The National Law University (NLU) Delhi releases the AILET 2026 merit list before each round of counselling sessions. There are around four rounds of AILET counselling 2026. More rounds are added if seats are vacant. The AILET cut-off rank is the highest rank or minimum marks obtained. Based on the merit list, candidates can calculate their expected AILET cut-off. The AILET expected cut-off marks 2026 are affected by factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the AILET 2026 reservation criteria. This article discusses the AILET expected cut-off 2026, previous year cut-offs and more.
The expected AILET 2026 cut-off is calculated from the previous year’s data. The table below details the possible ranks and marks required for each category of students.
Category | AILET Cut-Off Rank | AILET Cut-Off Marks |
General | 65 | 119 - 121 |
EWS | 300 | 114 - 117 |
OBS | 600 | 110 - 114 |
SC | 1600 | 100 - 105 |
ST | 1800 | 100 - 105 |
NLU Delhi conducts the AILET 2026 exam for its BA LLB and LLM programs. The seat intake and reservation for this year are listed in the table below.
Category | Seats | Horizontal Reservation | Seat Intake After Excluding PwD Seats |
General | 50 | 3 | 47 |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (22%) | 24 | 1 | 23 |
SC (15%) | 17 | 1 | 16 |
ST (7.5%) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
EWS (10%) | 11 | 1 | 10 |
Sub Total | 110 | 6 | 104 |
Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) | 10 | - | - |
Grand Total | 120 | - | - |
Category | Seats | Horizontal Reservation | Seat Intake After Excluding PwD Seats |
General | 32 | 2 | 30 |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (22%) | 15 | 1 | 14 |
SC (15%) | 11 | 1 | 10 |
ST (7.5%) | 5 | - | 5 |
EWS (10%) | 7 | - | 7 |
Sub Total | 70 | 4 | 66 |
Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) | 10 | - | - |
Supernumerary: Kashmiri Migrants | 1 | - | - |
Grand Total | `81 | - | - |
There were seven AILET counselling rounds last year for both the BA LLB and LLM programs. The tables mentioned below detail last year’s cut-offs.
Category | Round 1 Rank | Round 2 Rank | Round 3 Rank | Round 4 Rank | Round 5 Rank | Round 6 Rank | Round 7 Rank |
General | 53 | 55 | 60 | - | - | 61 | - |
EWS | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
OBC | 358 | 423 | 463 | 464 | - | - | 522 |
SC | 1288 | - | 1376 | 1400 | - | - | - |
ST | 2018 | 2115 | 2180 | - | 2193 | 2340 | 2889 |
Category | Round 1 Rank | Round 2 Rank | Round 3 Rank | Round 4 Rank | Round 5 Rank | Round 6 Rank | Round 7 Rank |
General | 41 | 42 | 45 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
EWS | 120 | - | 167 | 206 | - | - | - |
OBC | 146 | - | 176 | 196 | - | - | - |
SC | 423 | 426 | 471 | - | - | - | - |
ST | 484 | - | - | 683 | 778 | - | - |
The AILET exam has been conducted on December 14, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The AILET 2026 results will be declared two to three days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can refer to the official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in once the counselling begins after the result declaration.
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
With 90 marks in SC Category, your chances for securing an admission to NLU Delhi through AILET 2026 are high. AILET is a 150-mark exam, therefore 90 marks are considered a topper-level.
NLU Delhi reserves a 15% of its seats for SC Candidate. Since AILET is very unpredictable and therefore if the exam is hard the cutoff can drop to 60-65 but is the paper is easy it might even reach 80, and possibly you stand above it. However 90 marks must be your net score including negative marking.
I hope the information was useful.
Thankyou.
The predicted cut-off for the PwD General category in AILET 2026 is expected to vary depending on the overall difficulty of the exam and the number of applicants. According to the trends analyzed on Careers360, the cut-off for the PwD category generally remains significantly lower than the general merit category, typically ranging between 45 to 60 marks out of 150. However, for a top-tier institution like NLU Delhi, the competition for these reserved seats still requires a competitive score to secure a place in the initial merit lists. Since the 2026 cut-off will only be finalized after the exam results are declared, students are advised to look at the previous years' closing ranks to gauge their required performance level. You can stay updated with the expected and official cut-off trends by visiting the following link: https://law.careers360.com/articles/ailet-2026-cut-off
Hello Himanshi,
In order to secure admission to NLU Delhi through AILET, an All India Rank(AIR) is the primary metric used, however it also depends on the category you are applying under. Every candidate is assigned an AIR to fill seats according to the reservation matrix.
For General candidate: an AIR is the only thing that matters as there are only about 50 seats, excluding the PwD seats. An air of top 60-70 is required to secure a seat.
For Reserved Category candidates (OBC, SC, ST, EWS): In NLU Delhi, your category rank is considered to determine your position within the specific pool, bit this rank is derived from AIR list. You are first considered for a General seat, if your rank is not high enough then you are specified a seat within your own category.
I hope the information helps you.
Thankyou.
Hello,
With 85 marks in AILET 2026, it is very unlikely to get NLU Delhi for the General category. The expected cut-off for General is usually higher, often above 90 marks.
If you belong to a reserved category (OBC, EWS, SC, ST), your chances are slightly better, but for General, 85 marks may not be enough.
Your best option is to also consider other NLUs where the cut-off is lower.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
NO, 101.75 marks is not enough to place an admission in NLU Delhi.
For BA LLB (Hons), NLU Delhi uses the cutoff of 122 marks (expected) along with the eligibility expected with 12 board passed out with a minimum of 45% for AILET Cutoff 2026.
These predicted cutoffs might change. Based on the candidate's participation, allotment, and the seats provided.
Admission to NLU is based on the merit lists from the obtained AILET scores with the counselling process involved.
If you have further queries, kindly check the official portal from time to time.
Hope it helps with your query. Good luck.
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