AILET Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level, Student Reaction, Expected Cut Off Marks
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AILET Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level, Student Reaction, Expected Cut Off Marks

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 11 Dec 2025, 12:28 PM IST

The AILET 2026 exam analysis will be available soon after the exam. It will include information on the exam's difficulty level, the type of questions asked in the exam, and the expected AILET cut-off 2026. Candidates shortlisted based on AILET results will be able to gain admission into the BA LLB program of NLU Delhi. The university will conduct AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025. The university had revised the AILET exam pattern by increasing the exam time to 120 minutes and removing the descriptive section in AILET PG. This was done to make the exam more student-friendly. An easier exam will lead to a higher AILET cut-off and an increase in the expected good score in AILET 2026. This article discusses the AILET 2026 exam analysis and the expected rank.

AILET Marks Vs Rank Analysis

This Story also Contains

  1. AILET Exam Analysis 2026
  2. AILET Expected Cut-off 2026
  3. AILET Previous Year Exam Analysis
  4. Section A: English Language
  5. Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge
  6. Section C: Logical Reasoning
  7. AILET Previous Year Cut-off Trends
AILET Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level, Student Reaction, Expected Cut Off Marks
AILET Exam Analysis 2026

Through the analysis of AILET marks vs rank, candidates can know the corresponding rank for various AILET scores. The estimates are based on the available AILET cut-off data for marks and rank. The table given below provides the AILET marks vs rank comparison.

Expected AILET 2026 Rank vs Marks

MarksRank

90+ marks

1 to 3

85-90 marks

4 to 6

80-85 marks

7 to 12

75-80 marks

13 to 36

70-75 marks

37 to 91

65-70 marks

92 to 176

60-65 marks

177 to 366

55-60 marks

367 to 672

50-55 marks

673 to 1116

45-50 marks

1117 to 1790

40-45 marks

1791 to 2671

35-40 marks

2672 to 4023

30-35 marks

4024 to 5692

25-30 marks

5691 to 7596

20-25 marks

7597 to 9806

15 or below

9800 or less

AILET Exam Analysis 2026

The exam analysis of AILET 2026 will be provided in this section once the All India Law Entrance Test is conducted. Candidates can know whether AILET 2026 was difficult or not. Meanwhile, candidates can go through the AILET exam analysis of the previous year to gain crucial insights for their preparation strategy.

AILET Expected Cut-off 2026

The expected cut-offs for AILET 2026 are expected to be around 70-80 marks for general category and 55-60 marks for students belonging to the OBC and EWS categories. For the SC category, the cut-off was 45-50, followed by 38-40 for the ST category students.

AILET Previous Year Exam Analysis

The following paragraphs provide the AILET exam analysis which can help candidates identify the trends in the exam and prepare well.

AILET 2025 Exam Analysis

The overall question paper of AILET 2025 was moderate in difficulty level. If we compare the questions were on similar line. The English section was easy to moderate with questions based on the passage. In the GK and current affairs section questions were based mostly on recent events rather than static General knowledge.

AILET 2025 Analysis

Section

Difficulty level

English

Easy-Moderate

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Moderate

Logical reasoning

Easy-Moderate

Overall

Moderate

AILET 2024 Exam Analysis by Harsh Gagrani

NLU Delhi conducted the AILET 2024 on December 10, 2023. The AILET paper analysis 2024 suggests that the exam was moderately difficult and on the lengthier side. According to LegalEdge Co-founder Harsh Gagrani, the AILET 2024 expected cut-off was likely to be between 78-83 marks. The AILET 2024 exam was moderately difficult.

AILET 2024 - Exam Overview

“This year's AILET exam followed a similar pattern to 2022 but had its own challenges. The test had more passage-based questions and was longer than last year's. It lasted for 120 minutes instead of the usual 90, with 150 questions to answer. The questions were moderate in difficulty, focusing a lot on context, and each question had its own passage, which made the test longer than the one in 2023." said Harsh Gagrani, Co-founder LegalEdge by Toprankers.

On expected cut-offs, he further said, "The expected cutoff for General category students might be around 78-83 marks, which is higher than last year's by about 10%, but a bit lower than the cutoff for 2022, showing how the difficulty of the exam has changed over recent years."

Here is the detailed AILET 2024 exam analysis.

Section A: English Language

This section, consisting of 50 questions carrying 50 marks, presented a moderate level of difficulty in comparison to the previous year. The questions varied, encompassing grammar and language, contributing to a balanced assessment.

Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge

In contrast to the previous year's easier set of questions, the 30-question, 30-mark segment this year posed a moderate challenge. The paper leaned heavily towards current affairs, interspersed with some static questions. Notably, economics took a forefront position, testing students' understanding of important concepts. The mix of static and current questions aligned with the preparation patterns observed in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Section C: Logical Reasoning

Marked as the lengthiest and most challenging section, the 70-question, 70-mark segment traversed from moderate to difficult terrain. Noteworthy was the introduction of legal-oriented principal-fact-based questions, absent in the previous two years. Critical reasoning involves long, statement-based inquiries, along with an emphasis on assumptions and inference, albeit straightforward in nature. The analytical reasoning (AR) section highlighted a substantial presence of syllogisms and coding-decoding queries.

The section's moderate to difficult nature stemmed from the individual question complexities, rendering it a bit lengthy. Additionally, the inclusion of AR questions seemed to have caused confusion among candidates. Notably, the previous year's difficulty level was rated as moderate, signifying a considerable shift in this year's assessment.

AILET 2024 Exam Analysis

SubjectDifficulty level

English

Moderate

General knowledge

Moderate

Logical reasoning including legal aptitudeDifficult
OverallModerately Difficult
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AILET 2023 Exam Analysis

SubjectDifficultylevel

English

Easy

General knowledge and current affairs

Easy

Logical reasoningModerate
OverallModerate
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AILET 2022 Exam Analysis

SubjectDifficultylevel

English

Moderate

General knowledge and current affairs

Difficult

Logical reasoningModerate
OverallModerate
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AILET Previous Year Cut-off Trends

The tables given below describe the cut-offs for the All India Law Entrance Test across previous years. The cut-off includes the closing rank and marks details for various categories. Candidates can get an idea of the expected cut-offs for the current year.

AILET 2025 Cut-Off Rank

Category

Round 1Round 2

General

5355

EWS

200-

OBC

358423

SC

1288-

ST

20182115

AILET BA LLB Cut Off 2024 - Round 1

CategoryOpeningRankClosingRank
General162
EWS91290
OBC82457
SC2471559
ST5052646

Round 1 AILET Previous Year Cut-Offs (2023)

CategoryMarksRank

General

72.75

62

General - PwD

53

801

EWS

57.25

506

OBC

57.5

484

SC

49.75

1133

ST

40.25

2647

AILET 2022 cut-off - Round 1

CategoriesCutoffmarksCutoffrank

General

89.5

72

General PwD

65.75

823

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

65.5

837

Scheduled Caste

55.75

1766

ST

49.5

2731

EWS

74.5

370


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a good score in AILET 2026?
A:

A good score in AILET 2026 is expected to be 75-80+

Q: What is the qualifying marks in AILET 2026?
A:

There is no qualifying marks in AILET 2026. 

Q: How many candidates will be called for AILET 2026 counselling?
A:

Candidates in the ratio of three times the number of seats will be called for AILET 2026 counselling.

Q: Was AILET 2025 tough?
A:

As per the candidates, AILET 2025 was of moderate difficulty level. The AILET questions were asked from comprehension passages for English and logical reasoning sections. GK sections had questions from recent events. The section-wise difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate level.

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Questions related to AILET

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Have a question related to AILET ?

With a score of 121 marks and an AIR of around 1000 in AILET 2026, getting admission to NLU Delhi for the BA LL.B (Hons.) program is not possible under the general admission process. NLU Delhi admits students strictly based on AILET rank, and the closing ranks are usually within the top 150–200 for the general category, and slightly higher for reserved categories.

However, you may still have a chance only if you belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, PwD, or EWS, depending on:

  • Number of seats available in that category

  • Final cut-off ranks released during counselling rounds

For candidates outside these categories, an AIR of 1000 is considered too low for NLU Delhi, as it is the only NLU participating through AILET.

You should also note that:

  • AILET scores cannot be used for other NLUs

  • Other NLUs accept students only through CLAT

Therefore, with this rank, you should consider:

  • Appearing for CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Exploring top private law universities like Jindal Global Law School, NMIMS, Symbiosis Law School, etc.

A score of 121 marks in AILET 2026 is a good score, but admission to an NLU depends primarily on your All India Rank, not just marks. With an AIR of around 1000, admission to NLU Delhi is highly unlikely under the general category.

NLU Delhi has:

  • Very limited seats

  • Extremely high competition

  • Cut-offs that usually close at much lower ranks

Unless you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/PwD/EWS) and the category cut-off extends to your rank, admission is not feasible.

If you are aiming for an NLU, your best options are:

  • Attempt CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Consider state law universities or reputed private law colleges as alternatives

In conclusion, while your score shows decent preparation, AILET admission to NLU Delhi at rank 1000 is not possible in most cases, and you should plan alternative law admission pathways accordingly.

Hello,

Yes, scoring 94.75 in AILET 2026 as an ST candidate gives you very strong chances for admission to NLU Delhi, potentially even a high rank, as expected cutoffs for ST are much lower (around 60-70 marks), but your score puts you in a highly competitive bracket.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello aspirant ,

With an AILET rank of 16168 and a CLAT rank of 49000 , getting admission in NLUs is not possible.  However, many private law colleges accept students based on CLAT or AILET rank without conducting their own entrance test . Colleges like UPES Dehradun ,AMITY law school . Jindal Global Law School and some state private universities may consider these ranks along with Class 12 marks. You should check college specific admission criteria before applying.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/law-admission-without-entrance-exam

Hope the details will help you .

THANK YOU

Hello aspirant,

With 90 marks in SC Category, your chances for securing an admission to NLU Delhi through AILET 2026 are high. AILET is a 150-mark exam, therefore 90 marks are considered a topper-level.

NLU Delhi reserves a 15% of its seats for SC Candidate. Since AILET is very unpredictable and therefore if the exam is hard the cutoff can drop to 60-65 but is the paper is easy it might even reach 80, and possibly you stand above it. However 90 marks must be your net score including negative marking.

I hope the information was useful.

Thankyou.