AILET 2026 Third Merit List Candidates Continue Fee Deposit Process

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the AILET 2026 third merit list, initiating the provisional admission fee deposit phase. Shortlisted BA LLB and LLM candidates are required to pay the confirmation amount of ₹50,000 by February 10, 2026, to secure their seats. This news report covers the essential steps for document verification, the digital payment interface, and the schedule for subsequent admission rounds in the 2026-27 session.

The admission corridor at National Law University Delhi is buzzing with activity as the third provisional merit list for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET 2026) moves into its operational phase. As of today, candidates whose names appeared in the list released on February 4 are in the midst of the mandatory fee deposit process. This stage is a critical bottleneck for aspirants seeking entry into the prestigious BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs. According to the official counselling notification, selected students must deposit a provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000 to validate their seat offer. The deadline for this transaction is strictly set for February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. For many, this third round represents a final opportunity to secure a spot before the university pauses its allotment activities until the fourth list in May. Any failure to meet this financial commitment will result in the immediate forfeiture of the seat, which will then be treated as a vacancy for future rounds. This administrative bottleneck ensures that only committed students proceed to the final document verification stage.

Financial Commitments and Payment Deadlines

The financial structure of the AILET admission process is designed to be transparent but rigorous. The ₹50,000 deposit made during this third round is not an additional cost; rather, it is adjusted against the total annual university fee, which stands at approximately ₹2.61 Lakhs.

• Mode of Payment: Candidates must use the digital interface on the official AILET portal for all transactions.
• Confirmation Receipt: A provisional admission letter is generated only after the successful verification of the payment and uploaded documents.
• Refund Policy: If a candidate chooses to withdraw after this third round, they must adhere to the specific refund timelines specified by NLU Delhi to avoid heavy penalties.

Navigating this bottleneck requires technical precision, as the university has clarified that it will not be responsible for transaction failures occurring near the cutoff time.

Documentation and Merit Matrix

To pass through the third round's admission bottleneck, candidates must ensure their digital lockers are updated with self-attested documents. These include the 10th and 12th-grade marksheets, the AILET 2026 admit card, and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) where applicable. The university’s third merit list was curated from candidates who completed their counselling registration by December 27, 2025.

Conclusion

As the February 10 deadline looms, the third merit list candidates must act swiftly to navigate the current admission bottleneck. This phase is the last major hurdle of the spring semester, with the next allotment not expected until May 5, 2026. By ensuring that the ₹50,000 fee is processed and all documents are accurately uploaded, students can transition from being applicants to provisionally admitted students at one of India's top law schools. The university's commitment to a merit-based third round reflects its high standards of legal education. Prospective students should remain vigilant and complete their formalities well before the Tuesday morning deadline to avoid any last-minute complications in this high-stakes bottleneck of the AILET 2026 admission cycle.

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