Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 23, 2024
NLU Delhi has revised the eligibility criteria for its LLM (One-year) Non-Residential and Joint Masters/LLM in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management courses for AILET 2025. The minimum required percentage in the qualifying exam (graduation final exam) for general category candidates has been reduced from 55% to 50%. However, the eligibility criteria for the BA LLB (Hons.) and BCom LLB (Hons.) programs remain unchanged. For more information, please refer to the official AILET 2025 website.
AILET Eligibility Criteria is decided every year by National Law University, Delhi as a gateway to provide admission to the law aspirants to UG & PG courses along with the PhD program. Aspirants must be familiar with the eligibility criteria for their concerned course before appearing for the AILET 2025 Exam. Check AILET Registration 2025
- Candidates are required to strictly adhere to the eligibility criteria for their respective program, i.e. B.A.LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. before filling out the online application form is a prerequisite.
- Only candidates with the required marks are eligible/allowed to attend the exam.
Read more for the basic qualifications required to attend AILET 2025.
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Basic Qualifications
| Course | Particulars | Seats Under AILET 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Eligibility Criteria for BA LLB
| 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 2025, you are eligible to apply for AILET 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria for LLM (Revised)
Let’s take a look at all the key points of 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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Eligibility Criteria for PhD Candidates
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| General | 55% score in LLM programme from any recognised institute |
| SC/ST/PWD | 50% score in LLM programme from any recognised institute |
AILET Eligibility Criteria 2025: LLB Program
- Candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate will be qualified for the admission process strictly based on the merit of the AILET 2025.
- 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 2025 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 2025: 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 2025 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 2025: PhD Program
A total number of 8 seats are offered for AILET 2025 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 2025 Academic Criteria 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 2025.
- 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 2025 FAQs
Ques: Can I appear for AILET 2025 with 50% marks in my class 12?
Ans: It depends on which category you are from, the minimum marks required to appear for AILET 2025 in case of general category is 50% and for SC/STY/PwD is 45%.
Ques: Are there any number of seats reserved for the residents of Delhi in AILET 2025?
Ans: No there are no seats reserved for the residents of Delhi in AILET 2025.
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.
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 and age limit criteria.
Ques: What is the difference in Eligibility Criteria for AILET and CLAT?
Ans: 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, on the other hand, 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.
Ques: Where are notifications related to AILET Eligibility 2025 announced?
Ans: AILET Eligibility 2025 is available on NLU Delhi official website. Any announcements related to the exam can be found on the website.
Ques: How much percent relaxations are available for reserved category in AILET Eligibility 2025?
Ans: Candidates of reserved category are offered 5% relaxations for AILET exam. Candidates are also provided with various reservations in seats.
*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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