AILET 2025 English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK Preparation Tips

All India Law Entrance Test 2025 ( AILET )

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Candidates preparing for AILET 2025 can check here for section-wise preparation tips for English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning as per the AILET exam pattern.

Section-wise Preparation for AILET 2025

The National Law University, Delhi, will conduct AILET 2025 in a pen-and-paper-based test mode in the second week of December 2024 (a tentative date). To prepare for the exam, candidates need to know the AILET exam pattern and the subjects included in the different sections of the AILET question paper. As per the amended pattern of the exam (the pattern was changed in 2023), there will be three sections in the question paper: English, Current Affairs and GK, and Logical Reasoning. The AILET 2025 question paper will carry 150 questions divided into these three sections. The duration of the AILET exam will be 120 minutes (2 hours). It will be challenging for candidates to attempt three sections in the provided time. Thus, in this article, we have provided tips to prepare for AILET English, Current Affairs and HK, and Logical Reasoning. Using these tips will allow candidates to prepare well and complete the three sections within the provided short duration. 

AILET 2025 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage

Before we go through AILET 2025 section-wise preparation tips, here is the question paper pattern:

Section

Weightage

English including Comprehension

50 questions 

General Knowledge (Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Economics, Civics)

30 questions

Logical Reasoning

70 questions

Total 150 questions

Now, the section-wise preparation plan for AILET 2025 is as under: 

AILET 2025 Preparation Tips for English section

The preparation plan for this section carrying 50 questions should be as under:

Know the AILET English Syllabus - Listed below are the topics for AILET English section as analysed from the past few years: 

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  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inference-based questions
  • Sentence completion/ correction 
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Adjectives
  • Word Usage
  • Nouns/ Pronouns
  • Foreign Words/Phrase
  • Para Jumbles

Books to refer for AILET 2025 English - To prepare for the English section, candidates need to cover the conventional topics as well as, vocabulary, grammar and unusual words. The books recommended to prepare this section are: 

Q:   When will AILET 2024 exam be held?

A:

NLU Delhi will conduct AILET 2024 on December 10, 2023, as it informed in a notification released on May 23, 2023. The exam date of AILET 2024 has been confirmed in press release, and the admission notification for more details has been published on the official website - nludelhi.ac.in. As announced by NLU Delhi in November 2022, the exam will be conducted in December every year, so that the admission process is completed timely. In 2022, the exam was held twice . However, now NLU Delhi will conduct AILET once in a year, in December month only to complete admission process before the academic year begins.

Q:   Are calculators allowed in AILET Exam?

A:

Calculators are not allowed in the AILET exam. However, students are provided the virtual calculator during the exam which can be used to solving lengthy calculations. The virtual calculator is made available on the computer screen during the test and candidates can use it by clicking on the calculator link. Candidates are advised to practice solving numerical questions on their own as using virtual calculators can take much time

Q:   What is the date for AILET 2025 exam?

A:

The official date for the AILET 2025 exam was December 8, 2024. The exam was conducted offline at test centres across India. Check out the important details related to the AILET exam 2025 below:

  • Mode: Offline
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Number of questions: 120
  • Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Marking scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer, - 0.25 marking for wrong answers

Sections:

  • English (50 questions) 
  • Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions)
  • Logical Reasoning (70 questions)
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • Objective English for Competitive Examination by Tata McGraw Hill
  • Quick Learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
  • 30 days to a Faster Vocabulary by Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English by S P Bakshi

Candidates need not go through all the books recommended for English above. They just need to evaluate their preparation level and, refer the books that give them a thorough understanding of the topics to be covered and practice papers. 

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Tip to prepare for AILET 2025 English section - To ace this section, candidates need to prepare as under:

  • Daily vocabulary learning plan
  • Reading and comprehension skills need to be improved 
  • Practice at least 4-5 mock questions on a regular basis 
  • Make a plan to prepare on the weekdays and, revise on the weekends as recommended by AILET toppers in the past
  • Understand and learn the grammar rules in regular conversations
  • Watch English news channels to learn new words and usage 

AILET 2025 Preparation Tips for GK section

To prepare for this section, candidates need to prepare a strategy and, follow the methods below: 

Know the AILET GK and Current Affairs Syllabus - The syllabus mentioned below is a reference as analysed from the question papers in the past. Candidates need to prepare the GK and Current Affairs around these topics:

Q:   What are the things to carry to AILET exam centre 2025?

A:

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following documents and items to the AILET centre:

  • AILET admit card: Since, it is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre, candidates must carry their admit card as issued to them. Candidates without a valid admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to take it.
  • Photo ID proof: Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an original photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Documents that can be presented as an ID proof include PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card and Ration Card. 
  • Photo: Candidates should carry an attested passport size photograph  (the same as uploaded at the time of filling the application form). 
  • Stationary: Since the AILET 2025 is an offline exam, candidates must carry at least two good-quality ball-point pens of blue or black ink and an HB pencil to the test centre
  • Disability certificate: The certificate is mandatory for candidates who have applied under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category
  • Other items such as an analogue watch, transparent water bottle, face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are also to be carried to the test centre.

Q:   Can I appear for AILET if I forget to carry my photo ID?

A:

No, candidates were not allowed to appear for the examination without a valid photo ID. Candidates were advised to keep the following three things ready with them, a day before the examination; a valid photo ID proof, AILET admit card 2024, and a recent passport-sized photograph. These were the mandatory documents to be produced during entry to the AILET exam centre. The valid photo identity card which would be allowed at the AILET 2024 exam centre include Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id. The admit card should also have the passport and postcard-sized photographs pasted on it.

Q:   What are the exam timings for AILET?

A:
The exam timings for AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) 2024 will be mentioned in the official notification released by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) when it is published. However, based on previous years' exam schedules, the exam timings for AILET are as follows: - The exam is usually conducted in a single session. - The exam duration is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes). - The exam timing is usually from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. It is important to note that the exam timings may change from year to year, and the official notification will provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding the AILET exam schedule. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of NLU Delhi for updates on the AILET 2024 exam.

Q:   What all details are included in AILET 2025 Counseling Invite List?

A:

The invite list carried the following information:

  • The invite list was released category-wise
  • It included the application number, roll number, total marks, and All India Ranks of candidates shortlisted for counselling.
  • It also included the seat matrix and reservation for AILET 2025 admission process.
  • The counselling schedule
  •  The step-wise counselling process.

NLU Delhi offers law courses i.e. five-year Intergrated BA LLB (Hons.) course at the undergraduate level, One-year LLM course at the postgraduate level, and PhD courses at the doctorate level. For admission to the law courses,  NLU Delhi conducts its own law entrance exam known as the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), thus making it the only law school in India that does not accept the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Q:   What documents do I need to carry at AILET Exam centre?

A:

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following documents and items to the AILET centre:

  • AILET admit card: Since, it is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre, candidates must carry their admit card as issued to them. Candidates without a valid admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to take it.
  • Photo ID proof: Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an original photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Documents that can be presented as an ID proof include PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card and Ration Card. 
  • Photo: Candidates should carry an attested passport size photograph  (the same as uploaded at the time of filling the application form). 
  • Stationary: Since the AILET 2024 is an offline exam, candidates must carry at least two good-quality ball-point pens of blue or black ink and an HB pencil to the test centre
  • Disability certificate: The certificate is mandatory for candidates who have applied under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category
  • Other items such as an analogue watch, transparent water bottle, face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are also to be carried to the test centre.
  • The historical significance of India and the world
  • Geography of India and the world
  • Indian Politics 
  • Indian Economy 
  • Environmental and social sciences
  • Functions of UN Bodies, WHO, UNESCO, IOC
  • Administrations of Indian states and UTs
  • Banking, Finance and Corporates
  • Awards and Achievements 
  • Sports and Entertainment 
  • Information, Technology and Science

Books to refer for AILET GK and Current Affairs - To score well in this section, candidates can prepare to cover GK and Current Affairs for the past year with the help of books mentioned below: 

  • General Knowledge by Arihant,
  • GKToday website
  • Pratiyogita Darpan
  • Manthan
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge

Tip to prepare for AILET GK and Current Affairs section - Here are some tips to score well in this section: 

  • Make a time-table for preparation of GK and Current Affairs
  • Make notes and pointers around the topics 
  • Regular mock tests practising would help to ensure the preparation
  • Refer to the newspapers, magazines and books to cover the majority of the syllabus
  • Do cover legal general knowledge around widely known cases and eminent personalities

Also Read: 

Important Topics for AILET 2025 Syllabus Best Books for AILET 2025 Preparation AILET 2025 News and Updates

AILET 2025 Preparation Tips for Logical Reasoning section

The LR section of AILET 2025 carries the highest weightage i.e. 70 marks out of 150. Therefore, candidates have to work on their decision making and analytical skills to score well in this section. Some AILET 2025 preparation tips for LR section are: 

Know the AILET Logical Reasoning Syllabus - Candidates will be facing the questions based on the following topics:

  • Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Pairing 
  • Directions
  • Statements and Conclusions
  • Critical Reasoning 
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy

Books to refer for AILET LR - As recommended by experts and topper, the books to prepare Logical Reasoning are:

  • Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal

Tip to prepare for AILET LR section - Candidates can ace this section by the following methods: 

  • Read and understand the statements and passages before concluding the answers
  • Practice elementary arithmetics to calculate answers from data-based questions
  • Don't go by gut feeling rather have a logical reason for solving questions 
  • Make notes and learn tricks for each topic
  • Take mock tests on a regular basis to improve skills and score well in this section

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