The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is the only entrance exam for admission to NLU Delhi - one of India's top-ranked law schools. Unlike other NLUs, NLU Delhi does not participate in CLAT, making AILET the sole path to its prestigious BA LLB, LLM, and PhD programs.

The AILET 2027 Application process is expected to begin in August 2026. Established in 2008, AILET sees thousands of aspirants competing every year for just 120 BA LLB seats, making it one of the most competitive law entrance exams in the country. If NLU Delhi is your dream law school, read this article to fill out the registration form correctly on your first attempt.

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AILET 2027 Registration: Exam Overview

Exam Overview

Name of Examination

All India Entrance Test (AILET)

AILET Conducting Body

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi)

Exam Level

Undergraduate and postgraduate level

AILET Courses offered

BA LLB, LLM, and PhD

Examination mode

Offline

AILET Question Types

MCQs

AILET Total Questions

150

Time given

120 minutes

Seats offered

BA LLB - 120

LLM - 81


AILET 2027 Registration: Important Dates

Event

Date (Tentative)

Release of the AILET official notification

First week of August 2026

AILET Application Start Date

7 August 2026

AILET Application Form Correction Window

August – September 2026

AILET Last date to apply

10 November 2026

Release of AILET admit cards

Last week of November 2026

AILET 2027 exam date

Second week of December 2026


AILET Registration 2027: Eligibility

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by NLU Delhi before filling out the AILET 2027 application form. Failing to meet these requirements can result in immediate rejection of the application or cancellation of admission even after clearing the exam. Check the AILET eligibility criteria in detail before you apply.

UG Eligibility

  • To be eligible for the BA LLB (Hons.) program, applicants must have received at least 45% aggregate marks in their 10+2 examination. Candidates from the OBC category must have a minimum of 42% marks.
  • Candidates from the SC/ST**/ PwD** category must have a minimum of 40% marks in their Class 12.
  • The AILET 2027 test has no upper age limit.
  • Applicants who are now enrolled in class 12 can also apply. However, they will be required to present their marksheet at the time of the admission else the admission will be denied.

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How to Fill AILET Application Form 2027

Follow the steps below carefully to complete your AILET 2027 registration without errors. Note that incomplete applications and unpaid fees will be rejected outright by NLU Delhi. 

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official NLU Delhi admissions portal at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Always use the official website to avoid fake forms or misleading application links.

Step 2: Register and Create Your Login

Click on 'Register or Apply Now' and create a new account by entering your Name, Email Address, and Date of Birth. After selecting "Confirm Registration," you will receive your User ID and password via SMS and email. Keep these credentials safe - you will need them at every subsequent stage.

Step 3: Log In and Select Your Course

Sign in using your registered email and password. Since AILET is conducted for both UG and PG levels, select the course you are applying for - BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, or Ph.D. - and click "Apply Now" to proceed.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

Complete all required fields in the application form carefully. Details you will need to enter include:

  • A. Religion
  • B. Category
  • C. Nationality
  • D. Examination centre (select up to 3 in order of preference)
  • E. Address for communication
  • F. Education details
  • G. Parent's / Guardian's details

Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Class 10 certificate. NLU Delhi will reject applications with name mismatches.

Step 5: Upload Documents

Upload your photograph, signature, and all other required documents as listed in the Documents section below. Ensure all files are within the specified size limits and in the accepted formats (.jpg/.jpeg) before uploading.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

The last step is paying the AILET 2027 application fee. Two modes are available:

  • Online mode: Pay via credit card, debit card, or net banking through the "Online Payment Gateway" option.
  • Offline mode: Select "Cash Deposit at Post Office," generate a challan, and pay the amount at the designated branch within 48 hours. Payment status will be updated in your account within 72 hours.

Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Step 7: Review, Submit and Print

Before submitting, preview your entire application and verify all details. Submit only after confirming the fee payment status is visible in your account. Take a printout of the completed application form and payment receipt for your records.


Documents Required for AILET 2027 Registration

Keep the following documents ready before you begin filling the AILET 2027 application form.

  • Class 10/ Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Certificate and mark sheet of graduation (for LLM, if available).
  • Transfer Certificate.
  • A passport-sized photo with a white backdrop (format:.jpg/.jpeg; size: less than 1 MB) is required.
  • scanned signature (.jpg or.jpeg format, maximum size 1 MB).
  • BPL certificate (maximum size of 2 MB) if you fall under the BPL category.
  • Passport (if you fall under the status of a foreign national, or FN) (Up to 2 MB in size)
  • Character certificate (has to be three months or older).
  • Certificate of relevant category (for students in the SC, ST, OBC, and J&K categories).

AILET Registration Fee 2027

The fee structure below is based on AILET 2026 figures officially released by NLU Delhi. Fees for AILET 2027 are expected to remain the same and will be updated once the official notification is out.

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

General / OBC / EWS / Foreign Nationals

INR 3,000

PwD

INR 1,000

SC

INR 1,000

ST

INR 1,000

Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants of the SC/ST category and women candidates under BPL

Exempted from paying the application fee

Important: The application fee is non-refundable once paid. Candidates who do not complete fee payment will not receive an admit card.


AILET 2027: Question Distribution

The AILET 2027 exam consists of 150 questions carrying 1 mark each. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer - meaning 4 incorrect answers result in a deduction of 1 full mark.

Section

Number of Questions

English language

50

Current affairs & general knowledge

30

Logical reasoning

70

Total

150


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Frequently asked questions

As per the official notice released by the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), AILET 2026 registrations will begin on August 7, 2025.

The application timeline for AILET 2026 comes to a close on November 10, 2025. Candidates should avoid applying on the final day, as technical issues can arise and/or payments can be delayed.

To apply for AILET 2026, you will be able to register on the NLU Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi. Fill out the online form by

  • Click “Apply Now”
  • Create a login
  • Fill in your personal and education details and
  • Upload documents
  • Follow the dated method of payment fees online or offline.

You will need to upload the following documents while filling out the AILET 2026 application form.

  • Mark sheets for your Class 10 and Class 12.
  • A scanned upload of your signature (less than 1MB).
  • Transfer or Character certificate, Category certificate (if applicable), BPL certificate (if applicable),
  • Passport (for foreign nationals)

The application fees for AILET 2026 are as follows:

General category - 3,000

PwD/SC/ST category - 1,000

BPL applicants from SC/ST - Exempted from Fees

Yes. Candidates can choose the “Pay in Cash at Post Office” option. Once the challan is generated, the fee amount has to be paid at the designated post office within 48 hours, and the payment status will be updated within 72 hours.

The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on 14 December 2025, in offline (pen-paper) mode in multiple test centres all across India.

For the BA LLB (Hons.) program, candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). There is no upper age limit. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can also apply provisionally.

If you make an error, it's recommended to correct it before submission. In case of major errors after submission, you can contact the AILET Helpdesk or NLU Delhi's admission office with proof and your registered details for assistance.

No. NLU Delhi does not accept late submissions under any circumstances. Ensure your AILET 2026 form and fee payment are completed before November 10, 2025.