AILET 2026 Provisional Selection Confirmation Process Underway

NLU Delhi has initiated the AILET 2026 provisional selection confirmation process. Candidates must pay the confirmation fee by January 14 to secure admission.

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has officially initiated the provisional selection confirmation process following the release of the first merit list on January 8, 2026. As of today, January 11, candidates whose names appear in the initial allotment are actively participating in the formal acceptance of their seats. This phase is exclusive to those who had previously registered for the online counselling process and met the required cut-off benchmarks for the B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) and LL.M. programmes. The university has streamlined the interface to allow for a digital-first approach to seat validation.

• The first provisional merit list was published on the official university portal on the evening of January 8, 2026.
• Provisionally selected candidates are required to download their individual admission offer letters directly from their registered AILET accounts.
• The selection is currently "provisional," meaning it is subject to the successful verification of original documents and the timely payment of the requisite fees.
• NLU Delhi has notified that the portal for uploading signed undertakings and offer letters will remain accessible throughout the current week.
• Only candidates who complete the acceptance formalities within this specific window will be considered for final admission to the 2026-27 academic session.

Confirmation Fee Structure and Key Deadlines

A vital part of the current process involves the financial commitment required to "lock" a seat at the university. Unlike other law entrance tests, the AILET admission process requires a substantial confirmation fee to be deposited shortly after the merit list is declared. This amount is non-refundable upon the successful grant of admission and serves as a guarantee of the candidate's intent to join the institution. The university has provided a clear schedule to ensure that the transition to the second merit list remains on track.

• Candidates must deposit a sum of ₹50,000 as the Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee to secure their allotment.
• The deadline for this payment for the first-round candidates is strictly set for January 14, 2026, by 11:00 AM.
• Failure to remit the fee by the deadline will lead to the automatic cancellation of the seat, which will then be offered to the next candidate in the order of merit.
• The total fee already paid during counselling registration (₹30,000 for General and ₹20,000 for SC/ST) will be adjusted against the total annual university charges.
• Candidates are also required to sign every page of the provisional admission offer letter before uploading it back to the portal to confirm their allotment.

Document Verification and Selection Options

While the selection process is underway, the university is also facilitating the "Freeze" and "Float" options for the candidates. This allows for flexibility for those who are either completely satisfied with their current rank or those who hope for a shift in their category-based preferences in subsequent lists. The administrative team at NLU Delhi is simultaneously reviewing the digital copies of certificates uploaded by the aspirants to ensure eligibility criteria are strictly met.

• The dashboard serves as the primary tool for candidates to monitor their verification status and payment receipts.
• Candidates choosing the "Freeze" option effectively end their participation in further rounds, signaling their final commitment to the current seat.
• The "Float" option is available for those who wish to retain their current seat while potentially moving to a higher preference if vacancies arise.
• Essential documents currently being processed include the Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, character certificates, and valid category-specific certificates issued after April 1, 2025.
• The university has advised candidates to check their dashboard daily for any notifications regarding document discrepancies or updates on their provisional status.

Conclusion

The AILET 2026 admission cycle is moving through its first critical confirmation window, with NLU Delhi overseeing the transition of applicants into provisionally admitted students. The current process, which concludes on January 14, represents the first of four scheduled rounds of selection. As candidates finalize their payments and document uploads, the university prepares for the release of the second merit list on January 21. Maintaining strict adherence to the January 14 morning deadline remains the most important factor for all individuals currently appearing on the first provisional selection list.

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