The AILET 2026 examination for admission to NLU Delhi was
successfully conducted, with the paper being easy to moderate in overall
difficulty and closely aligned with the difficulty level observed last year. As
per LegalEdge’s initial analysis,
the exam maintained a predictable structure and tested concepts that were
largely in line with standard AILET expectations.
Overall Difficulty Level
The paper was balanced and manageable, with no major surprises in
terms of structure or question types. LegalEdge observed
that most sections were scoring for well-prepared candidates; however, the
General Knowledge section emerged as the key differentiator and is expected to
play a crucial role in determining ranks. Based on LegalEdge’s student
feedback and faculty review, performance in GK is likely to decide the
final edge in the merit list.
Section-wise AILET 2026 Exam Analysis
English Language
The English section was easy, featuring straightforward questions on
reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. Candidates with consistent
preparation were able to attempt a high number of questions with strong
accuracy.
Logical Reasoning
The Logical Reasoning section ranged from easy to moderate and
remained well within the prescribed syllabus. Questions were asked from:
Syllogism
Blood relations
Coding–decoding
Series and pattern-based reasoning
Additionally, around four questions were based on Legal Principle–Fact
application, testing candidates’ logical interpretation in legal contexts.
General Knowledge
The General Knowledge section was easy to moderate, though several
students found it slightly tricky, making it the deciding factor. While many
questions were direct, the blend of static GK and current affairs posed
challenges for a section of aspirants.
Expected Cut-off and Rank Trends
Based on the overall difficulty level, student feedback, and previous
year trends, the expected cut-off for AILET 2026 is likely to be around 120
marks out of 150.
For reference, the closing rank for NLU Delhi last year was AIR 61,
highlighting the intense level of competition for the limited seats.
Conclusion
Overall, AILET 2026 can be described as a student-friendly paper,
where accuracy, composure, and strong General Knowledge preparation are
expected to play a decisive role in final rankings.
All the best to all students!
Harsh Gagrani
Co-founder
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