AILET 2027 registration closes November 10 for NLU Delhi UG, PG law programmes
In short
- Candidates seeking admission to NLU Delhi's BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programmes must register online by November 10, 2026.
- The AILET 2027 examination is scheduled for December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode.
- The application fee is ₹3,000 for General/OBC/EWS/Foreign Nationals and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- NLU Delhi offers 120 seats for its BA LLB (Hons.) programme and 81 seats for the LLM programme through AILET 2027.
- Admit cards for AILET 2027 will be released on November 30, 2026, on the official NLU Delhi portal.
The National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) is set to close the registration window for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027 on November 10, 2026. Aspiring candidates for the university’s undergraduate (B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Programme) and postgraduate (LL.M. (One Year) Programme) courses must complete their online applications through the official NLU Delhi portal by the deadline.
The registration process for AILET 2027 commenced on August 7, 2026. This examination is exclusively conducted by NLU Delhi for its admissions, as the institution does not participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
AILET 2027 Application Process and Fees
The application for AILET 2027 is an online-only process. Candidates are required to provide a primary mobile number and email ID during registration. No documents or certificates need to be uploaded, with the exception of a BPL Certificate for SC/ST applicants.
The application fee for AILET 2027 is ₹3,000 for General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Foreign National categories. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates, the fee is ₹1,000. SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempt from paying the online application fee. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
| Category | AILET Registration Fee 2027 |
|---|---|
| Gen/OBC and all others | INR 3000 |
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 1000 |
| BPL SC/ST/PWD | No Fee |
Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG Programmes
There is no maximum or minimum age limit for appearing in AILET 2027 for any programme. For the BA LLB (Hons.) programme, General category applicants must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in their 10+2 examination. OBC candidates require a minimum of 42% marks in Class 12, while SC/ST/PwD candidates need a minimum of 40% marks in Class 12. Foreign nationals require a minimum of 65% in their 10+2 examination for eligibility.
Foreign nationals or OCI/PIO applicants are exempted from appearing in AILET 2027 if they apply under these specific categories. The last date for submission of online application forms for candidates applying under the Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO categories is April 30, 2027.
| Criteria | BA LLB (Hons.) – UG | LLM – PG |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying exam | Class 12 or equivalent | LLB or an equivalent law degree |
| Minimum marks (General) | 45 percent | 55 percent |
| Minimum marks (SC or ST) | 40 percent | 50 percent |
| Upper age limit | No upper age limit | No upper age limit |
| Appearing candidates | Eligible, subject to results | Eligible, subject to results |
AILET 2027 Examination Details and Seat Matrix
The AILET 2027 examination will be conducted on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It will be an offline, pen and paper (OMR sheet based) examination with a duration of two hours. The exam will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 150 marks. There will be negative marking in the MCQ sections, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
NLU Delhi offers a total of 120 seats in its BA LLB (Hons.) programme and 81 seats in its LLM (One Year) programme through AILET 2027. The BA LLB (Hons.) seats for Indian nationals are allotted on an All-India basis, with 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across categories.
| Category | Total Seats | Horizontal PwD Seats | Seats after PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 50 | 3 | 47 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBCs): Non-Creamy Layer (22%) | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (15%) | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (7.5%) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Economically Weaker Section (10%) | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Sub Total (Indian Nationals) | 110 | 6 | 104 |
| Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) | 10 | – | – |
| Grand Total | 120 | – | – |
Key Dates and Post-Registration Information
The AILET 2027 admit card will be released on November 30, 2026. The university will allow corrections in the application form for three days after November 10, 2026. The examination will be conducted across 37 to 39 cities, but a test centre will not be created in any city if the number of candidates is less than 200.
The provisional answer key for AILET 2027 is to be notified, and the declaration of results is tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NLU Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, for further updates and to download their admit cards using their registration ID and password when available.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AILET Application Start Date | 7 August, 2026 |
| AILET Last date to apply | 10 November 2026 |
| AILET Application Form Correction Window | Around 11-13 November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Release of AILET admit cards | 30 November 2026 |
| AILET 2027 exam date | 13 December, 2026 |
| Declaration of AILET 2027 Results | December 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
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