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Other Important Law Entrance Exams 2026

Comprehensive guide to important law entrance examinations 2026: AILET for National Law University Delhi, MH CET Law for Maharashtra law colleges, CUET UG Law for Central Universities, and Army Institute of Law (AIL) Mohali entrance test - complete information on exam patterns, eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus, registration process, and strategic preparation tips.

Overview of Law Entrance Exams Covered

Beyond CLAT and state-specific exams, several prestigious institutions conduct their own entrance examinations for law admissions. This page provides detailed information about four important law entrance exams: AILET (for NLU Delhi), MH CET Law (for Maharashtra), CUET UG Law (for Central Universities), and AIL LET (for Army Institute of Law, Mohali).

Quick Overview of Exams Covered:
  • AILET 2026 - December 14, 2025 - For NLU Delhi BA LLB, BCom LLB, LLM
  • MH CET Law 2026 - April/May 2026 - For 3-year & 5-year LLB in Maharashtra
  • CUET UG Law 2026 - May 2026 - For BA LLB in Central Universities
  • AIL LET 2026 - May 2026 - For BA LLB at Army Institute of Law, Mohali

AILET 2026 - All India Law Entrance Test

For Admission to National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)

About AILET

AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted exclusively by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admissions to its BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD programs. Unlike other National Law Universities that accept CLAT scores, NLU Delhi exclusively uses AILET for admissions.

🗓️ AILET 2026 Exam Date: December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
⏰ Timing: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (120 minutes)

AILET 2026 Exam Pattern

Component Details
Conducting Body National Law University, Delhi
Exam Mode Offline (Pen & Paper-Based)
Total Questions 150 MCQs
Total Marks 150 marks
Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Marking Scheme +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong (negative marking)
Language English only

AILET Sections & Distribution

Section Questions Topics Covered
English 50 Reading comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 50 National/International events, Static GK, Legal GK
Legal Aptitude 50 Legal reasoning, Constitutional law, Legal principles
TOTAL 150 All Sections Combined

AILET Eligibility Criteria

  • For BA LLB / BCom LLB: 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit as per BCI norms
  • Appearing Students: 12th appearing students can apply
  • Stream: Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) eligible

Important AILET Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date August 7, 2025
Last Date for Registration November 13, 2025
AILET 2026 Exam Date December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
Exam Timing 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Key AILET Facts:
  • NLU Delhi ONLY accepts AILET scores, not CLAT
  • All three sections carry equal weightage (50 marks each)
  • Negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers
  • Exam conducted in offline mode at various centers
  • Total seats: BA LLB (approx. 120), BCom LLB (approx. 60)

Official Website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

MH CET Law 2026 - Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

For 3-Year LLB & 5-Year LLB Admission in Maharashtra

About MH CET Law

MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admissions to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programs in government, government-aided, and private unaided law colleges across Maharashtra.

🗓️ Expected Exam Dates:
5-Year LLB: Last week of April 2026 (Tentative)
3-Year LLB: Early May 2026 (Tentative)

MH CET Law 2026 Exam Pattern

Component Details
Conducting Body State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT)
Total Questions 120 MCQs (Reduced from 150)
Total Marks 120 marks
Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Marking Scheme +1 for correct, NO negative marking
Language English and Marathi

MH CET Law Sections (Common for 3-Year & 5-Year)

  • Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning - Legal principles, Constitutional law, Legal problem-solving
  • General Knowledge with Current Affairs - National/International events, Static GK, Maharashtra GK
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning - Logical puzzles, Analytical reasoning, Data interpretation
  • English Language - Reading comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence correction

Note: For 5-Year LLB, there is an additional Mathematics section (not present in 3-Year LLB pattern).

MH CET Law Eligibility

For 5-Year LLB (BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Com LLB / BSc LLB):

  • 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
  • Students from any stream can apply

For 3-Year LLB:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
  • Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, etc.) eligible
Key MH CET Law Features:
  • NO negative marking - attempt all questions
  • Exam conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
  • Available in English and Marathi languages
  • Number of questions reduced from 150 to 120 (latest update)
  • Separate exams for 3-year and 5-year LLB programs
  • Admissions to all Maharashtra law colleges

Official Website: cetcell.mahacet.org

CUET UG Law 2026 - Common University Entrance Test

For BA LLB Admission in Central Universities

About CUET UG Law

CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to undergraduate programs including BA LLB at Central Universities across India. For law admissions, candidates need to appear for specific sections including the General Aptitude Test.

🗓️ Expected CUET UG 2026 Exam: May 2026 (Tentative)
Multiple sessions/slots over several days

CUET UG Law 2026 Exam Pattern

Component Details
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration per Section 60 minutes per subject/section
Questions per Section 50 questions (all compulsory from 2026)
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, -1 for wrong (negative marking)
Language Options 13 languages available

CUET UG Structure for BA LLB

Candidates need to select papers from 3 sections:

Section I - Languages:

  • Choose 1 or 2 language papers from 20+ available languages
  • 50 questions per language, 60 minutes

Section II - Domain Subjects:

  • Choose domain-specific subjects as required by university
  • Note: Legal Studies removed from 2026 onwards
  • 50 questions per subject, 60 minutes each

Section III - General Aptitude Test (MANDATORY for BA LLB):

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning (Logical & Analytical)
  • General Science & Environment Literacy
  • 50 questions (all compulsory), 60 minutes
  • Marks: 250 (5 marks × 50 questions)
Important CUET UG 2026 Changes:
  • Legal Studies subject REMOVED - now General Aptitude Test replaces it
  • Section 1B (Foreign Languages) removed
  • All 50 questions are compulsory (no optional questions from 2026)
  • Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer
  • Candidates can choose maximum 5 subjects total

CUET UG Law Eligibility

  • Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board
  • Minimum Marks: Varies by university (usually 50-55% for General category)
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit (some universities may have specific criteria)
  • Stream: Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) eligible

Central Universities Accepting CUET for BA LLB

  • Central University of South Bihar (CUSB)
  • Central University of Kashmir (CUK)
  • Central University of Punjab (CUP)
  • Central University of Haryana (CUH)
  • Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ)
  • Central University of Gujarat (CUG)
  • And other participating Central Universities

Official Website: cuet.nta.nic.in

AIL LET 2026 - Army Institute of Law Entrance Test

For BA LLB & BCom LLB Admission at Army Institute of Law, Mohali

About AIL Mohali

Army Institute of Law (AIL), Mohali was established in July 1999 by the Indian Army under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). AIL conducts its own entrance examination called LET (Law Entrance Test) for admissions to BA LLB (Hons.) and BCom LLB programs. The institute is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala.

🗓️ Expected AIL LET 2026 Exam: May 2026 (Tentative)
Conducted at approx. 50 test centers across India

AIL LET 2026 Exam Pattern

Component Details
Conducting Body Army Institute of Law, Mohali (under AWES)
Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Questions 200 MCQs
Total Marks 200 marks
Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Marking Scheme +1 for correct, NO negative marking
Language English
Number of Sections Four sections

AIL LET Sections & Topics

  • Mental Ability (Mathematics & Logic) - 50 questions
    • Numerical ability, Mathematical reasoning, Logical problems
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs - 50 questions
    • National/International events, Static GK, Legal current affairs
  • Legal Aptitude - 50 questions
    • Legal reasoning, Constitutional law, Legal principles, IPC basics
  • English Language - 50 questions
    • Reading comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence correction

AIL Mohali Seat Distribution

Category Seats Admission Basis
Wards of Army Personnel 75 seats AIL LET (Online entrance test)
All India Category 5 seats AIL LET (Online entrance test)
Punjab Category 20 seats 10+2 Merit (as per Punjab Govt. notification)
TOTAL 100 seats -

AIL LET Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: Passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board
  • Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in 10+2
  • Stream: Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) eligible
  • Age Limit: As per Bar Council of India norms (no upper age limit)
  • Important: Candidates passing compartment papers of 10+2 subsequently shall NOT be eligible
Key AIL LET Features:
  • NO negative marking - attempt all 200 questions
  • Special seats reserved for wards of Army personnel
  • Exam conducted at approx. 50 test centers across India
  • All sections carry equal weightage (50 marks each)
  • Affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala
  • Excellent infrastructure and faculty from Army background

Selection Process

  1. AIL LET Entrance Test - 200 MCQs, 120 minutes
  2. Counselling - Candidates called as per merit in written exam
  3. Document Verification - Eligibility checked on counselling day
  4. Admission - Granted only if candidate found eligible

Official Website: ail.ac.in

Quick Comparison of All Four Exams

Aspect AILET 2026 MH CET Law 2026 CUET UG Law 2026 AIL LET 2026
Exam Date Dec 14, 2025 April/May 2026 May 2026 May 2026
Questions 150 MCQs 120 MCQs 50 per section 200 MCQs
Duration 120 min 120 min 60 min/section 120 min
Negative Marking Yes (-0.25) No Yes (-1) No
Exam Mode Offline Online (CBT) Online (CBT) Online (CBT)
Eligibility 10+2 with 50% 10+2/Grad 45% 10+2 (varies) 10+2 with 45%
For Admission To NLU Delhi only Maharashtra colleges Central Universities AIL Mohali only

General Preparation Tips for All Exams

Common Preparation Strategy

  • Understand Exam Patterns: Each exam has unique pattern - study specific requirements
  • Focus on Common Sections: Legal Aptitude, GK & Current Affairs, English, Logical Reasoning appear in all exams
  • Time Management: Practice with mock tests maintaining exact time limits of each exam
  • Current Affairs: Read daily newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) covering 8-12 months before exam
  • Legal Aptitude: Build strong fundamentals in Constitutional Law, IPC basics, Contract & Tort law principles
  • Negative Marking Strategy:
    • AILET & CUET: Be cautious, attempt questions you're confident about
    • MH CET & AIL LET: No negative marking - attempt ALL questions
  • Mock Tests: Take full-length tests for each exam separately to adapt to different patterns
  • Computer-Based Practice: Practice CBT interface for MH CET, CUET, and AIL LET
  • Section-wise Preparation: Allocate time based on your strengths and exam weightages
  • Previous Year Papers: Solve last 5 years' papers to understand question trends

Exam-Specific Focus Areas

For AILET:

  • Equal focus on all three sections (50 marks each)
  • Strong English comprehension skills essential
  • Practice with offline OMR sheet filling

For MH CET Law:

  • No negative marking - attempt ALL 120 questions
  • Focus on Maharashtra-specific GK along with national
  • Practice in both English and Marathi if comfortable
  • For 5-Year LLB: Strengthen Mathematics section

For CUET UG Law:

  • Focus heavily on General Aptitude Test (replaces Legal Studies)
  • Choose domain subjects strategically based on university requirements
  • All 50 questions compulsory - practice speed
  • Negative marking -1, so maintain accuracy

For AIL LET:

  • 200 questions in 120 minutes - high speed required
  • No negative marking - attempt every question
  • Strong Mental Ability (Maths & Logic) preparation needed
  • Equal weightage to all four sections

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