National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has officially initiated the AILET 2026 counselling process for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes for the academic year 2026–27. The counselling invitation follows the declaration of the AILET 2026 results on December 18, 2025.
Candidates shortlisted based on their AILET 2026 merit must complete the online counselling registration within the prescribed timeline to be considered for seat allotment at NLU Delhi.
AILET 2026 Counselling: Important Announcement by NLU Delhi
Result Declaration and Counselling Invitees
NLU Delhi announced that candidates have been invited category-wise for online counselling registration in a ratio of approximately three candidates per available seat in each category. This ensures a competitive yet streamlined counselling process.
Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted based on the AILET 2026 merit list are permitted to register.
How Will Candidates Be Informed?
Email, SMS, and Login Dashboard Updates
Eligible candidates should note the following:
- Counselling invitations have been sent via email and SMS to registered contact details.
- An official counselling invitation is also available on the AILET 2026 candidate login.
- NLU Delhi has clarified that it will not be responsible for undelivered emails or SMS alerts, making it essential for candidates to regularly check their login dashboard.
AILET 2026 Counselling Registration Deadline
Last Date to Apply Online
- Counselling Registration Deadline: December 27, 2025
Candidates must complete:
- Online counselling registration
- Payment of the prescribed counselling fee
within the stipulated timeline. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the admission process, regardless of merit rank.
Counselling Fee and Refund Policy
What Happens If You Don’t Get a Seat?
NLU Delhi has confirmed that:
- The counselling fee will be refunded to candidates who do not secure admission after completion of the counselling rounds.
- However, mere registration does not guarantee seat allotment.
Only candidates who complete registration and fee payment will be considered for the provisional merit list.
Provisional Merit List for AILET 2026
Category-Wise Seat Allotment
The University will release a category-wise provisional merit list strictly for candidates who:
- Successfully completed online counselling registration
- Paid the required counselling fee within the deadline
Seat allotment will depend on:
- AILET 2026 rank
- Category
- Availability of seats in the respective programme
Programme-Wise Counselling Guidelines
Official Counselling Notifications
Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed counselling instructions issued by NLU Delhi:
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Counselling Guidelines
- LL.M. Counselling Guidelines
These documents outline:
- Counselling stages
- Document verification
- Fee structure
- Admission confirmation process
Access to these guidelines is available through the official NLU Delhi website.
Why This Update Is Crucial for AILET Aspirants
The AILET counselling process is time-bound and strictly regulated. Missing deadlines or incomplete registration can cost candidates their chance to study at NLU Delhi, one of India’s most prestigious law universities.
All AILET 2026 qualified candidates are strongly advised to:
- Act well before the deadline
- Regularly check official notifications
- Keep documents and fee payment details ready