AILET 2026 Photo Size & Signature: Check Dimensions, Important Instructions, and More

All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )

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National Law University Delhi will begin the registration for the AILET exam on the official website. Candidates aspiring to register for the exam must go through the guidelines issued by the examination cell thoroughly before heading to fill up the AILET 2026 application form. This will let them avoid the last-minute stress and keep them ready for

Candidates who are looking to apply for the AILET 2026 exam must keep in mind the guidelines to be followed while uploading the documents, such as photograph and signature on the official portal while applying for the exam. Check here the important instructions related to uploading of photo and signature for AILET 2026.

AILET 2026 Photo & Signature Criteria and Guidelines

National Law University Delhi will close the registration for the AILET exam soon, on the official website. However, the registered candidates will be able to edit their forms during the AILET 2026 application correction window to be opened once the registration process is over. Candidates aspiring to register for the exam must go through the guidelines issued by the examination cell thoroughly before heading to fill up the AILET 2026 application form. This will let them avoid the last-minute stress and keep them ready for the smooth AILET 2026 application process.

Latest Update: AILET 2026 Admit Card (Soon): Hall Ticket Link @nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, Exam Day Guidelines

The National Law University Delhi will conduct the AILET exam 2026 on December 14, 2025, 2 PM to 4 PM. The applications for the AILET 2026 exam will be accepted until November 10, 2025, in online mode. Candidates will be required to upload certain important documents during the AILET registration process, including a photograph and signature. Photograph and Signature are important documents and candidates often fail to understand the requirements for uploading them which in turn may lead to rejection of the AILET 2026 application. To avoid such a situation, read this article for important guidelines for uploading photo and a signature in AILET 2026 application form, AILET application fee, and more.

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Table of contents
  • AILET 2026 Photo & Signature Highlights
  • AILET 2026: Important Guidelines for Uploading Photograph and Signature
  • Guidelines for Submission of Online AILET 2026 Application Form (UG/PG)
  • AILET 2026 Application: List of Documents Required

AILET 2026 Photo & Signature Highlights

As per the official NLU Delhi guidelines for filling up the application form, candidates must upload the photograph with white background and scanned signature having a maximum size 1 MB in the .jpg/.jpeg format. The application guidelines will be same for both UG and AILET PG 2026 applicants. Detailed breakdown for the AILET photo and signature guidelines is provided below:

Document

Specifications

Photograph

·       File size should be less than 1 MB 

·       The file should be of a .JPG, .JPEG format

·       The file should be a scanned copy of their recent photograph, colour photo, with a white background and the candidates' face should cover at least 75% of the photo

Signature

·       File size should be less than 1 MB 

·       The file should be of a .JPG, .JPEG format

·       It should be a scanned copy of signature either in black or blue ink on light color background. The image should be clear and not grainy

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What all things are not allowed to be carried in AILET 2027 Examination hall?
A: 

Candidates are not allowed to carry following items to AILET 2027 Examination hall:

  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, calculators etc.
  • Handwritten notes
  • Manuals and digests
  • Any other form of study material

 

Q:   When will AILET 2026 be conducted?
A: 

NLU Delhi conducted the AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025. The admission notification published on the official website - nludelhi.ac.in.  

Q:   When will AILET 2026 second merit list be released?
A: 

AILET 2026 second merit list for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) and LLM  was released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in on January 21.

Q:   What are the things to carry to AILET exam centre 2027?
A: 

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following documents and items to the AILET centre:

  • It is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre; candidates must carry their admit card as issued to them. Candidates without a valid admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to take it.
  • Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an original photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Documents that can be presented as ID proof include PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card, and Ration Card. 
  • Candidates should carry an attested passport-size photograph  (the same as uploaded at the time of filling the application form). 
  • Since the AILET is an offline exam, candidates must carry at least two good-quality ball-point pens of blue or black ink and an HB pencil to the test centre.
  • The certificate is mandatory for candidates who have applied under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.

AILET 2026: Important Guidelines for Uploading Photograph and Signature

Following instructions should be referred before uploading the scanned photograph and signature other than the above mentioned guidelines:

  • The passport size photograph uploaded should not have cap, goggles etc. (Spectacles are allowed).
  • The face of the candidate should cover about 75% of the photograph.
  • The photograph must clearly show the face of the candidate in the preview box/page.
  • Image should be .jpg/jpeg/png format.
  • The signature should be clear and without overwriting on a white paper sheet within a box 6x3 cms (width*height).
  • Candidate signature should be clearly visible in the preview box/ page.
  • Keep two identical photographs, in reserve, which may be used for pasting on the Admit Card at the time of Entrance Test/ Counselling/ Admission if required.
  • The face of the individual must be clear and visible in the photo
  • The image should be professional-looking
  • There should not be red-eye in the photo

Also Read: How to Prepare for AILET 2026: Tips, Important Topics, Best Books, & Study Plan

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Guidelines for Submission of Online AILET 2026 Application Form (UG/PG)

Applicants may follow the following guidelines before filling the application form for Admission to AILET 2026:

  • Applicants must ensure their AILET exam eligibility and fulfils all the conditions prescribed for admission to a particular program (BALLB, BCom LLB, LLM, PhD).
  • Applicants must note that the fee paid for the AILET UG 2026 application shall not be refundable.
  • An incomplete application form will be rejected by the scrutiny and examination cell.
  • Name of the Candidate should be as given in Class X or equivalent certificate. If the name has several initials, leave one blank after each.
  • Correct and activated mobile number and email address should be provided as it will be used for sending various notifications related to AILET 2026.
  • Enter the name of your Father or Mother exactly as in your Class X or equivalent certificate.
  • Fill in the date, month, and year of your birth as per the English calendar and as recorded in your Class X certificate.
  • Select the correct option under the gender column and also under the categories section, such as SC, ST, OBC, General, EWS, Kashmiri Migrant, J & K Residents, Persons with disabilities, and Foreign Nationals. The category certificate will be verified during the admission/Counselling process.
  • Candidates will have the option to choose any three centres in order of preference.
  • Choose the nationality as INDIAN or FOREIGN from the drop-down menu in the AILET PG application form.
  • Provide the correct contact details, type the complete address including the STATE, DISTRICT, CITY, and PIN CODE. Candidates must ensure to provide the correct Mobile Numbers of parents and the email address at which the SMS/communication will be sent.
  • Fill in the qualifying examinations details and enter the Percentage (%)/ CGPA where appropriate.
  • Upload the scanned Photograph & signature as per the guidelines, else it will be subject to rejection.
  • The candidate will be solely responsible for all the consequences arising out of any error or omission in the Application Form.
  • Before submission of the online application, check the details by clicking the VIEW SUBMITTED APPLICATION form option.
  • Candidate will have the option to pay the application fee through any DEBIT/ CREDIT CARDs, /UPI, and Net Banking, etc. After successful payment of the application fee, candidates will receive an acknowledgement receipt, which should be saved for future reference.
  • After the application form is successfully saved as a draft/ submitted, an application number is generated. Candidates will be required to note the application number.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will AILET 2026 first merit list be released?
A: 

The AILET first merit was released on the National Law University Delhi website on January 8.

Q:   How many times AILET is conducted?
A: 

AILET is now conducted once in a year, and in month of December. The exam authority, National Law University, Delhi always conducted AILET once in a year, except for year 2022, when the exam was held twice I. e. once in June and then in December. However, the exam authority also notified that it's one time modification, and from AILET 2024 onwards, the exam will be held once in a year. AILET will be conducted in December month every year, for concluding early admissions for upcoming year. Know more about salient features of AILET exam here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam.

Q:   Why is AILET exam important?
A: 

AILET is important because it is the only entrance exam that law aspirants can qualify and be eligible for most prominent National Law University in India; i.e. NLU Delhi. It is also one of the most competitive law entrance exams for admission to NLU Delhi, as it doesn't accept CLAT score. Apart from this, many Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) in India accept AILET LL. M. scores for the recruitment of candidates. 

Q:   How will I know about the AILET exam centre allotted to me?
A: 

AILET exam centre 2027 will be allotted along with the admit card. Candidates are advised to check the admit card to know about the exam centre and other crucial details. Apart from name and address of allotted AILET exam centre, the admit card comprises details such as exam date, timing, exam day guidelines etc. Date for admit card release is published along with the information brochure on the official website. Candidates have to download the admit card for AILET after logging and providing details such as application ID, password and others. 

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 AILET 2026 Application: List of Documents Required

The following list of documents will be required to be uploaded while filling out the AILET UG and AILET PG 2026 application form:
a. Photograph (Max Size: 1 MB)
b. Signature (Max Size: 1 MB)
c. BPL certificate issued by the competitive authority (if you belong to the BPL category) (Max Size: 2 MB)
d. Passport (if candidate belongs to a Foreign National category) (Max Size: 2 MB)
e. PWD Certificate (if candidate is claiming a reservation under the PWD Category) (Max Size: 2 MB)

Also Read: AILET Question Paper 2026: Download BA LLB, LLM & PhD Sample Papers with Answer Key PDF

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Answered 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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