AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper: Trend Analysis

AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper: Trend Analysis

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AILET Admit Card Date:26 Nov' 25 - 14 Dec' 25

Ritika JonwalUpdated on 13 Dec 2025, 09:00 AM IST

Preparing for AILET 2026 requires focused practice and familiarity with the latest exam trends. This AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper is designed to reflect the anticipated AILET 2026 Exam difficulty level, updated pattern, and key areas covered in the official syllabus. Based on previous year analysis and expert insights, it includes question types, AILET 2026 Exam Pattern likely to be asked in English, Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge.

AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper: Trend Analysis
AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper

Use this AILET 2026 Expected Question Paper to boost accuracy, improve speed, and practise in a real-exam format—ideal for serious AILET aspirants aiming for a top score.

AILET 2026 Previous Year Question Paper Trend Analysis (2021–2025)

Below are the Previous Year Trend analyses for AILET 2026 based on the AILET Previous Year Question Papers (2021-2025).

Year

English Section Trend

Logical Reasoning Trend

General Knowledge Trend

Overall Difficulty

2021

Direct inference, factual reading

Moderate puzzles and basic CR

Mix of static & current affairs

Moderate

2022

More tone-based and contextual reading

Argument evaluation, assumptions rise

Shift to news-based questions

Moderate to Difficult

2023

Meaning-based, contextual inference is high

Multi-statement logic, layered sets

Policy-based & govt-scheme focus

Moderate to Difficult

2024

Author stance, multi-layer inference

Complex mixed-type LR sets

Dominantly current-events-linked

Difficult

2025

Critical, idea-based comprehension is dominant

Extended reasoning chains, accuracy-heavy

Economy, global events, IR-focused

Difficult

AILET 2026 Expected Trend

The trend analysis clearly shows that AILET is moving toward deeper analytical evaluation rather than surface-level questioning. For AILET 2026, aspirants need to refine their preparation strategy in the following ways:

Section

Expected Weightage (Based on 2021–2025 Pattern)

Skill Requirement

Key Expected Changes in 2026

Ideal Preparation Strategy

Logical Reasoning

42%–48% dominance over total scoring

High-level analytical problem-solving, time efficiency

Multi-step deduction, mixed-type reasoning sets, and reduced direct CR

Practise layered reasoning sets, focus on accuracy, and attempt timed drills

English Language

30%–34% evaluation weight

Inference reading, argument analysis, contextual interpretation

More reasoning-within-passages, tone-based questions

Solve editorial-based passages, improve reading speed, and use summarisation techniques

General Knowledge

20%–24% impact on scoring variation

Rapid recall of issue-based events & factual precision

Mostly dynamic: national events, international developments, and judiciary news

Weekly current affairs revision, event-timeline preparation, issue-based notes

AILET 2026 Section-Wise Expected Questions (Sample Questions)

Below are the section-wise expected questions based on the AILET previous year question paper standard.

SECTION – A: ENGLISH

Directions (Q.1 – Q.5): Each set of questions in this section is based on the passage. The questions are to be answered on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. For some of the questions, more than one of the choices could conceivably answer the question.

However, you are to choose the best answer; that is, the response that most accurately and completely answers the questions. In order to understand the development of Gangetic Valley plains, scholars have traditionally relied primarily on evidence from historical documents. However, such documentary sources provide a fragmentary record at best. Reliable accounts were very scarce for many parts of Northern India prior to the fifteenth century, and many of the relevant documents from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries focus selectively on matters relating to cultural or commercial interests. Studies of fossilized pollens preserved in peats and lake muds provide an additional means of investigating vegetative landscape change. Details of changes in vegetation resulting from both human activities and natural events are reflected in the kinds and quantities of minute pollens that become trapped in sediments. Analysis of samples can identify which kinds of plants produced the preserved pollens and when they were deposited, and in many cases the findings can serve to supplement or correct the documentary record. For example, analysis of samples from a bay in Jammu has revealed significant patterns of cereal-grain pollens beginning by about fourth century. The substantial clay content of the soil in this part of Jammu makes cultivation by primitive tools difficult. Historians thought that such soils were not tilled to any significant extent until the introduction of the wooden plough to India in the seventh century. Because cereal cultivation would have required tiling of the soil, the pollens evidence indicates that these soils must indeed have been successfully tilled before the introduction of the new plough. Another example concerns flax cultivation in Jammu, one of the great linen-producing areas of India during the sixteenth century. Some aspects of linen production in Jammu are well documented, but the documentary record tells little about the cultivation of flax, the plant from which linen is made, in that area. The record of sixteenth-century linen production in Jammu, together with the knowledge that flax cultivation had been established in India centuries before that time, led some historians to surmise that this plant was being cultivated in Jammu before the sixteenth century. However, pollen analyses indicate that this is not the case; flax pollens were found only in deposits laid down since the sixteenth century. It must be stressed, though, that there are limits to the ability of the pollen record to reflect the vegetative history of the landscape. For example, pollen analysis cannot identify the species, but only the genus or family, of some plants. Among these is turmeric, a cultivated plant of medicinal importance in India. Turmeric belongs to a plant family that also comprises various native weeds, including Brahma Thandu. If Turmeric pollen were present in a deposit it would be indistinguishable from that of uncultivated native species.

1. The phrase “documentary record” (para 2 and 4) primarily refers to -

(A) articles, books, and other documents by current historians listing and analyzing all the available evidence regarding a particular historical period.

(B) government and commercial records, maps, and similar documents produced in the past that recorded conditions and events of that time.

(C) documented results of analyses of fossilized pollen.

(D) the kinds and qualities of fossilized pollen grains preserved in peats and lake muds.

Explaination: Option (B) is true because the author mentions about records that took shape in the past.

2. The passage indicates that pollen analyses have provided evidence against which one of the following views?

(A) In certain parts of Jammu, cereal grains were not cultivated to any significant extent before the seventh century.

(B) Cereal grain cultivation began in Jammu around the fourth century.

(C) In certain parts of India, cereal grains have been cultivated continuously since the introduction of the wooden plough.

(D) Cereal grain cultivation requires successful tilling of the soil.

Explaination: In light of the third paragraph, pollen evidence indicates that the soil was successfully tilled before the introduction of the new plough in the seventh century. This also debunked the existing belief that the soil wasn’t tilled until the seventh century.

3. The passage indicates that prior to the use of pollen analysis in the study of the history of the Gangetic Valley plains, at least some historians believed which one of the following?

(A) Turmeric was not used as a medicinal plant in India until after the sixteenth century. (B) Cereal grain was not cultivated anywhere in India until at least the seventh century. (C) The history of the Gangetic Valley plains during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries was well documented.

(D) The beginning of flax cultivation in Jammu may well have occurred before the sixteenth century.

Explaination: Refer to the second last sentence of the second last paragraph. In light of the paragraph, we understand that pollens analyses proved the belief of some historians wrong.

4. Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between the second paragraph and the final paragraph?

(A) The second paragraph describes a view against which the author intends to argue, and the final paragraph states the author’s argument against that view.

(B) The second paragraph proposes a hypothesis for which the final paragraph offers a supporting example.

(C) The final paragraph qualifies the claim made in the second paragraph.

(D) The final paragraph describes a problem that must be solved before the method advocated in the second paragraph can be considered viable.

Explaination: The second paragraph states that fossilised pollens preserved in lakes and peats examines vegetative landscape change. The last paragraph continues the idea and examines the limitations of the investigation based on the study of pollen analysis.

5. Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main point of the passage?

(A) While pollen evidence can sometimes supplement other sources of historical information, its applicability is severely limited, since it cannot be used to identify plant species.

(B) Analysis of fossilized pollen is a useful means of supplementing and in some cases correcting other sources of information regarding changes in the Gangetic Valley plains. (C) Analysis of fossilized pollen has provided new evidence that the cultivation of such crops as cereal grains, flax, and turmeric had a significant impact on the Gangetic Valley plains.

(D) Analysis of fossilized pollen has proven to be a valuable tool in the identification of ancient plant species.

Explaination: Option (B) is correct because it captures the essence of the passage. The analysis of fossilised pollen throws light on the vegetative landscape analysis, in this case, the Gangetic plains.

Section - B: Current Affairs and General Knowledge

6. Who was appointed as Election Commissioner to the Election Commission of India during June 2021?

(a) Rajiv Kumar

(b) Anup Chandra Pandey

(c) Sushil Chandra

(d) Sunil Arora 37.

Explaination: (a) Rajiv Kumar
Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Election Commissioner of India in June 2021, bringing extensive experience in various administrative roles.

7. India's foreign exchange reserve in June 2021 touched

(a) US dollar 900 billion

(b) US dollar 700 billion

(c) US dollar 500 billion

(d) US dollar 600 billion

Explaination: (a) US dollar 900 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves touched approximately $900 billion in June 2021, marking a significant milestone in its economic strength.

8. Who is the newly elected President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2021?

(a) Volkan Bozkir

(b) Peter Thomson

(c) Abdulla Shahid

(d) Matian Fernanda

Explaination: (c) Abdulla Shahid
Abdulla Shahid from the Maldives was elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2021, focusing on global cooperation and recovery post-pandemic.

9. The U. S. Vice President had to use the casting vote to get the Senate's confirmation for the appointment of

(a) Neera Tandon

(b) Kiran Ahuja

(c) Aruna Khilanani

(d) P. Rupa Ranga

Explaination: (a) Neera Tandon
The U.S. Vice President used the casting vote to confirm Neera Tandon’s appointment as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, highlighting the tight partisan divide in the Senate.

10. Who is the most philanthropic person in the world in the past 100 years?

(a) Bill and Melinda Gates

(b) Warren Buffett

(c) Jamsetji Tata

(d) Azim Premji

Explaination: (c) Jamsetji Tata
Jamsetji Tata is often recognised as one of the most philanthropic individuals due to his foundational contributions to various sectors in India, including education and healthcare.

Section - C: Logical Reasoning

11. All Supreme Court judgments are binding on all High Courts. All High Court judgments have persuasive value in other High Courts. Some High Court judgments also have persuasive value in the Supreme Court. Examine the following statements:

1. Some High Court judgments are binding on the Supreme Court.

II. Some judgments with persuasive value are binding on High Courts.

III. Some High Court judgements are persuasive in both the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

Choose the most appropriate answer.

a) Only I follow.

b) Both I \& II follow.

c) Only III follows.

d) Both II \& III follow.

Answer: d) Both II & III follow.

I: Some High Court judgments cannot be binding on the Supreme Court; it is the other way around.

II: Some judgments with persuasive value can be binding if the Supreme Court decides to adopt them, which is possible.

III: Correct; some High Court judgments may be persuasive in both the Supreme Court and other High Courts.

12. All ducks are birds.

Some birds fly, and no reptiles are birds.

A snake is a reptile.

If the above is true, which of the following would also be true?

a) Snakes do not fly.

b) No snakes are ducks.

c) All ducks fly.

d) Some birds are snakes.

Answer: a) Snakes do not fly.

Since no reptiles are birds and some birds fly, it logically follows that snakes, being reptiles, do not fly.

13. All Cats are singers. All birds dance. Some Cats are birds. Albert Einstein is a Singer. Examine the following statements:

I. Albert Einstein does not dance

II. Albert Einstein dances

III. Albert Einstein is a bird

IV. Albert Einstein is not a bird

V. Albert Einstein is not a cat

VI. Albert Einstein is a cat

Which of the following conclusion(s) is necessarily correct? Choose the most appropriate answer.

a) Only III and VI

b) Only II, III and V

c) Only III

d) None of the above

Answer: d) None of the above.

Albert Einstein being a singer does not inherently mean he does or does not dance, nor does it provide conclusive evidence about his being a cat or a bird.

14. All Watches are Chronographs. Some Chronographs are antiques. All the Antiques are expensive. D is a Chronograph. Which of the statements necessarily follows?

a) D is a watch

b) If 'D' is antique, it must be a watch

c) D must be expensive

d) None of the above

Answer: c) D must be expensive.

Since all antiques are expensive and some chronographs are antiques, if D is a chronograph, we cannot conclude that it is a watch or antique but can conclude it must be expensive if it is.

15. All Philosophers are logicians. Some logicians are critical thinkers. All Critical thinkers are rationalists. Z is a rationalist. Examine the following statements:

I. Z is a logician.

II.Z may be a logician.

III. Z is a Philosopher.

IV. Z is a critical thinker.

Choose the most appropriate answer.

a) Only IV

b) Only III and IV

c) Only II

d) None of the above

Answer: c) Only II.

Z may be a logician (not necessarily). Z is definitely a rationalist, but we cannot conclude the other statements about Z with certainty.

Most Asked Topics in AILET Exam

Section

No. of Questions

Max Marks

Most Asked Topics (Data Specific)

English Language

50

50

  • Reading Comprehension: 20–25 Qs (40–50%)

  • Synonyms & Antonyms: 5–7 Qs (10–15%)

  • Error Detection / Sentence Correction: 5–6 Qs (10–12%)

  • Para Jumbles / Cloze Test: 5–7 Qs (10–15%)

  • Vocabulary & Fill in the Blanks: 5–7 Qs (10–15%)

Logical Reasoning

70

70

  • Series & Sequences: 10–12 Qs (15%)

  • Syllogisms: 10–12 Qs (15%)

  • Puzzles & Arrangements: 15–18 Qs (20–25%)

  • Blood Relations / Family Trees: 5–7 Qs (7–10%)

  • Direction Sense & Coding-Decoding: 5–6 Qs (7–10%)

  • Analogy & Classification: 5–6 Qs (7–10%)

Current Affairs & GK

30

30

  • Current Affairs (Past 12 months): 10–12 Qs (35–40%)

  • Important Awards & Honours: 3–5 Qs (10–15%)

  • Books & Authors: 2–3 Qs (5–7%)

  • Indian Constitution & Polity: 5–7 Qs (15–20%)

  • History & Culture: 3–5 Qs (10–15%)

  • Legal GK / Landmark Judgments: 3–5 Qs (10–15%)

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Getting 43 in CLAT can feel disappointing, but it doesn't define your ability. You still have AILET, and many students improve sharply in their second attempt. For AILET, focus more on English, logical reasoning and GK. In static GK, study important books, monuments, national parks, constitutional facts and major awards. For current affairs, revise the last 6-8 months covering national events, government schemes, appointments, sports and major international news. Make short notes and revise daily. With a clear plan and claim mind, you can perform much better in AILET.

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Hello aspirant,

AILET PG question is exclusively multiple choice questions or MCQ based . You do not need to write any paragraph based questions. The exam will have 100 MCQs, each worth one mark, covering various branches of law. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answers.

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hey, Having a CLAT rank of 21,000 and an SC category rank of approximately 1,000, you may get a good chance by applying to NLUs in which SC category seats remain unfilled. At this rank extend, there are routinely open positions at state NLUs or more current NLUs with reserved seats SC candidates. Focus on appying to NLUs such as NLU Jodhpur, NLU Odisha or NLU Tamil Nadu, which occasionally have vacancies in saved categories. As well, monitor the CLAT guiding entry in terms of opening overhauls and participate in spot rounds properly.