AILET 2021: Application form has been released by NLU Delhi for the All India Law Entrance Test. Candidates can apply online from nludelhi.ac.in till the last date that is May 20. Exam date has also been rescheduled to June 20. NLU Delhi is conducting All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). It is the institute level law entrance exam for to BA LLB. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D courses. Get here complete details of AILET 2021 including exam date, registration, syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, preparation tips, books, past year papers.
AILET 2021
AILET 2021 Exam Date Rescheduled
Complete schedule of AILET 2021, including announced and expected dates, are as follows.
| AILET 2021 | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Issue of AILET 2021 Notification | 04 Dec 2020 |
| Exam date reschedule notification | 08 Jan 2021 |
| AILET 2021 Application Form starts from | 23 Jan 2021 |
| Last date to submit the Application Form | 20 May 2021 |
| Release date of the AILET 2021 Admit Card | 05 Jun 2021 |
| AILET 2021 Exam Date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Declaration of AILET 2021 Result [BA.LL.B (Hons)] | Jul 2021 |
| Declaration of LLM AILET 2021 Result | Jul 2021 |
AILET 2021 Application Form
The candidates who want to appear for AILET 2021 have to fill its application form available online at nludelhi.ac.in.
While filling the application form, cross-check every detail as the facility to correct the particulars after submitting the form will not be given. Check the steps to fill AILET 2021 application form given below.
- Click on the link of the application form given above.
- Next, click on the ‘New Registration’ and enter the details like name, mobile number, email id, OTP.
- After the registration, login credentials will be generated. Now, click on the relevant button to fill the application form and enter the personal details, contact details, family details, exam centre preferences etc.
- Then, upload the documents.
- Next, preview the form and pay the application fee.
Mode of payment: The candidates can pay the application fee using via online payment gateways only namely debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 3,050 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Rs. 1,050 |
| SC/ ST – BPL | Exempted |
Note: Incomplete application forms will be rejected so it is advised to check the form carefully while submitting.
AILET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling AILET 2021 application form, the candidates are required to fulfill all the eligibility conditions given below.
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)- Five-Year Programme
- The candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% marks (40% for SC / ST / PwD).
- The candidates appearing in 12th class exam in 2021 can also apply.
LL.M.-One-Year Programme
- The candidates must have a LLB or equivalent law degree with 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwD).
- The candidates appearing in the final year of LLB examination in 2021 are also eligible to apply.
Ph.D. Programme
- The candidates must have a LLM degree or equivalent law degree with 55% marks (50% for SC / ST / PwD).
Note: Foreign Nationals / PIO / OCI are exempted from AILET 2021. However, to pursue BA LLB (Hons.) course, they must have 65% marks in the qualifying exam.
Courses Offered via AILET 2021
AILET is held for admission into 3 courses at various degree levels. Check the details given below.
| Course | Seats via AILET | Direct Admission (Based on Merit) |
|---|---|---|
| B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)- Five-Year Programme | 110 | 10 (5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI / PIO) |
| LL.M – One year Programme | 70 | 10 (5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI / PIO) |
| Ph.D Programme | 13 | 2 (For foreign nationals on merit of Research Proposals) |
AILET 2021 Syllabus
Syllabus for AILET 2021 is available. Check here.
NLU Delhi syllabus of AILET is not prescribed by NLU Delhi. NLU, Delhi only mentions the fields from where the questions come in the exam. However, as per the experts and previous year question paper analysis, the topics are asked in AILET 2021 are as follows:
Syllabus or BBA LLB course:
English:
- Sentence correction and Error Detection
- Synonyms
- Reading Comprehensions
- Idioms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Choosing the correct words
- Figures of Speech
- Parts of Speech
- Sentence Re-arrangement
- Choose the appropriate words
- Subject-Verb Agreement
Logical Reasoning:
- Calendars
- Coding and Decoding
- Puzzles
- Mathematical Operations
- Analogy
- Direction-Sense Test
- Inference
- Conclusion
- Clocks
- Calendar
- Assertion & Reason
- Blood Relations
- Cause and Effect
Reasoning:
- Important Fundamental Rights
- Articles under Indian Constitution
- Landmark Judgment
- Recommendations and Chairpersons
GK/ Current Affairs:
- Constitution
- International Organisations
- General Science
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Economics
- UN Bodies
- Indian and World History
- Environment
- Indian and World Geography
- Everyday Science
- Awards and Honors
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Only):
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Integers
- Time and Work
- Probability and Statistics
- Speed and Distance
- Average
- Surface, Area, and Volume
- Number Series
- Ratio and Proportion
Syllabus for L.L.M
- Law of Torts
- International Law
- Jurisprudence
- Law of Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
Ph.D
- Law of Torts
- International Law
- Jurisprudence
- Law of Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Corporate Law
- Research Methodology questions
AILET 2021 Exam Pattern
AILET 2021 Exam will be held in Offline mode. However, the mode is subject to revision.
Check the exam pattern of AILET 2021 given below.
For B.A.LL.B and L.L.M course:
- Duration of the exam: The duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes
- Nature of questions: The test is objective in nature i.e it comprises of multiple-choice questions
- No. of questions: There are total 150 questions in the test
- Maximum marks: The test is of total 150 marks
- Marking Scheme: Each question carries 01 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Subject Areas and Distribution of Marks for BA LLB (Hons.)
| Sections | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 35 | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Legal Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Only) | 10 | 10 |
| Total No. of Ques. and Marks | 150 | 150 |
Questions Asked From (LLM): For LLM course, the questions are asked from the major subjects of law that are:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Tort
- Jurisprudence
- Law of Tort
- International Law etc
For Ph.D. course
Duration of the exam: The candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the test
No. of questions: The test comprises of 100 multiple-choice questions
Total marks: The maximum marks of the test is 100
Marking Scheme: Each question carries 01 mark. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Questions asked from:
- 50% of the questions are asked from the topics related to Research Methodology and
- The remaining 50% of the questions are asked from the major areas of law like Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Tort, Law of Contact, Corporate Law, International Law etc
AILET Previous Year Question Papers
To know the exam pattern in a better way, candidates can refer to the AILET previous year question papers. These paper can also be used for practice for the upcoming AILET 2021 exam:
| Year | BBA LLB | LLM | Ph.D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Download PDF | Download PDF | _ |
| 2019 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2018 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2017 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2016 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2015 | Download PDF | – | – |
| 2014 | Download PDF | – | – |
| 2013 | Download PDF | – | – |
Books to Prepare for AILET 2021
The candidates can check AILET 2021 books given below.
| Books | Links |
|---|---|
| 13 Years AILET (2008 – 20) Topic-wise Solved Papers | Buy Here |
| Legal Awareness and Logical Reasoning | Buy Here |
| Guide to LL.B. Entrance Examination 2020-21 | Buy Here |
| Legal Aptitude & Reasoning for AILET Exams | Buy Here |
| Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition Book | Buy Here |
| Word Power Made Easy | Buy Here |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Buy Here |
| General Knowledge 2021 | Buy Here |
How to Prepare for AILET 2021?
AILET can be cracked with consistent preparation on your own. Check some of the AILET 2021 preparation tips given below.
English
- For grammar, understanding is the key. Get hold of the basics – verbs, tenses, pronouns, adjectives, use of sentences, active and passive voice, etc are the basics that the candidates must grasp.
- Read editorials, good literature, and articles to improve reading and comprehension.
- Learn new words and find the meanings to them. Plan that in a day 5-6 new words have to be learnt,.
General Knowledge
- Read newspapers daily, at least be aware of the headlines of the day.
- Use good magazines to prepare for static and current GK.
- Subscribe to news alerts every day and check the articles everyday to know what is going on in and around the world.
Elementary Mathematics (numerical ability)
- Elementary maths means, maths up to class 10. Therefore, make sure to go through the concepts of maths up to the class 10 level.
- For this section, one has to prepare by practicing only, Use the previous year question papers to practice for this section.
Legal Aptitude and reasoning
- To know what type of questions come in this section. practice the previous year question papers.
- Practice is the key here. Take mock tests to practice the speed and accuracy for these 2 sections.
Click Here to give AILET 2021 mock test.
AILET 2021 Admit Card
The candidates can download AILET 2021 admit card from nludelhi.ac.in or nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. User id / login id and password are required to download the admit card.
- The candidates are required to carry the printed copy of the admit card to the exam center.
- Details like exam date, exam timings, address of the exam center, general instructions etc are mentioned in AILET 2021 admit card.
- Along with admit card, a valid id proof, blue transparent pen, hand sanitiser etc have to be carried to the exam centre.
AILET 2021 Exam Center
Check the list of AILET 2021 exam centers.
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Chandigarh
- Cochin
- Cuttack
- Delhi
- Dehradun
- Greater Noida
- Gandhinagar
- Gurugram
- Guwahati
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Hyderabad
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Patna
- Raipur
- Silchar
- Varanasi
- Visakhapatnam
AILET 2021 Answer Key
NLU Delhi releases the answer key for AILET online at nludelhi.ac.in. The answer key is released with the question booklet for all the 3 courses i.e BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and Ph.D. The candidates can use the answer to predict their scores.
The candidates can challenge the provisional answer key if they find any error in it. The objections can be sent via email at ailetadmissions@nludelhi.ac.in. In the email, name of the programme and serial number of the questions have to be mentioned.
Final Answer Key: After checking all the errors, NLU Delhi releases the final answer key. The final answer key cannot be further challenged.
AILET 2021 Result
AILET 2021 result can be checked from nludelhi.ac.in. The candidates can check the result by entering their login credentials. The candidates who are selected are intimated about their selection via email as well. The candidates who qualify the entrance test are then required to take part in the counselling.
AILET result comprises of the details like total marks, marks obtained by the candidates, qualifying status etc. The merit lists are also released along with the result.
Selection Criteria for NLU Delhi
Check the course-wise selection criteria given below.
For BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM: The selection in these courses is solely done on the basis of AILET 2021.
For Ph.D: The admission in Ph.D is a two-stage process, where weightage is given to the entrance test and viva-voce examination.
- 70% weightage is given to the written test
- 30% of the weightage is given to the evaluation of research proposals and interview / viva-voce. (Candidates equal to 3 times the number of seats shall be shortlisted for the second stage – as per the result of the entrance test).
AILET 2021 Counselling
After the declaration of the result, the selected candidates are called for counselling. The candidates who are included in the merit list are required to appear for counselling.
The schedule for counselling is released at nludelhi.ac.in. The candidates need to first register by logging to their locker. Next, they need to pay the counselling fee.
Documents to be produced at the time of counselling
- Marks statement of BA LLB / LLB or equivalent
- Class 10th and 12th marks sheet
- Latest Character certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Category Certificate / Kashmiri Migrant (if applicable)
NLU Delhi 2021 Seat Intake
Check the seat intake given below for various courses offered at NLU Delhi.
BA LLB (Hons.)
| Category | Total seats | Horizontal Reservation for PwD | Seats under respective categories after excluding PwD seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 50 | 3 | 47 |
| OBC-NCL | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| SC | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| ST | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| EWS | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Sub-Total | 110 | 6 | 104 |
| Supernumerary: Kashmiri Migrants | 1 | ||
| Supernumerary: Resident of Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | ||
| Foreign Nationals | 10 | ||
| Total | 123 |
For LLM
| Category | Total seats | Horizontal Reservation for PwD | Seats under respective categories after excluding PwD seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 32 | 2 | 30 |
| OBC-NCL | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| SC | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| ST | 5 | – | 5 |
| EWS | 7 | – | 7 |
| Sub-Total | 70 | 4 | 66 |
| Supernumerary: Kashmiri Migrants | 1 | ||
| Foreign Nationals | 10 | ||
| Total | 81 |
Note: 5% Horizontal Reservation has been provided to PwD candidates.
NLU Delhi 2021 Seat Reservation
Check the seat reservation of NLU Delhi for various categories given below.
| Category | Percentage of reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-OBC-NCL | 22% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% (Horizontal Seat Reservation_ |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 1 Supernumerary seat |
NLU Delhi 2021 Fee Structure
Check the fee structure of NLU DElhi for various courses given below.
LLM
| Particulars | Fee for Non-Hostellers |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 1,00,000 p.a USD 10,000 for Non-SAARC Country USD 5,000 for SAARC Country |
| Campus Development Fund Fee | INR 3,000 |
| Admission Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Exam Fee | INR 3,000 |
| Library Fee | INR 3,000 |
| Internet Fee | INR 8,000 |
| Electricity Charges | INR 12,000 |
| Sports and Games Facilitation Fee | INR 3,000 |
| Journals Fee | INR 2,000 |
| Dissertation Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Library Deposit | INR 3,000 |
BA LLB (Hons.)
| Paticulars | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 85,000 p.a USD 10,000 for Non-SAARC country USD 5,000 for SAARC country |
| Campus Development Fund Fee | INR 5,000 (one-time) |
| Admission Fee | INR 2,500 (one-time) |
| Student Welfare | INR 2,500 p.a |
| SBC Fund | INR 2,500 p.a |
| Exam Fee | INR 3,000 p.a |
| Reading Material Fee | INR 2,500 p.a |
| Library Fee | INR 2,500 p.a |
| Internet Fee | INR 5,000 p.a |
| Electricity Charges | INR 12,000 p.a |
| Sports and Games Facilities Fee | INR 3,000.00 p.a. |
| Journals Fee | INR 2,500 p.a |
| Moot Courts / Seminars / Workshops, etc. fund | INR 5,000 p.a |
| Room Rent (For Hostel) | INR 18,000 p.a |
| Hostel Facilities (For Hostel) | INR 20,000 p.a |
| Library Deposit | INR 5,000 (one-time) |
| Hostel Deposit (For Hostel) | INR 5,000 (one-time) |
| Mess Deposit (For Hostel) | INR 5,000 (one-time) |
Ph.D
| Particulars | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee at the time of admission | INR 50,000 USD 10,000 for Non-SAARC Coountry USD 5,000 for SAARC Country |
| Continuation Fee (From 2nd Year onwards) | INR 30,000 USD 1000 p.a for Non-SAARC and SAARC Country |
| Exam Fee (One-Time) | INR Rs 20,000 |
| Refundable Security-Deposit | INR Rs 15,000 |
| Library Deposit | INR Rs 3000 |
About NLU Delhi
National Law University, Delhi was established in the year 2008. It is premier law university of India. It offers UG, PG and Doctoral programmes. The university is affiliated with UGC, BCI and NAAC.
Rankings: It was ranked 2nd law colleges in 2020 by NIRF
Official Website: nludelhi.ac.in
Contact Details:
Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078
INDIA
022-61306293, 011-28034257, 011- 28034993
Email id : ailetadmissions@nludelhi.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions on AILET 2021
Ans. No, you cannot fill AILET 2021 application form via offline mode. The form can be filled only through online mode.
Ans. AILET 2021 will be conducted on June 20, 2021.
Ans. Yes, you can apply for AILET 2021.
Ans. As of now, AILET 2021 will be conducted in the offline mode. But this is subject to revsion.
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer will be deducted.
Ans. You can check AILET 2021 result at nludelhi.ac.in.