What After AILET 2026 Exam Result?: Check Counselling Date & Admission Process
All India Law Entrance Test 2027 ( AILET )
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7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26
The AILET result 2026 is now out.Now, that the result is out, candidates will have to follow some particular steps to get admission to NLU Delhi based on their AILET score 2026. Check the what to expect after the declaration of AILET result 2026 in this article.
What After AILET Result 2026?
The National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) has declared the All India Law Entrance Test result 2026 or AILET result 2026 for admission to the BA LLB and LLM programs offered by it. Now that the result is out, candidates will have to follow some particular steps to get admission to NLU Delhi based on their AILET score 2026.
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These steps include AILET counselling 2026, downloading AILET invite list 2026, downloading the AILET merit list 2026, paying the balance fee or admission fee and reporting to the college. AILET 2026 was conducted on December 14, 2025. Apart from these steps, the AILET answer key 2026 was also released along with the AILET 2026 result. Read on to learn what happens after AILET 2026 result.
- AILET Answer Key 2026
- What After AILET Result 2026?
- AILET Invite List 2026
- AILET Merit List 2026
- AILET Counselling 2026
- AILET Admission Fee 2026
- AILET 2026 Admission / Self-Reporting to College
AILET Answer Key 2026
AILET 2026 answer key is now out. The AILET answer key 2026 will include questions asked in the AILET exam and their respective answers.
Steps to Download AILET Answer Key 2026
To download the answer key, go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in and open the "AILET 2026 Portal." You will be able to access and download the answer key as a PDF from here. The examination cell also allows the candidates to raise the objection on answer key, if error is found.
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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 |
|---|---|
| General /Kashmiri Migrants/Residence of Jammu and Kashmir | INR 30,000 |
| ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates | INR 20,000 |
The AILET 2026 counselling registrations were started on December 19, 2025, and closed on December 27, 2025. During the counselling process, the candidates register online and perform document verification.
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 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.
What After AILET Result 2026?
Your admission to the NLU Delhi in 2026 will depend on your AILET 2026 score. Once you obtain a good score in AILET 2026, you will have to follow some other steps or events that will take place after the AILET result 2026. These events or steps have been listed below:
- Release of AILET invite list
- AILET merit list 2026
- AILET 2026 counselling
- Paying AILET balance fee / admission fee 2026
- Reporting to the college (NLU Delhi)
All steps mentioned above will be discussed in details in the later section of this article.
AILET Invite List 2026
The AILET invite list is for candidates who have been shortlisted to participate in the AILET counseling process based on their performance in the AILET exam. It is typically released category-wise after the declaration of AILET results. Inclusion in the invite list indicates that a candidate has met the minimum eligibility criteria and has a competitive score, but it does not guarantee admission to any particular law programme.
Candidates whose names appear in the AILET 2026 invite list can register for AILET 2026 counselling. They can download this list from the website of NLU Delhi from the "Notification" section.
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AILET 2027 result is expected to be available in December. Candidates can check the result at official website.
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
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.
AILET counselling is conducted in both online & offline mode. The registartion for the counselling will haveto be done by the candidates whose names appear in the AILET merit list which is released on the NLU Delhi official website after the declaration of result. Eligible candidates will have to register for the counselling process and appear at the institute for document verification and fee payment.
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AILET Merit List 2026
The merit list will include the names of candidates who registered for counselling. The AILET merit list is prepared as per the ranking of all candidates who have appeared for the AILET exam. The AILET merit lists 2026 will be released in three rounds for BA LLB and LLM programmes.
How to Download AILET 2026 Merit List?
To download the merit list, follow the steps mentioned below,
- Visit the website of NLU Delhi, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Open the "AILET 2026 Portal."
- Now, go to the "Notification" section of the website's homepage.
- Click on the "AILET Merit" link for your law programme.
- Click on the download button to download the merit list for your law programme as a PDF.
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AILET Counselling 2026
AILET counselling starts with the release of counselling registration, after which AILET invite lists and merit lists are released. During the AILET 2026 counselling process, first candidates will have to register for counselling, upload their education documents and ID proofs, and then pay the AILET 2026 admission fee / balance fee.
How to Register for AILET Counselling 2026?
To register for the counselling process of AILET, use the following steps:
- Visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
- Log in to the counselling portal by entering your AILET roll number or AILET application number and date of birth.
- Upload all the documents required for registration
- Now, click on the ‘submit’ button to submit entered details and uploded documents.
Documents Required for AILET 2026 Counselling
The following documents are needed for AILET counselling 2026:
- Admit Card
- Scorecard
- Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
- Character and Category Certificate
- Passport-size Photographs
- Photocopy of Identity Proof
- AILET Application Fee Payment Receipt
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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
AILET Admission Fee 2026
Once you register for the AILET 2026 counselling and your name appears in the AILET 2026 merit list, you will have to pay the AILET admission fee or balance fee 2026 as per the NLU Delhi fee structure 2026. The fee needs to be paid in online mode through nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
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AILET 2026 Admission / Self-Reporting to College
Self-reporting is the last step of admission to NLU Delhi through AILET. It is the process of visiting the college after paying the admission fee to attend classes. To reach this final stage of the AILET admission process, you will have to follow the other steps mentioned above.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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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Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Answered 3 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
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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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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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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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