AILET First Merit List 2026: BA LLB & LLM Merit List PDF, Category-wise Ranks & Marks

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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AILET Merit Lists for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) and LLM courses mentioning roll number, ranks, and marks of shortlisted candidates will be released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET candidates can check all the details related to the first merit list, including the release date, mentioned details and steps to download here.

NLU Delhi has released the first merit list for the LLM course for students belonging to the Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Category. Candidates whose names appear in the provisional merit list for LLM (One year) program will have to submit the fee on or before June 14, 2025, failure to which will cancel their admission. However, the first provisional merit list for AILET 2025 BA LLB Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Category was published on June 06, 2025. The last date to submit the balance amount is June 10, 2025; failure to which will result in the cancellation of admission of a candidate.

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National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), will publish separate merit lists for UG and PG law courses for AILET 2026. These merit lists will be released tentatively in fourth week of December 2025 on the official AILET 2026 website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, and will be accessible on this page. The AILET exam for the 2026-27 academic session will be conducted for admissions to BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD programs. Consequently, NLU Delhi will release the AILET first merit list and second merit of AILET 2026. In case, the vacancies arise, AILET third merit list and AILET fourth merit lists will also be released for all these courses.

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).

Q:   Can I apply for AILET in offline mode?
A:

No. National Law University (NLU) Delhi only accept online application form for AILET 2026 exam. The application form for AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is submitted online through the official website. The application process starts with online registration. Candidates have to register on the website, fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria set by NLU Delhi. 

The candidates can learn everything about AILET 2026 first merit list in this article. It includes information about how to download the AILET 2026 first merit list, the details mentioned on the merit lists, and course-wise dates for the release of AILET 2026 1st merit list.

Check out the following AILET 2026 counselling schedule below to know the dates for AILET 2026 merit lists: 

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

Candidates will also be able to download their provisional seat allotment letter from their login account for AILET 2026. The merit list is provisional and mention the category-wise ranks, marks, and roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. The seat allotment will be done as per the seat reservation criteria.

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If the candidates who have been shortlisted for admission do not pay the admission and course fee before the last date, then his/her allotted seat will be transferred to the next eligible candidate. Check here the category-wise AILET 2026 merit list as released by the exam authority. 

Table of content
  • AILET 2026 First Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories
  • AILET 2025 First Merit List for Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Categories
  • AILET 2025 First Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories
  • AILET 2024 Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for General Category
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for General-PWD Category
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for Other Backward Classes Category
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for OBC-PWD Category
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for Scheduled Caste Category
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for SC-PWD
  • AILET Merit List 2023 for Scheduled Tribe
  • AILET Merit List 2022 for Economically Weaker Section
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for EWS-PWD
  • AILET 2023 Merit List for J&K and KM category
  • NLU Delhi Fees for all categories
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AILET 2026 First Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories

The AILET first merit list 2026 will include the names, application numbers and respective ranks of candidates eligible for admission to NLU Delhi. The first round of AILET 2026 counselling will take place based on AILET 2026 merit list. The course-wise PDFs of merit lists of AILET 2026 will be provided below: 

Q:   When is AILET merit list released?
A:

The AILET merit list is released once the counselling begins. NLU Delhi releases the merit list as per the seats and vacancies. The first merit list is released in the last week of December or first week of January. The merit list notification can be checked at the NLU Delhi official website. 

Q:   How can I apply for AILET 2026?
A:

To apply for AILET 2026, candidates can follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the NLU Delhi official website
  • Navigate through the page to register for AILET
  • Enter the valid email ID and password
  • Login using the credentials craeted and enter the details asked
  • Upload the necessary documents including signature and photograph
  • Ensure the correctness of the details and submit the form
  • Keep the softcopies of application form saved for future references 
Q:   How can I contact the AILET exam authority?
A:

Candidates can contact the AILET exam authority over 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.

AILET 2026 First Provisional Merit List for LLM PDF to be announced
AILET 2026 First Provisional Merit List for BA LLB (Hons.) PDF to be announced

AILET 2025 First Merit List for Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Categories

The course-wise PDFs of merit lists of AILET 2025 will be provided below: 

AILET 2025 First Provisional Merit List for LLM PDF First LLM Provisional Merit List Foreign Candidates
AILET 2025 First Provisional Merit List for BA LLB (Hons.) PDF First BA LLB Provisional Merit List Foreign Candidates

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

The course-wise PDFs of merit lists of AILET 2025 will be provided below: 

AILET 2025 First Provisional Merit List for LLM PDF FIRST_PROVISIONAL_MERIT_LIST_OF_SELECTED_CANDIDATES_LL.M._PROGRAMME_(NON-RESIDENTIAL)
AILET 2025 First Provisional Merit List for BA LLB (Hons.) PDF FIRST_PROVISIONAL_MERIT_LIST_OF_SELECTED_CANDIDATES_B.A.LL.B.(HONS.)_PROGRAMME

AILET 2024 Merit List for General/ General-PWD/ Other Categories

Candidates will be able to check the rank and marks of candidates who have been shortlisted for the provisional seat allotment:

AILET 2024 First Provisional Merit List for LLM AILET_2024_1st_Provisonal_Merit_List_LL.M-2024-25
AILET 2024 First Provisional Merit List for BA LLB AILET_2024_1st_Provisonal_Merit_List_B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)-2024-25

AILET 2023 Merit List for General Category 

There are 47 seats of BA LLB (Hons.) course for General category. Here are the rank and marks of candidates who have been shortlisted for the provisional seat allotment:

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 8 101.25
02 AIR 9 101.25
03 AIR 12 100
04 AIR 13 99.75
05 AIR 15 99
06 AIR 16 99
07 AIR 18 97.5
08 AIR 21 96.5 
09 AIR 24 96.25
10 AIR 25 95.75
11 AIR 28 95
12 AIR 29 94.75
13 AIR 30 94.75
14 AIR 31 94.5
15 AIR 32 94.25
16 AIR 33 94.25
17 AIR 34 94.25
18 AIR 35 94.25
19 AIR 36 93.75
20 AIR 37 93.75
21 AIR 40 93.5
22 AIR 41 93.5
23 AIR 42 93.25
24 AIR 43 93
25 AIR 44 92.75
26 AIR 45 92.75
27 AIR 46 92.5
28 AIR 48 92.25
29 AIR 49 92.25
30 AIR 50 92
31 AIR 51 92
32 AIR 52 91.75
33 AIR 53 91.5
34 AIR 54 91.25
35 AIR 56 91
36 AIR 58 91
37 AIR 59 91
38 AIR 61 91
39 AIR 62 91
40 AIR 63 91
41 AIR 65  90.75
42 AIR 66  90.75
43 AIR 67 90
44 AIR 69 90
45 AIR 70 90
46 AIR 71 90
47 AIR 72 89.5

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AILET 2023 Merit List for General-PWD Category 

As per the reservation criteria, the following allotment has been done for 3 seats of General-PWD category:

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 331 75.75
02 AIR 511 71.25
03 AIR 823 65.75

AILET 2023 Merit List for Other Backward Classes Category 

The seats reserved for OBC category have been allotted to the following candidates:

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 114 85
02 AIR 207 79.75
03 AIR 255 78
04 AIR 299 76.5
05 AIR 394 73.75
06 AIR 420 73
07 AIR 455 72.25
08 AIR 457 72.25
09 AIR 459 72.25
10 AIR 470 72
11 AIR 481 71.75
12 AIR 483 71.75
13 AIR 509 71.75
14 AIR 519 71
15 AIR 539 70.75
16 AIR 578 70
17 AIR 654 68.5
18 AIR 696 67.75
19 AIR 718 67.75
20 AIR 724 67.75
21 AIR 736 67.75
22 AIR 760 66.75
23 AIR 837 65.5

AILET 2023 Merit List for OBC-PWD Category 

As per the horizontal reservation for OBC-PWD category in AILET 2023, the seat allotment is as under: 

S.no AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 1636 57

AILET 2023 Merit List for Scheduled Caste Category 

The following candidates have been allotted seats as under: 

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 728 67.25
02 AIR 803 66
03 AIR 831 65.75
04 AIR 882 65
05 AIR 1009 63.25
06 AIR 1047 62.75
07 AIR 1053 62.75
08 AIR 1234 60.75
09 AIR 1244 60.5
10 AIR 1336 59.75
11 AIR 1354 59.5
12 AIR 1371 59.25
13 AIR 1489 58.25
14 AIR 1567 57.5
15 AIR 1699 56.5 
16 AIR 1766 55.75

AILET 2023 Merit List for SC-PWD

Out of the total seats reserved for SC category, the horizontal reservation for PWD candidates is available, and the allotted seat is under:

S.no AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 3377 46 

AILET Merit List 2023 for Scheduled Tribe 

The category has 08 seats out of total seats, and the seat allotment is as under:

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 807 66
02 AIR 923 64.5
03 AIR 1109 62
04 AIR 1559 57.5
05 AIR 2241 52.5
06 AIR 2265 52.5
07 AIR 2296 52.25
08 AIR 2731 49.5

AILET Merit List 2022 for Economically Weaker Section 

The law college has 10 seats reserved for the EWS category, and the provisionla seat allotment is as under:

S. No. AILET 2022 Rank AILET 2022 Marks
01 AIR 129 84
02 AIR 136 83.75 
03 AIR 145 83
04 AIR 157 81.75
05 AIR 170 81.25
06 AIR 302 76.5
07 AIR 304 76.25
08 AIR 317 76
09 AIR 368 74.5
10 AIR 370 74.5 

AILET 2023 Merit List for EWS-PWD 

Among EWS category, the following candidates has been shortlisted for PWD horizontal seat allotment:

S. No. AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
01 AIR 3391 45.75

AILET 2023 Merit List for J&K and KM category

From the total seats for BA LLB (Hons.) course, 2 seats are reserved for Jammu and Kashmir category, and 1 seat is reserved for Kashmiri Migrant category. The seat allotment is as under:

Category AILET 2023 Rank AILET 2023 Marks
J&K AIR 573 70
J&K AIR 598 69.5
KM  AIR 624 69

NLU Delhi Fees for all categories

Candidates who have been shortlisted for the provisional seat allotment have to pay the admission fees as under:

Category AILET 2023 Counselling Fee Admission Fee (Balance)
General  INR 30,000.00 INR 1,08,000.00
ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD categories INR 20,000.00  INR 1,18,000.00
Kashmiri Migrants/ Residence of Jammu and Kashmir categories INR 30,000.00 INR 1,08,000.00

Candidates opting for hostel facility have to pay INR 69,000 along with the admission fee mentioned above. No concession or reservation in hostel allotment will be considered as it is done based on several other factors. NLU Delhi will also release list of waiting candidates for the above categories, to consider them when a candidate does not secure the allotted seat in any category.

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