AILET UG exam-day guide
AILET UG · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Downloaded and printed AILET admit card
Download the admit card from the official NLU Delhi admissions portal once released and keep at least two printed copies. Verify that the photograph, roll number, test centre address and reporting time are legible. If the admit card is not yet available close to the exam, confirm the release date and download window with the provider rather than assuming a timeline.
Original photo ID matching the application
Carry the original government-issued photo ID whose details match your application form (commonly Aadhaar, passport, PAN, driving licence or voter ID). Do not rely on photocopies or a mobile image. The exact list of accepted IDs and any additional documents required is set by the provider, so confirm the current list on the official information bulletin or with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry two to three recent passport-size colour photographs, ideally the same ones uploaded with the application, in case the invigilator asks for pasting or verification. Confirm the exact number and specification with the provider.
Black/blue ballpoint pens
Carry two or three ballpoint pens. AILET is an OMR-based pen-and-paper test in recent cycles, so a working pen is essential. Confirm whether the exam is OMR or computer-based for your cycle with the provider before relying on this.
Transparent water bottle
Carry a transparent, label-free water bottle. Bottles with printed labels may be refused at the gate. Confirm the centre's specific rules on water bottles with the provider.
Simple analogue watch (no smart features)
A basic analogue watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is not visible. Smartwatches, fitness bands and any device with communication or storage capability are prohibited. Confirm whether wristwatches are allowed at your centre with the provider.
Reach the centre well before reporting time
Check the test centre location a day in advance and plan to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card, allowing for security checks and document verification. Exact gate-closing rules are set by the provider; confirm them on the admit card and official instructions.
No prohibited items in the hall
Leave mobile phones, smart devices, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, books, notes, loose paper and bags outside the hall or in the designated area as instructed. Carrying a prohibited item can lead to disqualification. Confirm the centre's storage arrangements with the provider.
Dress simply and comfortably
Wear simple, comfortable clothing without bulky accessories. Some centres restrict items like caps, jackets or footwear with metal components; confirm any dress instructions with the provider.
Verify exam date, shift and centre code
Re-read the admit card the night before and confirm the exact date, reporting time, gate-closing time and centre code. Do not assume the centre from a previous cycle.
Plan the route and backup transport
Pre-book transport or identify a backup route, and check for local road closures or traffic events. If the centre is far, consider staying nearby the previous night.
Medical or accessibility needs
If you need a scribe, extra time, a wheelchair or other accommodation, confirm the approved arrangement and any supporting documents with the provider well before the exam. Do not assume accommodation will be granted on the day.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Revise your own summary sheets, formula lists, static GK notes and previous error logs. Take one or two full-length mock tests under timed conditions, preferably at the same time of day as the real exam, and spend more time analysing mistakes than attempting new questions. Confirm your admit card, ID and centre details are in order, and print backups. Sleep on a normal schedule rather than cramming overnight.
Do a light revision of high-yield areas: legal reasoning basics, logical reasoning patterns, reading comprehension strategies and current affairs headlines. Pack your bag with the admit card, original ID, photographs, pens, transparent water bottle and analogue watch. Check the route and travel time, set two alarms, and avoid heavy screen time late at night. Eat familiar food and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a light, familiar breakfast and avoid trying new food or excessive caffeine. Leave with buffer time, re-check that the admit card and ID are in your bag, and reach the centre before the reporting time. Use waiting time for calm revision of summary sheets only, not for new material. Follow security and verification instructions quietly and locate your seat early.
Read the instructions on the OMR sheet or screen carefully before starting. Fill in roll number and other details exactly as instructed, and check that you are marking the correct question numbers. Work in passes: answer confident questions first, mark uncertain ones for a second pass, and avoid spending too long on any single question. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the final minutes for transferring or checking answers and ensuring no stray marks remain.
Rules to check
Carry only the original admit card and the original photo ID specified by the provider; photocopies, screenshots or digital copies may not be accepted. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and any unauthorised electronic or printed material are prohibited in the exam hall. Possession can lead to disqualification, so leave them outside as instructed.
Follow all invigilator instructions, including seating, verification, biometric or photograph procedures, and remain seated until the invigilator permits you to leave.
There is typically no scheduled break during the test. Plan hydration and restroom use before entering the hall; confirm the centre's restroom and break policy with the provider.
Mark answers only in the manner prescribed for the exam (for example, darkening the correct OMR bubble with a ballpoint pen). Stray marks, multiple markings or markings outside the designated area may be treated as invalid.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange material or attempt to look at another candidate's answer sheet during the test.
Scoring and negative marking are set by the provider. AILET has historically used negative marking for wrong answers, so confirm the current marking scheme in the official information bulletin before deciding whether to guess.
Any attempt to use unfair means, impersonate another candidate or carry prohibited items can result in cancellation of your candidature and further action under the provider's rules. Confirm the exact consequences with the provider.