nobel Prize, Padma awards |
| Science & Technology | 3–4 Q | ISRO missions, recent scientific discoveries, health breakthroughs |
| Static GK (History/Geo/Polity) | 4–5 Q | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Indian history milestones, capitals/currencies |
| Legal GK (Acts & Judgments) | 3–4 Q | Landmark SC cases, important central acts passed in past 1–2 years |
Best GK preparation resources for AILET 2027: Read The Hindu or Indian Express for 30 minutes daily (focus on national news and Supreme Court coverage). Supplement with a monthly current affairs digest. For static GK, use Lucent's GK or any standard law entrance GK book. Revise a 1-year capsule (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026) in the 4 weeks before AILET 2027.
8. How to Solve AILET Sample Papers — 7-Step Expert Strategy
Solving sample papers randomly is ineffective. Every AILET aspirant who has cracked NLU Delhi recommends a structured approach. Here is the proven 7-step method used by top rankers:
9. AILET 2026 Paper Analysis — Difficulty, Trends & Key Observations
The AILET 2026 paper (December 14, 2025) has been analysed by multiple coaching platforms and top-rank achievers. Here is a comprehensive section-by-section analysis that candidates preparing for AILET 2027 should study carefully:
Overall Difficulty Assessment
| Section | AILET 2026 Difficulty | vs AILET 2025 | Key Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Moderate | Slightly easier | RC passages were longer but more straightforward in topic; vocabulary was harder than 2025 |
| Logical Reasoning | Moderate–High | Comparable | Multi-step seating arrangement puzzles dominated; critical reasoning traps present but navigable with practice |
| Current Affairs & GK | Moderate | Easier | Heavy coverage of September–November 2025 events; 3–4 legal GK questions on recent SC judgments |
| Overall | Moderate | Slightly easier than 2025 | Topper scored 142.5/150 — suggests a relatively accessible paper; most top-100 candidates scored 122–130+ |
Topic-Wise Highlights from AILET 2026
- English (50Q): 3 RC passages (approximately 500 words each); one passage was based on a legal topic (environmental law). Vocabulary section included 6 antonym/synonym questions from advanced word lists. Para jumbles had 5 sentences each — manageable with good reading habits.
- Logical Reasoning (70Q): Two major seating arrangement sets (7 questions each) totalling 14 free marks if solved correctly. Syllogism cluster of 6 questions. Critical reasoning had 15+ questions on assumption-conclusion type — all based on real-world scenarios rather than abstract logic. Legal reasoning propositions appeared in 8–10 questions, requiring application of given rules to factual scenarios.
- Current Affairs (30Q): Questions covered the 2025 ICC Cricket World Cup, India-China border agreements (Oct–Nov 2025), ISRO's space docking mission (SpaDeX), two questions on recent Supreme Court judgments (Triple Talaq follow-up case and environmental bench ruling), and one static GK question on India's Constitution (Article 21A amendment context).
Total candidates appeared: 22,532 (BA LLB) + 2,787 (LLM) = 25,319 total. Topper score: 142.5/150 (Aryan, AIR 1). General closing rank (Round 3): AIR 71 for BA LLB. This means approximately 0.32% of candidates who appeared secured a seat at NLU Delhi in the General category — illustrating why 120+ marks is the bare minimum safe score.
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11. 90-Day Practice Schedule for AILET 2027
This three-month schedule is designed for candidates who are at the intermediate level (scoring 90–105 in initial mocks) and are targeting AIR within 70 for AILET 2027. Adjust the intensity based on your baseline score from the diagnostic paper (Step 1 of the strategy above).
| Phase | Weeks | Focus | Sample Paper Target | Daily Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Diagnostic + Foundation | Week 1–3 | Solve 2025 + 2026 papers. Build error log. Identify weak areas per section. | 2 full papers (timed) | 2–3 hours |
| Phase 2: Section-Wise Drilling | Week 4–7 | Drill weakest LR sub-topics daily. English RC + vocab. GK current affairs reading. | 1 full paper/week + daily sectional | 3–4 hours |
| Phase 3: Full Paper Volume | Week 8–10 | Solve all remaining PYQs (2022–2024). Identify pattern repetitions. Fix residual weak areas. | 1–2 full papers/week | 4 hours |
| Phase 4: Mock Test Surge | Week 11–12 | 2–3 mocks per week. Focus on consistency 115+ marks. Time management refinement. | 2–3 full mocks/week | 4–5 hours |
| Final Week: Revision | Week 13 | Error log review only. Revise GK capsule. One light mock 3 days before. Rest 2 days before exam. | 1 light paper (untimed) | 2 hours |
Week 4 target: 100 marks consistently. Week 8 target: 110+ marks. Week 11 target: 118+ marks. Final week target: 122–125 marks in full mock. If your Week 11 average is 118+, you are on track for a General category AIR within 70 in AILET 2027. Each additional mark above 119 corresponds to approximately 3–5 AIR improvement based on AILET 2026 data.
12. Frequently Asked Questions — AILET Sample Papers
AILET previous year question papers (2015–2026) are available for free download on this page above. You can also access official PDFs on the NLU Delhi website (nationallawuniversitydelhi.in) under Admissions → Test Pattern and Syllabus. LawGuru India has compiled all year-wise papers for BA LLB and LLM with answer keys and explanations in one place — no registration or payment required.
The AILET 2026 BA LLB paper has 150 MCQ questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes. Section-wise: English Language — 50 questions (50 marks); Current Affairs & GK — 30 questions (30 marks); Logical Reasoning — 70 questions (70 marks). Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer. The AILET LLM paper has 100 questions for 100 marks. The BA LLB exam is offline (pen & paper) conducted at 47 centres across 36 cities.
Yes. AILET has a negative marking of –0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in both BA LLB and LLM papers. There is no negative marking for questions left unattempted. If a candidate marks two answers for one question, it is treated as a wrong answer (–0.25 applied). This means that random guessing is statistically harmful — only attempt questions where you can eliminate at least 2 of 4 options to have a positive expected score.
For AILET 2027 preparation, solve all 4 papers from the current pattern (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) as your highest priority. These reflect exactly the current 150-question, 120-minute format. Additionally, solve 2022 (transition year, 90 min) and 2020–2021 for extra LR and English practice. Papers from 2015–2019 are valuable for English comprehension and vocabulary drills but should not be used for pattern matching as they include Maths (removed in 2023) and have different section ratios.
For General category NLU Delhi admission, target a consistent 120+ marks in AILET 2026-pattern sample papers. The 2026 actual General closing rank (AIR 71) corresponds to approximately 119–121 marks range. To have a comfortable buffer, aim for 125+ marks in mocks. Category-wise safe scores: EWS — 112+ marks; OBC — 110+ marks; SC — 92+ marks; ST — 80+ marks. Each additional mark above 119 improves your AIR by approximately 3–5 positions based on AILET 2026 data.
No. AILET does not have a separate Legal Aptitude section for the BA LLB exam, unlike CLAT which has a dedicated Legal Reasoning section. AILET tests only English Language, Current Affairs & GK, and Logical Reasoning. However, some Logical Reasoning questions in AILET are based on legal propositions and reasoning scenarios — these are classified as LR questions, not a separate legal section. The AILET LLM paper, however, has a dedicated Legal Reasoning component in Part A.