New Delhi: The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) will release the First Merit List for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 on January 8, 2026 . Students who took the AILET 2026 exam can check this list online. It will show which students have been selected for admission to law courses at NLU Delhi. Candidates can find the list in PDF format on the official website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in .
This merit list is very important for all students who want to study law at NLU Delhi. It confirms their provisional selection based on their performance in the entrance exam. Students who find their names on this list must complete the next admission steps quickly.
What is AILET?
AILET stands for All India Law Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam for students who wish to join undergraduate (BA LLB), postgraduate (LLM), and PhD law programs at NLU Delhi. Thousands of students appear for this exam every year. Getting a good rank in AILET is key to securing a seat at this respected law university. The exam checks a student's general knowledge, logical reasoning, and English language skills.
What is a Merit List?
A merit list is a list of candidates chosen for admission based on their scores in an exam. The higher a student's score, the higher their rank on the merit list. NLU Delhi prepares this list by ranking students from highest to lowest scores. The first merit list includes the top-scoring students who qualify for the first round of admissions. If some students do not take admission from this list, later merit lists may be released for other students.
Important Dates for AILET 2026 First Counselling Round
Students should note these important dates for the first round of counselling and admission:
| Events | Dates |
| AILET First Provisional Merit List Release | January 8, 2026 |
| Deposit of Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee | January 8, 2026 to January 14, 2026 |
Make sure to follow these dates to avoid missing any deadlines for admission.
How to Check the AILET 2026 First Merit List
To check if your name is on the AILET 2026 First Merit List, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of NLU Delhi: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in .
- Look for the 'AILET 2026' section on the homepage.
- Click on the link that says " AILET 2026 First Merit List ."
- The merit list will open as a PDF file on your screen.
- You can search for your name or roll number within the PDF to see your status.
- It is a good idea to download and save this PDF file for your records.
Next Steps After Checking the Merit List
Students whose names appear on the AILET 2026 First Merit List must complete their admission process quickly. They need to pay the required fees to confirm their seat. This must be done before January 14, 2026, by 11 AM .
Admission Fees to Pay
Selected students need to pay two types of fees:
- A Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee of INR 50,000 .
- A Counselling Fee of either INR 30,000 or INR 20,000 .
These fees are not extra costs. They will be adjusted in the total course fee that students pay for their law program. This means these amounts will be taken out of the total fees due for the academic year.
What if Your Name is Not on the First List?
If your name is not on the First Merit List , do not lose hope. NLU Delhi may release further merit lists if seats remain empty after the first round of admissions. Keep checking the official website for updates on second or third merit lists and counselling rounds.
Students are advised to regularly visit the NLU Delhi official website, nationallawuniversitydelhi.in , for all the latest information regarding AILET 2026 admissions and counselling.
