AILET 2026 Exam Fees (Revised): Category-wise Fees Structure, Payment Mode, Admission Fees

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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Updated on Feb 3, 2026 17:00 IST
Candidates who wish to take admission to the 5-year integrated LLB program, LLM & PhD program at the NLU Delhi will have to appear for the AILET 2026 exam, which is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025, 2 PM to 4 PM. The application window for the AILET exam will open on August 07, 2025 on the NLU Delhi official website. Candidates will be abl

AILET 2026 exam notification has been published by the National Law University, Delhi. Candidates aspiring to get admission to BA LLB and LLM courses at NLU Delhi will have to apply for the AILET 2026 exam. Check here the fee structure for AILET application along with other important guidelines.

AILET Exam Fees 2026

Candidates who wish to take admission to the 5-year integrated LLB program & LLM programs at the NLU Delhi will have to appear for the AILET 2026 exam, which is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025, 2 PM to 4 PM. The application window for the AILET exam was opened on August 07, 2026 on the NLU Delhi official website. Candidates were able register for the AILET exam until November 10, 2025. The AILET application will be filled out online, and once the fee is paid, candidates will receive the confirmation receipt on their portal. The NLU Delhi examination cell has revised the application fee this year.

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Before planning to register for the AILET exam 2026, candidates must know the application fee structure. In this article below, we have provided the detailed AILET 2026 Registration fee structure, mode of payment and other related details.

Q:   What is the exam pattern of AILET 2026 for BA LLB course?
A:

The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB 2026 is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET 2026 will be as under:

Subject

Questions per section

English Language

50 questions

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

30 questions

Logical Reasoning

70 questions

Total

150 

AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET 2026 including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of AILET for BA LLB?
A:

The marking scheme for AILET will be as under-

  • +1 mark each correct answer 
  • -0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 
  • No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
Q:   Is there negative marking in AILET 2026 Exam?
A:

Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2026 has negative marking too. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2026. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2026 exam.

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Table of contents
  • AILET 2026: Why Application Fee?
  • AILET 2026: Fee Structure
  • AILET 2026 General Category Fee Structure
  • AILET 2026 PwD Category Fee Structure
  • AILET 2026 SC/ ST Category Fee Structure
  • AILET 2026: BPL Fee Structure
  • AILET 2026 Application Fee: Mode of Payment
  • AILET 2026: Application Fee Confirmation
  • AILET 2026: Application Fee Refund Policy
  • Refund Policy for University Fees
  • AILET 2026 Application Late Fee
  • AILET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • AILET 2026 Test Cities
  • AILET 2026 Helpdesk
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AILET 2026: Why Application Fee?

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NLU Delhi has put out the AILET 2026 notice and shared the main dates for the exam. You need to fill the form, pay the fee, and upload all the needed papers before the last date ends. The AILET 2026 application fee helps in running the exam and covering registration costs. The money collected goes toward exam setup, infrastructure, and handling of forms so everything runs smooth.

Different categories of students have different fee amounts, making sure no group gets left out from giving the AILET exam.

AILET 2026: Fee Structure

Refer to the table given below to check the AILET Registration Fee 2026 for different category/class of candidates. The AILET 2026 fee structure has been revised and slashed down as compared to the previous year registration fee. Detailed explanation of AILET 2026 application fee is given below:

Category

AILET Application Fee (in INR)

General

INR 3500

INR 3,000

PwD

INR 1500

INR 1,000

SC

INR 1500

INR 1,000

ST

INR 1500

INR 1,000

SC/ST and Women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL)

Exempted from paying the application fee

The AILET 2026 registration fee can be submitted online using credit, debit card and net banking options.

Q:   Is AILET Exam Pattern 2026 revised?
A:

No, the exam pattern of AILET LLM 2026 is not revised. However, the exam pattern was previously went modification in the year 2024, within which the duration of the exam was changed and the descriptive section in the exam for the AILET PG Exam course was removed. Candidates must check the revised exam pattern of AILET 2026 and the syllabus of AILET 2026 while doing their AILET 2026 preparation.The NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2026 Exam Pattern online on the NLU Delhi official website.

Q:   What is exam pattern of AILET?
A:

Check the table below for the exam pattern of BA LLB (Hons.) course:

Subject

Total Questions

Total Marks

English including Comprehension

50 questions 

50 marks

General Knowledge (Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Economics, Civics)

30 questions 

30 marks 

Logical Reasoning

70 questions 

70 marks 

Total

150

150

Q:   Does AILET have GK and Current Affairs?
A:

Yes, AILET exam have one section for Current affairs and General Knowledge. The section will be asked for 30 marks and students will be asked questions from Indian and international affairs, Current events, History,  Geography,  Politics,  Economics & General Science.

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AILET 2026 General Category Fee Structure

The application fee for the General Category candidates is higher than the other categories to furnish the resources and accommodate the needs to conduct the exam. Candidates belonging to the General category will have to pay a sum of INR 3000 to register for the AILET 2026 exam.

 AILET 2026 PwD Category Fee Structure

Applicants belonging to the (Persons with Disability) PwD Category will have to make a payment of INR 1000 to register for the AILET exam 2026. The fee is comparatively less than the fee to be paid by the General category candidates to ensure that the accessibility of exam to each group. This concession ensures that aspirants with disabilities can appear in the exam without financial constraints.

AILET 2026 SC/ ST Category Fee Structure

The AILET fee structure for SC category candidates is INR 1000 while applying for the exam. This reduction in fee is to comply with the Government policies to promote education among the economicaly weaker section.

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AILET 2026: BPL Fee Structure

The BPL category candidates belonging to the SC/ST Category and Wome are not required to pay the AILET application fee. This move is to encourage participation from the financially disadvantaged groups and provide them with opportunities for higher education in Law.

AILET 2026 Application Fee: Mode of Payment

The mode of AILET application fee payment is online and can be done by using any of the following means:

  • Debit/ Credit Cards
  • Netbanking
  • Using UPI IDs

Candidates can choose the payment mode flexible to them to apply for the exam and complete the AILET application form process 2026.

AILET 2026: Application Fee Confirmation         

The application fee once paid will get a unique transaction ID and the applicants will receive a confirmation message and receipt online. Candidates will be required to thoroughly check the receipt and save it for future references.

Also Read: AILET Question Paper 2026: Download BA LLB, LLM & PhD Sample Papers with Answer Key PDF

AILET 2026: Application Fee Refund Policy                

The AILET 2026 application fee usually can’t be taken back once you pay and submit the form. Still, if there’s some technical issue or you end up paying twice by mistake, NLU Delhi might look into it and give the refund after checking the case.

Refund Policy for University Fees

As per the latest notification by NLU Delhi, fee will be refunded in following cases:

1. The counselling fee is fully refunded if a candidate exits the admission process.
2. If the candidate goes with the admission, the counselling fee is adjustable.
3. In case of candidates back out from the admission, the entire fee paid by the candidate will be refunded in accordance with UGC guidelines.

AILET 2026 Application Late Fee

NLU Delhi will open the application window with late fee for candidates who miss to apply within the AILET application deadline 2026. Applicants will be charged with higher amounts for submitting the late applications.

To avoid such situation, it is advised to fill the AILET application 2026 before the last date is over. 

AILET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To give AILET exam 2026, you got to meet the eligibility rules before you start filling the form. The AILET eligibility criteria for BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses is shared down here. You must check it careful so you don’t miss any small thing. For the 5-year integrated LLB program, you need to pass your 10+2 exam with at least 45% marks, and if you’re from SC or ST category then 40% marks is fine. For AILET LLM eligibility, you should have done your 3-year or 5-year LLB degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized college. The AILET PhD eligibility says you must hold an LLM degree with 55% marks or more. There is no age limit for AILET exam 2026, so anyone who meet the education part can apply.

BA LLB/ BCom (AILET 2026 Eligibility)

10+2 exam with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)

LLM (AILET PG Eligibility)

3-year LLB or 5-year LLB with atleast 50% marks

PhD

LLM degree with minimum 55% scores from a recognized institute.

Candidates must note that there is no age limit to take up the AILET exam.

AILET 2026 Test Cities

AILET 2026 exam will be conducted at the following cities: 

Ahmedabad Hisar
Asansol Hyderabad
Bengaluru Jabalpur
Bhopal Jaipur
Bhubaneswar Jammu
Chandigarh Jodhpur
Chennai Kanpur
Cochin Kolkata
Dehradun Lucknow
Delhi Mumbai
Faridabad Nagpur
Ghaziabad Patna
Greater Noida Pune
Gorakhpur Raipur
Gurugram Ranchi
Guwahati Thiruvananthapuram
Gwalior   Varanasi
Jamshedpur Visakhapatnam
Haldwani -

In case the number of the candidates at any test city is less than 100, the test centre will not be created in that city and candidate will be allotted test city as per their 2nd/3rd preferences.

AILET 2026 Helpdesk

For any queries, candidates may contact the concerned authrity through the below listed details:

Address

NLU Delhi
Sector-14, Dwarka,
New Delhi-110078

Admission Enquiries

011-28034257

Exam Enquiries

011-40787555 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day)

Official Website: https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/ailet/

Phone Number: 011-28034257

Also Read: How to Prepare for AILET 2026: Tips, Important Topics, Best Books, & Study Plan

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Answered a week ago

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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Anshul Jindal

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Answered a week ago

Getting 79 in AILET is kind of a fair score, but it depends on how hard the exam was that year. Sometimes the cutoff goes high, sometimes low. For general category, top ranks usually need around 85 or more. Still, your AILET 2026 score of 79 might stand close if the paper was tough overall.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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 upda

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered a week ago

The AILET 2026 expected cut-off maybe around 75 to 85 marks for general students, it can change a bit every year. Some years it go higher when paper easy. For LLM, the cut-off mostly stay near 65–75 marks. It all depend on how tough exam was, how many people apply, and seats in National Law Universi

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

AILET or All India Law Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted at the national level. The conducting body is NLU Delhi. Students aim for this course for getting admissions to LLM courses in NLU Delhi. This exam is seperate than CLAT.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the application fee for AILET 2026 is INR .3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only). Application fee in case of SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is INR 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only). SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted fro

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Poornima Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 is out for round 1 across different categories. For the students belongong to the General AI quota, the AILET cutoff score is 60. For the OBC category, the cutoff score is 330. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise cutoff details: 

CategoryAILET Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Score)
General60
OBC330
SC1480
ST1372
EWS298

 

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, the presidency university do not accept AILET Score. Candidates have to appear either for PULAT or CLAT to get admission in the law courses offered by the varsity. Without it you can not get admission.

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The last date to submit the AILET counselling fee was December 27, 2025. The candidates who get the invitation to participate in the AILET counselling have to pay the counselling registration fee before the last date.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The AILET BA LLB course tie-breaking method gives priority to

  • A candidate who scores higher marks in the logical reasoning section
  • Senior age candidate
  • Computerized draw of lots

 

 

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Swayam Gupta

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