AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Exam Timings, Dress Code

AILET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Exam Timings, Dress Code

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.

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  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: 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.

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.

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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,

If your CLAT score is low but you scored 84 in AILET , you still have good chances at some law colleges, especially those that accept AILET scores or other entrance exams. Here’s a simple breakdown:

  1. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad – Only accepts CLAT, so low CLAT score may not help here.

  2. NLU Delhi – Accepts AILET , so your 84 score gives you a good chance here. Admission is mainly based on AILET rank.

  3. Other National Law Universities – Mostly accept CLAT. Low CLAT score may limit options here.

  4. Private Law Colleges – Many accept their own exams or AILET, and some also consider merit directly. You can get a good seat here with your AILET score.

  5. State Universities & Deemed Universities – Some accept AILET or other scores; you should check their websites.

Focus on NLU Delhi and private law colleges that consider AILET. You can also explore other entrance exams like LSAT India for more options.

Hope it helps !