AILET 2027 application fee payment failures: NLU Delhi issues guidelines

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) issued guidelines on October 15, 2026, for candidates experiencing application fee payment failures for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027. The notice aims to assist aspirants facing technical issues during the application process, which commenced on August 7, 2026.

The AILET 2027 application window is open until November 10, 2026, with the examination scheduled for December 13, 2026. These guidelines are crucial for the thousands of candidates applying for admission to NLU Delhi’s BA.LL.B.(Hons.) and LL.M. programmes, as NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores.

Addressing Payment Failures and Refunds

NLU Delhi has outlined specific procedures for candidates encountering problems with their AILET 2027 application fee payments. For instances where a candidate is charged twice for the application form, the university stated that the duplicate transaction will be automatically refunded within 7 to 15 working days. This automatic refund mechanism is intended to make easier the resolution process for common payment errors.

In cases where a payment status remains pending after an acknowledgment slip has been generated, candidates are advised to wait for at least 24 hours before taking further action. If the payment status does not update, candidates should contact ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in. The email must include registered particulars such as the application number, name, mobile number, and email ID, along with proof of the transaction. The application fee for AILET 2027 is Rs. 3,000 for General, OBC, EWS, and Foreign National categories, while SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates pay Rs. 1,000. SC/ST and women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants are exempted from paying the online application fee.

Key Dates and Examination Details for AILET 2027

The AILET 2027 application process began on August 7, 2026, following the release of the official notification on July 23, 2026. Candidates have until November 10, 2026, to submit their online application forms. A correction window for the online application form will be made available for three days after the application deadline.

The AILET 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The exam will be held in an offline, pen and paper (OMR sheet based) mode. There is no maximum or minimum age limit for appearing in AILET 2027. The examination includes negative marking in the MCQ sections, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. The duration of the examination will be two hours.

Application Process and Eligibility

The AILET 2027 application form is available exclusively in online mode on the NLU Delhi admission portal. Candidates are not required to send hard copies of documents or filled application forms to NLU Delhi. The registered email ID serves as the User ID for the AILET 2027 account and cannot be changed once registered. Only a BPL Certificate, in the case of SC/ST candidates, needs to be uploaded during the online application process.

Foreign nationals or OCI/PIO applicants are exempted from appearing in AILET 2027 if they apply under these specific categories. NLU Delhi operates independently and is not part of the CLAT Consortium; no other National Law University accepts AILET scores for admission. The AILET 2027 Admit Card is expected to be released in late November or early December 2026, with the answer key anticipated on December 14–15, 2026. Results are provisionally scheduled for declaration on December 20–21, 2026.

Further reading

• AILET 2027 legal aptitude integrated into logical reasoning; apply by November 10
• All India Law Entrance Test exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• CLAT 2027 registration document guidelines released: apply by October 31
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 institutional round deadline extended: apply by 9 October Applications open
• All India Law Entrance Test: complete exam guide

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