AILET Marks vs Rank 2026: Key Differences, Merit List Deciding Factors, Expected AILET Cutoff

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Updated on Dec 18, 2025 15:20 IST

AILET Exam was conducted on December 14, 2025. In this article, candidates can understand key differences between AILET ranks and marks, and what is more important to secure a seat at NLU Delhi. Both AILET rank and marks are the deciding factors for the merit list.

As soon as the AILET 2026 exam gets over, candidates wish to know about the difference between their marks and rank. These both affect the AILET 2026 merit list, and the expected AILET cutoff for the year. The institute will release the result after the exam is completed. NLU Delhi will then publish the list of qualified candidates as AILET invite list. Candidates included in the list will have to participate in the counseling process to secure their seat in NLU Delhi.

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Table of contents

AILET Marks vs Rank
AILET Tie-Breaking Method
AILET 2026 Cut-off
Expected AILET Cutoff

AILET Marks vs Rank

Read the details below for understanding the difference between the two:

Marks are the total number of correct answers given in the exam.
Rank is decided by the candidate's performance and the difficulty level of the exam.

Q: Is AILET cutoff for all categories the same?

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?

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

AILET Tie-Breaking Method

The below given method is followed in this case:

BA LLB program

If two or more candidates get the same marks, their merit will be determined based on higher marks in the logical Reasoning section.
If the tie persists, then the candidate senior in age will be given preference.
If the tie is still undecided at this stage, then the merit rank will be decided by the computerized draw of lots.

Also Read: AILET 2026 English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK Preparation Tips

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Senior Age;
Computerised draw of lots

AILET 2026 Counselling

NLU Delhi will conduct the AILET counselling process for admission to the course. The qualified candidates will have to register for the process and participate as per the schedule. The university will release the merit lists for different rounds. Candidates whose names appear on the merit lists will have to get their documents verified, and report to institute as per the schedule.