AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Exam Timings, Dress Code

AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Exam Timings, Dress Code

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AILET Application Date:07 Aug' 25 - 10 Nov' 25

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 26 Aug 2025, 02:08 PM IST

The National Law University (NLU), Delhi will issue detailed AILET exam day instructions on its official website - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Candidates are required to carefully follow the exam day instructions. The link to the detailed notification will be given below. NLU Delhi will conduct AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM in offline mode. Candidates can also find the AILET 2026 exam instructions mentioned on the AILET admit card. The AILET admit card 2026 will be issued online on November 30, 2025. The AILET instructions must be strictly followed on the exam day. The instructions cover reporting time, AILET exam timings, items allowed for the exam and more.

This Story also Contains

  1. AILET 2026 Exam Timings
  2. AILET 2026 General Guidelines
  3. AILET 2026 Question Paper Guidelines
  4. AILET 2026 Exam OMR Sheet Guidelines
  5. AILET 2026 Exam Conduct Guidelines
  6. AILET 2026 General Instructions
  7. AILET 2026 Dress Code
  8. Items to carry on the day of AILET 2026 exam
  9. Items not allowed on the day of AILET 2026 exam
  10. AILET 2026 Exam Final Preparation Tips
AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Exam Timings, Dress Code
AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

The All India Law Entrance Test is the entrance exam conducted by NLU, Delhi to admit students into the BA LLB, LLM and PhD programmes, and it is conducted offline in a pen-and-paper format. Before writing the exam, candidates must check with the AILET eligibility norms to ensure they are qualified to write the exam. Read below to find out all that a candidate needs to know when appearing for the AILET 2026 exam.

AILET 2026 Exam Timings

Candidates can find the AILET timings in the table mentioned below:

1:00 pm

Candidate’s entry into the exam centre

1:30 pm

Candidate’s entry into the exam hall

1:45 pm

Transparent Sealed Envelopes containing question booklets and OMR response sheets are distributed, and the invigilators announce any pertinent instructions.

2:00 pm

Commencement of the entrance test through a long bell

2:15 pm

Second bell after which no candidate will be allowed inside the exam room

2: 30 pm

Short warning bell upon lapse of 30 minutes

3:00 pm

Short warning bell upon lapse of 60 minutes

3:50 pm

Short warning bell

4:00 pm

Long bell announcing the completion of the allotted time for the test

AILET 2026 General Guidelines

The AILET 2026 exam day guidelines stipulate the following terms to be complied with by the candidates:

  • Candidates must report to the exam centre at least one hour before the start of the test.

  • Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam hall after 15 minutes from the commencement of the test.

  • Candidates cannot carry communication devices and electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, digital watches, calculators, earphones and other such items inside the exam hall that may provide an unfair advantage to the candidate. However, analog watches can be brought inside the hall.

  • Candidates can carry only the following items: Admit Card, valid identification proof, transparent water bottle, blue/black ballpoint pen, face mask and sanitizer.

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AILET 2026 Question Paper Guidelines

  • As per the AILET 2026 exam pattern, the test booklet for the BA LLB programme will contain 150 multiple-choice questions. The AILET exam will be for 150 marks. Every correct answer gets 1 mark, while every wrong one gets a negative marking of 0.25 marks

  • Before beginning to answer, candidates should carefully go through all the pages of the question booklet. If any page is damaged or not printed properly, they can request the invigilator for a replacement containing a new set of question paper and an OMR sheet

  • Space is provided at the end of the question booklet to do rough work. Candidates should not do their rough work anywhere else other than this space.

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AILET 2026 Exam OMR Sheet Guidelines

  • Candidates should answer the questions in the OMR sheet only and should carefully read the instructions before marking the answer and filling in other details.

  • The candidate should use only blue/black ballpoint pen to shade the circles in the OMR sheet and fill in other details such as roll number and booklet number.

  • While shading the circle, the candidate must fill the circle without leaving out any space, as incomplete circles would be omitted from the evaluation.

  • One question should have only one answer. If the candidate shades more than one circle for a particular question, the answer would be counted as incorrect.

  • The candidate must be careful not to mishandle the OMR sheet by folding, stapling, or tearing it, as it may make the sheet invalid.

  • The OMR sheet contains two pages, a carbon copy beneath the page where the candidate will mark the answer. The candidates can keep the carbon copy of the OMR sheet along with the question booklet with them and should return the original OMR sheet.

  • The candidate should not scribble anything on the OMR sheet as this would render the sheet invalid. The OMR sheet is meant only for shading the answers and filling in other relevant responses.

  • There won't be a second empty OMR Response Sheet provided. The complete Sealed Plastic Envelope containing the Question Booklet and OMR Response Sheet shall only be replaced in extraordinary circumstances that are allowed by the Observer. So, candidates must take care when handling the OMR Response Sheet.

  • Unshaded questions on the OMR sheet will not be evaluated

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AILET 2026 Exam Conduct Guidelines

  • Candidates should not seek clarifications from anybody while the test is still in progress

  • Appropriate action will be taken if a candidate is found giving or receiving assistance when the exam is in progress

  • Candidates must stop writing at 4:00 PM and return the original OMR sheet. In case the candidate carries the OMR sheet out of the exam room, it can result in disqualification, and legal proceedings can be initiated against the candidate.

  • Only after the invigilator has collected all the OMR sheets can the candidate leave the examination hall

  • Any dispute about the AILET 2026 will be subjected to the Delhi court’s jurisdiction

AILET 2026 General Instructions

  • Candidates should arrive well within the time to identify their seat as mentioned in the seating arrangement displayed at the examination centre.

  • Candidates must follow the markings and stand in a marked queue outside the exam centre gates.

AILET 2026 Dress Code

If you are appearing for the AILET 2026 entrance exam, you must follow the AILET dress code on the day of the exam. The detailed information on the dress code for AILET exam.

  • Wear light clothes to avoid any chance of hiding cheating material.
  • Candidates should wear half-sleeved shirts that do not have big buttons or badges.
  • Do not carry any item that is prohibited in the exam centre.
  • Do not wear shoes as they are not permitted inside the exam hall.
  • Female candidates should not wear nose rings, chains, badges, etc.

Items to carry on the day of AILET 2026 exam

  • AILET admit card 2026
  • Verifiable government ID proof like Aadhar, voter ID, etc.
  • Blue/Black ball point pen
  • Transparent water bottle
  • Analog watch

Items not allowed on the day of AILET 2026 exam

  • Mobile phones
  • Smartwatches
  • Bluetooth
  • Earphones
  • Health Bands
  • Calculator

AILET 2026 Exam Final Preparation Tips

On the day of the AILET 2026 exam, candidates are advised to avoid panicking and stay confident. Being in the right mindset on the exam day is important. Stay hydrated and have proper food before the exam. It keeps one energised throughout the exam. Reach the centre well within the stipulated time. Last-minute rush can negatively impact your frame of mind. Study the AILET exam pattern to divide time properly across all the sections and don't get stuck with any particular question for too long.

Also Read: How to Prepare for AILET 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Into which courses are candidates admitted through AILET?
A:

Candidates are admitted to the BA LLBLLM, and PhD programmes of the National Law University Delhi.

Q: When should candidates reach the exam centre?
A:

Candidates should reach the examination centre a minimum one hour before the commencement of the test.

Q: When is the AILET 2026 exam date?
A:

The AILET exam date 2026 is December 14, 2025 (Sunday).

Q: What are the mandatory documents to be carried to the exam centre?
A:

Candidates have to carry a valid ID proof and a passport size photograph.

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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.

Good luck!

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.

For admission to its five-year BA LLB degree, Arham Law College in Pune does accept AILET results.  But the college also takes into account other admission tests, such as MH CET Law and CLAT.  Verify certain requirements (such as minimum scores and application procedures) directly through the college's official channels, as admissions procedures might differ.

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Bennett University offers admission to its BA LLB (Hons) program primarily based on candidates' performance in national-level entrance exams such as CLAT and CUET, as well as academic performance in Class XII.

The All India Law Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted by the National Law University, Delhi, specifically for admissions to its own programs. As such, Bennett University does not consider scores for admission to its BA LLB (Hons) program.

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Official AILET 2025 Counselling Link- As the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) shall provide the official link. Check for updates on the university admissions page directly at [https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in](https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in). Do register and follow instructions once the counseling portal is activated.