National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the First Merit List for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026. This list names the students chosen for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme. Students who took the AILET 2026 exam can now check this list on the official NLU Delhi website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
If your name is on this list, you must pay a special fee to confirm your admission. The deadline for this payment is January 14, 2026, by 11:00 a.m.
What is AILET and the Merit List?
AILET stands for the All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national exam for students who want to study law at NLU Delhi. The merit list is a list of students who have scored high enough in the exam to be considered for admission. The term 'provisional' means that your selection is temporary. You need to complete certain steps, like paying fees, to make your admission final.
Important Dates and Fees
Here are the key details you need to remember:
| Event | Date / Details |
| AILET 2026 First Merit List Release | Recently announced |
| Deadline to Pay Provisional Admission Fee | January 14, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. |
| Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee | INR 50,000 |
| Counselling Fee | INR 30,000 or INR 20,000 |
| Deadline to Pay Balance College Fee | April 30, 2026 |
How to Check the AILET 2026 First Merit List
Follow these simple steps to find your name on the first allotment list:
- Step 1: Go to the official NLU Delhi website. The address is nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Step 2: On the main page, look for a link that says "1st Provisional Merit List B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)". Click on this link.
- Step 3: A new page will open, showing the merit list in a PDF file.
- Step 4: Check the PDF file for your roll number or name to see if you have been selected.
- Step 5: It is a good idea to download and print a copy of this PDF for your records.
Understanding the Admission Fees
To confirm your seat in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme, you must pay a provisional admission confirmation fee of INR 50,000. Along with this, you also need to pay a counselling fee. This counselling fee is either INR 30,000 or INR 20,000, depending on your category.
These fees (INR 50,000 plus the counselling fee) will be counted towards your total college fees for the year. This means you do not pay them extra. They simply reduce the final amount you need to pay later.
The remaining amount of your total college fee must be paid by April 30, 2026. Make sure to pay all fees on time to secure your admission.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
It is very important to pay the provisional admission confirmation fee by 11:00 a.m. on January 14, 2026. If a selected student does not pay this fee by the deadline, their seat offer will be cancelled. The university will then offer that seat to another eligible student from the waiting list in the next round of admissions.
Next Steps and Future Lists
After the first round of admissions closes, NLU Delhi may release more merit lists. This happens if some students from the first list do not confirm their admission, leaving seats empty. Students who are not selected in the first list, or who are on the waiting list, should keep checking the official website for updates on future merit lists.
Always refer to the official NLU Delhi website for the most accurate and latest information regarding AILET 2026 admissions.
