National Law University (NLU), Delhi, has announced the dates for AILET 2026 counselling. Students who passed the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 can now register for the counselling process. The first round of registration begins on December 19, 2025 . All important dates and steps are available on the official university website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in .
Counselling is a process where qualified students choose and confirm their seats in law programs. The university will hold multiple rounds of counselling, usually four, to fill all available seats. Students must register online, provide their details, and upload necessary documents by the given deadlines. A list of selected candidates will be published after each round.
AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule
It is important for all students to complete registration and pay fees within the specified time. Here is the full schedule for AILET 2026 counselling:
| Event | Date |
| Round 1 Counselling Registration | December 19 to 27, 2025 (until 11 AM) |
| Publication of 1st List of Selected Candidates and Waiting List | January 8, 2026 |
| Deposit of Confirmation Fee for 1st List | January 8 to 14, 2026 |
| Publication of 2nd List of Selected Candidates | January 21, 2026 (at 6 PM) |
| Deposit of Confirmation Fee for 2nd List | January 21 to 27, 2026 |
| Publication of 3rd List of Selected Candidates | February 4, 2026 |
| Deposit of Confirmation Fee for 3rd List | February 4 to 10, 2026 |
| Publication of 4th List of Selected Candidates | May 5, 2026 (at 6 PM) |
| Deposit of Confirmation Fee for 4th List | May 5 to 9, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for Counselling?
Only students who have cleared the AILET 2026 exam are eligible to take part in the counselling process. The university sends invitations to these qualified candidates to join the counselling rounds.
How to Register for AILET 2026 Counselling
Students must follow these simple steps to register for AILET 2026 counselling:
- Visit the official website of AILET: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in .
- Look for the login section on the homepage.
- Enter your unique login details (username and password) to access your account.
- Pay the required application fee. You can use UPI, net banking, debit card, or credit card for payment.
- Upload copies of your necessary documents. Make sure these copies are signed by you.
After successful registration, your name will be considered for the merit list. This list ranks candidates based on their AILET scores and other eligibility factors. The university will publish this list as per the schedule.
Confirmation Fee for Admission
Students whose names appear in the merit list and are offered a seat must pay a confirmation fee. This fee is Rs 50,000 . Paying this amount confirms your admission to the law program at National Law University, Delhi. It is important to pay this fee within the given dates for each round to secure your seat.
Students should regularly check the official website for any new updates or changes to the counselling schedule. Missing any deadline may lead to losing a chance for admission.
