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: 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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- How to fill AILET Application Form: Steps to Apply Online
- NLU Delhi Admissions and Fee Structure - Revised Fees for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD Course
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 |
- 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.
Commonly asked questions
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The expected AILET score for this rank range is likely between 119 and 121 marks.
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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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
Students can download AILET Question Paper 2026 from our website for free. It is available for BA LLB, LLM, and PhD exams. By practising these papers, candidates can know the nature of questions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
Students will have to master every topic of AILET exam. For this, they need to practice many sample papers as well as mock tests. Students can increase their speed and accuracy through this approach.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
Candidates get 120 minutes to solve AILET question paper. PWD students get 40 minutes extra (2 hours 40 minutes total). Candidates need to solve 150 MCQs. There is no sectional time limit.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
As per experts, difficulty level of AILET question paper lies in moderate to difficult range. The level of difficulty varies every year. A strict time limit as well as a lengthy logical reasoning section increases overall difficulty.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 8