National Law University, Delhi (NLU) released the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 counselling schedule and results on December 18, 2025 . Candidates can access all details, including important dates and schedule PDFs, on the official university website atnationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
The counselling process for the B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) program will span several months, beginning with invitation dispatches and online registrations. Strict adherence to all published deadlines is mandatory for candidates seeking admission.
Counselling Invitations and Registration
NLU Delhi will send counselling invitations to eligible candidates on December 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM . The university will invite approximately three times the number of available seats for each specific category. Receipt of an invitation is a prerequisite for online registration.
Online registration for AILET 2026 counselling opens immediately after invites are sent. Candidates must register online and pay the required registration fee between December 19, 2025, and December 27, 2025 . The registration window closes precisely at 11:00 AM on December 27, 2025 .
B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Admission Schedule
The following table outlines the key dates for the AILET 2026 B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) provisional admission process, including merit list declarations and associated fee payment deadlines:
| Date/Time | Event / Action Item |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Declaration of AILET Results |
| Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 PM | Counselling Invites Sent (approx. 3x seats per category) |
| Dec 19 – Dec 27, 2025 (Ends 11:00 AM) | Online Counselling Registration and Fee Payment |
| Jan 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | Declaration of First Merit List |
| Jan 8 – Jan 14, 2026 (Ends 11:00 AM) | First List Provisional Admission Fee Payment (Rs. 50,000) |
| Jan 21, 2026, 6:00 PM | Declaration of Second Merit List |
| Jan 21 – Jan 27, 2026 (Ends 11:00 AM) | Second List Provisional Admission Fee Payment (Rs. 50,000) |
| Feb 4, 2026, 6:00 PM | Declaration of Third Merit List |
| Feb 4 – Feb 10, 2026 (Ends 11:00 AM) | Third List Provisional Admission Fee Payment (Rs. 50,000) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Deadline for Balance Fee Payment (Lists 1, 2, and 3) |
| May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM | Declaration of Fourth Merit List |
| May 5 – May 9, 2026 (Ends 11:00 AM) | Fourth List Registration/Selection Window |
| May 20, 2026 | Final Deadline for Balance Fee Payment (Fourth List) |
Provisional Admission Fees
Candidates provisionally selected on any of the merit lists must deposit a Rs. 50,000 provisional admission fee. This payment secures their allocated seat. Failure to pay this fee by the stated deadline will result in forfeiture of the seat. NLU Delhi will then fill vacant seats from subsequent merit lists.
After paying the provisional admission fee, candidates from the first, second, and third merit lists must pay their remaining balance fees by April 30, 2026 . Candidates selected in the fourth merit list must complete their final balance fee payment by May 20, 2026 .
How to Register for AILET 2026 Counselling
Invited candidates must follow these steps to register for AILET 2026 Counselling:
- Visit the official website:nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Click on the specific invite list link for AILET 2026 counselling.
- If invited, enter personal details and required information.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary academic and identity documents.
- Pay the applicable online registration fee.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
NLU Delhi also published separate counselling notifications for the B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Programme and the LL.M. Programme (Non-Residential). Candidates should refer to the correct notification for their chosen program.
Candidates must regularly check the official website for any further updates or announcements regarding the AILET 2026 counselling process.