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AILET 2026 Preparation Guide for Chandigarh Students (NLU Delhi Strategy)

AILET — the All India Law Entrance Test for NLU Delhi — is the most competitive law entrance in the country. Only ~120 seats. If you are based in Chandigarh and aiming for NLU Delhi in 2026, here is the no-fluff prep guide built around the Tricity's coaching reality.

AILET 2026 — Pattern & Date

AILET 2026 is expected in early December 2025. 150 questions, 120 minutes. English (50), Current Affairs & GK (30), Legal Reasoning (35), Logical Reasoning (35). Negative marking 0.25.

Realistic Cutoff for Chandigarh General Category

  • BA LLB (Hons.) — 95+ marks for top-100 rank, 88+ for last General seat
  • LLM — 75+ marks for General category seat

10-Month Study Plan

Months 1–3: NCERT foundation + 10 Legal Reasoning chapters from RK Gupta. Months 4–6: Daily Hindu editorial + 5 sectional tests/week. Months 7–9: 2 full mocks/week + comprehension drills. Month 10: Mock-only, no new topics. Sleep 7 hours minimum.

Best Books for AILET

  • Legal Reasoning — A.P. Bhardwaj, Universal's CLAT Guide
  • Logical Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal
  • English — Word Power Made Easy + Hindu editorials
  • Current Affairs — Manorama Yearbook 2026 + monthly Vision IAS compilations

Coaching in Chandigarh for AILET

Jury Law Academy (Sector 34) and Law Prep Chandigarh both run integrated CLAT + AILET batches — AILET-specific mocks are bundled in. Krisht Law Academy runs an AILET-only weekend booster from August onwards.

Talk to a mentor in Chandigarh

For personalised counselling on PU Law, CLAT, AILET and Judiciary preparation in Chandigarh, visit Jury Law Academy — Sector 34's top-ranked law coaching.

Frequently asked questions

Is AILET tougher than CLAT?＋
Yes — significantly. AILET has only ~120 seats vs ~3,300 across NLUs through CLAT, and the question difficulty is one notch higher in Legal and Logical Reasoning.
Can I prepare for AILET without separate coaching?＋
Yes, if you are already in a serious CLAT batch. Add AILET-specific mocks (NLU Delhi releases past papers free) in the last 4 months.
What is the application fee for AILET 2026?＋
Approximately ₹3,500 for General and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PWD. Always verify on the official NLU Delhi notification.
Does AILET have negative marking?＋
Yes — 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Smart attempt strategy matters more in AILET than in any other law entrance.