AILET Expected Cut-Off 2026: Category-wise Cut off Marks

AILET Expected Cut-Off 2026: Category-wise Cut off Marks

JasmineUpdated on 15 Dec 2025, 11:57 AM IST

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.

AILET Expected Cut-Off 2026: Category-wise Cut off Marks
AILET Expected Cut-Off 2026

Expected AILET 2026 Cut-Off

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.

AILET 2026 Expected Cut-Off Rank and Marks

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

AILET 2026 Seat Intake and Reservation

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.

AILET BA LLB 2026 Seat Intake

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

-

-

AILET LLM 2026 Seat Matrix

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

-

-

Previous Year AILET Cut-Offs

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.

AILET 2025 BA LLB Cut-Off

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

AILET LLM 2025 Cut-Off Rank

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.

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Questions related to AILET

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Have a question related to AILET ?

With a score of 121 marks and an AIR of around 1000 in AILET 2026, getting admission to NLU Delhi for the BA LL.B (Hons.) program is not possible under the general admission process. NLU Delhi admits students strictly based on AILET rank, and the closing ranks are usually within the top 150–200 for the general category, and slightly higher for reserved categories.

However, you may still have a chance only if you belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, PwD, or EWS, depending on:

  • Number of seats available in that category

  • Final cut-off ranks released during counselling rounds

For candidates outside these categories, an AIR of 1000 is considered too low for NLU Delhi, as it is the only NLU participating through AILET.

You should also note that:

  • AILET scores cannot be used for other NLUs

  • Other NLUs accept students only through CLAT

Therefore, with this rank, you should consider:

  • Appearing for CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Exploring top private law universities like Jindal Global Law School, NMIMS, Symbiosis Law School, etc.

A score of 121 marks in AILET 2026 is a good score, but admission to an NLU depends primarily on your All India Rank, not just marks. With an AIR of around 1000, admission to NLU Delhi is highly unlikely under the general category.

NLU Delhi has:

  • Very limited seats

  • Extremely high competition

  • Cut-offs that usually close at much lower ranks

Unless you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/PwD/EWS) and the category cut-off extends to your rank, admission is not feasible.

If you are aiming for an NLU, your best options are:

  • Attempt CLAT for admission to other NLUs

  • Consider state law universities or reputed private law colleges as alternatives

In conclusion, while your score shows decent preparation, AILET admission to NLU Delhi at rank 1000 is not possible in most cases, and you should plan alternative law admission pathways accordingly.

Hello,

Yes, scoring 94.75 in AILET 2026 as an ST candidate gives you very strong chances for admission to NLU Delhi, potentially even a high rank, as expected cutoffs for ST are much lower (around 60-70 marks), but your score puts you in a highly competitive bracket.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello aspirant ,

With an AILET rank of 16168 and a CLAT rank of 49000 , getting admission in NLUs is not possible.  However, many private law colleges accept students based on CLAT or AILET rank without conducting their own entrance test . Colleges like UPES Dehradun ,AMITY law school . Jindal Global Law School and some state private universities may consider these ranks along with Class 12 marks. You should check college specific admission criteria before applying.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/law-admission-without-entrance-exam

Hope the details will help you .

THANK YOU

Hello,

If your CLAT score is low but you scored 84 in AILET , you still have good chances at some law colleges, especially those that accept AILET scores or other entrance exams. Here’s a simple breakdown:

  1. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad – Only accepts CLAT, so low CLAT score may not help here.

  2. NLU Delhi – Accepts AILET , so your 84 score gives you a good chance here. Admission is mainly based on AILET rank.

  3. Other National Law Universities – Mostly accept CLAT. Low CLAT score may limit options here.

  4. Private Law Colleges – Many accept their own exams or AILET, and some also consider merit directly. You can get a good seat here with your AILET score.

  5. State Universities & Deemed Universities – Some accept AILET or other scores; you should check their websites.

Focus on NLU Delhi and private law colleges that consider AILET. You can also explore other entrance exams like LSAT India for more options.

Hope it helps !