AILET 2026 – Counselling

The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), conducted by National Law University Delhi, concludes with a crucial phase—counselling. The AILET 2026 counselling process is vital for candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam and aspire to gain admission into NLU Delhi’s prestigious law programs, including the 5-year B.A.LL.B (Hons.) and one-year LL.M courses. The AILET counselling phase determines seat allocation based on merit and reservation policies, ensuring a transparent and meritocratic admission process.

The following is an extended and detailed overview of the AILET 2026 counselling process, important dates, steps involved, and essential guidelines.

Counselling Timeline and Eligibility

The AILET 2026 exam is scheduled for December 14, 2025, and the counselling process is expected to begin shortly after the announcement of the results, tentatively by the second week of December 2025 or early January 2026. Candidates whose names appear in the AILET 2026 merit list will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

The university typically conducts multiple rounds of counselling (usually four), with merit lists published for each round. Candidates must confirm their participation within the specified deadlines to secure their admission.

Steps in AILET 2026 Counselling Process

Invitation and Counselling Registration: After the results are declared, NLU Delhi releases merit lists category-wise for B.A.LL.B and LL.M programs. Candidates shortlisted in these lists receive email/SMS notifications inviting them to register online for counselling through the university's official website.

Payment of Counselling/Seat Confirmation Fee: Shortlisted candidates are required to pay a non-refundable counselling fee or seat confirmation fee online within the stipulated timeframe to secure their place in the counselling process. For the B.A.LL.B program, the fee is generally INR 30,000 for the General category and INR 20,000 for reserved categories.

Document Verification: Counselling participants must attend document verification either online or in-person at the NLU Delhi campus. They are required to produce original documents including:

• Valid AILET application form and hall ticket
• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer and Migration certificates
• Specially-Abled certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate for certain categories

All documents must be valid and error-free for the candidate to proceed with admission.

Seat Allotment and Admission Offer: Based on their rank in the merit list, seat availability, and reservation policies, candidates are allotted seats in their respective programs. Seat allotment results are published online for each counselling round.

After the allotment, candidates must accept the seat and pay the balance admission fees within the deadline to confirm admission.

• Subsequent Counselling Rounds (If Applicable): Candidates who do not secure a seat in the first round or withdraw can participate in subsequent rounds of counselling. Vacant seats after every round are filled based on merit from the waiting list.
• Special Considerations for Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO Candidates: Foreign nationals, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates have a separate counselling process. They are invited through a distinct merit list and must complete their registration and document verification as per the schedule provided by NLU Delhi.
• Mode of Counselling: The counselling registration and fee payment process is conducted online. However, document verification and final admission formalities may require physical presence at NLU Delhi campus unless otherwise notified.

Important Counselling Dates (Tentative)

• Exam Date: December 14, 2025
• Result Declaration: Within one week post-exam
• Counselling Registration Start: Second week of December 2025
• First Counselling Merit List: Last week of December 2025
• Counselling Rounds: December 2025 to February 2026 (approximate)

Tips for Successful Counselling

• Regularly check official NLU Delhi website and registered email for counselling notifications.
• Complete counselling registration and fee payment within deadlines to avoid disqualification.
• Keep all original documents ready and organized for smooth document verification.
• Stay updated on seat allotment status and counselling schedules.
• Participate in subsequent counselling rounds if required to improve admission chances.

FAQs

Q1. When does the AILET 2026 counselling process begin?

Ans. The counselling process typically starts within two weeks after the results are declared, expected around the second week of December 2025.

Q2. How is seat allotment done during AILET 2026 counselling?

Ans. Seats are allocated based on candidates’ ranks in the merit list, availability of seats, and reservation quotas during multiple rounds of counselling.

Q3. What documents are required for AILET 2026 counselling?

Ans. Candidates must produce original academic certificates, AILET admit card, category certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate, and other relevant documents during verification.

Q4. Is counselling registration compulsory for admission to NLU Delhi through AILET?

Ans. Yes, registration for counselling and payment of the seat confirmation fee are mandatory to secure admission.

Q5. Can candidates participate in multiple rounds of counselling?

Ans. Yes, candidates can participate in successive counselling rounds if they do not get a seat or withdraw from the earlier round, subject to seat availability.