National Law University (NLU) Delhi declared AILET 2026 result on 18 December 2025, four days after the exam held on 14 December 2025. The final answer key was released with the result, and 25,319 candidates had appeared for BA LLB and LLM. Candidates of AILET then moved to counselling, which began on 19 December 2025.
Check AILET 2026 Result Scorecard (Link Active)
AILET is the entrance test for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM at NLU Delhi, and the result gives each candidate an All India Rank (AIR). Questions asked in the paper are covered in AILET question paper 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Law University (NLU) Delhi |
| Exam | All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 |
| Programmes | BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM |
| Exam Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 14 December 2025, objections till 16 December 2025 |
| Result Declared On | 18 December 2025, along with the final answer key |
| Candidates Appeared | 25,319 |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Next Stage | Counselling |
The figures are programme-wise, and absent candidates are counted separately from those who appeared.
| Programme | Registered | Appeared | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons.) | 23,960 | 22,532 | 1,428 |
| LLM | 3,257 | 2,787 | 470 |
| Total | 27,217 | 25,319 | 1,898 |
The scorecard is available in the candidate account on the official website, and it is not sent by post.
The rank decides the order of invitation for counselling. Candidates should check every entry on the scorecard after downloading it.
NLU Delhi invited candidates in rank order, about three times the seats in each category, and filled seats through merit lists. Counselling started a day after the result.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Invitation and Registration Start | 19 December 2025, 6 PM |
| Registration Closes | 27 December 2025, 11 AM |
| First Merit List | 8 January 2026 (fee deadline 14 January 2026) |
| Second Merit List | 21 January 2026 (fee deadline 27 January 2026) |
| Third Merit List | 4 February 2026 (fee deadline 10 February 2026) |
| Fourth Merit List | May 2026 |
Seats are filled category-wise, and supernumerary seats are in addition to the seats given below.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 50 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 24 |
| SC | 17 |
| ST | 8 |
| EWS | 11 |
| Total | 110 |
Candidates who want another attempt can appear in AILET 2027, and the criteria are given in AILET eligibility. Its result is a separate result and is not declared yet.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | AILET 2027 |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2026 |
| Result Status | Not declared |
NLU Delhi declared AILET 2026 result on 18 December 2025, and the scorecard carries the All India Rank used for counselling. Seats were filled through merit lists between December 2025 and May 2026. The next exam, AILET 2027, is scheduled for 13 December 2026.
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| AILET Previous Year Paper | AILET Eligibility | AILET Exam Pattern |
| AILET Application Process | AILET Cutoff | AILET Preparation Tips |
| AILET Syllabus | AILET Answer Key | AILET Admit Card |
Ques: When was AILET 2026 result declared?
Ans: NLU Delhi declared the result on 18 December 2025, along with the final answer key.
Ques: Does AILET result give a rank or a percentile?
Ans: The scorecard gives total marks and All India Rank (AIR). Counselling invitations follow the rank.
Ques: How are ties in AILET marks broken?
Ans: A higher mark in Legal Aptitude comes first, then Logical Reasoning and English Language. If the tie continues, the older candidate is ranked higher.
Ques: Does a rank in AILET 2026 guarantee a seat?
Ans: No. Seats were allotted through counselling according to rank, category and availability, and candidates had to pay the confirmation fee on time.
Ques: Is AILET 2027 result part of this result?
Ans: No. AILET 2027 is a separate exam scheduled for 13 December 2026, and its result is not declared yet.
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