AILET 2026 Registration Opens August 1: Important Dates, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Ayush Sharma
The National Law University (NLU), Delhi, has officially announced the schedule for the AILET 2026 exam. This exam is important for admission to NLU Delhi’s BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD in Law programmes for the academic year 2026-27. The AILET 2026 registration will start from August 1, 2025. Interested students can apply through the official website at www.nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Important Dates for AILET 2026
Event
Date
Registration Starts
August 1, 2025
AILET 2026 Exam Date
December 7, 2025 (2–4 PM)
Last Date to Apply
To be Announced
Admit Card Release
November 2025 (Tentative)
Result Declaration
January 2026 (Tentative)
Note: All dates are subject to official confirmation. Therefore, candidates are advised to always check the NLU Delhi website for updates.
Courses Offered Through AILET 2026
AILET is the only entrance exam to secure admission at NLU Delhi. The following are the courses offered through AILET 2026:
BA LLB (Hons.) – 5-year integrated undergraduate law programme
LLM – 1-year postgraduate law programme
PhD in Law – Doctoral research programme
AILET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Courses
Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB (Hons.)
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board
Minimum Marks: 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST/PwD)
Foreign Nationals: 65% in 10+2 or equivalent
Appearing Candidates: Eligible, but must submit proof of qualification at counselling
LLM
Qualification: 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a recognised university
Minimum Marks: 50% (General); 45% (SC/ST/PwD)
Appearing Candidates: Eligible, but must submit proof of qualification at counselling
PhD
LLM degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
AILET 2026 Application Process
Below are the steps to apply for the AILET 2026 exam:
Step 1: Visit the official NLU Delhi website Step 2: Register and fill out the online application form Step 3: Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, certificates, etc. Step 4: Pay the application fee online Step 5: At last, submit the form and take a printout for future reference
AILET 2026 Exam Pattern
Feature
Details
Mode of Exam
Offline (Pen-and-paper)
Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions
BBA LLB: 150*
LLM: 100
PhD: 100 (50 MCQs + 1 Essay)**
Total Marks
BBA LLB: 150*
LLM: 100
PhD: 100
Sections/Subjects
BBA LLB: English Language (50), Current Affairs & GK (30), and Logical Reasoning (70)
LLM: Law Subjects (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, etc.)
PhD: Research Methodology (50 MSQs) and One Essay (50 marks)
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Language
English
Why Choose AILET and NLU Delhi?
NLU Delhi is one of India’s top law universities, known for its academic excellence, faculty, and placement opportunities. AILET is the only way to secure a seat here. Therefore, it is important to appear and pass the AILET 2026 exam.
