AILET 2026 Registration (Date Revised): How to Apply, Eligibility, Fees, Documents Required

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 ( AILET )

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National Law University Delhi provides admission to its 5-year BA LLB, LLM and PhD programs through the AILET 2026 exam. The All India Law Entrance Test is scheduled to be conducted on December 14, 2025, 2 PM to 4 PM. Know the AILET exam eligibility criteria, steps to apply, application fee and more updates here.

AILET Registration 2026

AILET 2026 is attempted 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 2026 notification was released by the University on its official website, according to which the AILET 2026 registration will commence on August 07, 2025 on- nationallawuniversitydelhi.in and the applications will be accepted until November 10, 2025.

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Candidates who are aspiring to sit for AILET exam on December 14, 2025 must be aware of the important details about the application, eligibility, last date of registration, fee, and more. Once the AILET 2026 application window is closed, the examination cell will issue the AILET admit card 2026 to the registered candidates. Without the AILET admit card, no candidates will be allowed to sit for the exam.

Q:   How can I apply for AILET 2026?
A:

To apply for AILET 2026, candidates can follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the NLU Delhi official website
  • Navigate through the page to register for AILET
  • Enter the valid email ID and password
  • Login using the credentials craeted and enter the details asked
  • Upload the necessary documents including signature and photograph
  • Ensure the correctness of the details and submit the form
  • Keep the softcopies of application form saved for future references 
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 2026, 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 2026 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:   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).

In this article, we endeavor to cover all the important details and latest events related to AILET application 2026.

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

Event

Dates

Release of AILET 2026 admission notification

June 17, 2025

July 23, 2025 (Revised)

AILET Registration 2026 begins 

August 07, 2025

Last date of AILET Application Form 2026

November 10, 2025

Issue of AILET admit card

November 2025

AILET 2026 exam date

December 14, 2025, 2 PM to 4 PM (Sunday)

Table of content
  • AILET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Steps to Register for AILET 2026
  • AILET 2026 Registration Fee Details
  • AILET Registration 2026: Documents Required

AILET 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Application Form: Marksheet, Scanned Photo, Signature & More

AILET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Check the AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026 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 2026

Q:   Can I apply for AILET in offline mode?
A:

No. National Law University (NLU) Delhi only accept online application form for AILET 2026 exam. The application form for AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is submitted online through the official website. The application process starts with online registration. Candidates have to register on the website, fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria set by NLU Delhi. 

Q:   When is AILET merit list released?
A:

The AILET merit list is released once the counselling begins. NLU Delhi releases the merit list as per the seats and vacancies. The first merit list is released in the last week of December or first week of January. The merit list notification can be checked at the NLU Delhi official website. 

Q:   Does NLU accepts AILET?
A:

NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET 2026 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.

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

  • Candidates must have completed their 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.

Steps to Register for AILET 2026

The steps to register for the AILET 2026 are mentioned below: 

Online Registration:

The first step to apply for the AILET entrance exam is to fill in the AILET 2026 application form online through the official website. Candidates must ensure to use a valid email ID and phone number and enter all the necessary details, including name, parents' names, academic details, contact details, etc.

Select the Law Course:

The next step while filling in the AILET application form is to select the course in which admission is sought (BA LLB, LLM or PhD). 

Fill AILET 2026 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:

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

Pay the Application Fee:

The final step during the AILET application form submission is to pay the application fee through the online mode and submit the application form.

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

AILET 2026 Registration Fee Details

Refer to the AILET Application Fee details below before registering for the exam. The AILET 2026 application fee as per the category is provided below:

Category

AILET Application Fee (in INR)

General

INR 3,500

PwD

INR 1,500

SC

INR 1,500

ST

INR 1,500

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

Exempted from paying the application fee

Candidates can submit the AILET 2026 registration fee online using credit, debit card and net banking options.

AILET Registration 2026: 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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The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below:

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AILET Application Fee (in INR)

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Exempted from paying the application fee

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