The AILET Exam 2027 will be conducted by NLU Delhi. NLU Delhi conducts its own entrance examination for admission to the BA LL.B. programme and does not accept CLAT 2027 scores for admission.
The notification for AILET 2027 is expected to be released along with details regarding application form, eligibility, exam pattern, seat matrix, reservation policy, fees, and counselling process.
Expected AILET Exam 2027 Notification Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
| Official Notification Release | Aug 2026 |
| Application Form Starts | Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Nov 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Nov 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Exam Date | Dec 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 |
These dates are based on recent admission trends and available updates for AILET Exam 2027.
AILET Exam 2027 Highlights
- Exam Name: AILET 2027
- Conducting Body: NLU Delhi
- Courses Offered: BA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D.
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: Yes (-0.25 for each incorrect answer)
AILET Exam 2027 Eligibility (BA LL.B. Hons.)
All candidates except Foreign Nationals must appear in AILET 2027.
Indian Candidates
- Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination.
- Minimum marks:
- General: 45%
- OBC: 42%
- SC/ST/PwD: 40%
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also apply.
Foreign Nationals
- Must possess citizenship of a country other than India.
- Must hold a valid foreign passport.
- Minimum 65% marks in Class 12 or equivalent examination.
- Exempted from appearing in AILET.
OCI / PIO Candidates
- Can apply under OCI/PIO category as well as Indian National category.
- Separate applications are required for both categories.
- OCI/PIO candidates applying as Indian Nationals must appear in AILET.
AILET Exam 2027 Seat Matrix & Reservation
| Category | Total Seats | PwD Reservation | Seats After PwD |
| General | 50 | 3 | 47 |
| OBC-NCL | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| SC | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| ST | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| EWS | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Indian Seats Total | 110 | 6 | 104 |
| Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO | 10 | – | – |
| Grand Total | 120 | – | – |
Key Reservation Points
- Total BA LL.B. seats: 120
- Indian category seats: 110
- Foreign National & OCI/PIO seats: 10
- Women Reservation: 30% horizontal reservation
- OBC-NCL Reservation: 22%
- SC Reservation: 15%
- ST Reservation: 7.5%
- EWS Reservation: 10%
AILET 2027 Exam Pattern (UG)
| Section | Questions |
| English Language | 50 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 70 |
| Total | 150 Questions / 150 Marks |
Exam Features
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Mode: Offline
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
AILET Exam 2027 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS/Foreign Nationals | ₹3,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,000 |
Fee Exemption
SC/ST and Women candidates belonging to the BPL category are exempted from paying the application fee.
AILET 2027 Expected Cut-Off
First Merit List
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 1 | 60 |
| OBC | 92 | 330 |
| SC | 507 | 1480 |
| ST | 381 | 372 |
| EWS | 172 | 298 |
Second Merit List
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 62 | 70 |
| OBC | 364 | 369 |
| SC | 1602 | 1602 |
| ST | 2888 | 2888 |
AILET 2027 Fee Structure
| Fee Head | Amount |
| Admission Fee (One Time) | ₹10,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Annual) | ₹1,56,000 |
| Academic Services & Facilities | ₹43,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | ₹7,000 |
| Utility Services | ₹20,000 |
| Refundable Estate Deposit | ₹25,000 |
| Hostel Charges | ₹89,000 |
| Mess Charges | ₹45,000 |
Foreign National Tuition Fee
- SAARC Countries: USD 6,300 per year
- Non-SAARC Countries: USD 12,600 per year
Annual Fee Increase
| Fee Component | Increase |
| Tuition Fee (Indian Students) | ₹7,000 per year |
| Hostel Charges | ₹3,000 per year |
| SAARC Students | USD 100 per year |
| Non-SAARC Students | USD 200 per year |
AILET vs CLAT: Which Law Entrance Exam Should You Choose?
| Factor | AILET | CLAT |
| Conducting Body | NLU Delhi | Consortium of NLUs |
| Main College | NLU Delhi | 24+ NLUs |
| Number of Colleges | 1 | Multiple NLUs |
| Competition | Very High | High |
| Exam Pattern | Logical Reasoning Focus | Reading Comprehension Based |
| Seat Availability | Around 120 Seats | Thousands of Seats |
| Admission Options | Limited | Wider Opportunities |
Choose AILET If
- Your dream college is NLU Delhi.
- You are strong in Logical Reasoning.
- You want admission specifically to NLU Delhi.
Choose CLAT If
- You want admission opportunities across multiple NLUs.
- You prefer more seat options and backup colleges.
Best Strategy
Appear for BOTH AILET and CLAT.
Benefits:
- Similar preparation syllabus.
- Access to NLU Delhi and other NLUs.
- Higher admission opportunities.
AILET 2027 Exam Centres
AILET is expected to be conducted in 37 cities including:
Ahmedabad, Asansol, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Haldwani, Hisar, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam.
Total Test Cities: 37
Important Note: If the number of applicants in a test city is lower than the prescribed requirement, NLU Delhi may allot candidates to their second or third preferred city.
FAQs
Q1. What is AILET Exam 2027?
AILET 2027 is the entrance examination conducted by NLU Delhi for admission to BA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes.
Q2. Does NLU Delhi accept CLAT scores?
No. NLU Delhi conducts AILET separately and does not accept CLAT scores.
Q3. What is the exam mode of AILET 2027?
AILET is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
Q4. Is there negative marking in AILET Exam 2027?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q5. What is the application fee for AILET Exam 2027?
The application fee is ₹3,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Q6. Can candidates appear for both AILET and CLAT?
Yes. Candidates can appear for both examinations to maximize admission opportunities.
Q7. How many seats are available in NLU Delhi through AILET?
The BA LL.B. (Hons.) programme has a total intake of 120 seats.
Q8. When will AILET 2027 counselling start?
Counselling is expected to begin after the declaration of AILET 2027 results.