What is the AILET 2027 Application release date?

The AILET 2027 application form is expected to be released in August 2026. The AILET application process includes registration, uploading documents, and fee payment. AILET application form 2027 will be released on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

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Q: Was AILET 2026 easy?

The AILET 2026 paper was of moderate level overall. Most students said it felt balanced, with no part too easy or too tough. Those who kept good accuracy and managed time well could attempt many questions comfortably.

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The National Law University Delhi is expected to release the fourth merit list in May 2026. The AILET third merit list was published on February 4, 2026. The AILET merit lists for rounds 1, 2, and 3 are available on the AILET website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET 1st Merit List was released on January 8, 2026. The AILET rank list includes the hall ticket number and the AIR (All India Rank) of the candidates selected for admission to NLU Delhi for their respective courses.

Candidates can check all the important updates related to the AILET cutoff 2026, AILET merit list, and AILET counselling process on this page. Make sure to follow every step carefully so you don’t miss any important deadlines during the admission process.

Also Read: AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List: BA LLB & LLM Merit List PDFs, Category-wise Marks

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AILET 2027 Important Dates
AILET 2026 Counselling Merit List Dates
AILET 2026 Answer Key Date
AILET 2026 Exam Date
AILET 2026 Admit Card Date
AILET 2026 Application Dates
AILET 2026 FAQs

AILET 2027 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AILET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 May ' 26	AILET Fourth Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB and LLM)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26	AILET Third Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB)
21 Jan ' 26	AILET Second Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB and LLM)
08 Jan ' 26	AILET First Provisional Merit List 2026 (BA LLB and LLM)
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AILET 2026 Counselling Merit List Dates

AILET counselling merit list dates are shared by NLU Delhi on the official website. Usually, the AILET counselling process begins just a few days later. After the release of the first merit list, the second and third lists are published. Candidates whose names appear in the AILET counselling merit list are advised to pay the admission fee to secure admission before the last date. Keep checking the NLU Delhi website to keep track of the latest events. The AILET counselling schedule 2026 includes the release dates of all four AILET provisional merit lists. Candidates can view the complete AILET counselling schedule on the official NLU Delhi website.

AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 starts	19-Dec-2025 at 6 PM
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 fee submission	19-Dec-2025 to 27-Dec-2025 at 11 AM
AILET 2026 First Provisional Merit List	8-Jan-2026
AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List	21-Jan-2026
AILET 2026 Third Provisional Merit List	4-Feb-2026
AILET 2026 Fourth Provisional Merit List	5-May-2026 (Expected)

Also Read: AILET 2026 Notification: BA LLB, LLM Registration Date, Important Schedule

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the documents required for AILET 2026 counselling?

Candidates will require the following documents during the AILET counselling process:

Application form
AILET Hall ticket
10th & 12th marksheets
Category certificate
Specially-Abled Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Any other supporting document to claim your seat

Q: What steps are involves in AILET counselling process?

The AILET counselling process includes the following steps:

Release of AILET invite list
Registration for counseling by candidates inlcuded in the list
Release of provisional admission list
Pay admission fee

AILET 2026 Answer Key Date

NLU Delhi released the AILET Answer Key 2026 PDF on the official website after the exam concluded. Before that, the AILET provisional Answer Key was published on December 14. Candidates had time till December 16 to raise objections or report any errors in the questions. The final answer key was shared by the conducting body later.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the AILET answer key out?

The AILET 2026 Final Answer Key got released by National Law University (NLU) Delhi on December 18, 2025. Before that, the provisional key came out on December 14. This final one has all the right corrections after checking the objections sent by students. You can trust it now because it's the updated and verified AILET answer key 2026.

Q: Is AILET 2026 result out NLU Delhi?

Yes, the AILET 2026 result was officially declared by NLU Delhi on December 18, 2025. Students who gave the exam on December 14, 2025, can log in to the official website to check their AILET scorecard, see the merit list, and view the final answer key. Just sign in with your details to download everything easily from the portal.

AILET 2026 Exam Date

The AILET exam 2026 concluded on December 14, 2025, at the exam centres across India. The candidates appeared for the AILET PG exam 2026 on the same day.

AILET Exam Day Schedule & Timings 2026

Candidates can check the AILET entrance exam day schedule below:

Timings	Events
1 pm	Entry of Candidates inside the Test Centre
1:30 pm	Entry of Candidate to the Examination Hall/ Room
1:45 noon	Distribution of transparent Sealed Envelopes containing Question Booklets and OMR Response Sheets and announcement of important instructions by the invigilators
02:00 pm	Long Bell – Commencement of Entrance Test
02:15 pm	No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Hall/Room after this Bell
02:30 pm	Short Warning Bell-Completion of 30 Minutes
03:00 pm	Short Warning Bell-Completion of 60 Minutes
03:20 pm	Short Warning Bell
04:00 pm	Long Bell – Completion of the Entrance Test

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How to crack AILET 2026 in first attempt?

To crack AILET exam in your first attempt-

Create a plan
Collect the books along with the previous year question papers
Divide equal days to each subject

Q: How can I download AILET sample papers?

Candidates can download the AILET sample papers from the official website. AILET PYQs and sample papers are available on this page. To download the previou syear sample papers, click on the relevant sample paper available in PDF format. Practice them to appear in the exam with confidence.

AILET 2026 Admit Card Date

The AILET Admit Card 2026 date was announced by NLU Delhi before the exam. The AILET admit card 2026 release date was declared on the official site. It was mandatory to carry the hall ticket as it had the roll number, exam center, and timing details. The AILET 2026 admit card was released on the said date.

Only those who finished the AILET exam registration 2026 before the AILET 2026 registration last date were able to download the admit card. You should check that all details match what you entered on the AILET 2026 registration form. Those candidates who paid the AILET 2026 registration fees were allowed to download it.

Also Check: AILET Exam Preparation Tips 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: What documents are allowed as a photo ID card to carry along with AILET 2026 admit card?

Following documents will be considered as valid for AILET 2026 exam day and, candidates can carry any one of the following:

PAN Card
Driving License
Voter ID
Passport
Aadhaar Card

Q: Do I need to carry photographs along with AILET 2027 admit card on the exam day?

Yes, candidates should carry two stamp size photograph on the exam day along with the admit card. This photograph should be affixed on the attendance sheet.

AILET 2026 Application Dates

The AILET 2026 registration window opened on August 7, 2025 for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD programs. Candidates had to fill out the AILET application form online at the official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. An AILET application fee of INR 3000 for General and INR 1000 for SC/ST was applicable to complete the AILET application process. Candidates will have to select the course for which they want to apply such as: BA LLB (Hons) and LLM. The AILET 2026 application deadline was November 10, 2025.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to fill the AILET application form offline?

AILET application forms cannot be filled out online as these forms will only be available in online mode at the official website. Candidates will be able to find out the AILET application form at the NLU Delhi official website. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration process.

Q: Can I fill the AILET application form?

Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2026 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.

AILET 2026 FAQs

Check the AILET 2026 FAQs below.

Q: What after AILET Result 2026?

The AILET admission process after the results are declared is as mentioned below:

AILET counselling: The number of candidates invited for counseling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in each category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counseling registration.
AILET cutoff: The NLU Delhi will release the AILET cutoff on its official website at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program.

Q: How to check the AILET 2026 merit list?

Check the AILET merit list by following the below given process-

Visit NLU Delhi website
Navigate to 'Notifications' section
Click on 'Merit List' link
View and download the list

Q: Was AILET 2026 easy?

The AILET 2026 paper was of moderate level overall. Most students said it felt balanced, with no part too easy or too tough. Those who kept good accuracy and managed time well could attempt many questions comfortably.

Q: What is the highest score in AILET?

A good score for AILET as per last year's cut off marks for each category are as under:
General - 93.25 marks
SC/ST - 59.75/58.5 marks
PwD - 64 marks
Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks
Residents of J&K- 54.25 marks.

Q: How many times AILET is conducted?

AILET is now conducted once in a year, and in month of December. The exam authority, National Law University, Delhi always conducted AILET once in a year, except for year 2022, when the exam was held twice I. e. once in June and then in December. However, the exam authority also notified that it's one time modification, and from AILET 2024 onwards, the exam will be held once in a year. AILET will be conducted in December month every year, for concluding early admissions for upcoming year. Know more about salient features of AILET exam here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam.

Q: Is AILET easy or tough?

Candidates seeking admission into prominent law colleges in India are well aware of the fact that they have to appear and qualify the entrance exams accepted by the colleges. In India, the National Law Universities (NLUs) are among the top-tiered law colleges to study law and, at present, the total number of NLUs in India is 24. Admission to NLU Delhi is through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). If you compare AILET to CLAT, the AILET Exam is much tougher then the latter.

Q: When will AILET 2026 second merit list be released?

AILET 2026 second merit list for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) and LLM was released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in on January 21.

Q: What are the important dates related to AILET exam?

AILET 2026 exam was conducted on December 14, 2025 in online mode. AILET 2026 Result is available to download on the website. NLU Delhi released the AILET first merit list 2026 on January 8, 2026.

Q: What is the official mobile number to contact the AILET exam authority?

There is no particular mobile number to contact the AILET exam authority. Candidates can connect the authority using the landline number at 011-28034257 from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day.

Q: What are the details mentioned in AILET admit card?

The AILET admit card will mention the examination hall number, the name of the candidate, course name applied for, and general guidelines. Candidates must ensure to have the error free details in the hall ticket. Do not forget to carry an identity proof for verification purpose.