AILET 2026 Confirmation Fee Payment Deadline Approaches for Selected Candidates

Selected AILET 2026 candidates must pay the admission confirmation fee by January 14. Failure to meet the NLU Delhi deadline results in seat forfeiture.

The admission cycle for the National Law University (NLU) Delhi has reached a critical juncture as the window for the first round of fee submission begins to close. Following the publication of the first provisional merit list on January 8, all selected candidates are required to finalize their admission by depositing the mandatory confirmation fee. With the deadline set for January 14, 2026, the university’s administration has noted a significant uptick in portal activity as students from across the country complete their financial and administrative formalities.

Strict Timelines for Fee Submission

For those who have successfully cleared the AILET 2026 examination and secured a spot in the initial list, the primary requirement is the payment of the provisional admission confirmation fee. This payment acts as a formal acceptance of the offer made by the university.

• Amount and Adjustment: The required amount is fixed at Rs. 50,000 for all categories. This sum, along with the previously paid counseling fee, will be adjusted against the total annual tuition fees.
• Payment Mode: All transactions must be completed through the official AILET 2026 portal using digital payment methods. The university does not accept physical drafts or cash for this specific stage of the selection process.
• The Forfeiture Rule: Any allotment that is not backed by a successful payment transaction by 11:00 AM on January 14 will be treated as a vacant seat. The university has clarified that no extensions will be granted, emphasizing that the candidate will lose any claim to the seat in future rounds.

Fee Structure and Payment Summary

The total financial liability for a student at NLU Delhi is distributed across several heads, including admission fees, tuition, and utility charges. The current payment is a significant portion of the initial enrollment cost.

Selected candidates who complete this payment successfully are still required to pay the remaining balance of the annual fee by April 30, 2026. This phased approach allows families time to arrange for the full educational expenditure while securing the student's place in the program.

Conclusion

As the January 14 cutoff approaches, NLU Delhi has advised students to avoid last-minute transactions to prevent potential technical failures or bank delays. The successful completion of this payment ensures that the candidate's name is moved from the provisional list to the confirmed admission roster. Once this window closes, the university will conduct a vacancy assessment to prepare the second provisional allotment list, which is scheduled for release on January 21. For the current candidates, this week remains the final opportunity to secure their future at one of India’s premier legal institutions.

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