The Core Difference
CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs and admits students to 23 National Law Universities across India.
AILET is conducted solely by NLU Delhi for admission to NLU Delhi — consistently ranked #1 law school in India.
Cut-offs Comparison (2024)
| Category | CLAT (for NLSIU) | AILET (NLU Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ~92+ percentile | ~94+ percentile |
| OBC | ~88+ percentile | ~90+ percentile |
| SC/ST | ~75+ percentile | ~78+ percentile |
Should You Target Both?
Yes — if you're aiming for a top-5 NLU. The preparation overlaps significantly. AILET has a slightly different pattern (more legal GK, no Quantitative section), so a dedicated 2-month AILET sprint after your CLAT foundation works well.
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