New Delhi – The registration window for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 officially closes today, November 18 , at 11:59 pm. Prospective students must submit their applications via the official website,nationallawuniversitydelhi.in, before the deadline. This exam is crucial for admission to law programs at the National Law University, Delhi.
AILET 2026 serves as the gateway for students seeking entry into various law courses. These include the BA LLB (Honours), LLM, and PhD programmes. The examination targets the academic session 2026-27. The National Law University, Delhi, conducts AILET annually to select qualified candidates for its prestigious law programmes.
The AILET 2026 examination is scheduled for December 14 . The test will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly for this two-hour duration exam.
Key Deadlines and Actions
While registration concludes today, several other important deadlines have already passed or require attention from registered candidates. The deadline for paying the application fee was November 14 , concluding at 8 am. Applicants who had not completed fee payment by this time will find their application incomplete.
For those who have already registered, the university issued advisories regarding verification and preferences. Candidates were required to verify their personal details, photograph, and scanned signature by 8 am on November 14 . Additionally, all registered applicants were advised to update their test preferences by the same deadline.
Application Fees
The application fees for AILET 2026 varied based on the candidate’s category. Below is a breakdown of the required payments:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category | Rs 3,500 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | Rs 1,500 |
| Below Poverty Line (BPL) Applicants | Exempt from fee |
These fees were non-refundable and required for successful application submission by the fee payment deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for AILET 2026, candidates must meet specific academic requirements. The primary requirement is passing Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Minimum percentage marks vary by category:
| Category | Minimum Percentage (Class 12/Equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Open Category | 45% marks |
| OBC Category | 42% marks |
| SC, ST Categories | 40% marks |
Students currently appearing for their Class 12 examinations in 2026 are also eligible to apply for AILET 2026. Their admission would typically be contingent upon successfully meeting the minimum percentage requirements upon receiving their final results.
How to Apply for AILET 2026
The application process for AILET 2026 involved a series of steps to ensure complete submission. Candidates needing to register today must follow these instructions:
- Go to the official AILET 2026 website:nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Locate and click the link titled ‘Click here to register for AILET 2026’ on the homepage.
- Complete the initial registration by providing a valid name and email ID.
- Fill out the comprehensive application form with all required personal and academic details.
- Upload necessary documents as specified in the application portal.
- Pay the application fee if applicable, noting the November 14 deadline has passed.
- Submit the completed application form electronically.
- Download the confirmation page for your records and take a print out for future reference.
Today marks the final opportunity for aspirants to register for AILET 2026. Failure to complete registration by 11:59 pm will result in exclusion from the 2026-27 admission cycle for law programmes at National Law University, Delhi.