AILET SC Cut Off 2026 (OUT): Round-Wise Marks, Seat Intake
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AILET SC Cut Off 2026 has been released through the official merit lists published by National Law University (NLU) Delhi. The first merit list was issued on January 8, 2026, followed by the second list on January 21, 2026, and the third merit list on February 4, 2026.
Only candidates who meet the SC category cut-off rank and appear in the merit list are eligible to participate in the AILET 2026 counselling process for BA LLB and LLM admissions.
AILET SC Cut Off 2026 – Overview
The AILET SC cutoff 2026 represents the rank of the last admitted SC candidate in each counselling round.
NLU Delhi conducted AILET 2026 on December 14, 2025, in offline mode for admission to:
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BA LLB programme through AILET UG
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LLM programme through AILET PG
The cut-off is released round-wise before counselling begins.
AILET 2026 SC Seat Intake and Reservation
NLU Delhi follows reservation rules for SC candidates in BA LLB and LLM programmes.
AILET SC Seat Matrix 2026
| Particulars | BA LLB | LLM |
| Reservation % | 15% | 15% |
| Horizontal Reservation for PwD | 1 | 1 |
| Seats under Respective Categories after excluding PwD Seats | 16 | 10 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 11 |
Seat intake plays a crucial role in determining the final SC cut-off rank.
AILET 2026 SC Cut-Off Details (Round-Wise)
AILET Round 1 Cut Off 2026 for SC
| Category | BA LLB Opening Rank | BA LLB Closing Rank | LLM Opening Rank | LLM Closing Rank |
| SC | 507 | 1480 | 59 | 244 |
| SC – Women | 237 | 1565 | 57 | 248 |
| PwD SC | 10816 | 10816 | 2649 | 2649 |
AILET Round 2 Cut Off 2026 for SC
| Category | BA LLB Opening Rank | BA LLB Closing Rank | LLM Opening Rank | LLM Closing Rank |
| SC | 1602 | 1602 | 287 | 287 |
| SC – Women | 1651 | 1726 | 263 | 263 |
AILET Round 3 Cut Off 2026 for SC
| Category | BA LLB Opening Rank | BA LLB Closing Rank | LLM Opening Rank | LLM Closing Rank |
| SC | 507 | 1602 | 59 | 287 |
| SC – Women | 237 | 1726 | 57 | 263 |
AILET SC Previous Year Cut Off
AILET SC Cut Off 2025
| Round | BA LLB | LLM |
| Round 1 | 1288 | 423 |
| Round 2 | – | 426 |
| Round 3 | 1376 | 471 |
| Round 4 | 1400 | – |
AILET SC Cut Off 2024
| Round | BA LLB | LLM |
| Round 1 | 1559 | 258 |
| Round 2 | 1614 | 437 |
| Round 3 | 1669 | – |
AILET SC Cut Off 2023
| Round | BA LLB | LLM |
| Round 1 | 1133 | 95 |
| Round 2 | 1456 | 109 |
Previous trends help estimate the expected AILET SC Cut-Off 2026 and prepare counselling strategies.
How to Check AILET SC Cut-Off 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to view the AILET SC Cut-Off 2026:
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Visit the official NLU Delhi website.
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Open the notification section.
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Click on the AILET 2026 merit list for the relevant round and programme (BA LLB/LLM).
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The SC category cut-off ranks will appear on the screen.
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Download and save the file for future reference.
Factors Influencing AILET 2026 SC Cut-Off
Several elements determine the AILET 2026 SC cut-off each year:
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Total number of seats available for SC candidates
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Difficulty level of the AILET 2026 question paper
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Number of applicants and overall competition
These factors directly impact closing ranks in every counselling round.
What is a Good Score in AILET 2026 for SC Category?
Based on previous trends, a score of around 100+ marks out of 150 is generally considered a good score in AILET 2026 for SC category in BA LLB.
Key exam details:
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Duration: 2 hours
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Total Questions: 150 MCQs
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Sections:
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English
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs
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Reasoning
An easier paper usually leads to a higher cut-off, while a difficult exam lowers it.