AILET Marks vs Rank: Expected AILET Cutoff, Good Score for NLU Delhi
All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )
AILET 2027 Registration
7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26
AILET 2027 exam will be conducted on December 13, 2026. 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.
AILET 2027: National Law University Delhi conducts AILET exam every year for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. In this article, candidates can understand differences between AILET ranks and marks and what is more important to secure a seat at NLU Delh.
AILET 2027 exam will be conducted on December 13, 2026, in offline (pen and paper) mode across test centres nationwide. Results and provisional answer keys are scheduled to be announced in late December 2026. Following results, NLU Delhi will open online counselling registration process. Candidates included in invite list participate in counselling to secure their seats. University will release multiple provisional merit lists on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Candidates whose names do not appear in initial lists must track subsequent allotment rounds.
Candidates who want clarity on AILET ranks and marks can read below.
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AILET Marks vs Rank
To secure a seat at NLU Delhi, both AILET rank and marks are important. Candidates can check their rank in official merit list, which displays candidate's admit card application number with their All India Rank (AIR).
- AILET Marks: Total raw score obtained by candidate based on marking scheme.
- AILET Rank: Sequential position of candidate in All India Merit List, determined by their total marks and applicable tie-breaking rules.
- AILET Tie-Breaking Method
- AILET 2027 Counselling Schedule (Expected)
- Factors Affecting AILET Cutoff
- Expected AILET Cutoff
AILET Tie-Breaking Method
NLU Delhi uses a tie-breaking method in case two or more candidates score same marks in exam. Candidates can check tie breaking method below
BA LLB program
- If two or more candidates get same marks, their merit will be determined based on higher marks in logical Reasoning section.
- If tie remains, then candidate senior in age will be given preference.
- If tie is still undecided at this stage, then merit rank will be decided by computerised draw of lots.
LLM program
- Senior Age
- Computerised draw of lots
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AILET 2027 Counselling Schedule (Expected)
NLU Delhi conducts AILET centralized online counselling for admission to BA LLB (and LLM programs. Qualified candidates invited to process must register online, pay counselling fee, and upload documents as per official timeline
| Counselling Event | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| AILET 2027 Exam Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result & Scorecard | Late December 2026 |
| Counselling Registration & Fee Submission Starts | Late December 2026 |
| Last Date for Counselling Registration | Early January 2027 |
| First Provisional Merit List | Mid-January 2027 |
| Second Provisional Merit List | Late January 2027 |
| Third Provisional Merit List | February 2027 |
| Fourth Final Merit List | May 2027 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
Yes, the AILET exam is held only for admission to NLU Delhi. The AILET full form is All India Law Entrance Test, and it's not used by other NLUs. If you want to study law at AILET colleges, you must apply through AILET registration and check the AILET eligibility before applying.
The expected AILET score for this rank range is likely between 119 and 121 marks.
Factors Affecting AILET Cutoff
AILET cutoff varies each year based on several key factors:
- Exam Difficulty Level
- Number of Test-Takers
- Reservation Norms & Category Quotas
- Total Sanctioned Seats:
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Expected AILET Cutoff
NLU Delhi publishes category-wise closing ranks after each seat allotment round. Based on previous question paper trends, expected closing marks range is given below:
| Category | BA LLB (Hons.) Expected Cutoff Marks (Out of 150) | LLM Expected Cutoff Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 95 - 105 plus | 75 - 85 plus |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 80 - 88 plus | 60 - 68 plus |
| EWS | 78 - 85 plus | 58 - 65 plus |
| SC | 65 - 72 plus | 50 - 58 plus |
| ST | 55 - 65 plus | 45 - 52 plus |
| PwD | 50 - 60 plus | 42 - 50 plus |
AILET Previous Years’ AILET Cutoff
Check AILET BA LLB Previous Year Cut-off below.
| Category |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General |
1 |
62 |
| EWS |
91 |
290 |
| OBC |
82 |
457 |
| SC |
247 |
1559 |
| ST |
505 |
2646 |
for BA LLB (Round 2)
| Category |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General |
63 |
65 |
| EWS |
304 |
305 |
| OBC |
466 |
585 |
| SC |
1588 |
1614 |
| ST |
2956 |
3150 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates do not require any login details to download the AILET answer key PDF. It is available for download for everyone.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, sure. I am sharing the details below-
| CLAT | DATE: December 6, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-26+ National Law Universities (NLUs) including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata |
| SLAT | DATE: Phase 1 on December 19, 2026 Phase 2 on December 26, 2026 | Previous year paper- https://www.shiksha.com/college/symbiosis-law-school-symbiosis-international-pune/slat-exam | Participating colleges-Symbiosis Law Schools located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur |
| AILET | DATE: December 13, 2026 | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-NLU Delhi only (scores are not accepted by other NLUs). |
| IPU CET | DATE: Session 1 in December and Session 2 in April of the admission year | Previous year paper- | Participating colleges-GGSIPU main campus and numerous affiliated management and law institutes across Delhi-NCR. |
| CHRIST | DATE: Conducted in multiple phases corresponding with admission windows | Previous year paper- You can check college portal.
| Participating colleges- Christ University campuses in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Yeshwanthpur), Delhi-NCR, and Pune Lavasa. |
| Alliance | DATE: Alliance University does not follow a single fixed national calendar date for its internal tests like AMAT or AUSAT. | Sorry, but I couldn't find it. You can check college portal for the same. | Participating colleges- Alliance University constituent schools (Alliance School of Law, Alliance Ascent College, and Alliance School of Business) in Bengaluru. |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates receiving seats must follow NLU Delhi's instructions, pay the required admission amount, upload or verify documents, and complete other formalities.
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Beginner-Level 3
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Candidates with lower ranks may participate if they receive a counselling invitation. Admission depends on category, vacancies, previous cutoffs, and seat availability during subsequent counselling rounds.
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Beginner-Level 3
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Candidates may need academic certificates, identification proof, category certificates, photographs, AILET documents, and other required records. Exact requirements should be checked in NLU Delhi's official notification.
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Beginner-Level 3
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Seats are allotted according to candidates' merit ranks, reservation category, programme preferences, and seat availability. Multiple counselling rounds may be conducted depending on vacancies and candidate responses.
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Beginner-Level 3
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Yes, shortlisted candidates need to pay counselling registration fee. The applicable amount and payment deadline are announced by NLU Delhi in its counselling notification.
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Beginner-Level 3
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Eligible candidates can register through official NLU Delhi admission portal. They must log in, provide required information, upload documents, pay applicable fees, and submit their counselling application.
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Candidates shortlisted by NLU Delhi based on their AILET rank and eligibility criteria can participate. Shortlisted candidates must complete registration and counselling formalities.
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AILET counselling is admission process conducted by NLU Delhi for candidates who qualify based on their entrance examination performance, merit rank, category, and availability of seats.
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