Check the complete AILET 2026 exam schedule, including registration dates, admit card release, exam day timings, answer key, result, and counselling dates. Know when the AILET 2026 exam will be held and stay updated with all important events announced by NLU Delhi.
The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 officially concluded on December 14, 2025 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode by National Law University, Delhi. The AILET 2026 first merit list has been released on January 8, 2026. The AILET second provisional merit list will be published on January 21, 2026. The AILET third provisional merit list is scheduled for release on February 4, 2026.
The AILET fourth provisional merit list will be released on May 5, 2026.
National Law University Delhi released the AILET result 2026 along with AILET final answer key on December 18, 2025.
The official notification released on July 23, 2025, AILET 2026 registration began on August 7, 2025, and ended on November 10, 2025. The AILET admit card 2026 was released on November 27, 2025.
The AILET 2026 registration process can be done only online mode only on the university’s official website — nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
What Are the AILET 2026 Exam Dates?
The AILET 2026 exam date was December 14, 2025 (Sunday) and the exam was conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at various test centres across India.
THe important dates related to AILET 2026 are tabulated below:
| Event | Date (Revised) |
| Release of AILET 2026 Notification | June 17, 2025 |
| Revised Notification Released | July 23, 2025 |
| Start of Registration | August 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | November 10, 2025 |
| AILET 2026 Admit Card | November 27, 2025 |
| AILET 2026 Exam Date | December 14, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 14, 2025 |
| Obejection On Provisional Answer Key | December 14-16, 2025 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Result Declaration | December 18, 2025 |
| First Provisional Merit List | January 8, 2026 |
| Second Provisional Merit List | January 21, 2026 |
| Third Provisional Merit List | February 4, 2026 |
| Fourth Provisional Merit List | May 5, 2026 |
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When Will AILET 2026 Registration Start and End?
The AILET 2026 registration process began on August 7, 2025, and the last date to fill out the application form was November 10, 2025.
Applicants must visit the official website to complete the AILET registration, documents uploading, and to pay the AILET application fee.
AILET Admit Card Release Date 2026
The AILET 2026 admit card was released on November 27, 2025, approximately two weeks before the exam.
The admit card contains essential details such as exam centre, reporting time, and important instructions. It must be printed and carried to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.
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AILET 2026 Exam Day Schedule
Candidates will get the AILET exam day timings on their AILET admit cards, till then you can also refer to the table added below:
| Time | Event |
| 12:00 PM | Entry of candidates inside the test centre |
| 12:30 PM | Entry into examination hall/room |
| 12:45 PM | Distribution of question booklets and OMR sheets; instructions by invigilators |
| 2:00 PM | Exam begins (Long Bell) |
| 2:15 PM | Last entry allowed into the exam hall |
| 2:30 PM | Short bell – completion of 30 minutes |
| 3:00 PM | Short bell – completion of 60 minutes |
| 4:00 PM | Exam ends (Final Bell) |
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When Will AILET 2026 Answer Key Be Released?
The AILET final answer key was published on December 18, 2025. As the exam has been concluded, NLU Delhi was released the provisional AILET 2026 answer key on December 14, 2025 and challenges were accepted till December 16, 2025.
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What Is the AILET Result 2026 Date?
The AILET 2026 result for both B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programs was declared on December 18, 2025 along with the release of the final answer key.
Candidates will be able to download their AILET score cards which will include the candidate’s marks, rank, and qualifying status. The AILET 2026 merit list will also be released along with the result on the official website.
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When Will AILET Counselling 2026 Start?
The AILET 2026 first merit list was out on January 8, 2026. The second provisional merit list will be released on January 21, 2026. The third provisional merit list is scheduled to be published on February 4, 2026.
The fourth provisional merit list will be released on May 5, 2026.
The counselling process will take place in multiple rounds, and provisional merit lists will be released for each round until all seats are filled.
| Counselling Event | Expected Date |
| First Provisional Merit List | January 8, 2026 |
| Second Provisional Merit List | January 21, 2026 |
| Third Provisional Merit List | February 4, 2026 |
| Fourth Provisional Merit List | May 5, 2026 |
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The AILET exam opens the gateway to the prestigious B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programs offered by NLU Delhi. The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025, between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Candidates are requested to visit the official website to stay updated with the recent developments.
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AILET 2026 exam held on Dec 14, 2025. -
AILET 2026 result declared on Dec 18, 2025. -
First Merit List released on Jan 8, 2026. -
Registration period: Aug 7 to Nov 10, 2025.
