The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), established in 2008 by Act No. 1 of 2008 of Delhi, has released the Admission Announcement 2027-28 for admission to its Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. The last date for submission of online application forms is Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027 will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at all-India level. The University invites online applications for the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. (One Year) programmes for the Academic Year 2027-28.
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The B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) programme requires the Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination with 45% marks (42% in case of OBC and 40% for SC/ST), and candidates appearing for the 12th standard annual examination in 2027 are eligible to apply. The LL.M. programme requires an LL.B. or an equivalent law degree with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities), and candidates appearing for the final year LL.B. annual examination in 2027 are eligible to apply. The application fee is ₹3,000, and ₹1,000 for SC/ST and PwD candidates. This article covers the AILET 2027 eligibility, seats, test centres, application fee, refund policy and how to apply, from the official notification.
Quick summary:
➤ University: National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi
➤ Exam: All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027
➤ Academic Year: 2027-28
➤ Programmes: B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. (One Year)
➤ Last date to apply: November 10, 2026
➤ AILET 2027 date: December 13, 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
➤ B.A.LL.B. eligibility: 10+2 with 45% marks (42% OBC, 40% SC/ST)
➤ LL.M. eligibility: LL.B. with 50% marks (45% SC/ST/PwD)
➤ Application fee: ₹3,000 (₹1,000 for SC/ST and PwD)
➤ Apply at: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
AILET 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) |
| Location | Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078 |
| Exam | All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2027 |
| Academic Year | 2027-28 |
| Programmes | B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. (One Year, Non-Residential) |
| Last Date to Apply | November 10, 2026 |
| AILET 2027 Date | December 13, 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 (₹1,000 for SC/ST and PwD) |
| Official Website | nationallawuniversitydelhi.in |
| Helpdesk | 011-40787555, [email protected] |
AILET 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | July 23, 2026 |
| Admission Announcement 2027-28 | August 7, 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application forms | November 10, 2026 |
| Last date for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO applicants | April 30, 2027 |
| AILET 2027 exam | December 13, 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Check Details – Here
AILET 2027 Undergraduate Programme: B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination with 45% marks (42% in case of OBC and 40% for SC/ST). Candidates appearing for the 12th standard annual examination in 2027 are eligible to apply.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) |
| Duration | Five Years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent with 45% marks (42% OBC, 40% SC/ST) |
| Total Seats | 110 + 10 (110 seats on AILET merit; 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO for direct admission on merit) |
| Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO | Exempted from AILET but should have 65% marks in the qualifying examination |
AILET 2027 Postgraduate Programme: LL.M. (One Year)
Eligibility: LL.B. or an equivalent law degree with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities). Candidates appearing for the final year LL.B. annual examination in 2027 are eligible to apply.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | LL.M. (One Year) Non-Residential Programme |
| Eligibility | LL.B. or equivalent law degree with 50% marks (45% SC/ST/PwD) |
| Total Seats | 70 + 10 (70 seats on AILET merit; 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO for direct admission on merit) |
| Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO | Exempted from AILET |
| Additional Supernumerary Seat | One seat for Kashmiri Migrants |
Note: In all the above-mentioned cases, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for reserved categories such as SC/ST/Persons with Disability).
AILET 2027 Test Centres
AILET 2027 will be conducted at the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hisar, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.
In case the number of candidates at any test city is less than 200, the test centre will not be created in that city, and the candidate will be allotted a test city as per their 2nd/3rd preference.
AILET 2027 Application Fee
Interested candidates must apply online by paying an application fee. The category-wise fee is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹1,000 |
| SC/ST and women candidates Below Poverty Line (BPL) | Exempted from payment of the online application fee |
AILET 2027 Refund Policy for University Fees
- The counselling fee is fully refunded if a candidate exits the admission process.
- If the candidate proceeds with admission, the counselling fee is adjusted against the total payable fee.
- In case of withdrawal of admission, the entire fee paid by the candidate, including the counselling fee, will be refunded in accordance with UGC guidelines issued from time to time.
How to Apply for AILET 2027?
- Visit the official website at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Open the AILET 2027 online application form link.
- Register with your basic details and create login credentials.
- Fill in the personal and academic details in the application form.
- Upload the required documents and photograph in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (₹3,000, or ₹1,000 for SC/ST and PwD; exempted for SC/ST and women BPL candidates).
- Submit the application form before November 10, 2026 and keep a printout for future reference.
- Check the University website for updates on admit cards, eligibility criteria, the pattern of the test and the seat matrix.
Note: National Law University Delhi has not authorized any agent/agency for admission. No payment should be made to any unauthorized person. Any complaint of this kind should be intimated to the University at [email protected].
AILET 2027 Other Programmes: AIET 2027
The University will also conduct the All-India Entrance Test (AIET) for the following programmes on May 2, 2027:
- Postgraduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) – Two Years / Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Insolvency Law and Restructuring – One Year
- Joint Master’s/LL.M. Programme in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management – One Year
- The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Digital Technology, Policy & Governance – One Year
- Ph.D. Programme
The detailed admission notification for AIET 2027 will be issued in January 2027, and online application forms for these programmes will be available on the University’s website from the second week of January 2027.
AILET 2027 FAQs
Ques: What is the last date to apply for AILET 2027?
Ans: November 10, 2026. For Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO categories, the last date is April 30, 2027.
Ques: When will AILET 2027 be conducted?
Ans: December 13, 2026 (Sunday), from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at all-India level.
Ques: What is the eligibility for B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) at NLU Delhi?
Ans: Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 system) or an equivalent examination with 45% marks (42% in case of OBC and 40% for SC/ST). Candidates appearing for the 12th standard annual examination in 2027 are also eligible.
Ques: What is the eligibility for LL.M. at NLU Delhi?
Ans: LL.B. or an equivalent law degree with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities). Candidates appearing for the final year LL.B. annual examination in 2027 are also eligible.
Ques: How many seats are available in B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)?
Ans: Total 110 + 10 seats (110 seats on AILET merit; 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO for direct admission on merit).
Ques: How many seats are available in LL.M.?
Ans: Total 70 + 10 seats (70 seats on AILET merit; 5 seats each for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO for direct admission on merit), plus one additional supernumerary seat for Kashmiri Migrants.
Ques: What is the application fee for AILET 2027?
Ans: ₹3,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST and PwD candidates. SC/ST and women candidates Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted from payment of the online application fee.
Ques: Are Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO required to appear for AILET?
Ans: No, Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO are exempted from AILET but should have 65% marks in the qualifying examination for B.A.LL.B. (Hons.).
Ques: What is the minimum aggregate marks required in all cases?
Ans: A minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for reserved categories such as SC/ST/Persons with Disability).
Ques: What is the refund policy for university fees?
Ans: The counselling fee is fully refunded if a candidate exits the admission process, adjusted against the total payable fee if the candidate proceeds with admission, and the entire fee including the counselling fee is refunded on withdrawal in accordance with UGC guidelines.
Ques: Has NLU Delhi authorized any agent for admission?
Ans: No. National Law University Delhi has not authorized any agent/agency for admission, and no payment should be made to any unauthorized person. Complaints should be sent to [email protected].
Ques: When will AIET 2027 be conducted?
Ans: May 2, 2027. The detailed admission notification will be issued in January 2027, and online application forms will be available from the second week of January 2027.
