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

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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The AILET 2026 fourth merit list for BA LLB and LLM courses will be released on the National Law University Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. It includes names, ranks, and marks of shortlisted candidates for the fourth round of counselling. Read this article to know everything about AILET 2026

The AILET 2026 fourth merit list for BA LLB and LLM courses will be released on the National Law University Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Read this article to know everything about AILET 2026 merit list.

The AILET 2026 fourth merit list will be released for the vacant seats at the National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi). Candidates who could not find their names in the merit lists earlier released by the NLU Delhi can wait for the fourth merit list and secure their seat. The merit list of AILET 2026 is a document that includes the names, ranks, and marks of candidates who are eligible for admission at NLU Delhi in the final round of counselling.

This article describes the steps that candidates of AILET exam need to take after the release of the AILET 2026 fourth merit list. This list will be declared after the announcement of AILET third merit list 2026.

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  • Schedule of AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List
  • What after AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List?
  • AILET 2025 Fourth Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories

Schedule of AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List

The schedule of merit lists will be issued as per the notification to be released for AILET counselling, at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The fourth merit lists for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM will be made available as separate PDFs. Candidates will have to visit the website to access the list.

Q:   How can I apply for AILET 2027?
A:

To apply for AILET 2027, candidates will have to visit the National Law University Delhi website. Use the active email address to register. Log in again to upload the necessary documents and enter the required details.

Q:   Can I appear for AILET if I forget to carry my photo ID?
A:

No, candidates were not allowed to appear for the examination without a valid photo ID. Candidates were advised to keep the following three things ready with them, a day before the examination; a valid photo ID proof, AILET admit card 2026, and a recent passport-sized photograph. These were the mandatory documents to be produced during entry to the AILET exam centre. The valid photo identity card which would be allowed at the AILET 2026 exam centre include Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id. The admit card should also have the passport and postcard-sized photographs pasted on it.

Q:   How many city preferences can a candidate submit while selecting AILET center?
A:

Candidates can submit maximum 3 preferences for AILET centre. Choosing preference for exam centre is mandatory to submit AILET application. Candidates will get to know about allotment of exact centre once the admit card is released. The NLU Delhi releases admit card online comprising crucial details about exam including name and address of AILET centre. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website after its release. To download AILET admit card, candidates need application ID, password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC).

The fourth merit list is smaller than the other merit lists, catering to vacancies left after the third round of the counselling and seat allotment. The final merit List for BA LLB is expected to be released in May 2026 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in during the counselling. Candidates can check the complete schedule here. 

AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule for BA LLB
AILET 2026 Result 2nd week of Dec 2025
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 starts 2nd week of Dec 2025
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 fee submission 3rd week of Dec 2025
AILET 2026 First Provisional Merit List 4th week of Dec 2025
AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List 2nd week of Jan 2026
AILET 2026 Third Provisional Merit List 3rd week of Jan 2026
AILET 2026 Fourth Provisional Merit List May 2026

What after AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List?

Candidates will have to consider their scores and ranks to decide what to do after the release of fourth merit list. 

If you find your name on the Merit List, then,

  • Verify your name and selection- Candidates must crosscheck their rank, category and course opted for.
  • Download the admission letter- Visit the website and download your admission letter mentioning the reporting dates, documents required, fees payment instructions, etc.
  • Pay the admission fee- Visit the college and complete the admission fee payment along with submitting the required documents and confirm your seat.

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What to Expect in AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List?

The fourth merit list has the same format as the previous lists, displaying ranks and important details for shortlisted candidates. Candidates will be able to find their rank, roll number, program opted and category as selected.

If you find your name on the fourth merit list, here is what to do next,

Candidate who did not get their names in fourth merit list should keep checking the website for the latest updates. They are advised to consider other colleges for the admission or sit for other law entrance exams. 

Read More:

AILET 2025 Fourth Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories

AILET BA LLB & LLM fourth provisional merit 2025 list is updated here:

AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List (BA LLB) AILET_2026_BA_LLB_Fourth_Provisional_Merit_List
AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List (LLM) AILET_2026_LLM_Fourth_Provisional_Merit_List

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Q:   Does NLU accepts AILET?
A:

NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET 2026 scores. However, all other NLUs in the country accept CLAT scores for providing admission to their courses. Candidates can sit for both the entrance exams to expand their scope of admission.

Q:   How can I contact the AILET exam authority?
A:

Candidates will be able to contact the AILET exam authority through the phone. The contact number is 011-40787555. There is no official email to connect with the exam authority on the AILET exam website. Thus, candidates need to use this phone number only for the exam-related queries.

Q:   Can I give both AILET and CLAT?
A:

Yes, students aspiring to expand their chances of admission to all the NLUs in India must given both the entrance exams. Both, CLAT and AILET will be conducted a week apart in the December month. The syllabus for the AILET & CLAT are almost same, infact the AILET exam has less number of sections than CLAT exam. Students aspiring to sit for both the exams may prepare simultaneously focusing on each section to be asked in exam. 

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Answered 5 days 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

AILET 2026 Result Date is December 18. The AILET result released on the NLU Delhi website. Candidates can check their scorecard from the official website.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

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You can directly access and download previous AILET question papers (BA LLB / LLM / PhD) from online collections that host them in PDF format:

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heena agrawal

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Answered a month ago

The AILET 2026 PG exam was overall moderate to Hard in difficulty level. Candidates found many unexpected questions from different acts.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The AILET 2026 UG (BA LLB) exam was overall moderate in difficulty level. The English section was easy, the GK & Current Affairs section was moderate, and the Logical Reasoning was moderate to hard.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the answer keys for the AILET 2026 LLM exam on December 14, after the exam. The objections window is open till December 16, 12 PM. After receiving the objection, the final AILET 2026 answer key will be published. 

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Swayam Gupta

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