The AILET eligibility criteria set by the National Law University, Delhi, states the AILET 2026 eligibility criteria under three parameters:
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Qualifying Marks
If you meet the AILET exam eligibility criteria for the parameters above, the university can continue your candidature. NLU Delhi had revised the AILET exam eligibility criteria for its AILET LLM (One-year) Non-Residential and Joint Masters/LLM in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management courses last year. The minimum required percentage in the qualifying exam (graduation final exam) for General category candidates has been reduced from 55% to 50%.
AILET eligibility criteria for the BA LLB (Hons.) and BCom LLB (Hons.) programs remain unchanged. The detailed AILET eligibility criteria for AILET registration are:
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: General Category: 45%, OBC Category: 42%, SC/ST/PwD Categories: 40%
- Appearance in Class 12: Candidates who are appearing for their Class 12 exams in the year of the AILET exam are also eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in the AILET exam.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens or foreign nationals.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent examination.
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| Key Summary: The AILET eligibility criteria has 3 parameters which are Age Limit, Educational Qualification and marks scored.
In this article, we have explained the eligibility for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses seperately. |
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Basic Qualifications
The AILET eligibility criteria 2026 can be divided as per the course. The AILET exam 2026 eligibility details along with the number of seats are:
| Course | Particulars | Seats Under AILET 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| B.A.LLB | BA.LLB aspirants must have 50% for general category candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates | Total 120 Seats: 55 for Delhi Region and 55 for All India Category. |
| LLM | LLB or an equivalent degree from a recognized university with not less than 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) | Total 80 Seats: 35 for Delhi Region and 35 for All India Category |
| PhD | LLM degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD). | 70% Weightage to Entrance Test and 30% to Research Proposal. |
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AILET Exam Eligibility Criteria for BA LLB
The AILET 2026 eligibility criteria for BA LLB is provided in the table below:
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| General | Minimum 45% Marks in total aggregate in class 12 from any central or state recognised board Age Limit:
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| SC/ST/PWD | Minimum 40% Marks in total aggregate in class 12 from any central or state recognised board Age Limit:
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| Foreign National | Minimum 65% marks in higher secondary or equivalent. Age Limit:
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| Appearing Candidates | If you are going to appear in higher secondary examination in 2026, you are eligible to apply for AILET 2026 |
Seat Matrix for AILET BA LLB 2026
A total of 123 seats are available for the National Law University, Delhi BA LLB program. The seats are divided as per category. Most seats are reserved for the general category:
| Categories | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 3% |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2% |
| Kashmiri Migrant | 1% |
| Foreign Nationals | 10% |
AILET Exam Eligibility Criteria for LLM (Revised)
Let’s take a look at all the key points of AILET eligibility criteria for LLM and Joint Masters/LLM in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management –
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| LLM (One-year) Non-Residential |
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| Joint Masters/LLM in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management |
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Seat Matrix for LLM Program
The seats for LLM programs are divided as per categories. They are:
| Categories | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 2.5% |
AILET Eligibility Criteria for PhD Candidates
The AILET 2026 eligibility criteria for PhD is provided in the table below:
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| General | 55% score in LLM program from any recognized institute |
| SC/ST/PWD | 50% score in LLM program from any recognized institute |
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- Candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate will be qualified for the admission process strictly based on the merit of the AILET 2026.
- The university has granted 70 seats for the 5-year B.A.LLB program.
- The candidates appearing in 12 standard examinations in the current year, can also apply for the AILET 2026 respectively. NLU, Delhi has withdrawn the age criteria for the students qualifying for the examination.
Reservation Criteria
- Accordingly, there are 15% seats reserved for the SC category, 7.5% for the ST & 5% horizontal reservation for the Person with Disabilities.
- The university offers one additional supernumerary seat for Kashmiri Migrants & two additional supernumerary seats for Residents of Jammu & Kashmir.
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2026: LLM Program
- Candidates with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PwD) in their LLB or equivalent law degree are eligible for LLM.
- Candidates appearing for LLB in their present year can also apply for the AILET 2026 Exam.
- The University grants 80 seats to the candidates (70 seats on the basis of the Merit List through the All India Law Entrance Test and 10 seats for direct admission to Foreign Nationals on merit)
The admissions under foreign nationals shall be made on the following basis:
- The academic record of L.L.B or an equivalent degree recognized by the UGC/ Association of Indian Universities with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Assessment of communication skills in written and spoken English and performance in the interview in terms of aptitude and capacity.
Reservation Criteria
- The Candidates in SC have 15% of seats reserved, 7.5% for ST, and 5% for horizontal reservation for the candidates of Persons with Disabilities.
- NLU, Delhi reserves one supernumerary seat for the Kashmiri Migrants.
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2026: PhD Program
A total number of 8 seats are offered for AILET 2026 Ph.D. program for Indian nationals. 2 Seats for direct admission to Foreign Nationals on the merit of evaluation of Research Proposals. It is necessary for candidates to comply with below mentioned eligibility criteria seeking admission to Ph.D. course.
AILET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Ph.D. candidates
- The candidate is required to provide LLM degree with 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PwD).
- One thing the candidate should keep in mind that the admission in NLU, Delhi will be strictly merit-based, i.e. Performance of the candidate in AILET 2026.
- UGC NET/ JRF, SLET, and M.Phil. are exempted from taking the entrance test.
- Qualified candidates have to submit a research proposal and after its scrutiny, only those candidates whose proposal is approved by the Scrutiny Committee will make a presentation before the Doctoral Committee on the proposal topic of research on a date notified by the University.
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2026 FAQs
Ques: Can I appear for AILET 2026 with 50% marks in my class 12?
Ans: It depends on which category you are from, the minimum marks required to appear for AILET 2026
- General category is 50%
- SC/STY/PwD is 45%.
Ques: Are there any number of seats reserved for the residents of Delhi in AILET 2026?
Ans: No there are no seats reserved for the residents of Delhi in AILET 2026. However, the seat reservation as per category are:
| Categories | Reservation of Seats |
| General | 75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 3% |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2% |
| Kashmiri Migrant | 1% |
| Foreign Nationals | 10% |
Ques: What is the % of seats reserved in AILET 2025 for Person with Disability?
Ans: The University reserves 5% of seats for the PwD Candidates in AILET 2025. The other resrrvations are:
| Categories | Reservation of Seats |
| General | 75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 3% |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2% |
| Kashmiri Migrant | 1% |
| Foreign Nationals | 10% |
Ques: How many times I can appear for AILET 2025?
Ans: There are no limitations on the number of attempts in AILET.
- Candidates belonging to any category General or Reserved can appear for the exam provided they fulfil academic
- You can appear for the AILET exam if you meet the age limit criteria.
- You need to pay the AILET registration fee to appear for the exam.
Ques: What is the difference in Eligibility Criteria for AILET and CLAT?
Ans: There are multiple differences between AILET and CLAT exam. These are:
- CLAT LLB Exam aspirants must have scored 45% for the general category and 40% for the reserved category.
- CLAT LLM Exam aspirants must have scored 55% for general category and 50% for reserved categories.
- AILET BA.LLB aspirants must have 50% for general and 45% for reserved categories.
- AILET LLM general category aspirants must have score 55% and reserved category must have 50% scores.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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