AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027: Qualification, Age Limit & Tie-Breaking Rule

AILET Exam Eligibility 2027

The AILET 2027 eligibility criteria for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme are given below.

AILET 2027 Education Qualifications

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination from a recognised board or equivalent examination. The category-wise minimum marks requirement is as follows:

Candidates who appeared in the Class 12 examinations in April/May 2026 are also eligible to apply for AILET 2027. Candidates placed in compartment are not eligible to apply.

AILET 2027 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for appearing in AILET 2027. Candidates can apply as long as they meet the required educational qualification and minimum marks criteria.

AILET 2027 Tie-Breaking Rule

In case two or more candidates score equal marks, merit will be determined in the following order:

• Logical Reasoning marks: higher score gets preference
• Age: older candidate gets preference
• Automated draw of lots: if the tie persists

AILET 2027 Reservation Criteria

NLU Delhi has released the official seat matrix for AILET 2027, confirming a total intake of 120 seats (110 for Indian nationals + 10 for Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO):

5% Horizontal Reservation across the categories has been provided to the PwD Category candidate.

Additional reservation rules:

• Women candidates get a 30% horizontal reservation of total seats; this includes General, reserved, and Foreign National categories.
• Unfilled SC seats convert to ST (and vice versa) before going to General; unfilled Foreign National seats carry over to General on merit.
• OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1st April 2026 to be valid for AILET 2027.

AILET 2027 Eligibility for Foreign Nationals

Candidates applying under the Foreign Nationals category must have secured a minimum of 65% marks in the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an equivalent examination.

Foreign National candidates are exempt from appearing in AILET 2027 - admission is based solely on Class 12 marks.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates have two options:

• Apply under the OCI/PIO category - exempt from AILET, admission based on qualifying exam marks (same 65% criterion), or
• Apply as an Indian National - must appear for AILET, same eligibility criteria as other Indian candidates (45%/42%/40% by category)

These require two separate applications and cannot be combined.

Unfilled seats under the Foreign National and OCI/PIO categories are carried over to the General category and filled on AILET merit.

Documents Required for AILET 2027

Candidates must keep the following documents ready to verify their AILET 2027 eligibility during application and counselling:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (proof of qualifying marks)
• Passport-size photograph (as per specified format and size)
• Transfer/Character certificate from school
• Category certificate (for OBC/SC/ST/PwD applicants)
• BPL certificate (for SC/ST candidates claiming fee exemption)
• Scanned signature (under 1MB, for the application form)
• Class 12 admit card or provisional certificate (for candidates awaiting results)

AILET 2027 Application Form

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can proceed to fill out the AILET 2027 application form. Registration for AILET 2027 opened on August 7, 2026, with the last date to apply on 10 November 2026.

Candidates must ensure that the application fee is paid successfully; those who fail to complete fee payment will not be permitted to enter the exam venue. The AILET 2027 admit card will be issued only to candidates who have submitted a complete application form along with the requisite fee.

AILET 2027 Application Fee

Fee Exempt: SC/ST and Women candidates who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) only.

AILET 2027 Preparation Tips

Any competitive exam poses some challenges to a student. So its preparation requires extra effort than what is taught or put in the school.

The following are some AILET preparation tips that students should know and take care of.

• Try to complete the AILET syllabus in advance, almost 2-3 months before the final exam.
• Find overlaps between the school, CLAT, & AILET syllabi to minimize effort.
• Leave the last 3 months for mock-taking and refining your AILET-taking strategy.

For better structure to their preparation, students can enrol for AILET/CLAT Online Coaching.

Common AILET 2027 Eligibility Mistakes

Every year, several candidates lose out on admission chances due to avoidable errors around eligibility. Keep these in mind before you apply:

• Checking only the general marks requirement: Clearing AILET 2027 alone isn't enough - you must also meet the minimum qualifying marks for your category (45% General, 42% OBC, 40% SC/ST/PwD, 65% Foreign Nationals).
• Selecting the wrong reservation category: Choose your category carefully while filling the application form, as category changes are typically not permitted once submitted.
• Assuming compartment status is acceptable: A compartment in Class 12 makes a candidate ineligible for AILET 2027, even if it's cleared later.
• Foreign Nationals attempting the exam unnecessarily: Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates don't need to sit for AILET; admission is based on Class 12 marks alone.
• Delaying proof-of-passing submission: Candidates awaiting Class 12 results must submit proof of passing before NLU Delhi's prescribed deadline.

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