AILET 2026 Admission Confirmation Phase Continues at NLU Delhi
The first provisional merit list for AILET 2026 is currently active, allowing selected candidates to secure their seats at National Law University Delhi.The admission confirmation phase requires the payment of a provisional fee of ₹50,000 by January 14, 2026.Candidates must also upload their signed offer letters and undertakings via the official portal to finalize their participation.
The National Law University (NLU) Delhi is currently overseeing the primary admission confirmation phase for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026. Following the release of the first provisional merit list on January 8, 2026, shortlisted candidates for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programs are moving through the mandatory steps to validate their selection. This transition from the entrance exam results to actual enrolment is governed by strict timelines set by the university. The online portal remains the central hub for law aspirants to confirm their interest and secure their position within the highly competitive 120-seat undergraduate and 70-seat postgraduate intake. The confirmation of these seats is essential for the university to determine the remaining vacancies for the second merit list, scheduled for later this month.
Mandatory Fee Payment and Allotment Letter Submission
To retain a seat in the first round, candidates must complete the financial and administrative formalities prescribed by the university. The confirmation process involves a significant initial investment that will later be adjusted against the total academic fees. Failure to meet these requirements by the January 14 deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the provisional offer.
- Provisional Admission Fee: Selected candidates are required to deposit a non-refundable amount of ₹50,000 through the AILET 2026 login portal.
- Acceptance of Offer: Along with the fee, students must download their provisional admission offer letter, sign it, and upload the scanned copy.
- Submission of Undertakings: Various undertakings regarding eligibility and conduct must be electronically submitted as part of the document package.
- Adjustment Policy: This ₹50,000 fee, along with the earlier counselling registration fee, is credited toward the first-year tuition and campus charges.
Document Verification and Residency Requirements
While the current phase is primarily online, the university has integrated a thorough verification system to cross-reference the aspirants' eligibility. For 2026, NLU Delhi has emphasized that even though the initial confirmation is provisional, any discrepancy discovered in the documents during physical verification in July could lead to immediate disqualification.
| Category | Seats (B.A. LL.B.) | Specific Requirement for 2026 |
| General | 50 | 45% minimum in 10+2 system |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 24 | Valid certificate issued on/after April 1, 2025 |
| SC / ST | 17 / 8 | Original category certificate from approved authority |
| EWS | 11 | Income & Asset Certificate for current financial year |
| PwD (Horizontal) | 6 | Biometric and disability verification certificate |
Looking Ahead: Second Merit List and Vacancies
The admission confirmation window for the first merit list will officially close at 11:00 AM on January 14, 2026. Shortly thereafter, NLU Delhi will audit the payments to identify "no-show" vacancies. These empty slots will be utilized to generate the second provisional merit list, which is a key milestone for aspirants who were on the borderline of the initial cutoff.
- Second Merit List: Expected to be published on January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
- Withdrawal Policy: Candidates who choose to withdraw after the final rounds may face a 10% deduction of the seat-holding fee as per university norms.
- Balance Fee: The remaining university fees, including hostel and utility charges, must be cleared by April 30, 2026.
- Academic Session: The orientation for the 2026-27 batch is tentatively scheduled for the first week of August 2026 at the Dwarka campus.
Conclusion
The ongoing admission confirmation phase for AILET 2026 represents a critical juncture for law aspirants who have successfully navigated one of India's toughest entrance exams. By completing the fee payment and document submission by January 14, candidates solidify their entry into NLU Delhi. This structured approach to seat confirmation ensures that the university can maintain its academic calendar while providing a fair opportunity for those in the subsequent waiting lists. As the first round concludes, the legal education community remains focused on the evolving merit lists that will eventually define the next cohort of legal professionals at the capital’s premier law university.