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.
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.
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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.
Also Read:
- 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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
NLU Delhi conducted the AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025. The admission notification published on the official website - nludelhi.ac.in.
AILET 2026 second merit list for BA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.) and LLM was released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in on January 21.
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
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
The AILET first merit was released on the National Law University Delhi website on January 8.
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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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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
To get the AILET previous year question papers:
- Click on the AILET question paper PDF download links on the Shiksha portal or
- Visit the official website to download the PYQs and practice them to appear for the exam
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
AILET application forms cannot be filled out online as these forms will only be available in online mode at the official website. Candidates will be able to find out the AILET application form at the NLU Delhi official website. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2026 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2027 question paper after the exam on the official website in PDF format. The AILET question paper will be released with the answer key.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The AILET Objection Window will open in December 2027. Candidates will be able to raise objections to the AILET Answer Key within a timeline of 2 days. Once the objections are received, the NLU Delhi will publish the AILET Final Answer Key. Based on that, the AILET Result will be announced.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can raise objections against the AILET 2027 answer key by visiting the official website. Then provide the registered mobile number and password. View the window to submit objections. Pay the fee to complete the process.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The full form of AILET is All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level Law entrance exam that is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The AILET Provisional Answer Key PDF will be issued on the NLU Delhi website. It will be provided in two phases. Initially, a Provisional Answer Key will be published, followed by the Final one in PDF format.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can check the AILET Answer Key on the official website- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET provisional answer key PDF will be released after the exam in December 2027. Generally the answer key is released within a week from the exam date.
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Contributor-Level 6
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