Yes, AILET is generally considered tougher due to fewer seats and deep logical reasoning focus. The paper emphasizes pure logical-reasoning ability, inference-based questions, and tricky negative-marking calculations, so small mistakes can cost disproportionately.

Absolutely — 6 months of targeted preparation with mocks is sufficient. Follow a structured plan: Months 1-2 for foundation, Months 3-4 for skill-building, Months 5-6 for sprint phase with full-length mocks. Critical success factors include regular analytics, targeted remediation, and high-fidelity mock simulations.

Not mandatory, but coaching helps in strategy, mock analysis, and reducing errors. Coaching is most valuable for providing structure, objective feedback, time-managed mocks, and targeted LR techniques. Highly disciplined students with quality materials can succeed independently, but coaching acts as a force-multiplier.

Aim for 120–135 with high accuracy. Due to negative marking (–0.25), blind guessing is costly. The goal is to maximize expected score, not attempts. Practice in mocks to find your "sweet spot" — the attempt-range where your score peaks — and adjust your real-exam target accordingly.

Yes, most aspirants appear for both. CLAT and AILET dates are usually different, allowing you to maximize options. Coordinate your study plan to peak for both exams, using overlapping study blocks for RC/LR skills. Ensure you note both application deadlines and counselling timelines to avoid conflicts.

Eligibility typically requires completion (or expected completion) of 10+2 for BA LL.B aspirants with minimum aggregate marks as specified each year by the conducting authority. For LL.M/Ph.D., eligibility depends on prior degrees and minimum percentage criteria. Always verify current eligibility on the official AILET information brochure.

Historically, AILET uses +1 for correct and –0.25 for incorrect answers. This rewards accuracy over blind attempts. In practice: attempt high-confidence items first; use elimination to raise confidence; avoid guessing when two options remain unless confident.

There's no universal "best" order—pick one that suits your strengths. Common approaches: Start with your strongest section to build momentum, or begin with the longest/most time-consuming section to ensure you don't run out of time. Use mocks to test which yields better accuracy and psychological stability.

Legal GK and current affairs are important, especially for distinguishing close ranks. Focus on landmark judgments, recent legal developments, constitutional basics, and national/international events from the past 12–18 months. Integrate GK practice into weekly schedules.

Use a layered approach: Core LR & Speed: R.S. Aggarwal / M.K. Pandey; English: Standard grammar + targeted RC practice; GK: Lucent + Manorama Yearbook + curated legal-GK booklets; Mocks & Notes: Institute-specific mocks and concise AILET notes.

Quality over quantity: aim for 30+ full-length mocks in total. Start with 4–6 in the early months to benchmark, increase to weekly/biweekly in mid-prep, and 2+ per week in the final sprint (last 4–6 weeks). Complement with frequent sectional tests.

Systematic steps: Slow down on first 30–45 minutes of mock to enforce accuracy habit. Use a checklist: read question twice, underline keywords, eliminate distractors systematically. Maintain a "Mistake Log" to track why errors happened and rework those exact items until mastery.

No marks for blank/unattempted answers, negative marking only for incorrect attempts. This is why selective leaving blank is often better than random guessing. (Confirm current year's marking policy before the exam day.)

Yes — if you focus on high-leverage actions: intensive mocks, strict error analysis, polishing simple traps, and a final revision of legal-GK and shortlists. Short, sharp interventions often move ranks quickly if you already have a solid base.

Priorities: revision (one-page notes, mind maps), light full-mocks (1–2 max), sleep & nutrition, exam logistics (ID, printouts, travel plan). Avoid learning heavy new topics—focus on consolidation, accuracy, and mental calm.

Tie-breaking rules (e.g., marks in specific sections, age, etc.) have varied; always consult the official brochure for the year. In the absence of updated rules, aim for balanced strength across sections to reduce tie risks.