AILET 2026 Third Merit List (OUT)
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AILET 2026 Third Merit List Out: The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the AILET 2026 third merit list on February 4, 2026. This list is for admission to the BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs. It is part of the ongoing counselling process. NLU Delhi conducts the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) for candidates seeking admission in BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs.
AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule
AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule outlines the publication dates for merit lists and payment windows for admission fees. Candidates should note these deadlines carefully.
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AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
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Counselling event |
Scheduled date and time |
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AILET first merit list publication |
January 8, 2026 |
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Second merit list publication |
January 21, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
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Release of the third merit list |
February 4, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
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Deposit of provisional admission fee (3rd list) |
Feb 4 - Feb 10, 2026 (until 11:00 AM) |
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Release of the fourth merit list |
May 5, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
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Deadline for balance fee payment (first three rounds) |
April 30, 2026 |
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Deadline for balance fee payment (fourth round) |
May 20, 2026 |
AILET 2026 Third Round Cutoff
TAILET 2026 Third Round Cutoff represents the expected closing ranks for both BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs. Candidates can review these ranks to assess their admission chances.
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AILET 2026 Third Round Cutoff |
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Category |
BA LLB expected closing rank (AIR) |
LLM expected closing rank (AIR) |
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General |
71 (W) |
45 |
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OBC |
373 (W) |
176 |
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EWS |
- |
167 |
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SC |
1731 (W) |
471 |
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ST |
- |
484 |
How to Download AILET 2026 Third Merit List?
Candidates can easily access the AILET 2026 third merit list online by following the steps provided.
Step 1: Visit the NLU Delhi official website.
Step 2: Locate the "Notifications" tab on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on the link titled "3rd Provisional Merit List: BA LLB (Hons.)" or "3rd Provisional Merit List: LLM".
Step 4: The AILET 2026 merit list will open as a PDF document. This document contains All India Ranks (AIR) and marks.
Step 5: Search for your admit card number or AIR within the PDF.
Step 6: To download your specific allotment letter, log in using your registered mobile number and password.
AILET 2026 Seat Allotment
Candidates must deposit Rs 50,000 between February 4 and February 10, 2026. It confirms the provisional seat for the academic year. The remaining university fees must be paid by April 30, 2026. Failure to pay the balance fee by this deadline will result in automatic cancellation of the provisional admission. Vacant seats will then be offered in the fourth merit list or during a spot round.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy 2026
NLU Delhi has a clear policy for withdrawals and fee refunds. Candidates should understand these terms to avoid forfeiture of their counselling fees.
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Full refund for non-allotment: Candidates who registered and paid the counselling fee (Rs 30,000 for general; Rs 20,000 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS). They did not receive a seat offer will get a full refund. NLU Delhi holds a portion of the counselling fees until the process closes. Refunds will be initiated after June 30, 2026.
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Forfeiture of fees: Failing to pay the balance admission fee by April 30, 2026 (for the first three rounds) or May 20, 2026 (for the fourth round) will cancel the provisional admission. The counselling registration fee will also be forfeited.