AILET 2020 (Postponed), Application, Admit Card, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus

In view of multiple requests from students, AILET 2020 which was scheduled for August 18 has been further postponed. The exam conducting body will give a 10 day prior notice before announcing new exam date. Earlier, AILET admit card which was to be released on July 27 was delayed. Click here to check status of AILET 2020 Admit Card

AILET 2020 will now be conducted as Centre Based Remote Proctored Test wherein NLU Delhi and NTA will come up with a new list of test centres. Candidates will be provided fresh choice of opting the test centre as per their convenience.

NLU Delhi has also extended the last date to submit application form. Willing candidates can now apply for AILET 2020 till August 10, 2020. Click here to apply

NLU Delhi decision to mark 50% reservation for students from Delhi, 22% reservation for OBC & 10% for EWS in B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes for the academic year 2020-21 has been revoked. The earlier seat matrix lies applicable after the decision taken by Delhi High Court. NLU Delhi has requested NTA to conduct RPT test. With the change in reservation policy and seat matrix, NLU allowed candidates to withdraw their application. Read more about AILET 2020 Reservation Criteria

• As per AILET 2020 Exam Pattern, it will be a 90-minute long offline test having 150 MCQs of 1 mark each with a negative marking 0.25 mark for wrong answer. 
• AILET Syllabus includes English, General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics.
• NLU Delhi provides 110 seats under Aptitude Test and 10 seats for direct admission to Foreign Nationals for B.A.LLB Program. 
• For LLM programs 70 seats are under merit category from AILET and 10 are reserved for direct admission to Foreign Nationals.

Must Read:

• AILET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines for RPT Mode
• AILET 2020 Exam Dates Postponed

The key points about AILET 2020 are highlighted below:

AILET 2020 Exam Dates

The official AILET 2020 Exam Date has been announced by NLU Delhi. Detailed exam schedule was released along with the application forms. Tabulated below are the tentative dates:

AILET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

There are certain eligibility parameters defined by NLU Delhi. Law aspirants must satisfy the same to register for All India Law Entrance Test. All the programs have different AILET 2020 Eligibility Criteria. Listed below is a brief about the same: 

AILET 2020 Eligibility Criteria for LLB

• Intermediate (class 10+2) graduates with minimum 50% aggregate marks can apply for the exam.
• Candidates appearing in class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for AILET 2020.

AILET 2020 Eligibility Criteria for LLM

• LLB Graduates or any other equivalent degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks (In case of SC/ST/PwD it is 50% marks)
• Candidates in their last year of LLB can also apply

AILET 2020 Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D

• LL.M or its equivalent degree holders with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ ST/ Persons with Disability)

Eligibility for Seats Reserved for Students of Delhi

• 50% seats are reserved under this category. Only those candidates who pass their qualifying examination from a recognised College/Institute situated in Delhi NCR are eligible for this category.
• For candidates having acquired distance education, if the examination/study center is located in Delhi the criteria stands eligible. 
• Reservation criteria for SC/ST/OBC/EWS category is applicable for students of Delhi category as well.

All India Level Seats

Candidates who are Indian nationals and have passed their qualifying examination from a recognised College/Institute from anywhere in the country (Including Delhi) are eligible for this category.

AILET 2020 Application Form

AILET 2020 Application Form was available from January 15, 2020. Candidates would have been able to fill the application form till June 30, 2020. For candidates who will be appearing for the exam in upcoming years, a stepwise process to register for the law entrance exam is as follows:

Step 1: AILET 2020 Registration

• Visit AILET Official website i.e. nludelhi.ac.in
• Click on ‘Apply Online’ link.
• Fill the required details – Name, contact number, email ID, parents’ name, address and date of birth.
• After filling the form, click on the Registration button.
• You will be redirected to Application Locker page, confirm the provided details.

Step 2: Fill AILET 2020 Application Form

• Choose the college from the list of NLUs and click on ‘Click here to Apply’ button.
• On the next page, select the course from the drop-down menu.
• Then click on ‘Apply Now’ button.
• After being redirected to the online application form of AILET 2020, you need to fill the form.

Know Detailed AILET 2020 Photo Size, Signature Dimension and Other Details

Step 3: Uploading Images

• Upload your recently clicked colored passport size photograph.
• The accepted formats are .bmp, .jpg and .gif formats.
• The size of photo must not exceed 150 KBs.
• The face of the candidate should cover at least 75% of the photograph.
• Click on “save” and proceed to the next step i.e. AILET Fee Payment.

Step 4: AILET 2020 Application Fee Payment

• The application fee can be paid in online mode via Credit Card/ Debit Card and Net Banking.
• Candidates making payment through card, provide card no., and the expiry date.
• Candidates paying via Netbanking will be forwarded to the respective bank’s site where your account details are verified and payment is approved. 

AILET 2020 Application Fee

The category wise details of AILET 2020 Application Fee are given below. 

AILET 2020 Admit Card

The examination authority will issue AILET Admit Card 2020 soon online at nludelhi.ac.in. Stepwise procedure to download AILET 2020 Admit Card comprises following steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of AILET 2020 – NLU Delhi.
• Step 2: Click on “AILET 2020 Admit Card” link.
• Step 3: Enter your name and date of birth orthe issued application number.
• Step 4: Take a print out of your AILET Admit Card.
• Step 5: Save e-admit card for future reference.

AILET 2020 Exam Pattern 

The paper pattern is defined by the conducting body, NLU Delhi. AILET 2020 Exam Pattern for each of the BA LLB, LLM and Ph.D Programs is different. Following infographic gives a brief pattern that is common to all the programs:

AILET Exam Pattern for BA.LLB

The exam consists of 150 questions. Each question carries one mark. Each incorrect entry and multiple answer entry is considered for negative marking. A negative marking of 0.25 is applicable. AILET 2020 question paper will contain the following sections- English, General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Sectional distribution of questions is as follows:

Go Through Official Admission Guidelines for B.A.LLB (Hons)

AILET Exam Pattern for LLM

• LLM  paper consists two sections- 100 Objective questions and one Essay question.
• The total marks for the exam is 150 –  100 marks for the objective section and 50 marks for the essay.

Go Through Official Admission Guidelines for LLM

AILET Exam Pattern for Ph.D. Programs

• AILET exam for Ph. D programs consist of two papers- Paper 1 (Research Methodology) and Paper 2 (Research Proposal Specific Paper).
• Paper 1 contains 100 multiple choice questions.
• In paper 2, candidates have to submit a research proposal in 15 pages on the topic of their Ph.D. degree. 

AILET Syllabus 2020

Candidates appearing for AILET 2020 must be thorough with the complete AILET 2020 Syllabus. The important topics for each sections are given below:

AILET 2020 Preparation Tips

AILET is the second most sought after law entrance exam in India after CLAT. Hence a curated strategy is necessary for optimum level preparation.

• Solve Mock Test and Previous Years Papers: It gives a reality check and amount of preparation required. Mock test are generally modulated on a tough level than the actual exam, solving them will give a firm ground. 
• Update yourself on Current Affairs: General Knoeledge is a dominant component of the question paper. Develop a habit of reading newspapers and magazines daily. For the sake of convenience e-newspapers can be subcribed. Short notes on current affiars can be prepared for revision.
• Strike a balance between Board Exam preparation and AILET: Several candidates who appear for undergraduate course in AILET are due to appear in their Class 12^th Board Exams as well. AILET Toppers suggest to have a balanced approach without missing out on classes. Post pre boards equal attention should be paid towards both.

Recommended Books for AILET 2020 Preparation: B.A.LLB

Recommended Books for AILET 2020 Preparation: LLM

AILET Previous Years’ Question Paper

Candidates willing to enhance their preparation level before appearing for AILET 2020 can practice previous years’ question paper available at NLU, Delhi Campus. B.A.LLB program question papers from 2010 to 2018 is available at NLU counter. Required amount is INR 500 if paid via Credit/Debit card and INR 550 if paid via Demand Draft. 

Practicing the sample papers or previous years’ question papers is an essential part of preparation. The candidates can download the previous year AILET Papers in order to gain acquainted with the pattern of the examination and get familiar with the difficulty level. 

Download previous years’AILET Question Paper Here

National Law University, Delhi releases provisional answer key after the exam concludes on official website nludelhi.ac.in. Candidates can raise their objections on the basis of this provisional answer key and mail their suggestions to admissions@nlu. Final answer keys are prepared on the basis of objections recieved and required amendments done. 

Answer Key are released along with the Question Booklet of each program seperately. Candidates can compare their responses and estimate their marks. 

Know How to Download AILET Answer Key

AILET 2020 Result 

• AILET Result will be announced on the official website of NLU Delhi i.e. nludelhi.ac.in. 
• The result is available only in the online mode in PDF format.
• NLU releases result according to different categories. 
• You need to search for your name in the list in the PDF.
• Along with the result, it also releases AILET Merit Lists.  

Tabulated below is the schedule for the result declaration as per the program offered: 

How to Check AILET 2020 Result?

Candidates can check their results for AILET 2020 by following the steps given below:

1. Log on to the official website of NLU Delhi i.e nludelhi.ac.in.
2. Click on AILET 2020 Portal.
3. Next, click on AILET 2020 Result.
4. Fill in the details in all the required fields.
5. Check and Download the results

AILET Score Card 2020

• All qualifying candidates will receive their respective AILET Score Card from NLU Delhi.
• The score card for AILET is dispatched on the day of declaration of results.
• It will contain candidate’s name, roll number, total obtained marks vis-à-vis score in each of the subjects of law entrance exam.
• Candidates participating in AILET Counselling will be required to present their AILET Score Card.

AILET 2020 Cutoff

• On the basis of entrance exam’s result, AILET cutoff is formed to short list candidates for admission into law programs.
• It is declared separately for all categories by NLU Delhi.
• Candidates meeting the standards will be entitled to receive the admission letter.
• AILET Cut off enables candidates to find out how many marks they require to seek admission in the law programs.

Admission Procedure for AILET 2020

• AILET Counselling will be conducted in offline mode by National Law University, Delhi.
• It will be held after merit list is published by the university on its website.
• The examination authority will issue the admission letters to the qualified candidates. Such candidates should remit the admission-cum-counseling fee for AILET 2020.
• In case a candidate fails to do so within the stipulated time, his candidature for admission in the law program will stand canceled.
• The admission-cum-counseling fee of AILET has to be remitted to the NLU admission office latest by the third week of June. 
• Once the admissions are made in the first slot, a list of shortlisted candidates is issued by NLU Delhi for AILET 2020 Spot Counseling Round.
• AILET Spot Counseling Round will be conducted in the fourth week of June. It is the last round of AILET 2020 admissions. It will be valid for the candidates in the waiting list category.
• No further admissions will be made after AILET Spot Counseling Round.

AILET 2020 Counselling Schedule

AILET 2020 Seat Reservation

The seat reservation standards are defined by the coordinating body as per the program opted. The following infographic inform the same: 

Check detailedAILET Reservation

AILET 2020 FAQs