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

All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( 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 May 5, 2026, on the National Law University Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Read this article to know everything about the AILET 2026 merit list.

The AILET 2026 fourth merit list will be released at the National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) on May 5, 2026. Candidates who could not find their names in the merit lists earlier released by the NLU Delhi must check the fourth merit list to secure admission in NLU Delhi. The AILET 2026 fourth merit list will provide details of the candidates' 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 the AILET exam need to take after the release of the AILET 2026 fourth merit list. This list will be declared after the announcement of the AILET third merit list 2026.

Also Read: NLU Delhi Fee Structure for all courses

Table of contents
  • Schedule of AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List
  • AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List: What's Next
  • AILET Fourth Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories - Previous Year
  • Candidate Selected in AILET 2026 4th Merit List - Action Required

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.

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 18-Dec-2026
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 starts 19-Dec-2026
AILET Counselling Registration 2026 fee submission 19-Dec-2025 to 27-Dec-2025
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 05-May-2026
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Commonly asked questions
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, 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 2027 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).

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:   What details are mentioned on the AILET Merit list?
A: 

AILET merit list has the name of the candidate, registration number, and rank. It also gives instructions for admission and seat reservation. If candidates do not pay the fee within the time, their candidature will be cancelled. 

AILET 2026 Fourth Merit List: What's Next

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

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

  • Verify your name and selection- Candidates must cross-check 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.

Also Read: NLU fees structure for five-year LLB and LLM courses

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 the fourth merit list should keep checking the website for the latest updates. They are advised to consider other colleges for admission or sit for other law entrance exams. 

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AILET Fourth Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories - Previous Year

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is AILET cutoff for all categories the same?
A: 

No, AILET Entrance Exam cutoff is released separately for the various categories. For instance, the cut-off is available for categories like Open, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PH categories. Note that open category candidates will not be considered for admission under reserved category seats. However, candidates belonging to reserved category will be considered for admission under both open and the reserved category they belong to. To be considered for admission under reserved category, the candidate must furnish the required category certificates. However, any candidate who is found using counterfeit documents can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.

Q:   What factors are considered while determining the AILET cutoff?
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Following factors are considered to determine the AILET cutoff-

  • Difficulty level of exam
  • Number of candidates appeared
  • Total seats available for admission
  • Category of candidates

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Candidate Selected in AILET 2026 4th Merit List - Action Required

If your name is mentioned in the fourth merit list of AILET 2026, then follow the tips provided below:

  • Keep checking the NLU Delhi website regularly for updates and deadlines.
  • If selected, then keep documents ready for attending the counseling session.
  • Have all your documents readily available and in the required format.
  • Seek guidance from counselors or seniors familiar with the AILET admission process.

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Answered a week ago

The NLU Delhi will release the AILET Exam Schedule soon. Candidates must follow the dates carefully to avoid any misses later.

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Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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 

 

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

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

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No, the NLU Delhi has not released the AILET Answer Key 2027 yet. The answer key will be published only after the exam is over. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

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 

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

There is no provision to fill the AILET Application Form in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in to fill the form. 

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The NLU Delhi has not released any information regarding the revision of AILET Exam Pattern yet. Candidates must note that all details about the AILET Exam 2027 will be published in the notification. 

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Candidates aspiring to appear for the AILET exam must refer to the following set of books while preparing for AILET 2027:

CLAT Study Kit (Legal Reasoning, English, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and Legal Awareness & General Knowledge)
Universal's Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination
CLAT & AILET'

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

To get the AILET previous year question papers:

  1. Click on the AILET question paper PDF download links on the Shiksha portal or
  2. Visit the official website to download the PYQs and practice them to appear for the exam

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Anshuman Dhyani

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The AILET application forms will be available on the official website of the conducting body, NLU Delhi. Candidates must visit the online portal to fill out the forms only during the application window. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6