AILET Merit List 2026 (January 8): Category & Round wise BA LLB & LLM Merit List PDF
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AILET Merit List 2026 (January 8): Category & Round wise BA LLB & LLM Merit List PDF

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Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 18 Dec 2025, 05:48 PM IST
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The National Law University Delhi will release the AILET 2026 merit list for BA LLB and LLM programmes on its official website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The university releases a separate merit list for each round of counselling. The AILET counselling registration begins from December 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Only those candidates who registered for AILET 2026 counselling will have their names appear in the merit list based on their scores. Candidates included in the AILET 2026 merit list are eligible for admission in a particular round. Based on previous year trends, NLU Delhi is expected to publish the AILET 2026 first merit list on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM, followed by the AILET 2026 second merit list and the third merit list in subsequent counselling rounds. The AILET 2026 exam was conducted on December 14, 2025. Through the All India Law Entrance Test, candidates will be admitted into 5-year LLB and LLM programmes of NLU Delhi.

This Story also Contains

  1. AILET Merit List 2026: Dates
  2. How to Download AILET Merit List 2026?
  3. Details Mentioned in the AILET 2026 Merit List
  4. AILET Counselling 2026
  5. AILET Previous Year Merit List
AILET Merit List 2026 (January 8): Category & Round wise BA LLB & LLM Merit List PDF
AILET Merit List

AILET Merit List 2026: Dates

The dates related to the AILET 2026 merit list are given below. The complete counselling schedule for the AILET 2026 for the Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Honours) and LLM courses are updated below.

AILET Merit List 2026 Dates

Date / Time

Event

AILET 2026 Exam date

December 14, 2025

December 18, 2025

Declaration of AILET 2026 result

December 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Counselling Invites: University will invite category‑wise candidates for online counselling registration (approx. 3× number of seats per category)

December 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – December 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Online Counselling Registration & Fee Payment• General – ₹30,000• ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PwD – ₹20,000

January 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Declaration of First List of Provisionally Selected Candidates

January 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – January 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Deposit of Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee (₹50,000) by First Merit List candidates

January 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Declaration of Second List of Provisionally Selected Candidates

January 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – January 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Deposit of Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee by Second Merit List candidates

February 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Declaration of Third List of Provisionally Selected Candidates

February 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – February 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Deposit of Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee by Third Merit List candidates

May 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Declaration of Fourth List of Provisionally Selected Candidates

May 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – May 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Deposit of fees and completion of remaining formalities (balance fee)

How to Download AILET Merit List 2026?

Candidates can download the merit list of NLU Delhi by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of the university - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

  • Select the course: BA LLB, LLM or PhD

  • Click on the merit list of the selected programme

  • The AILET 2026 merit list PDF will be displayed on the screen

  • Candidates can check their names and the AILET 2026 rank list

  • Download the PDF for future reference

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Details Mentioned in the AILET 2026 Merit List

As the AILET 2026 results are declared, NLU Delhi will release the AILET merit list, which contains the names of shortlisted candidates, ranks, admit card numbers, and categories. These candidates, whose names have appeared on the NLU Delhi merit list 2026, are required to submit the prescribed documents and pay the fees.

AILET 2026 Merit List PDF Download Link

Candidates can check the AILET 2026 merit list download PDF in the table below upon its release.

Round

Download Link (BA LLB)

Download Link (LLM)

1

Download PDFDownload PDF
2Download PDF
Download PDF
3Download PDF
Download PDF

AILET Counselling 2026

NLU Delhi will open the AILET 2026 counselling registration window on December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Candidates who received the AILET counselling invite will be allowed to register through their login. The counselling is completed in four parts, i.e. publication of the AILET 2026 counselling invitee list, registrations, publication of the merit list and payment of the admission confirmation fee.

How to register for AILET 2026 counselling?

Step 1: Visit the official website - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Step 2: Log in to the AILET 2026 account

Step 3: Make an online counselling registration fee payment of Rs. 30,000 (General) and Rs. 20,000 (ST/ SC/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD) through Credit/ Debit Card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 4: Next, upload a self-attested copy of the required documents in PDF format to complete counselling registration.

Documents required for AILET 2026 counselling registrations

  • Class 10th and 12th mark sheet

  • Character certificate from the previous institution

  • TC/Migration Certificate

  • Category certificate (for reserved category candidates)

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AILET Previous Year Merit List

Candidates can download the previous year's AILET merit list from the table given below:

AILET Merit List 2025 PDF Links

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the first AILET 2026 merit list?
A:

The first merit list of AILET 2026 will be published on January 8, 2026.

Q: Who is eligible for the AILET 2026 exam?
A:

Candidates applying for undergraduate programmes need to complete their 10+2 with 45% marks (42% in the case of OBCs and 40% for SC/ST).

Q: When is the AILET 2026 exam?
A:

The AILET 2026 was conducted in offline mode on December 14, 2025.

Q: What is the AILET invite list?
A:

The invite list of AILET includes the roll numbers of the candidates who have been shortlisted for admission to BA LLB and LLM programmes. The invited candidates are informed through SMS, email or through login. 

Q: What is a good score in AILET 2026?
A:

Candidates in the general category must score 80+ marks.

Q: How many rounds will be there for AILET 2026 counselling?
A:

There will be four rounds of AILET counselling in 2026. However, more rounds will be added if seats remain vacant.

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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

Hi dear candidate,

With the score of 84 in AILET Law Exam, you are at a good position of getting decent colleges like Lloyd College, ISME Bangalore, AIL Mohali, SRM Sonipat etc. However, the NLUs might be just a little away unless you have a reserved category.

Know more:

Law Colleges in India Accepting AILET – Courses, Fees, Admission, Rank

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