The admission landscape at National Law University (NLU) Delhi is witnessing high activity as the second provisional admission phase for the 2026 academic year enters its final hours. Following the release of the second merit list on January 21, the university has been processing confirmation requests from newly shortlisted candidates for both the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programs. As of January 28, the intensive verification of credentials and fee receipts is nearing completion. This phase is critical because any seats that remain unclaimed after the January 27 fee deadline—which closed at 11:00 AM—are currently being identified as vacancies to be filled in the third selection list.

Finalizing Seat Confirmations

The official NLU Delhi portal has been the primary interface for candidates to validate their status. For those named in the second list, the path to securing a seat involved a significant financial and administrative commitment.

• Fee Deadline Compliance: Candidates were required to deposit a provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000. This amount, combined with the initial counselling registration fee, will be adjusted against the total annual university fee payable by April 30, 2026.
• Selection List Dynamics: For the BA LLB program, 16 new candidates were featured in this second selection list, while 9 seats were offered for the LLM course, reflecting the high retention rate from the first round.
• Offer Acceptance: Shortlisted aspirants had to download their provisional offer letters, sign every page, and re-upload the signed copies alongside a parent-signed undertaking.
• Automatic Cancellation: The university maintains a strict no-extension policy; those who missed the 11:00 AM cutoff yesterday have automatically lost their right to the seat.

Verification of Admitted Candidates

The current admission data compilation involves a cross-reference of the "Successfully Admitted" students from both the first and second rounds. NLU Delhi is ensuring that every candidate meets the rigorous eligibility standards before the session begins.

• Digital Document Audit: The university is reviewing self-attested copies of Class 10 and 12 mark sheets. For LLM students, the primary focus of the selection audit is the verification of the 3-year or 5-year LLB degree completion.
• Category Validation: Special category seats (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD) are being double-checked against central government formats to ensure the integrity of the second selection list.
• Vacancy Identification: By the end of today, January 28, the registrar's office will have a definitive count of unoccupied seats, which will dictate the cutoff ranks for the next round.

Transition to the Third Merit Phase

With the second admission phase wrapping up, waitlisted law aspirants are now looking toward the publication of the third provisional merit list. This subsequent round is expected to see a narrower rank movement as the university approaches full capacity.

• Next List Release: The third list is tentatively scheduled to be declared on the official website on February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
• Final Fee Clearance: For all provisionally admitted students, the balance fee must be paid by April 30, 2026, to finalize their admission for the August session.
• Counselling Refunds: Candidates who registered for counselling but do not appear in any of the four merit lists can expect their registration fee refunds to be initiated after March 15, 2026.
• Spot Round Potential: If any vacancies persist after the fourth round in May, NLU Delhi may conduct a physical spot selection round to fill the final remaining spots.

Conclusion

The conclusion of the second admission phase at NLU Delhi signifies a major step toward finalizing the 2026 batch of legal professionals. By January 28, the focus has shifted from candidate action to administrative reconciliation, ensuring that every seat on the second selection list is either confirmed or prepared for the next eligible candidate. This structured process reinforces the meritocratic nature of the All India Law Entrance Test. Aspirants who have secured their places can now prepare for their academic journey, while those still on the waitlist should remain vigilant for the upcoming February notifications.