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AILET 2026 Exam Day Updates: Timing, Guidelines and Analysis

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• Updated on 14 Dec, 2025, 11:44 AM, by Disha Yadav

AILET 2026 Exam Day Updates: Timing, Guidelines and Analysis

The AILET 2026 examination is being conducted today by National Law University Delhi for admission to BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs. The entrance test is taking place in offline mode across designated centres from 2 PM to 4 PM. Candidates appearing for the exam are required to strictly follow reporting schedules and exam day instructions, as late entry is not permitted under any circumstances.

 

AILET 2026 Exam Day Schedule and Reporting Time

Understanding the official exam day timeline is essential to avoid last-minute issues at the test centre. Candidates were advised to reach the venue well in advance for security checks and document verification. Below is the detailed AILET 2026 exam schedule followed across centres today:

Timings

Events

1 PM

Entry of candidates inside the test centre

1:30 PM

Entry to examination hall or room

1:45 PM

Distribution of question booklets and OMR sheets

2 PM

Long bell indicating commencement of exam

2:15 PM

Entry gates closed

4 PM

Long bell indicating end of exam

Candidates arriving after 2:15 PM were not allowed to enter the examination hall.

 

AILET Exam Day Guidelines 2026 for Candidates

To ensure a smooth and fair examination process, NLU Delhi issued strict AILET Exam day guidelines. These instructions were mandatory for all candidates. Before reviewing the instructions, candidates were reminded that non-compliance could lead to disqualification from the exam. Key guidelines included:

  • Carrying a valid AILET Admit Card and government-issued identity proof
  • Reporting at least 1 hour before the exam start time
  • Prohibition of electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and earphones
  • Allowance of only transparent water bottles inside the exam hall
  • No study material, food items, or beverages permitted

 

AILET 2026 Exam Pattern for BA LLB and LLM

The AILET exam pattern remains unchanged this year and focuses on testing legal aptitude, reasoning ability, and subject knowledge. Before comparing both programs, candidates were advised to note that the marking scheme is uniform across courses.

Exam Features

BA LLB

LLM

Exam Mode

Pen-and-paper

Pen-and-paper

Duration

120 minutes

120 minutes

Total Questions

150

100

Total Marks

150

100

Marking Scheme

+1, -0.25

+1, -0.25

Language

English

English

 

AILET 2026 Paper Analysis and Student Feedback

Initial student reactions suggest that the AILET 2026 question paper was moderately challenging. Legal reasoning and logical reasoning sections were reported as time-consuming, while English was considered manageable. Overall difficulty is expected to keep cut-offs competitive for top law admissions.

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