AILET 2014 Paper Analysis
Overview
- The exam was timed for 2 hours carrying 200 marks.
- The test includes 5 sections: Mathematics, English, Logical reasoning, Legal aptitude and Constitution, GK and Current Affairs.
- The marks distribution was as follows: Mathematics-10 Logical Reasoning-39, English-31, GK and Current affairs-37, Legal aptitude and Constitution- 33.
- There was negative marking of one-fourth of a mark for each incorrect attempt.
Section I-Mathematics
- This section will test candidate’s knowledge on elementary mathematics, i.e., maths taught up to 10th Class/standard.
- The section was containing 10 questions.
Section II- English
- The English section will test the candidates’ proficiency in English based on comprehension passages and grammar.
- The section was containing 31 questions from different areas.
Section III- Logical Reasoning
- The purpose of the logical reasoning section is to test the candidate’s ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It may include a variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc.
- The section was containing reasoning based 39 questions.
Section IV- Legal Aptitude and Constitution
- This section will test candidate’s interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability. Questions may include legal propositions (described in the paper), and a set of facts to which the said proposition has to be applied.
- The section was containing 33 questions from different areas.
Section V- GK and Current Affairs
- The General knowledge will be tested on the general awareness including static general knowledge. Questions on current affairs will test candidates on their knowledge of national and international current affairs.
- The section was containing 37 questions from different areas.
Verdict
Overall the paper could be called moderate and lengthy. Scarcity of time was a major issue for all the students. Not many could attempt all 150 questions. With General Knowledge and Maths to be easiest, English and Legal Aptitude to be moderate and Logical Reasoning to be most difficult.