
AILET 2027: National Law University Delhi has started the AILET registration 2027 process. Candidates who want to appear for this national-level law exam can now fill its application. Students can complete registration process online from nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The AILET application form 2027 was activated on August 07, 2026. Candidates can fill AILET exam application form 2027 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM till last date. AILET application form last date is November 10, 2026. The authority will conduct exam on December 13, 2026. Candidates should first see notification to know important details about this law entrance exam.
Latest Updates on AILET 2027:
- AILET 2027 notification OUT!
- AILET registrations 2027 Ongoing.
- AILET Form 2027 Last Date: November 10, 2026
- AILET 2027 exam to be conducted on December 13, 2026.
- AILET Admit Card 2027 to be released on November 30, 2026.
- What is AILET Exam?
- AILET 2027 Important Dates
- AILET 2027 Highlights
- AILET Application Form 2027
- AILET 2027 Application Fees
- AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027
- AILET Exam Pattern 2027
- AILET Syllabus 2027
- AILET Preparation Tips 2027
- AILET Admit Card 2027
- AILET 2027 Exam Centres
- AILET Question Paper 2027
- AILET 2027 Answer Key
- AILET 2027 Result
- AILET Courses and Seat Intake 2027
- AILET Cut off 2027
- AILET Counselling 2027
- AILET Merit List 2027
- AILET Exam FAQs
What is AILET Exam?
AILET stands for the All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted yearly by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi). Students can take admission to its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral law programs after clearing AILET. This national-level law entrance exam is held once every year. Courses offered through this entrance exam are BA LLB, LLM, and PhD. Candidates need to prepare with utmost care to score good marks in this exam.
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AILET 2027 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AILET 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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| 07 Aug ' 26 - 10 Nov ' 26 | AILET 2027 Registration ONGOING |
| 30 Nov ' 26 | AILET 2027 Admit Card |
| 13 Dec ' 26 | AILET 2027 Exam |
| To Be Notified | AILET 2027 Result TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | AILET 2027 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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| 19 Jun ' 26 | AILET 2027 Official Notification |
| To Be Notified | AILET 2027 Provisional Answer Key |
AILET 2027 Highlights
Students can check key highlights of AILET 2027 exam below.
| Exam Features | Details |
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| Exam Name | All India Law Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours or 120 minutes |
| Seat Intake through AILET (Tentative) |
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| Accepting Colleges | |
| Helpdesk number |
01140787555
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| Helpdesk email |
ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in
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| Official Website | nationallawuniversitydelhi.in |
| Planning to study Law? Find useful insights on student preferences for Law colleges, locations and more. Download All India Law Guide 2027 |
AILET Application Form 2027
Registration: 07 Aug ' 26 - 10 Nov ' 26
National Law University Delhi activated AILET registration 2027 link on August 07, 2026. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill AILET application form online till November 10, 2026. Visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in to fill AILET 2027 form.
Check steps to apply for this exam below.
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Go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
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Now click on 'Register' tab and a new page will appear
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Enter all details
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Now, upload scanned photograph and signature
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After submission of all details, create profile
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Log in using registered email ID and password
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Complete application form
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Pay application fee
- Submit form
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Commonly asked questions
The AILET application forms is 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.
Yes, all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the AILET application form. AILET 2027 application forms need to be filled out in online mode on the official website only.
There is no provision to fill the AILET Application Form in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in to fill the form.
AILET 2027 Application Fees
Candidates who want to apply for this exam can check category-wise AILET application fee below.
| Category |
Application Fee |
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| General |
INR 3000 |
| PwD/ SC/ ST |
INR 1000 |
| Women of SC/ST Category and Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) |
Exempted from paying the application fee |
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates should first check eligibility requirements to fill AILET exam form 2027. The same has been shared below for UG as well as PG courses.
AILET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check table to know eligibility requirements
| Criteria | Requirements |
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| Educational Qualifications |
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Age Limit |
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AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check LLM eligibility to apply for AILET 2027
| Criteria | Requirements |
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| Educational Qualifications |
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Age Limit |
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Complete AILET Registration Guide
Avoid last-minute mistakes. Keep all the required certificates, IDs, and scanned documents ready before applying for AILET.
AILET Exam Pattern 2027
NLU Delhi has released AILET 2027 exam pattern. Candidates can check latest pattern below.
AILET Exam Pattern 2027 for BA LLB
Candidates can check section-wise weightage for BA LLB question paper
| Subjects |
Questions per section as per new pattern |
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| English Language |
50 questions |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 questions |
| Logical Reasoning |
70 questions |
| Total | 150 |
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AILET Exam Pattern 2027 for LLM Course
NLU Delhi revised AILET LLM exam pattern in 2024. Candidates can check new exam pattern below
| Type of Questions |
Parts |
Type of questions |
Number of questions |
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| Section A |
Part 1 |
Multiple-choice questions |
25 |
| Part 2 |
Multiple-choice questions |
25 |
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| Section B |
The question paper will have ten questions from different branches of law. The candidates will have to answer any two (2) Note: The Descriptive section will be evaluated only if the candidate is shortlisted based on their Section A scores. |
Descriptive questions |
50 |
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100 |
AILET Syllabus 2027
The authority has released latest AILET exam syllabus along with notification. There has been no changes in syllabus this year. Check AILET syllabus below
| AILET BA LLB | AILET LLM |
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| English Language | Different branches of Law |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge |
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| Logical Reasoning |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2027 has negative marking too. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2027. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2027 exam.
Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam.
Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan.
AILET 2027 question paper will carry 35 questions of one mark each for English. The section will be based on topics of General English and grammar as under:
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- Inference-based questions
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Word Usage
- Foreign Words/Phrase
- Para Jumble
The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET will be as under:
Subject | Questions per section |
English Language | 50 questions |
Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 questions |
Logical Reasoning | 70 questions |
Total | 150 |
AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage.
AILET Preparation Tips 2027
Commonly asked questions
To crack the AILET exam, candidates must target to achieve rank between 50-60, which means score above 75 will help you land at the NLU Delhi. Candidates must go through the AILET exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year questions to prepare for the exam effectively. The previous year questions will help candidates to get an idea about the kind of questions asked in the exam.
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's Chapter-wise Solved Papers
You should take regular mock tests and soleve previous years question papers. One mock test each day will help you in revising your concepts apart from building your confidence.
The following books are highly recommended by the experts:
1. Pratiyogita Darpan.
2. GK Today.
3. Manorama Year Book.
4. Pearsons Concise GK.
5. Analytical and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
6. Competition Success Review.
7. Wren and Martin.
AILET Admit Card 2027
Admit Card: 30 Nov ' 26
Commonly asked questions
AILET admit card release date will be announced soon.
The AILET admit card mentioned the examination hall number, the name of the candidate, course name applied for, and general guidelines. Candidates must ensure to have the error free details in the hall ticket. Do not forget to carry an identity proof for verification purpose.
Candidates must keep the copy of AILET Admit Card safely until the whole AILET admission process is over. The admit card will be required for the counselling process as part of important documents. They should not tamper it or write anything on it as it will be verified during the counselling process.
The NLU Delhi do not send anyone's admit card through post. On exam day, the candidate must without fail carry with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
Candidates should download the admit card in colour print (if black and white, then it should mention test centre details and candidates photograph clearly). Also, candidates should carry extra printouts of the admit card on exam day to be on a safer side in case they misplace it.
AILET 2027 Exam Centres
AILET Question Paper 2027
Commonly asked questions
Those preparing for AILET Exam must add solving the sample papers as part of their preparation journey. This will help them to not only improve their speed but also get use to of the pattern.
With the help of previous year exam analysis, candidates looking to sit for the exam this year will be able to ascertain the type of questions asked in the exam and what is the difficulty level for each section of the exam. This helps in preparing for the exam accrodingly. Also, candidates who appeared for the exam will wish to know the number of questions and answers that they answered correctly which can be known through the exam analysis.
In the last year's AILET question paper for UG course, GK questions were prominently related to static GK. The number of current affairs-related questions was lower. Questions were mainly related to law field and Economics. These questions were related to topics, such as Supreme Court of India, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A large number of questions in the section were based on topics related to international relations, such as international alliances, agreements and G20 Summit.
Other main topics covered in the GK section of the previous year's AILET question paper were awards, sports, geography of India and books and authors.
To get AILET previous year question papers
- Click on AILET question paper PDF download links on Shiksha portal or
- Visit official website
AILET 2027 Answer Key
Answer Key: To be notified
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidate can challenge AILET Answer Key.
National Law University (NLU) Delhi will release provisional answer key in December.
There is no particular mobile number to contact the AILET exam authority. Candidates can connect the authority using the landline number at 011-28034257 from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working day.
Candidates do not require any login details to download the AILET answer key PDF. It is available for download for everyone.
AILET 2027 Result
Result: To be notified
Commonly asked questions
The AILET admission process after the results are declared is as mentioned below:
- AILET counselling: The number of candidates invited for counseling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in each category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counseling registration.
- AILET cutoff: The NLU Delhi will release the AILET cutoff on its official website at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program.
The result for AILET exam is released in December. Candidates can check their scorecards using their login details.
AILET Scorecard have details on marks, merit rank and qualifying marks.
General - 93.25 marks
SC/ST - 59.75/58.5 marks
PwD - 64 marks
Kashmir Migrant - 35.25 marks
Residents of J&K- 54.25 marks.
AILET Courses and Seat Intake 2027
Commonly asked questions
Students from any stream can apply for the AILET exam, but many students choose Arts or Humanities because subjects like English and Current Affairs help in the AILET syllabus.
Candidates will be able to contact the AILET exam authority through the 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 Cut off 2027
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
The expected AILET score for this rank range is likely between 119 and 121 marks.
AILET Counselling 2027
Commonly asked questions
The AILET counselling process includes the following steps:
- Release of AILET invite list
- Registration for counseling by candidates inlcuded in the list
- Release of provisional admission list
- Pay admission fee
The AILET counselling fee of INR 30,000 (INR for reserved category candidates) will be refunded only to candidates who have successfully registered for the counselling and paid the fee but who could not find a place in the merit list. The refund will be initiated by NLU Delhi to the source on completion of the admission process, whichever is earlier.
The seat allotment process in AILET counselling is done based on the candidate's rank and scores.
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.
AILET Merit List 2027
Commonly asked questions
NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET scores. However, all other NLUs in the country accept CLAT scores for providing admission to their courses. Candidates can sit for both the entrance exams to expand their scope of admission.
NLU Delhi releases the merit list based on seats and vacancies at the NLU Delhi official website.
NLU Delhi will invite Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Category students for AILET counselling for admission to 5-year integrated BA LLB program through separate notification.
Check counselling fee for AILET below
Category | Fee |
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| General /Kashmiri Migrants/Residence of Jammu and Kashmir | INR 30,000 |
| ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates | INR 20,000 |
AILET Exam FAQs
The invite list for AILET has the following details-
- The invite list is released category-wise.
- It included the application number, roll number, total marks, and All India Ranks of candidates shortlisted for counselling.
- It also included the seat matrix and reservation for AILET admission process.
- The counselling schedule.
- The step-wise counselling process.
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is conducted once a year. It is held in December for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs.
The AILET counselling fee of INR 30,000 (INR for reserved category candidates) will be refunded only to candidates who have successfully registered for the counselling and paid the fee but who could not find a place in the merit list. The refund will be initiated by NLU Delhi to the source on completion of the admission process, whichever is earlier.
Candidates must note that counseling fee has to be paid online using Digital Payment methods like Credit/ Debit cards, Net-banking, UPI, etc. only. AILET Online Counselling Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General /Kashmiri Migrants/Residence of Jammu and Kashmir | INR 30,000 |
| ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates | INR 20,000 |
AILET merit list has the name of the candidate, registration number, and rank. It also gives instructions for admission and seat reservation. If candidates do not pay the fee within the time, their candidature will be cancelled.
AILET 2027 counselling dates are yet to be announced.
NLU Delhi conducts the AILET exam every year for admission to the BA LLB & LLM programs. Candidates who appear in the exam will then be called for admission as per the rank and scores achieved in the exam. The candidates whose names appear in the merit list are then required to appear for document verification and fee payment.
No. One cant change the AILET Exam centre once the application form is submitted online. Candidates have to choose options of exam centre while applying for the exam. The exam centre option is filled during the final registration for AILET. Candidates can declare maximum 3 options for exam centre. AILET will let candidates know about name and address of exam centre through the admit card. The admit card for AILET has to be carried to the exam centre else candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
No, the admit card of AILET is issued at least 10 days before the examination after NLUD assess the total applicants and availability of seats at the testing locations. The AILET 2027 admit card will be released on November 30, 2026.
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, 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 2027 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.
Even though NLU Delhi is a National Law University but it is not a part of the Consortium of NLUs. All the NLUs in India have been granted the status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Thus, there is no major difference in the courses offered at NLU Delhi as compared to the other National Law Universities. However, the NLU Delhi offers admission to is BA LLB and LLM program through the AILET entrance exam.
Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2027 has negative marking too. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2027. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2027 exam.
AILET is conducted once a year in December.
The AILET BA LLB course tie-breaking method gives priority to
- A candidate who scores higher marks in the logical reasoning section
- Senior age candidate
- Computerized draw of lots
Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam.
Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan.
The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below:
Category | AILET Application Fee (in INR) |
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General | INR 3,000 |
PwD/ SC/ ST | INR 1,000 |
Women of SC/ST Category and Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) | Exempted from paying the application fee |
Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
The candidates will be able to download the notification for the AILET exam from the NLU Delhi website. This document provides the exam registration schedule and eligibility criteria. Students should read it thoroughly to know the fees, last date of application, exam day, etc.
In the AILET GK & Current Affairs section, there are 30 questions are asked. Each question is of 1 mark. So, total marks can be scored from this section.
AILET Exam
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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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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 2 weeks 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
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 3
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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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Beginner-Level 4
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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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What details are required to download AILET answer key PDF?