What is the AILET 2027 Application release date?

The AILET 2027 application form is expected to be released in August 2026. The AILET application process includes registration, uploading documents, and fee payment. AILET application form 2027 will be released on nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

What is the AILET application fee structure?

The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below: Category AILET Application Fee (in INR) 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

How is NLU Delhi different from other National Law Universities?

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.

Which stream is best for AILET?

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.

How can I download the AILET notification?

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.

How many questions are asked in AILET GK & Current Affairs section?

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.

How can I contact the AILET exam authority?

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.

What are the benefits of solving AILET sample papers?

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.

What is the use of AILET exam analyis?

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.

Which type of GK questions were asked in the previous year's AILET question paper?

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.

Where can I find AILET sample papers?

To get AILET previous year question papers Click on AILET question paper PDF download links on Shiksha portal or Visit official website

What steps are involves in AILET counselling process?

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

How is the seat allotment done in AILET counselling?

The seat allotment process in AILET counselling is done based on the candidate's rank and scores.

Is 75 a good score in AILET?

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.

How should one prepare for AILET Exam?

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.

Is AILET exam tougher than CLAT?

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.

Which are the best book for AILET preparation?

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

What factors are considered while determining the AILET cutoff?

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

Is AILET cutoff for all categories the same?

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.

What is the expected cut off for AILET 2027?

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

When will NLU Delhi release AILET 2027 admit card?

AILET admit card release date will be announced soon.

What are the details mentioned in AILET admit card?

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.

Is it necessary to keep AILET admit card even after the AILET Exam?

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.

Will I receive the hardcopy of the AILET admit card by post?

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.

Does NLU accepts AILET?

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.

How is AILET merit list is released?

NLU Delhi releases the merit list based on seats and vacancies at the NLU Delhi official website.

When will AILET 2027 counselling for Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Category students be held?

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.

What is the AILET counselling fee?

Check counselling fee for AILET below Category Fee General /Kashmiri Migrants/Residence of Jammu and Kashmir INR 30,000 ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates INR 20,000

Is there negative marking in AILET 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.

Do I need to read separate books for each subject included in the AILET syllabus?

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.

What is AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2027 for English Section?

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

What is the exam pattern of AILET for BA LLB course?

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.

What after AILET Result 2027?

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.

When will the AILET result be released?

The result for AILET exam is released in December. Candidates can check their scorecards using their login details.

What all details are mentioned on AILET Score card?

AILET Scorecard have details on marks, merit rank and qualifying marks.

What is the highest score in AILET?

A good score for AILET as per last year's cut off marks for each category are as under: 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.

How many times AILET is conducted?

AILET is conducted once a year in December.

Is there negative marking in AILET 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.

What is the tie-breaking method for AILET BA LLB?

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

AILET 2027: Application Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Paper, Preparation, Results

AILET 2027 Final Answer Key

To be notified

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 19:11 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Deputy Manager – Content

National Law University Delhi is expected to release AILET notification and application form in second week of July 2026. Candidates interested in getting admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM have to fill out AILET application form 2027. They can download notification and complete registration online at official website nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

They can complete AILET 2027 application by following these steps

Registration
Filling out application form
Uploading documents
Pay application fee
Final submission

It must be noted that AILET notification mentions exam date, registration schedule, application process and fees, eligibility, test cities and other details.

Table of contents

AILET 2027 Highlights
AILET 2027 Important Dates
AILET Application Form 2027
AILET Syllabus 2027
AILET Preparation Tips 2027
AILET Admit Card 2027
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

AILET 2027 Highlights

Check AILET exam highlights

Exam Features	Details
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)	For UG 110 For PG 70
Accepting Colleges	Colleges accepting AILET scores
Helpdesk number	01140787555
Helpdesk email	ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in
Official Website	nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Also Read: AILET Exam Date

AILET 2027 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AILET 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified	AILET 2027 Registration TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AILET 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AILET 2027 Exam TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AILET 2027 Result TENTATIVE
18 Dec ' 26	AILET 2027 Final Answer Key

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	AILET 2027 Official Notification
To Be Notified	AILET 2027 Provisional Answer Key

AILET Application Form 2027

DeskCalendar Registration: To be notified

National Law University Delhi will activate AILET registration 2027 link soon. Candidates meeting eligibility can complete AILET application form online. They need to visit nationallawuniversitydelhi.in to fill out AILET application 2027.

Check steps to apply for AILET exam by going through these steps

Go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
Now click on 'Register' tab and new page will appear
Enter all details
Now, upload scanned photograph and signature
After submission of all details, create profile
Login using registered email ID and password
Complete application form
Pay application fee
Submit form

AILET Application Fee

Registered candidates can check AILET application fee

Category	Application Fee
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 BA LLB Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check table to know eligibility requirements

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	Candidates must have passed their class 12 exams with minimum 45% scores from a recognised institute SC/ST/PwD candidates must score a minimum 40% aggregate score in their class 12 The minimum qualifying marks for OBC candidates in Class 12 is 42% Candidates who are appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible to appear
Age Limit	There is no age limit

AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check LLM eligibility to apply for AILET 2027

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	Candidates must have attained their LLB degree or an equivalent law degree minimum 50% scores from a recognised institute SC/ST/PwD candidates must score a minimum 44% aggregate score in their LLB course. Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of their LLB programme are also eligible to appear
Age Limit	There is no age limit

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AILET Syllabus 2027

AILET entrance exam is held for admission to BA LLB and LLM courses. Check AILET syllabus below

AILET BA LLB	AILET LLM
English Language	Different branches of Law
Current Affairs and General Knowledge
Logical Reasoning

AILET exam pattern and syllabus are released along with admission notification

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
English Language	50 questions
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	30 questions
Logical Reasoning	70 questions
Total	150

Also Read:

AILET Previous Year Question Papers

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
Section A	Part 1	Multiple-choice questions	25
Section A	Part 2	Multiple-choice questions	25
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 candidates is shortlisted based on their Section A scores.	Descriptive questions	50
Total		-	100

AILET Preparation Tips 2027

While preparing for AILET, candidates must follow right strategy to pass in exam. Check few preparation tips for AILET 2027 here

Prepare section-wise study plan
Go through AILET Syllabus carefully
Collect best books of AILET to study
Work on time management skills and accuracy
Attempt AILET mock tests daily.

Also Read

AILET Admit Card 2027

DeskCalendar Admit Card: To be notified

NLU Delhi releases AILET admit card 2027 few weeks before exam date. Registered candidates can download AILET 2027 admit card online at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. To download AILET hall ticket, they have to use their application number and password.

How to Download AILET Admit Card?

To download hall ticket, candidates can check these steps

Go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Click on AILET Admissions button
In login tab, enter Application number and Password
View, download, save and print admit card

AILET Exam Centres

Exam cities for AILET are given below. Candidates can check list of centres below

AILET Test Cities 2027
Chennai	Jammu
Cochin	Jodhpur
Cuttack	Kanpur
Dehradun	Kolkata
Delhi	Kota
Gandhinagar	Lucknow
Ghaziabad	Madurai
Greater Noida	Mumbai
Gurugram	Nagpur
Guwahati	Patna
Hyderabad	Pune
Jabalpur	Raipur
Jaipur	Ranchi
Varanasi	Visakhapatnam

AILET Question Paper 2027

Practising AILET previous year question papers and sample papers are helpful to prepare for exam. It helps candidates improve their speed, understand exam pattern and know types of questions asked.
AILET BA LLB exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions. AILET PG exam has 100 multiple choice questions. Candidates get1 mark for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

AILET Mock Test

Candidates must practice with AILET mock test to prepare well for exam. Check sample mock test links below

Note: Above provided AILET Mock Test PDFs are not questions from actual AILET question paper.

AILET 2027 Answer Key

DeskCalendar Answer Key: 18 Dec ' 26

NLU Delhi will release answer key for AILET 2027 after exam gets over. They can get AILET answer key 2027 link only at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. They do not have to use their login details to download AILET 2027 answer key, as it will be available in PDF format. It must be noted that initially provisional answer key is released soon after AILET exam gets over. NLU Delhi also provides option to raise objections in provisional AILET answer key 2027.

They will be awarded one mark for each correct answer
There will be negative marking
One fourth marks for each incorrect answer will be deducted
Candidates will not be evaluated for questions not answered
Those who have marked two answers to a question will get a penalty of one fourth mark for such a question

AILET 2027 Result

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

NLU Delhi announces AILET result at official website. To download AILET scorecard, candidates can follow these steps

Go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
Login with Registration Number and Password
Find Result section and click on scorecard
AILET result will be displayed on screen
Download and save PDF

AILET Merit List

NLU Delhi also releases merit lists for AILET BA LLB and LLM in different stages. To download merit lists, candidates can check these steps

Go to nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
Scroll down and navigate to notification section
Look for AILET BA LLB/LLM Merit List
Click on merit list and save it

AILET Courses and Seat Intake 2027

NLU Delhi releases updated seat intake for BA LLB and LLM courses along with notification. Check table to know tentative courses and seats offered at NLU Delhi based on AILET scores

Law Courses Offered at NLU Delhi	AILET Seat Intake
BA LLB (Honours)	110 seats
Master of Law (LLM)	70 seats
BCom LLB	50 seats

Also Read: NLU Delhi Fee Structure

Colleges accepting AILET scores

Besides NLU Delhi, various other private law colleges also accept AILET scores for admission in law programmes offered by them. Check list below

Colleges accepting AILET	Courses offered
School of Law, Ansal University	BA LLB, LLB, LLM
The NorthCap University	BA LLB (Hons.)
SAGE University	BA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM
ISME Law College	BBA LLB

NLU Delhi Contact Address

NLU Delhi
Sector-14, Dwarka,
New Delhi-110078

Admission Enquiries

1128034257

Exam Enquiries

1140787555 (10 am to 5 pm on all working days)

AILET Cut off 2027

NLU Delhi releases AILET cut-off for BA LLB and LLM courses along with first merit list. AILET cut-off is the minimum marks a candidate must score to get admission to National Law University Delhi. Candidates can check table to know 2026 AILET cutoff

Category	BA LLB (Hons.) Expected Cutoff Marks	LLM Expected Cutoff Marks
General	120+	65+
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	100+	50+
EWS	80+	42+
SC	70-75	48+
ST	70-80	45+
PwD	65-70	52+

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AILET Second Merit List

AILET Third Merit List

AILET Fourth Merit List

AILET Counselling 2027

National Law University Delhi releases AILET counselling schedule after declaration of result. Candidates can check AILET 2027 counselling dates online at official website. Only those who have qualified in exam will be eligible to participate in AILET counselling rounds.

AILET 2027 Seat Distribution

The seat intake for AILET 2026 is announced officially when admission notice comes out. NLU Delhi (NLU-D) decides availability, also adding supernumerary ones to make the final number. Candidates can check last year's AILET seat intake

Course	Total Seats	Category-Wise Distribution
BA LLB (Hons.)	110	General-50, SC-16, ST-8, EWS-10, OBC-24, Foreign Nationals-10
LLM	70	General-32, SC-11, ST – 5, EWS-7, OBC-15
PhD	10	As per NLU-D guidelines

AILET Merit List 2027

AILET merit list is expected to be released for 4 rounds of counselling on official website. Check tentative dates below

AILET Merit List	Release Dates
AILET First Provisional Merit List	January 2027
AILET Second Provisional Merit List	January 2027
AILET Third Provisional Merit List	February 2027
AILET Fourth Provisional Merit List	May 2027

Also Read: AILET Marks vs Rank

AILET Exam FAQs

Check the AILET FAQs below.

Q: What all details are included in AILET Counseling Invite List?

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.

Q: How many times AILET exam is held?

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.

Q: Is the AILET Counselling Registration Fee refundable?

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.

Q: What is the registration fee for AILET counselling?

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

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

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.

Q: What are the AILET 2027 counselling important dates?

AILET 2027 counselling dates are yet to be announced.

Q: What is the AILET admission and counselling process?

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.

Q: Can I change the exam centre once the application process gets over for AILET exam?

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.

Q: Is the admit card available right after AILET application form is submitted?

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 admit card will be made available for download on the official website of the institute; i.e. nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The National Law University, Delhi will tentatively release the admit card for AILET 2025 in the fourth week of November 2024. The admit cards are issued to candidates who have successfully completed the AILET 2025 application process.

Q: Can I appear for AILET if I forget to carry my photo ID?

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.