Last Date Alert: AILET 2026 Registration Window Closes Tonight – NLU Delhi to End Application Process at 11:59 PM

The registration window for the prestigious All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026, conducted by National Law University (NLU), Delhi, is closing tonight at 11:59 PM on November 10, 2025. This is the final opportunity for law aspirants to apply for the B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes. NLU Delhi has issued a strict no-extension policy, making timely completion of the online application form and payment of the required fee absolutely mandatory. Secure your candidature for the December 14, 2025, exam now on the official NLU Delhi website.

For aspiring law students across the country, tonight, November 10, 2025, marks the culmination of the AILET 2026 registration process. The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026, the gateway to the highly coveted B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes at the National Law University (NLU), Delhi, is shutting its registration window at the stroke of 11:59 PM.

​This is not a tentative date; the National Law University, Delhi, has made it unequivocally clear that no applications will be entertained or accepted after this final deadline. Aspirants who have started the process but not yet submitted their forms, or those who have successfully submitted the form but are yet to pay the application fee, must prioritize completing these steps immediately. The AILET, scheduled for December 14, 2025, is one of the most competitive law entrance examinations in India, and missing the application deadline means forfeiting the chance to secure a seat at one of the nation's premier law institutions for the academic year 2026-27.

​I. Mandatory Steps: Final Check before 11:59 PM

​The final hours of the registration window are often fraught with technical glitches due to high server traffic. Aspirants must not wait until the last minute and should complete their application process well in advance of the 11:59 PM cut-off. Failure to adhere to even one of these steps will render the application incomplete and invalid.

• ​Complete Online Registration: Ensure that all personal details, communication information, and educational qualifications are accurately entered and saved on the official NLU Delhi AILET portal (nationallawuniversitydelhi.in).
• ​Upload Documents: Verify that all required documents, including the scanned photograph and signature, meet the specified size and format requirements (typically under 150 KB, in JPG/GIF/BMP format). A blurry or incorrectly sized upload can lead to form rejection.
• ​Pay the Application Fee: This is the most critical final step. Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway before the deadline. 
  • ​General/OBC/EWS/Foreign Nationals: ₹3,000/-
  • ​SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹1,000/-
  • ​Note: SC/ST and women candidates from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are typically exempted from the fee payment, but they must still complete the form submission process.
• ​Final Submission and Printout: After fee payment, click the 'Final Submit' button and download the confirmation page or the completed application form. This printout is essential for future correspondence and for the physical document verification process later.

​ II. Eligibility Snapshot and Exam Details

​Understanding the core requirements for AILET 2026 is vital, as registration is only the first hurdle. Aspirants should be fully aware of the qualifying criteria for admission to the sought-after B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) program.

• ​Eligibility Criteria for B.A.LL.B.(Hons.):
  • ​Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an equivalent exam.
  • ​Minimum aggregate marks required: 45% of the total marks (for General/OBC/EWS categories).
  • ​Minimum aggregate marks required: 40% of the total marks (for SC/ST/PwD categories).
  • ​Note: Candidates appearing for or awaiting the results of their qualifying examination can also apply but must meet the minimum percentage criteria by the cut-off date to be eligible for admission.
• ​AILET 2026 Exam Details: 
  • ​Exam Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025.
  • ​Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (120 minutes).
  • ​Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper format).
  • ​Paper Pattern (UG): 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 150 marks. 
    • ​Section A: English Language (50 questions; 50 marks)
    • ​Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions; 30 marks)
    • ​Section C: Logical Reasoning (70 questions; 70 marks)
  • ​Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

​ III. Post-Registration: Admit Card and Preparation Strategy

​Once the registration is complete, the focus must immediately shift to the final phase of preparation for the December 14th exam. The next important milestone will be the release of the AILET 2026 Admit Card.

• ​Admit Card Release: The AILET 2026 Admit Cards are tentatively scheduled to be released in the third week of November 2025. Candidates must download it from the official NLU Delhi portal using their registration credentials.
• ​Strategic Preparation Focus: With the exam scheduled for mid-December, aspirants have approximately one month left. Preparation should now pivot to: 
  • ​Mock Tests: Take full-length, time-bound mock tests replicating the AILET 2026 pattern (150 questions in 120 minutes) daily or every other day.
  • ​Logical Reasoning Mastery: Given that this section carries the maximum weight (70 marks) and is used as a tie-breaker, dedicated practice for all types of Logical Reasoning questions is crucial.
  • ​Current Affairs Revision: Focus on the last 8-12 months of national and international legal and political news, as this section requires consistent knowledge updates.
• ​The No-Extension Policy: NLU Delhi is known for its strict adherence to deadlines. The 11:59 PM closure is final. Any request for extension due to technical issues or personal reasons after this time will not be entertained, underscoring the necessity to complete the process now.

​Conclusion

​Tonight, November 10, 2025, is the absolute final opportunity for law aspirants to join the race for a seat at NLU Delhi by registering for AILET 2026. With the registration closing at 11:59 PM, candidates must complete their form submission and fee payment without delay to avoid the severe consequence of being barred from the examination. Successful registration is the mandatory first step; the next and final focus must be dedicated, strategic preparation for the December 14th test.

For regular updates follow Only Education News. For more details on law entrance exams and courses, check here: Law Exams List.