LATEST UPDATE

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has released the notification for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 on its official website. The last date to apply is 10 November 2025, the admit card will be issued on 26 November 2025, and the AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on 14 December 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Note: The last date for submission of the online application form is 30 April 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for candidates applying under the Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO category.

IMPORTANT DATES

Exam conducted: 14 Dec 2025 (Sunday, 2–4 PM)

Result released: 18 Dec 2025

Counselling and merit lists released Jan–Feb 2026

PROGRAMS OFFERED

The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) conducts AILET for admission to its undergraduate law program. Through AILET UG, candidates can apply for the following course:

1. BA LL.B. (Hons.)

Full Form: Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Course Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)

Offered By: National Law University Delhi

Admission Mode: Based on AILET UG entrance examination score

Total Seats: Around 120 seats including reserved categories

2. LLM 

Course Duration: 1 years (02 semesters)

Offered By: National Law University Delhi

Admission Mode: Based on AILET UG/PG entrance examination score

Total Seats: Around 81 seats including reserved categories

Key Features of the Program

Integrated law and social sciences curriculum

Subjects include constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, international law, political science, sociology, and economics

Emphasis on legal research, mooting, internships, and practical training

Prepares students for careers in litigation, judiciary, corporate law, academia, and public policy

Career Opportunities After the Course

Graduates of the BA LL.B. (Hons.) / LLM program can pursue careers in:

Legal practice and litigation

Corporate law firms

Judiciary services

Civil services

Legal consultancy

Academia and research

TOP COLLEGES & TOTAL SEATS

Top Colleges Through All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG/PG

1. National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi)

Location: New Delhi, India

Program Offered: BA LL.B. (Hons.) – 5 Years

Admission: Through AILET UG entrance exam

It is one of the top law universities in India and is known for excellent faculty, strong academic curriculum, and high placement opportunities.

Key Highlights of NLU Delhi

Ranked among the top law schools in India.

Offers strong exposure to moot court competitions, internships, and legal research.

Graduates get opportunities in top law firms, judiciary, corporate sector, and civil services.

Important Note

Unlike some other law entrance exams, AILET UG is conducted only for admission to NLU Delhi. Other National Law Universities accept scores of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) instead.

Career Opportunities After Studying at NLU Delhi

Students graduating from the BA LL.B. (Hons.) program can pursue careers in:

Litigation and legal practice

Corporate law firms

Judicial services

Public policy and government services

Legal consultancy and research

Total Seats in AILET UG – NLU Delhi

The BA LL.B. (Hons.) program at National Law University Delhi admits students only through the AILET UG exam.

Total Seats

Overall Seats: 123

Category-wise Distribution:

General (Unreserved): 63

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7

Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer): 22

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 8

PwD (Persons with Disability): 8

Special Seats

Foreign Nationals / OCI / PIO / NRI candidates: Around 10 seats (separate quota)

Note: The exact number of seats may vary slightly every year as per NLU Delhi notifications.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

Exam Document Required

Marks Statement of Class XII and X.
Latest Character Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Persons with Disability (wherever applicable)

Exam Online Application Form

Below are the steps that the students need to follow when completing the application form for AILET:  

Registration: Candidates need to visit the official website of NLU Delhi

Filling up the AILET application form: Click on the “REGISTER” option. Fill out the AILET REGISTRATION FORM by entering your name, mobile number and email ID

Select the Law Course

1.  The exam is conducted for undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in law, therefore, candidates need to select the course they are applying for. 

2. For this candidates need to select the application form for – BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD.

3. Upload Photograph, Signature & Certificates: Upload photographs, and signatures. After filling AILET application form, candidates will be asked to upload the scanned copies of their recent passport size photograph and specimen signature as per the given specifications.

Fee Payment

Print the Confirmation Page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of application fees.

EXAM CENTERS

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) UG is conducted by National Law University Delhi for admission to the BA LL.B. (Hons.) program. The exam is held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode across multiple cities in India.

Note: In case the number of the candidates at any test city is less than 100, the test centre will not be created in that city and candidate will be allotted test city as per their 2^nd/3^rd preference of test city.

ADMIT CARD

Step 1- Visit the official website

Step 2- On the home page, you will find the admit card download link.

Step 3 – Enter user ID and password.

Step 4 – AILET UG admit card appears on the screen.

Step 5- Download the admit card and take its printout.

EXAM RESULT

Step 1-  Visit the official website

Step 2- On the home page, you will find the result link.

Step 3- A pdf will be flashed on your screen where you can see the candidates who are qualified.

Step 4 – Search for your name using CTRL+F, If your name is in the pdf, you are qualified in the examination.

Step 5- Download the result as displayed on the screen.

Step 6- Take a printout of it and keep it safely for further use.

COUNSELLING PROCEDURE & CUTOFFS

The AILET UG counselling is conducted online by NLU Delhi. Steps include:

Step 1: Counselling Registration

Shortlisted candidates must register for counselling on the NLU Delhi official portal.

Registration requires personal details, category information, and payment of counselling fee.

Step 2: Choice Filling

Candidates submit their preference for courses and programs (for UG, only BA LL.B. Hons. is applicable).

For foreign nationals / OCI / PIO candidates, a separate choice filling process is followed.

Step 3: Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on merit, category, and availability.

NLU Delhi publishes a first merit list, followed by second and third lists if seats remain vacant.

Step 4: Document Verification

Candidates must upload or present original documents:

AILET UG Admit Card & Scorecard

Mark sheets and certificate of qualifying exam (Class XII)

Category certificate (if applicable)

Identity proof

Step 5: Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation

After successful seat allotment and document verification, candidates pay the admission fee.

Admission is confirmed only after fee payment.

Step 6: Reporting to Campus

Once admitted, candidates report to NLU Delhi campus and begin the 5-year BA LL.B. program.

1. AILET UG Cutoffs

AILET UG admission is strictly merit-based, and cutoffs depend on the total marks obtained in the exam and category of the candidate.

Previous Year Cutoffs (for reference – 2025 Exam)

General (UR): 95–102 marks

OBC: 90–95 marks

SC: 82–90 marks

ST: 75–85 marks

PwD: 70–80 marks

Foreign Nationals / OCI / PIO: Separate evaluation

These are indicative and vary slightly every year depending on difficulty level, number of candidates, and availability of seats.

2. Expected Cutoffs – AILET UG 2026

Based on trends and previous years:

General (UR): 97–105 marks

OBC (NCL): 92–97 marks

SC: 84–92 marks

ST: 78–88 marks

PwD: 72–82 marks

Foreign Nationals / OCI / PIO: Evaluated separately

Candidates should aim above 95 marks for a strong chance at NLU Delhi for General category.