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All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )

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AILET 2027 Registration

7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26

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Updated on Aug 7, 2026 16:35 IST
AILET 2027 is taken by candidates who wish to take admission in 5-year LLB, LLM or PhD programs at the NLU Delhi. Unlike other NLUs of India, NLU Delhi does not accept the CLAT scores for granting admissions. The AILET 2027 notification is released by the University on its official website. AILET 2027 registration starts Aug 7, 2026.

The National Law University Delhi provides admission to its 5-year BA LLB and LLM programs through the AILET 2027 exam. Know the AILET exam eligibility criteria, steps to apply, application fee and more updates here.

AILET Registration 2027

AILET Registration 2027: The application window for the AILET 2027 has started on August 7, 2026 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Candidates interested in getting admission into BA LLB and LLM programs at NLU Delhi can apply till November 10, 2026. Unlike other NLUs of India, NLU Delhi does not accept the CLAT scores for granting admissions. The AILET 2027 notification was released by the University on its official website and the . The AILET exam will be held on December 13, 2026. 

Complete AILET Registration Guide 

Avoid last-minute mistakes. Keep all the required certificates, IDs, and scanned documents ready before applying for AILET.

Latest Update: AILET Form 2027 LIVE: Date, Exam Fees, Eligibility & Registration Link @nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Once AILET 2027 application window is closed, the examination cell will issue AILET admit card 2027 to the registered candidates on November 30, 2026. Without the AILET admit card, no candidates will be allowed to sit for the exam. In this article, we try to cover all the important details and latest events related to AILET application 2027.

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AILET 2027 Important Dates: AILET Registration

Refer to the table below for the schedule of AILET events:

Event

Dates

Release of AILET 2027 admission notification

July 19, 2026

AILET Registration 2027 begins 

August 07, 2026

Last date of AILET Application Form 2027

November 10, 2026

Application fee payment and correction

To be announced

Issue of AILET admit card

November 30, 2026

AILET 2027 exam date

December 13, 2026

Table of contents
  • AILET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • How to Register for AILET 2027?
  • AILET 2027 Registration Fee Details
  • AILET Registration 2027: Documents Required

AILET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the entrance exam, ensure that you fall within the AILET eligibility criteria to avoid the cancellation of candidature at a later stage.

AILET BA LLB 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the AILET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria as provided below:

  • Candidates applying for the exam must have passed class 12 exams with atleast 45% scores from a recognized institute.
  • The relaxation of 5% is there is the qualifying exam for the SC/ST/PwD category candidates; therefore they must score a minimum 40% aggregate score in their class 12.
  • However, OBC Category candidates must score a minimum of 42% in their class 12.
  • Candidates should note that those who are appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible to apply for the AILET exam.
  • There is no age limit to take up the AILET exam.

Also Read: List of Documents Required to AILET Application Form: Marksheet, Scanned Photo, Signature & More

AILET PG Eligibility Criteria 2027

Check the AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria 2027 below:

  • To apply for LLM program entrance exam, candidates must have attained their LLB degree or an equivalent law degree with a minimum 50% scores from a recognized institute.
  • However, SC/ST/PwD category candidates must score a minimum 45% aggregate score in their LLB course.
  • Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of their LLB program are also eligible to appear for the AILET exam.
  • There is no age limit to take up the AILET exam.

AILET PhD Eligibility Criteria 2027

Candidates aspiring to sit for AILET PhD entrance exam can refer eligibility criteria below:

  • LLM program or an equivalent degree exam with a minimum 55% score from a recognized institute.
  • SC/ST/PwD category candidates must score a minimum 50% aggregate score in their LLM program.
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Commonly asked questions
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:   Is AILET cutoff for all categories the same?
A: 

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.

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, 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.

Q:   What factors are considered while determining the AILET cutoff?
A: 

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

How to Register for AILET 2027?

Follow the process mentioned below to apply for exam-

Online Registration

Candidates will have to fill in the AILET 2027 application form online by using the valid email ID and phone number.

Select the Law Course

While filling in the AILET application form is to select the course in which admission is sought (BA LLB or LLM). 

Fill AILET 2027 Application Form

Once the information is entered, fill in the other details asked in the AILET examination form, including place of residence, preferred examination centres, etc.

Upload Documents

Now, candidates will have to upload the latest scanned photograph and scanned signatures in the required format.

Pay the Application Fee

Candidates will now have to pay the application fee submit the application form.

Do not forget to save the filled-in application form and fee payment details for future references.

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AILET 2027 Registration Fee Details

Refer to the AILET Application Fee details below before registering for the exam. The AILET 2027 application fee as per the category is provided below:

Category

AILET Application Fee (in INR)

General

INR 3,000

PwD

INR 1,000

SC

INR 1,000

ST

INR 1,000

Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants of SC/ST category

Exempted from paying the application fee

Candidates can submit the AILET 2027 registration fee online using credit, debit card and net banking options.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does NLU accepts AILET?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I give both AILET and CLAT?
A: 

Yes, students aspiring to expand their chances of admission to all the NLUs in India must given both the entrance exams. Both, CLAT and AILET will be conducted a week apart in the December month. The syllabus for the AILET & CLAT are almost same, infact the AILET exam has less number of sections than CLAT exam. Students aspiring to sit for both the exams may prepare simultaneously focusing on each section to be asked in exam. 

Q:   What is the expected cut off for AILET 2027?
A: 

The expected AILET score for this rank range is likely between 119 and 121 marks.

Q:   What details are mentioned on the AILET Merit list?
A: 

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. 

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AILET Registration 2027: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying for the AILET entrance exam-

  • 10th/ 12th Marksheet and Certificates
  • For LLM, Graduation mark sheet and certificate
  • Passport size photo with white background (Size should be less than 1 MB, format .jpg/.jpeg)
  • Scanned signature (maximum size 1 MB, format - .jpg/.jpeg)
  • BPL certificate, if applying under BPL Category (Max size - 2 MB)
  • Passport (if you belong to a Foreign National category) (Max size - 2 MB)
  • Valid Email Address and valid mobile number
  • Character certificate (Should not be less than 3 months old)
  • Relevant category certificate (for SC, ST, OBC, J&K category students)
  • Transfer certificate

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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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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, sure. I am sharing the details below-   

CLATDATE: December 6, 2026

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam

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

AILETDATE: December 13, 2026

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam

Participating colleges-NLU Delhi only (scores are not accepted by other NLUs).

IPU CETDATE:  Session 1 in December and Session 2 in April of the admission year

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-question-papers

Participating colleges-GGSIPU main campus and numerous affiliated management and law institutes across Delhi-NCR.

CHRISTDATE: 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.

AllianceDATE: 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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Akanksha Yadav

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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Kartik Rastogi

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month 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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Chandra Anand

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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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Gunjan Rawat

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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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Vikram Shukla

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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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Aishwarya Shukla

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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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Divya Saxena

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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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Nishtha Choudhury

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

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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Mamona Bisht

Beginner-Level 4