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AILET Study Material 2026–27 | Free Notes, Best Books, Section-Wise Resources & 6-Month Prep Plan
Complete AILET study material for aspirants targeting NLU Delhi | section-wise notes for all 3 sections (English 50, GK & Current Affairs 30, Logical Reasoning 70), expert-recommended books, a structured 6-month preparation calendar, mock test strategy, and the critical differences between AILET and CLAT that change how you should prepare. With only 120 seats and over 22,500 competitors, strategic preparation is non-negotiable.
📅 Updated: May 27, 2026
✍️ By Priya Sharma, LLM NALSAR | Senior Law Education Editor
⏱ 15 min read
AILET Study Material 2027 | Free Section-Wise Notes, Best Books & Preparation Resources for NLU Delhi | LawGuru India
1. AILET vs CLAT | Why Your Preparation Must Be Different
The single biggest mistake AILET aspirants make is preparing for AILET exactly like they prepare for CLAT. These are two fundamentally different exams, and conflating them costs precious marks. Before selecting any study material, you must understand these critical differences:
Feature
AILET 2027
CLAT 2027
Organising Body
NLU Delhi (standalone)
Consortium of 26 NLUs
Colleges Covered
NLU Delhi only
26 NLUs across India
BA LLB Seats
~110 seats (General Merit)
~4,500+ seats
Competition Ratio
~200+ candidates/seat
~17 candidates/seat
Total Questions
150 MCQs
120 MCQs
Sections
3 sections (English, GK, LR)
5 sections (Eng, GK, Legal, LR, Quant)
English (Marks)
50 marks (33%)
~22–26 marks (~20%)
Logical Reasoning (Marks)
70 marks (47%)
~22–26 marks (~20%)
Maths/Quantitative
None (removed 2022)
10–14 marks (~10%)
Dedicated Legal Reasoning
Within Logical Reasoning (Section C)
Separate section (25%)
Question Style
Mix of passage-based + direct GK
100% passage-based
Tiebreaker
Higher LR score preferred
Higher positive marks, then lower negatives
General Cutoff (BA LLB)
~90–100 out of 150 (Rank ~60–70)
~105+ out of 120 for NLSIU
🚨 The AILET Trap | Read This Before Preparing
Because Logical Reasoning carries 70 out of 150 marks (47% of the total score), it is the single most important section for AILET. Many CLAT-focused aspirants underinvest in logical reasoning because it's only 20% of CLAT. If you're targeting AILET, Logical Reasoning is the exam | it will make or break your rank. Every mock test must prioritise LR accuracy and speed above all else.
Understanding the exact exam structure is the foundation of all preparation decisions | which books to read, how many hours to allocate per section, and what scores to target in mocks.
Section
Questions
Marks
Weightage
Key Sub-Topics
Section A: English Language
50
50
33%
Reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, grammar usage, sentence correction, para-jumbles
Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge
30
30
20%
National & international affairs, polity, legal current affairs, science & tech, sports & awards, environment
ℹ️ Key 2022 Change: Mathematics Removed from AILET
From the 2022 exam cycle onwards, Mathematics has been permanently removed from AILET. The exam now tests only English, GK & Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning. Do not use pre-2022 AILET preparation books or study plans that include a Maths section | they are outdated. The focus has shifted entirely towards language, reasoning, and awareness skills, making AILET even more reading- and reasoning-intensive than before.
150
Total MCQs in AILET 2027
47%
Logical Reasoning weightage
−0.25
Negative marking per wrong answer
~120
BA LLB seats at NLU Delhi
3. Free AILET Study Material | What LawGuru Provides
LawGuru India provides comprehensive free AILET study material across all 3 sections, updated for the AILET 2027 exam pattern. Everything is available without registration. Here is what you can access:
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Section-Wise Notes
Concise, exam-oriented notes for all 3 AILET sections. English passage types, LR argument structures, GK topic summaries, and legal aptitude principles with examples.
Free Download
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Previous Year Papers (2013–2026)
All AILET previous year question papers with detailed solutions and section-level analysis. Understand the pattern shift before and after 2022 (post-Maths removal).
Free PDF
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AILET Mock Tests
Full-length AILET-pattern mock tests: 150 questions in 120 minutes. Closest available simulation to the actual exam difficulty, with AI-based performance breakdown.
Free Access
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Logical Reasoning Drills
200+ AILET-style LR practice questions covering critical reasoning, argument analysis, syllogisms, analogies, and legal aptitude | the highest-value section for AILET.
Free Practice
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Monthly GK Capsule
Monthly current affairs digest curated for AILET | covers national, international, legal, science & tech, and award/sports events with AILET-focused summaries.
Monthly Update
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AILET vs CLAT Comparison Tool
If you're preparing for both AILET and CLAT, use our overlap analysis tool to identify shared preparation areas and AILET-specific topics that need extra focus.
4. Section-Wise Notes & Key Concepts for AILET 2027
Here is a structured breakdown of what to study in each AILET section, what the question types look like, and how to approach each section for maximum marks. Remember: in AILET, Section C (Logical Reasoning, 70 marks) is where the exam is won or lost.
📖Section A: English Language50 Marks | 33%
AILET English is significantly more demanding than CLAT English because it carries 50 marks (33% of the total) and includes both passage-based comprehension AND direct English language questions. Question types include:
Reading Comprehension | Long passages (400–600 words) with inference, main idea, tone, and vocabulary-in-context questions. The primary question type.
Grammar & Usage | Sentence correction, spotting errors, subject-verb agreement, tense usage, and prepositions. More direct than CLAT.
Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitutions, and fill-in-the-blanks with contextual meaning.
Para-Jumbles & Sentence Ordering | Arranging sentences into a coherent paragraph. Tests logical flow and discourse understanding.
Cloze Tests | Fill-in-the-blank paragraphs where you must select the most appropriate word from options to maintain coherence.
Author's Tone & Purpose | Is the author critical, appreciative, persuasive, satirical, or informative? Tests analytical reading.
Key Topics to Cover for AILET English
📚 Reading comprehension | 1 passage daily📝 Grammar rules (subject-verb, tenses)🔤 Vocabulary | 10 new words/day🔀 Para-jumbles | 5 per day in final 2 months✏️ Spotting errors | 10 per day🌐 Editorial reading | The Hindu daily
✅ AILET English Strategy
Read 2–3 editorials from The Hindu or Indian Express daily, followed by 1–2 grammar/vocabulary exercises from SP Bakshi or Wren & Martin. In AILET, unlike CLAT, you cannot ignore grammar | direct error-spotting and sentence correction questions appear regularly. Aim for 80–85% accuracy in English section mocks before the exam. A score of 38–42 out of 50 in English is the target for a competitive rank.
🌐Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge30 Marks | 20%
AILET GK tests both static general knowledge (history, geography, polity, science) AND dynamic current affairs (last 10–12 months before the exam). Unlike CLAT where GK is always passage-based, AILET includes some direct factual questions | making rote recall more important here. Cover events from the past 5 years for static current affairs questions.
Union Budget highlights, RBI policy decisions, economic reports
3–4 Qs
Science & Technology
ISRO, DRDO, basic scientific principles
Recent space missions, AI regulations, tech policy
3–4 Qs
Legal Affairs
Landmark Supreme Court cases, major statutes
Recent Supreme Court orders, new laws, PIL outcomes
3–5 Qs
History, Geography, Culture
Important events, places, personalities, cultural heritage
UNESCO designations, cultural events
3–4 Qs
Sports & Awards
Major sporting bodies, Bharat Ratna, Nobel history
Olympics, Commonwealth Games, latest Nobel & Padma awards
2–3 Qs
✅ AILET GK Strategy
Unlike CLAT, AILET GK has direct factual questions | you cannot always rely on reading a passage to figure out the answer. Build a strong static base using Lucent's General Knowledge, then supplement with a monthly current affairs magazine for the 12 months preceding the exam. Create a running GK notebook: one page per month summarising top 15 developments across polity, international affairs, economy, science/tech, and legal affairs.
🧩Section C: Logical Reasoning (incl. Legal Aptitude)70 Marks | 47% | THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION
Section C is the battleground for AILET. With 70 marks out of 150, it is the primary determinant of your rank. It is also the primary tiebreaker | if two candidates score the same total, the one with the higher LR score gets the better rank. This section includes both pure logical reasoning AND legal aptitude questions integrated within it. Question types:
🎯 Critical Reasoning Strengthening/weakening arguments, identifying assumptions, drawing inferences, evaluating evidence. The highest-frequency question type in AILET.
📐 Syllogisms "All A are B, Some B are C" type deductive reasoning. Must know all valid syllogistic conclusions. Often 6–10 questions in a row.
🔗 Analogical Reasoning "A is to B as C is to ?" | tests identification of relationships. Can be word-based, concept-based, or number-based analogies.
⚖️ Legal Aptitude Legal principles stated in a premise + factual scenario → conclusion. No prior legal knowledge assumed. Tests principle application accuracy.
🔍 Logical Connectors Statement relationships using and/or, all/some, if/then. Tests understanding of logical implications and contradictions.
⚠️ Fallacies & Flaws Identifying the flaw in an argument | e.g., correlation vs causation, ad hominem, straw man, hasty generalisation. Higher-order critical thinking.
Many candidates practice the wrong type of logical reasoning for AILET. Old-format LR books include blood relations, seating arrangements, and coding-decoding | question types that do not appear in AILET. Focus exclusively on: critical reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, legal aptitude, and argument analysis. LSAT-style critical reasoning books (like The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible) are more appropriate for AILET's LR style than traditional Indian aptitude books.
5. Best Books for AILET 2027 | Section-Wise Recommended List
Quality over quantity is the cardinal rule for AILET book selection. The exam has a narrow, well-defined pattern | 3 sections, no Maths | so 4–5 focused books plus consistent newspaper reading and mock tests are sufficient. Here is the expert-curated list:
📖English Language | Best Books
1
Word Power Made Easy
Norman Lewis
The gold standard for vocabulary building. Systematic approach through word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Builds vocabulary contextually | exactly how AILET tests it. Work through at least 20 chapters before the exam.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential
2
Objective General English
S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
Covers all direct English question types that appear in AILET but not CLAT: grammar rules, error spotting, sentence correction, cloze tests, and comprehension. Complete chapters on tenses, subject-verb agreement, and articles.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential
3
High School English Grammar & Composition
Wren & Martin
The definitive grammar reference for Indian students. Use selectively | focus on the chapters on agreement, tenses, conditional sentences, and common errors. Not a cover-to-cover read; use as a reference for specific grammar concepts.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reference
4
The Hindu / Indian Express Editorial Archives
Daily Reading (Free Online)
Reading 2–3 editorials daily builds comprehension speed, vocabulary in context, and awareness of current affairs simultaneously. The single highest-ROI activity for AILET English preparation. Archive reading helps cover legal and political topics.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daily Habit
🌐GK & Current Affairs | Best Books
1
Lucent's General Knowledge
Various Authors (Lucent)
The most comprehensive static GK book in India. Covers Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, and General Science. Use as the static GK backbone for AILET. Cover History, Polity, and Science chapters thoroughly.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential
2
Manorama Yearbook
Mammen Mathew (Publisher: Malayala Manorama)
Annual compilation of events across all GK categories. Covers the previous year's major events with background context. Particularly useful for international affairs, awards, science & technology, and sports. Published annually | get the most recent edition.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Annual Edition
3
Current Affairs Monthly Magazines
Pratiyogita Darpan / Competition Success Review / Arihant Monthly CA
Subscribe to a monthly current affairs magazine or digest starting 12 months before the exam. Cover each month's issue within a week of release. This ensures you have current affairs coverage from January 2026 to December 2026 for AILET 2027.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monthly Habit
4
Introduction to the Constitution of India
D.D. Basu
For Indian Polity depth. AILET GK regularly features polity questions | Fundamental Rights, constitutional bodies, parliamentary procedures, and landmark cases. D.D. Basu provides accessible explanations of constitutional provisions for exam purposes.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reference
🧩Logical Reasoning | Best Books (THE Priority Section)
1
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning (Selected Chapters)
R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)
Do NOT use this book cover-to-cover | many sections (blood relations, coding-decoding, seating arrangements) are irrelevant to AILET. Use only these chapters: Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusions, Statement-Arguments, Logical Deduction. Skip all puzzle-type chapters.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Selected Chapters
2
Legal Aptitude for CLAT, AILET & Other Law Entrance Exams
A.P. Bhardwaj
The best book for legal aptitude preparation, covering the principle-fact application method used in AILET's legal reasoning sub-questions. Includes hundreds of practice sets on Contract, Tort, Criminal, Constitutional, and Family Law principles.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential
3
AILET Previous Year Question Papers (2013–2026)
Official NLU Delhi Papers / LawGuru India Archive
The absolute best LR preparation resource. AILET has a distinctive LR style | analysing previous years' LR questions reveals recurring question formats and difficulty calibration. Solve all papers in full under timed conditions, then review every wrong answer in detail.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highest Priority
4
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC sections)
Arun Sharma (CAT Preparation | Selective Use)
CAT VARC material contains excellent critical reasoning and reading comprehension passages at a difficulty level comparable to AILET. The "Critical Reasoning" sub-section of Arun Sharma's book is particularly relevant for AILET's argument-based LR questions.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Advanced Prep
6. Newspaper Reading Strategy for AILET
Daily newspaper reading is the highest-return preparation habit for AILET. It simultaneously improves all three sections | English comprehension skill, GK & Current Affairs coverage, and reasoning ability through editorial analysis. However, how you read matters as much as what you read.
Which Newspaper? The Hindu vs Indian Express
Both are excellent for AILET preparation. The Hindu is preferred for its richer vocabulary, longer analytical editorials, and comprehensive coverage of legal and constitutional news. The Indian Express is preferred by aspirants who find The Hindu's language dense | it writes more accessibly while covering the same topics with depth.
Activity
Time
AILET Sections Helped
Read 2 editorials carefully
30–40 min
English (comprehension, tone), GK (context)
Skim national/international news headlines
15–20 min
GK & Current Affairs
Note 5 new vocabulary words from editorials
10 min
English (vocabulary)
Summarise 1 editorial argument in 2 sentences
5 min
Logical Reasoning (argument structure)
Read Science/Tech or Legal affairs page
10 min
GK (Science & Legal Affairs)
📰 The 70-Day Current Affairs Rule for AILET
For AILET GK, cover current affairs from 12 months before the exam date. For AILET 2027 (December 13, 2026), this means covering events from December 2025 to December 2026 systematically. Do not try to cover events from 5 years ago unless they are static GK | AILET's dynamic CA questions focus on recent events. Use your monthly current affairs magazine as the primary tracker and The Hindu daily reading as the supplementary source.
7. Mock Test Strategy for AILET | How to Use Mocks Effectively
Mock tests are the most powerful preparation tool available | but only when used correctly. Most aspirants take mocks, see a score, feel good or bad, and move on. This is a complete waste of the mock's value. The real power of mocks lies in post-mock analysis, not the score itself.
How Many Mocks to Take for AILET 2027?
Target 20–25 full-length AILET-pattern mock tests (150 questions, 120 minutes) before the exam. Start with 1 mock per week from 4–5 months before the exam, increasing to 2–3 per week in the final 6–8 weeks. In addition, take section-specific tests (especially LR) more frequently | at least 3–4 LR sectional tests per week.
Confidence building; do not introduce new material
The 3-Step Post-Mock Analysis Process
Categorise Every Wrong Answer: Mark each wrong answer as (a) Careless error (knew the answer but slipped), (b) Concept gap (did not know the underlying principle), or (c) Reading error (misread the question or passage). Each type requires a different fix.
Track Section Accuracy: After every mock, note your accuracy rate by section. For AILET, you need LR accuracy above 70% to be competitive. Identify if your LR errors cluster in a specific sub-type (e.g., syllogisms, critical reasoning) and target that sub-type in practice.
Review Timed Pacing: Note how many questions you attempted, skipped, and got wrong. If you're running out of time in LR, your strategy is wrong | try starting with syllogisms (faster) before moving to critical reasoning (slower).
✅ AILET-Specific Mock Strategy
Since LR is 47% of the paper, always start Section C first in mocks to simulate starting with your most important section. Many toppers recommend: C (LR) → A (English) → B (GK) as the section order. This ensures you're freshest and most focused when tackling the highest-value section. Experiment with section order in your early mocks to find what works best for you.
8. 6-Month AILET 2027 Preparation Plan (July – December 2026)
This plan assumes a dedicated starting date of July 2026 for AILET 2027 (December 13, 2026). If starting earlier, complete Phase 1 more thoroughly and begin mock testing earlier. If starting later, compress Phases 1 and 2.
🟢 July 2026 Foundation
Week 1–2: Analyse AILET exam pattern; solve 2 previous year papers without preparation to identify baseline. Begin Word Power Made Easy (Ch. 1–10). Week 3–4: Start Lucent GK (History + Polity). Begin daily newspaper reading habit (The Hindu). Take 1 diagnostic mock to establish baseline score. Start RS Aggarwal LR (syllogism chapter only).
🟡 August 2026 Core Building
Week 1–2: Complete Lucent GK (Geography + Economy + Science). Continue Word Power Made Easy (Ch. 11–25). Begin SP Bakshi English (Grammar sections). Start A.P. Bhardwaj Legal Aptitude (Ch. 1–5). Week 3–4: Take 1 mock per week. Begin tracking August current affairs. Continue LR practice (critical reasoning). Focus: AILET previous year 2022–2024 papers.
🟡 September 2026 Section Depth
Week 1–2: Intensive English | SP Bakshi completion + para-jumbles daily. Word Power Made Easy revision (Ch. 1–25). LR focus: analogies + logical connectors. Week 3–4: Legal Aptitude (A.P. Bhardwaj Ch. 6–10). Manorama Yearbook selective chapters. Mock frequency: 1 per week + 3 LR sectional tests per week.
🟠 October 2026 Speed Building
Week 1–2: Full paper practice | solve all AILET papers from 2013–2021. Begin timed sectional tests. Increase LR practice to 20–25 questions daily. Week 3–4: Comprehensive revision of all static GK topics. Track October current affairs. Mock frequency: 2 per week + daily LR sectional tests.
🔴 November 2026 Peak Practice
Week 1–2: 3 full mocks per week under exact exam conditions (afternoon, 2 PM – 4 PM slot to match AILET's timing). Detailed error analysis after each mock. Week 3–4: Final revision of all three sections. Cover November current affairs. Focus on weak sub-topics identified from mock analysis. Complete previous year papers from 2017–2026 (any remaining).
🏁 December 2026 Final Sprint
Dec 1–7: 2 full mocks (no new material). Revise GK notes, grammar rules, and LR frameworks. Track December 1–12 current affairs for last-minute GK. Dec 8–12: Light revision only. Review most-frequently-wrong question types. Prepare documents and admit card. Confirm exam centre location. Dec 13: AILET 2027 Exam Day. Arrive 30 minutes early (2 PM slot). Start Section C (LR) first for maximum focus on the highest-value section.
9. AILET Cutoff & Score Target | What You Need to Get Into NLU Delhi
Because AILET has only 110 merit-based BA LLB seats and over 22,500 candidates compete, the cutoff is extremely competitive. Understanding the score targets is essential for setting realistic preparation goals.
Category
Approximate Cutoff Score (/150)
Approximate Rank (General)
Score Target for Safety Zone
General (UR)
~90–95 marks
Rank ~60–70
100+ marks (very safe zone)
OBC (NCL)
~80–87 marks
|
90+ marks for safety
SC
~70–78 marks
|
82+ marks for safety
ST
~65–73 marks
|
75+ marks for safety
EWS
~85–90 marks
|
95+ marks for safety
PwD
~60–70 marks
|
75+ marks for safety
100+
out of 150
NLU Delhi BA LLB | Very Safe Zone (General Category) | Score above 100 and you have an extremely high probability of securing a seat even with negative marking. Approximately 67% of total marks.
90–99
out of 150
Competitive Zone (General Category) | You're in contention for a seat but not guaranteed. In this range, negative marking strategy, LR score, and tiebreaker rules become decisive. A single mark can mean the difference of 20–30 ranks.
Below 90
out of 150
Below Cutoff (General Category) | NLU Delhi BA LLB admission is unlikely. Revisit your preparation strategy. Consider whether CLAT (for other NLUs) alongside AILET is a better approach, as CLAT requires a different style of preparation.
10. Topper Tips & Common AILET Mistakes to Avoid
Based on analysis of successful AILET candidates from recent years, these are the most common preparation errors and the strategies that differentiate top scorers.
What AILET Toppers Do Differently
✅Prioritise LR above all else. Toppers consistently score 60+/70 in Section C. They treat LR like a separate exam within the exam and practice it daily regardless of their overall preparation schedule.
✅Read The Hindu daily | no exceptions. Consistent readers report GK section confidence levels far above those who rely on monthly digests alone. Daily reading builds pattern recognition for the types of events AILET tends to test.
✅Negative marking discipline. AILET's cutoff is around 90–100/150. With −0.25 per wrong answer, excessive guessing destroys scores. Toppers skip questions where they cannot eliminate at least 2 options. They attempt 130–140 questions and score high on those, not 150 with reckless guessing.
✅Start with Section C (LR) in the exam. With 70 marks at stake and no sectional time limit, toppers invest their freshest thinking in LR. Attempting English and GK first leaves you mentally fatigued for the section that matters most.
✅Analyse every wrong answer from every mock. Keeping a "mistake log" categorised by question type and section allows you to identify patterns in errors. Toppers typically eliminate 80% of their error categories within the first 3–4 months of dedicated practice.
Common AILET Preparation Mistakes to Avoid
❌Preparing Maths for AILET. Mathematics was removed from AILET in 2022 and has not returned. Any study plan or prep book that includes Maths for AILET is outdated. Do not waste time on it.
❌Using only CLAT-specific prep for AILET. CLAT's passage-only format, Legal Reasoning section, and 120-question structure are quite different from AILET. Direct English grammar questions, higher LR weightage, and a direct GK component require AILET-specific preparation beyond CLAT material.
❌Practising wrong LR types. Blood relations, seating arrangements, and direction-based puzzles are not part of AILET's LR section. Candidates who use traditional aptitude books without filtering these out waste 30–40% of their LR preparation time.
❌Skipping post-mock analysis. Taking mocks without analysis is like practising a sport while refusing to watch the game film. Mocks are diagnostic tools; their value is in what they reveal about your weaknesses, not in the score itself.
❌Starting preparation too late. With 120 seats and 22,500+ candidates, AILET demands preparation depth that takes time to develop. A minimum of 4–6 months of dedicated preparation is recommended. Starting in October for a December exam is generally insufficient for most aspirants.
11. AILET PG (LLM) Study Material Guide
AILET PG (for LLM admission at NLU Delhi) has a completely different structure from AILET BA LLB. The 2022 reforms removed the descriptive section from AILET PG, making it entirely objective:
ℹ️ AILET PG (LLM) 2027 | Exam Pattern
Total Questions: 100 MCQs on different branches of law
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong
Sections: Section A + Section B (no more than 2 sections, both covering law)
No Descriptive Section: Removed in 2022 reforms
LLM Seats at NLU Delhi: 70 through AILET PG
Cutoff: Approximately 60–70 marks for General category
For AILET PG preparation, cover the full spectrum of undergraduate law subjects: Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law (BNS 2023, BNSS 2023), Family Law, Company Law, Administrative Law, International Law, IPR, Environmental Law, Labour Law, and Jurisprudence. Use your LLB textbooks as the primary source material, supplemented by SCC Online summaries of landmark Supreme Court judgments.
Unlike CLAT PG (which is comprehension-based), AILET PG tests direct legal knowledge | you must know the principles, not just how to apply them from a given extract. This makes AILET PG more memory-intensive than CLAT PG, and preparation must include systematic subject-wise revision of all major law topics.
🔑 AILET PG vs CLAT PG | Which Is More Relevant?
If your goal is LLM at NLU Delhi specifically, prepare for AILET PG. If your goal is LLM at any top NLU (NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, etc.), prepare for CLAT PG. Both exams are held in December | apply for both simultaneously. The preparation overlaps significantly (both test law subjects) but AILET PG is more direct-knowledge-based while CLAT PG is comprehension-based.
12. Frequently Asked Questions | AILET Study Material & Preparation
The best AILET 2027 study material combines 4–5 targeted books with daily newspaper reading and consistent mock practice. For English: Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis) + SP Bakshi's Objective General English + daily Hindu/Indian Express editorials. For GK: Lucent's General Knowledge + Manorama Yearbook + monthly current affairs magazines. For Logical Reasoning: A.P. Bhardwaj's Legal Aptitude + selected chapters of RS Aggarwal (syllogisms, statement analysis) + all AILET previous year papers (2013–2026). Do not prepare Maths | it was removed from AILET in 2022.
Key differences that affect preparation: (1) AILET has 150 MCQs vs CLAT's 120 | budget more stamina. (2) AILET's Logical Reasoning section carries 70 marks (47%) vs CLAT's 20% | prioritise LR heavily for AILET. (3) AILET English includes direct grammar questions (spotting errors, sentence correction) that don't appear in CLAT | use SP Bakshi. (4) AILET removed Maths in 2022 | don't waste time on Quantitative Techniques. (5) AILET GK has some direct factual questions, not just passage-based | build static GK foundation. (6) AILET is exclusively for NLU Delhi (110 seats) while CLAT covers 26 NLUs (4500+ seats), making AILET significantly more competitive per seat. If targeting both, overlap preparation for English and GK, but add dedicated AILET-specific LR and grammar preparation.
Yes, and most serious law aspirants targeting NLU Delhi prepare for both simultaneously. The overlap is significant: both exams test English comprehension, GK & current affairs, and logical/legal reasoning. The key differences to manage in parallel preparation are: (1) AILET has a Maths-free format post-2022, so don't waste CLAT Quant prep time if time is tight; (2) AILET needs direct grammar preparation (SP Bakshi) that CLAT doesn't; (3) AILET LR is 47% of the exam vs 20% in CLAT, so give LR proportionally more time; (4) In your final 4–6 weeks, ensure mock tests match the respective exam's exact pattern | take dedicated AILET mocks (150 Qs) and CLAT mocks (120 Qs) separately. A common 6-month base preparation covers roughly 75% of what both exams need; the remaining 25% is exam-specific refinement.
No. Mathematics was permanently removed from AILET with the 2022 exam. Before 2022, AILET had 4 sections including Elementary Mathematics. Since 2022, AILET has only 3 sections: English Language (50 marks), Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 marks), and Logical Reasoning including Legal Aptitude (70 marks). The total is 150 marks in 120 minutes. If you encounter any AILET preparation material or study plan that includes a Mathematics section, it is outdated and should be disregarded. Do not prepare Maths for AILET 2027.
For AILET 2027 preparation, 5–7 hours of focused daily study is recommended. Suggested daily allocation: 1–1.5 hours for newspaper reading (The Hindu/Indian Express) which simultaneously helps English, GK, and LR; 2–2.5 hours for Logical Reasoning practice (the highest-priority section); 1 hour for English grammar and vocabulary work; 30–45 minutes for GK and current affairs consolidation; and 30–45 minutes for revision. In the final 2 months, replace some study time with 2–3 full mock tests per week and detailed post-mock analysis. Remember: 5 focused hours beats 9 distracted hours. Consistency over months matters more than intensity on any single day.
NLU Delhi offers through AILET: 110 merit-based domestic seats for BA LLB (Hons.) + 10 seats for foreign nationals = 120 total BA LLB seats. Additionally, 70 LLM seats are available through AILET PG. For BA LLB, the General category cutoff is approximately rank 60–70, corresponding to a score of roughly 90–95 out of 150. A score above 100 is considered the safe zone for General category. Over 22,500 candidates appeared in AILET 2026, creating a competition ratio of approximately 200+ candidates per merit seat. This is significantly higher than CLAT, where 75,000 candidates compete for 4,500+ seats (~17 per seat).
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