National Law University (NLU) Delhi has officially released the AILET 2026 second provisional merit list for BA LLB and LLM programs on January 21, 2026.Shortlisted candidates are required to pay the provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000 by the January 27 deadline. This round provides a vital opportunity for waitlisted aspirants to secure admission following the completion of the first round. Candidates should log in to the official NLU Delhi portal to download their offer letters and complete the mandatory document verification process for the 2026-27 academic session.

Following the successful conclusion of the first round of admissions, National Law University (NLU) Delhi has officially opened the second merit list for the 2026-27 academic session. Published on January 21, the list identifies the next group of law aspirants who have qualified based on their All India Ranks. The admission portal remains active for these newly selected candidates to finalize their seat acceptance. This phase is critical as it allows the university to fill vacancies that remained after the first-round participants completed their formalities earlier this month.

Critical Deadlines and Confirmation Fees

Candidates whose names appear on the second merit list must act swiftly to retain their provisional allocation. The university has set a strict deadline of January 27, 2026, for the submission of the confirmation fee, which amounts to ₹50,000 for all categories. This payment must be processed exclusively through the official admission portal to ensure the seat is not forfeited. NLU Delhi has reiterated that no extensions will be granted, and any seat not secured by the deadline will be automatically offered to candidates in the third list, scheduled for early February.

• List Release Date: January 21, 2026 (6:00 PM).
• Payment Window: Open from January 21 to January 27, 2026 (until 11:00 AM).
• Confirmation Fee Amount: ₹50,000 (Non-refundable but adjusted against the final tuition fee).
• Balance Fee: The remaining annual fees are to be settled by April 30, 2026, as per the university’s phased payment structure.

[Image: NLU Delhi Admission Timeline for AILET 2026]

Post-Allotment Formalities and Required Documents

Once the confirmation fee is successfully processed, candidates must immediately download their provisional admission offer letters from the admission portal. To complete the acceptance, the student and their parent/guardian must sign each page of the letter and upload the signed document along with the required undertakings. This digital counselling process ensures a transparent and merit-based intake for the prestigious BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs.

• Mandatory Downloads: Admission offer letter and the prescribed undertaking forms.
• Verification: Self-attested copies of Class 10 and 12 marksheets must be uploaded in a single PDF file.
• Counselling Process: Involves real-time tracking of seat status and the submission of character and category certificates.
• Refund Policy: The initial counselling registration fee (₹30,000/₹20,000) is adjusted into the total fee for selected candidates.

Conclusion

The release of the second merit list marks the midpoint of the AILET 2026 intake journey. As NLU Delhi moves closer to finalizing its 18th batch, the efficiency of the online admission portal continues to support a seamless experience for aspirants. Candidates are urged to double-check their allotment status and complete the counselling process well before the January 27 cutoff to avoid last-minute technical glitches. With only a few rounds remaining, this window serves as a significant milestone for those aiming to secure a place at one of India’s highest-ranked legal institutions for the upcoming academic year.