AILET 2026 selected candidates must pay the ₹50,000 confirmation fee by January 14. Failure to meet the deadline results in cancellation of the seat offer.

Following the release of the first provisional merit list on January 8, National Law University (NLU) Delhi has reminded candidates that the deadline for securing their seats is fast approaching. Aspirants whose names appear in the first list for the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programs are required to complete their financial and administrative formalities by mid-week. As of today, the university portal remains active for the deposit of the admission amount, but officials have warned against last-minute technical delays.

Mandatory Fee Submission and Seat Security

To formalize their acceptance of the admission offer, selected candidates must pay a non-refundable provisional admission confirmation fee. This payment is a critical step in the 2026 admission cycle, ensuring that the seat remains reserved for the student as the university prepares for subsequent selection rounds.

• Fee Requirement: Candidates are required to pay a sum of ₹50,000 through the official portal. This provisional amount is not an additional charge but will be adjusted against the total academic fee payable for the first year.
• Payment Mode: The university accepts payments only through digital modes, including Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, and UPI. No offline payments or bank drafts will be entertained during this phase.
• Automatic Cancellation: If a candidate fails to meet the deadline, the offer of admission will stand automatically cancelled. Such vacated seats will then be offered to the next eligible candidate in the second merit list.
• Counselling Fee Adjustment: For those who move forward with the admission, the initial counselling fee paid in December (₹30,000 for General and ₹20,000 for reserved categories) will also be credited toward the final fee balance.

Key Deadlines for AILET 2026 First Round

The NLU Delhi administration has set a strict timeline for the first phase of the selection process. Candidates should refer to the following table to ensure they do not miss the final cutoff for fee submission:

Final Documentation and Offer Acceptance

Beyond the financial transaction, the admission process requires candidates to signify their formal consent through the university's digital interface. This ensures that the student has read and understood the institutional regulations for the 2026-27 academic session.

• Downloading Offer Letters: Provisionally selected candidates must log in to their AILET accounts to download the "Provisional Admission Offer Letter."
• Acceptance Protocol: To confirm admission, students must sign every page of the downloaded offer letter and re-upload it to their dashboard. This must be accompanied by a signed undertaking from both the student and their parent.
• Verification of Records: The university is currently performing a preliminary verification of the documents uploaded during the counselling registration. Any discrepancy found in category certificates or academic marks could lead to the revocation of the offer.
• Remaining Fee Balance: Once the provisional formalities are concluded this week, the balance college fee for the first year must be paid by April 30, 2026, to finalize the enrollment.

Conclusion

The approaching January 14 deadline marks the end of the first major intake window for NLU Delhi. As the portal prepares to close at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, the university expects to see a high rate of seat acceptance from the top-tier of the merit list. For those who do not secure a seat in this round, the focus will soon shift to January 21, when the second list is expected to bring new opportunities. Ultimately, the successful deposit of the fee and the completion of the admission paperwork are the only ways to ensure that a hard-earned AILET rank translates into a seat at one of India's most prestigious law schools.

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