National Law University Delhi Announces AILET 2027 Schedule; Check Registration Dates

Published: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:40 [IST]

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has officially announced the schedule for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027, one of India's most prestigious law entrance examinations. According to the notification released by the university, AILET 2027 will be conducted on December 13, 2026, for admission to various law programmes offered by NLU Delhi.

National Law University Delhi Announces AILET 2027

The university has also confirmed that the official admission notification and online application process will commence on August 7, 2026. Candidates aspiring to secure admission to the BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and other law programmes can begin submitting their applications from the same date through the official admission portal.

AILET 2027 Registration Begins on August 7

AILET serves as the exclusive entrance examination for admission to NLU Delhi and is conducted separately from the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Every year, thousands of law aspirants appear for AILET to compete for a limited number of seats at one of India's leading law universities.

With the announcement of the examination schedule, candidates can now begin planning their preparation strategy well in advance.

AILET 2027 Exam Date and Timing

As per the official announcement, the entrance examination will be conducted in a single shift across various examination centres in India.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Admission Notification Release	August 7, 2026
Online Application Process Begins	August 7, 2026
AILET 2027 Examination Date	December 13, 2026
Examination Timing	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Last Date to Apply	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The university is expected to release a detailed admission brochure on August 7, which will contain complete information regarding the admission process.

Courses Offered Through AILET

The examination is conducted for admission to:

BA LLB (Hons.)
LLM Programme
Other law-related academic programmes offered by NLU Delhi

Admission is granted strictly on the basis of candidates' performance in AILET and fulfillment of eligibility criteria prescribed by the university.

What the Admission Brochure Will Include

The detailed admission notification expected on August 7 will provide information regarding:

Eligibility criteria
Reservation policy
Application fee
Examination pattern
Syllabus
Seat matrix
Admission procedure
Important counselling guidelines

Candidates are advised to carefully review the brochure before submitting their applications.

Why AILET is Important

AILET is considered one of the most competitive law entrance examinations in India. Unlike CLAT, which is accepted by most National Law Universities, AILET is exclusively conducted for admissions to NLU Delhi.

The university's strong academic reputation, experienced faculty, moot court opportunities, legal research ecosystem, and excellent placement record make AILET a preferred choice among law aspirants nationwide.

Preparation Strategy for AILET 2027

With nearly four months remaining before the application process begins and several months before the examination, candidates should focus on:

Legal aptitude and reasoning
Logical reasoning
English language comprehension
Current affairs and general knowledge
Previous years' question papers
Mock tests and time management

Regular practice and a structured study plan can significantly improve performance in the examination.

As the AILET 2027 exam date has now been announced, aspiring candidates should keep track of upcoming notifications and complete their registration promptly once the application window opens on August 7, 2026.