CLAT vs AILET 2027: Which Exam Is Better for You?
Students preparing for law entrances often get confused between CLAT and AILET. Both are prestigious exams, but they differ in pattern, difficulty, speed, seats and the type of preparation required. This guide gives a clear comparison so you can decide which exam suits you better for admissions in 2027.
📌 What Are CLAT and AILET?
What is CLAT?
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to 22 National Law Universities across India.
What is AILET?
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is conducted by NLU Delhi for admission to its BA LL.B and LL.M programmes. Only one top NLU uses AILET.
📊 CLAT vs AILET: Exam Pattern Comparison
| Feature | CLAT | AILET |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of NLUs | NLU Delhi |
| Number of NLUs Covered | 22 NLUs | 1 (NLU Delhi) |
| Mode | Offline | Offline |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Questions | 120 (passage-based) | 150 (MCQs) |
| Sections | English, GK, Legal, Logical, Quant | English, GK, Logical Reasoning |
| Legal Reasoning | Yes | No (Only general reasoning) |
| Maths | Yes (Basic Quant) | No |
🎯 CLAT vs AILET: Difficulty Level
CLAT Difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Heavy focus on reading comprehension
- Legal Reasoning plays the biggest role
- Score-oriented for students who like reading
AILET Difficulty
- Generally tougher than CLAT
- Extremely high competition (only 110–120 seats)
- Logical Reasoning heavy
- No legal reasoning, no maths
📘 CLAT vs AILET: Section Breakdown
CLAT Sections
- English
- Current Affairs & GK
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
AILET Sections
- English (Comprehension & Grammar)
- Current Affairs & GK
- Logical Reasoning (70+ questions)
🧠 Which Exam Is Better for You?
Choose CLAT if:
- You prefer reading comprehension
- You are comfortable with legal reasoning
- You want multiple options across India
- You want to target several top NLUs
Choose AILET if:
- You want NLU Delhi specifically
- You are strong in Logical Reasoning
- You prefer a more competitive, objective-style exam
- You don’t want Legal or Maths
Good students usually prepare for both because the syllabus overlaps heavily.
🔍 Final Verdict
If you are preparing seriously for law entrances, the best strategy is:
- Prepare for CLAT as your main exam — because it gives 22 NLU options
- Take AILET as your bonus attempt — same subjects, slightly different question style
Both exams reward reading ability, logical clarity and consistent practice.
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