CLAT vs AILET: What Is the Difference?

Two separate law entrance tests

CLAT and AILET are both national-level law entrance tests, but they are conducted by different bodies and used by different universities. CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities and is accepted by most NLUs. AILET is conducted by National Law University, Delhi for admission to its own programmes.

Which universities each leads to

A CLAT score is used for admission to the majority of NLUs through a common process. AILET is used only by NLU Delhi, which does not admit through CLAT. Many private and state law schools also accept CLAT.

• CLAT → most National Law Universities (via the Consortium)
• AILET → National Law University, Delhi only

How they are similar

Both tests focus on comprehension and reasoning rather than rote memorisation, covering areas such as English, current affairs and general knowledge, legal and logical reasoning, and quantitative ability. The exact pattern, number of questions, and marking for each are set in their official notifications and can change year to year.

Which one should you take?

This is not a question of which test is "better" — it depends on where you want to study. If NLU Delhi is one of your targets, you will need AILET; if you are aiming at other NLUs, you will need CLAT. Many aspirants prepare for both, since the skills overlap. Decide from your own list of target universities and confirm each test's current rules officially.