AILET 2026 Counselling Update: Third Merit List Phase Concludes

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has reached a pivotal stage in its 2026-27 admission cycle with the activation of the fee payment portal for the third round of selections. Candidates featured in the third provisional merit list have just three days remaining to secure their seats. The university released the list on February 4, 2026, outlining the next steps for aspirants seeking entry into its highly competitive undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.

Deadline for Provisional Admission Fee

The most critical requirement for candidates in this round is the payment of the provisional admission confirmation fee. According to the official AILET 2026 counseling notification, selected students must deposit a sum of ₹50,000 by 11:00 AM on February 10, 2026.

This payment is mandatory for all categories and must be completed through the NLU Delhi digital admission portal. The university has explicitly stated that if the payment is not received within the February 10 deadline, the offer of admission will stand cancelled, and the seat will be offered to the next candidate in the order of merit during the fourth round, scheduled for later this year.

Accessing the Third Provisional Merit List

Aspirants can verify their selection status by downloading the official rank lists directly from the university's website. The documents contain the All India Ranks (AIR) and admit card numbers of the provisionally selected candidates.

• Undergraduate Candidates: The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Third Merit List is available for public viewing.
• Postgraduate Candidates: Those applying for the LL.M. can access the LL.M. Third Provisional Merit List to check their results.

The third provisional merit list reflects the remaining vacancies across various categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. Candidates are advised to use the "Find" (Ctrl+F) function in the PDF to quickly locate their admit card numbers.

Document Upload and Confirmation Steps

In addition to the fee payment, candidates must perform specific administrative actions to finalize their provisional admission. After logging into their AILET-2026 account, students must download their Provisional Admission Offer Letter.

To signify formal acceptance, candidates are required to:

1. Print and sign every page of the Provisional Admission Offer Letter.
2. Sign a mandatory undertaking (to be signed by both the student and a parent/guardian).
3. Upload the scanned copies of these signed documents back onto the portal before the February 10 deadline.

The provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000, along with the previously paid counseling registration fee, will be adjusted against the total university fee. The balance amount for the academic year must be cleared by April 30, 2026.

Conclusion

The February 10 deadline acts as the final gatekeeper for students currently listed in the third provisional merit list. With the National Law University (NLU) Delhi maintaining a strict schedule, aspirants must ensure their financial transactions and document uploads are completed well before the 11:00 AM cutoff to avoid technical delays. Successfully navigating this provisional admission confirmation fee phase ensures that the candidate's journey toward a premier legal education at NLU Delhi remains secure as the 2026 academic session approaches.

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