AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027 - Age Limit, Qualification

AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027 Details

The tables below describe the eligibility criteria for various UG and PG law programmes of NLU Delhi. The NLU Delhi eligibility criteria for foreign nationals are slightly different, as such candidates need not appear for the AILET exam.

AILET 2027 BA LLB Eligibility Criteria

AILET 2027 LLM Eligibility Criteria

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NLU Delhi Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals

Candidates admitted under the Foreign Nationals/NRI category do not have to appear for AILET 2027. However, they must fulfil the eligibility conditions as given below -

• Candidates who possess the citizenship of a country other than India are eligible to apply under the foreign nationals category

• Foreign nationals should make sure they possess the minimum educational qualification for foreign nationals, as prescribed by NLU Delhi

• Foreign nationals do not have to appear for AILET 2027 as their admission would be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

• Candidates applying under Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/ Person of Indian Origin (PIO) have the option of applying under OCI/PIO or Indian students category. If they apply under the Indian students category, they must appear for AILET 2027.

• The candidates under foreign National and OCI/PIO categories will be selected based on percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

• Candidates must have a minimum of 65% in class 12 or equivalent exam to be eligible to apply under foreign nationals category.

• Any vacant seats under foreign nationals/OCI/PIO category will be considered as general category seats and filled as per merit in AILET.

AILET Reservation Criteria 2027

NLU Delhi will allot seats as per the pre-defined reservation policy. Candidates who are applying under reserved category must make sure they fulfil the AILET eligibility criteria 2027 for the reserved candidates and possess the required certificates to claim the concessions under the reserved category. The category-wise reservation criteria of AILET 2027 are given below.

AILET 2027 Reservation Criteria

Also check - How to Prepare for AILET 2027?

AILET 2027 Scribe Facility and Guidelines for PwD Candidates

Find below the guidelines for PwD candidates appearing for AILET 2027:

• Compensatory time: Eligible PwD candidates can receive 40 minutes of extra time (20 minutes per hour), if required.

• Own scribe: Candidates can arrange their own scribe. They must complete Appendix I and Appendix II of the prescribed guidelines.

• University-provided scribe: Candidates who need NLU Delhi to arrange a scribe must select this option in their AILET portal account and upload Appendix I.

• Benchmark disabilities: Candidates must carry a valid disability certificate on the day of the examination.

• Disabilities below 40%: Candidates with specified disabilities and difficulty writing must upload a writing disability certificate issued by the competent medical authority in the prescribed Appendix I format.

• Document submission deadline: All required documents must be uploaded to the AILET 2027 account by November 18, 2026. No further requests will be entertained after this deadline.

- Scribe qualification: For candidates arranging their own scribe, the scribe's qualification must be one step below that of the candidate.

Important Points Regarding AILET 2027 Reservation

• Candidates must have valid documents and certificates issued by the competent authorities to claim a reservation.

• Any vacant seats reserved for SC will be converted into ST seats and vice versa.

• If SC and ST seats both remain vacant, then they will be converted to general category seats.

• Only candidates included in the Central List of OBCs or under the Delhi State List of OBCs (Notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi) will be eligible to apply under the OBC category.

• 5% horizontal reservation for the PwD category.

• 30% horizontal reservation for women in the reserved and foreign nationals category

• Candidates who fail to complete the admission formalities within the prescribed timeline after publication of the allotment list will be disqualified.

Also check - AILET Previous Years Question Papers

AILET Application Form 2027

NLU Delhi released the AILET application form 2027 on August 7, 2026, on its official website. The last date to register for the AILET exam (for admission in 2027) is November 10, 2026. Candidates who fulfil the AILET exam eligibility can fill out the application form on the university’s official website. The application process of AILET 2027 includes steps such as registering and filling out the form, uploading documents and paying the application fee.

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