National Law University (NLU), Delhi defines the AILET exam pattern 2020 for candidates seeking admission to its BA LLB, LLM, and PhD programmes in law. The exam pattern of AILET 2020 will vary for candidates applying for different courses. Hence, it is advised to frame a preparation plan as per the AILET exam pattern of the particular course that you have applied for.
Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus of AILET 2020 will be beneficial for the candidates in strategizing an effective preparation plan. The AILET 2020 exam will take place on August 9, 2020 and candidates will be allotted 90 minutes to solve the AILET question paper. Scroll through this article to delve deeper into the insights of AILET exam pattern 2020.
AILET Exam Pattern – Highlights
- NLU, Delhi holds the authoritative rights to make changes in the AILET exam pattern 2020
- The All India Law Entrance Test2020 is an offline i.e. pen and paper-based exam, which is to be held on August 9, 2020
- The exam shall be conducted in one shift i.e. from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- The exam pattern of AILET 2020 shall be different for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD courses
- Total duration of the exam is 90 minutes
AILET Exam Pattern – Course-wise
Candidates can check all the vital information about AILET exam pattern 2020 with the help of below table:
Course-wise Exam Pattern of AILET 2020
| Parameters | BA LLB | LLM | PhD |
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline | Offline |
| Duration of Exam | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 150 | 150 | 100 |
| Nature of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Maximum Marks | 150 | 150 | 100 |
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AILET Exam Pattern 2020 (BA LLB)
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Number of Marks |
| English | 35 | 35 |
| General Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Legal Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
AILET Exam Pattern 2020 (LLM)
The AILET LLM question paper comprises 150 multiple choice questions from the following subjects:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Contract
- Jurisprudence
- Law of Tort
- International Law
NLU, Delhi hasn’t defined any sectional breakup as to how many questions shall be asked from which subject. Hence, each of the subjects stated above holds equal importance during the AILET LLM preparation.
Read More : AILET Exam Dates – Final and Tentative Dates, Highlights
AILET Exam Pattern 2020 (PhD)
There shall be 100 questions (MCQs) in AILET PhD question paper as per the exam pattern. As per the AILET PhD paper pattern, 50% of the questions belong to Research Methodology and rest 50% are from varied topics.
Sectional Weightage in AILET PhD Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Weightage |
| Research Methodology* | 50% i.e. 50 marks |
| Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Jurisprudence, Law of Tort and International Law | 50% i.e. 50 marks |
*Candidates looking to pursue a PhD programme need to submit their research proposals. The research methodology marks shall be given on the basis of:
- Title
- Statement of problem and background information on the subject
- Research questions, hypothesis, and methodology
- Research design
AILET Syllabus 2020
NLU, Delhi has prescribed a broad syllabus for AILET LLB whereas the syllabus for AILET LLM and PHD is confined to legal subjects.
AILET BA LLB Syllabus
| Sections | Topics |
| English |
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| Reasoning |
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| Elementary Mathematics |
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AILET Question Papers (Previous Years’)
The previous years’ question papers of AILET are helpful in understanding the exam pattern and the nature of questions closely. The tables below have downloadable links of AILET previous years’ question papers in PDF format for the ease of aspirants.
AILET BA LLB Question Papers
| Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Download Link | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
AILET LLM Question Papers
| Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Download Link | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
AILET PhD Question Papers
| Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Download Link | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
List of Colleges accepting AILET Score
AILET is a national-level exam and apart from NLU, Delhi, there are other prestigious law colleges that grant admission in different law programmes on the basis of AILET score.
Colleges that accept AILET Score
| Name of the Institution | Location |
| National Law University | Delhi |
| The Northcap University | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Ansal University | Gurugram, Haryana |
| SAGE University | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Vishwakarma University | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Jagannath University | Jhajjar, Haryana |
| Xavier Law School | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| SS Khanna Girls Degree College | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
AILET Exam Pattern – FAQs
No. National Law University has not modified the AILET exam pattern 2020. The paper pattern of AILET 2020 will be similar to the previous years.
The AILET LLM question paper consists of questions from different subjects like Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Jurisprudence, Law of Tort and International Law. You need to prepare accordingly.
The examinees shall be given 90 minutes i.e. 1.5 hours to complete the AILET question paper. You need to be exceptionally good at time management to cover maximum questions accurately in AILET 2020.
The BA LLB question paper of AILET will comprise 150 questions segregated in five sections - English,General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, and Elementary Mathematics.
Yes, 25% marks shall be deducted for each incorrect response. Each question carries 1 mark. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 mark. ✔️ Has NLU, Delhi announced any change in the AILET exam pattern 2020?
✔️ I have applied for AILET LLM 2020. What sections do I need to prepare for?
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✔️ How many questions will be there in the AILET BA LLB question paper?
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