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Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (40)
AILET 2027 is scheduled for December 13, exactly one week after CLAT 2027 on December 6. This deliberate scheduling allows candidates to appear for both exams without conflict.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
As per the AILET 2027 schedule, admit cards will be released on November 30, 2026, approximately two weeks before the exam. Candidates must download it from the official portal using their registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
Online applications for AILET 2027 began on August 7, 2026 at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The last date to apply is November 10, 2026. Application fee is Rs. 3,000 for General/OBC and Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi released the official AILET 2027 notification on July 23, 2026. The exam is scheduled for December 13, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline pen-and-paper mode at centres across India.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi officially released the AILET 2027 notification announcing the entrance test for Five-Year BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programmes for academic year 2027-28. The exam is scheduled for December 13, 2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM in offline pen-and-paper mode.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application forms will be available on the official NLU Delhi website from August 7, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete registration well before the deadline as NLU Delhi typically does not extend windows significantly.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi is expected to announce the fourth provisional merit list in early May 2026 following earlier rounds. Candidates who qualify must pay admission confirmation fees within the stipulated deadline to secure their seat.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi is expected to release the official AILET 2027 notification in early August 2026. The exam is likely to be conducted in the second week of December 2026 following the established annual schedule.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jun 2026
The third merit list was published on the official NLU Delhi website. Shortlisted candidates are invited for online document verification and fee payment as per the counselling schedule.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi is conducting the AILET 2026 admission process in phases. The first merit list was released on January 8, 2026, and the third merit list has been published. Candidates selected in the merit lists must complete document verification and fee payment to confirm their seats.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi issued admit cards for registered candidates ahead of the December exam. Candidates were required to download their hall tickets and carry valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi declared the AILET 2026 result along with the final answer key after the exam conducted on December 14, 2025. Over 22,500 candidates appeared for the BA LLB programme across 47 test centres in 36 cities.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi has released the fourth provisional merit list for BA LLB and LLM admissions based on AILET 2026 results. Candidates with offers must confirm admission by paying fees before the deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jun 2026
The university has announced April 10, 2026 as the last date for applications to LLM and PhD programmes through a separate AILET cycle. Candidates must hold an LLB degree with the required percentage for eligibility.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi declared AILET 2026 results on December 18, 2025, with scorecards available on the official portal. The exam was conducted on December 14, 2025 across 47 test centres in 36 cities for admission to BA LLB and LLM programmes.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi published the fourth round merit list for AILET 2026 counselling on May 27, 2026. Candidates shortlisted in this round must complete admission formalities including payment and document verification.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi has not yet released the fourth merit list for AILET 2026 admissions as of late May. Candidates who appeared for the December 14 exam and have not secured seats in earlier rounds are advised to check the official portal regularly.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi extended the application window for AILET 2026, giving aspirants additional time to complete their registrations. The exam remains scheduled for December 14, 2025, in offline pen-and-paper mode.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Aug 2026
National Law University Delhi released a revised notification confirming key dates for AILET 2026. Applications opened on August 7, with the exam date set for December 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM across multiple test centres.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Aug 2026
National Law University Delhi released the AILET 2026 admit card for candidates registered for the December 14 exam. Candidates can download hall tickets using their registration credentials until 1:30 PM on exam day from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Aug 2026
NLU Delhi released the first counselling merit list for BA LLB and LLM admissions, marking the start of the seat allotment process. Multiple rounds of counselling are scheduled through May 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Aug 2026
The All India Law Entrance Test was held in offline mode at examination centres across India. Provisional answer key was released the same day, with result and final answer key following in subsequent weeks.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Aug 2026
A separate All India Entrance Test will be held on May 3, 2026, from 2-4 PM for admissions to the Postgraduate Insolvency Programme and Joint Master's/LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and Management at NLU Delhi.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi issued a revised notification in July 2025 postponing AILET 2026 from December 7 to December 14, 2025 to avoid scheduling conflict with the CLAT exam. The exam was held from 2 PM to 4 PM across multiple test centres nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jul 2026
NLU Delhi announced the AILET 2026 results four days after the December 14 exam. Over 22,500 candidates appeared for the BA LLB entrance test, with counselling registration commencing immediately after result declaration.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jul 2026
National Law University Delhi released the AILET 2026 admit cards on November 26, 2025, earlier than the initially announced November 30 date. Candidates could download hall tickets until 1:30 PM on exam day using their application credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2026 notification issued on August 7, 2025 with application window open till November 10
25 Apr 2026NLU Delhi released the official AILET 2026 notification on August 7, 2025 detailing eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and application fees of ₹3,500 for General/OBC and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The application process closed on November 10, 2025.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2026 saw approximately 18,717 registrations for the five-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme and 2,343 for the LLM programme, with the exam conducted on December 14, 2025.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jun 2026
National Law University Delhi announced AILET 2026 results along with the final answer key. Candidates can download scorecards from the official admission portal using their application credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jun 2026
The All India Law Entrance Test 2026 for admission to NLU Delhi's BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programmes was conducted on December 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline pen-and-paper mode across multiple cities in India.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi has announced admissions for LLM and PhD programmes through the All India Entrance Test (AIET) 2026, scheduled for May 3, 2026, with the last date for online applications set as April 10, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Jun 2026
The application window for AILET 2026, which opened on August 7, 2025, was extended till November 13, 2025, giving candidates additional time to complete their registration for the entrance examination.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi released the AILET 2026 admit cards on November 26, 2025, allowing registered candidates to download their hall tickets through the official admission portal using their registration number and password.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi announced AILET 2026 results along with the final master answer key on December 18, 2025. The exam was held on December 14 across 47 test centres in 36 cities, with AIR 1 secured by Aryan scoring 142.5 marks.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jun 2026
The application window for AILET 2026, which opened on August 7, 2025, was extended till November 13 to give candidates additional time. The exam remained scheduled for December 14 to avoid clash with CLAT.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jun 2026
The admit cards for AILET 2026 were made available for download from November 26, 2025 through the official portal. Candidates could access their hall tickets until 1:30 PM on exam day, December 14.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi initiated the counselling process immediately after result declaration, with registration opening on December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM and closing on December 27 at 11:00 AM for the first round.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jun 2026
National Law University Delhi published the third merit list for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM admissions on February 4, 2026. Shortlisted candidates were notified via registered email or mobile to complete document verification and fee payment.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jun 2026
NLU Delhi released the AILET 2026 results and final answer key on December 18, 2025, four days after the exam. Counselling registration opened on December 19 and continued through December 27.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
National Law University Delhi published the third merit list on February 4, 2026, allocating seats to four students. The admission process continues with subsequent rounds for BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programmes.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
Older dates (72)
AILET 2027 first merit list & counselling begins
Sat, 1 Jan, 2028NLU Delhi releases merit list and starts online counselling for BA LLB and LLM admissions
Archived 1 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 result declaration
Fri, 24 Dec, 2027Final answer key and scorecards published within 10 days of exam
Archived 1 Aug 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam date
Tue, 14 Dec, 2027Offline pen-and-paper test from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; 150 MCQs across English, Reasoning, and GK sections
Archived 1 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 provisional answer key
Tue, 14 Dec, 2027Released same day as exam; candidates can raise objections within 48 hours
Archived 1 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 admit card release
Wed, 24 Nov, 2027Hall tickets available for download approximately 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 1 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 registration opens (expected)
Sun, 1 Aug, 2027Early August 2026 - Application window for AILET 2027 likely to begin
Archived 10 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 16 Jun, 2027Mid-June 2026 - Next cycle notification typically released by NLU Delhi
Archived 10 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 application deadline
Fri, 28 May, 2027Last date to submit online application form, typically in April
Archived 1 Aug 2026
⚖️AIET 2026 for PG programmes
Mon, 3 May, 2027May 3, 2026 - Separate test for LLM IP Law, PGIP and PhD admissions
Archived 10 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 application portal opens
Mon, 22 Feb, 2027Based on AILET 2026 schedule, registrations are expected to open in late January
Archived 1 Aug 2026
First merit list and counselling begins
Wed, 13 Jan, 2027Rank-wise seat allotment for BA LLB and LLM programmes
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 counselling begins (expected)
Fri, 8 Jan, 2027Merit list and seat allocation process for BA LLB and LLM programmes
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 first merit list (expected)
Fri, 8 Jan, 2027Based on 2026 cycle when first merit list was released on January 8, 2026
Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 result announcement (expected)
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Results typically declared 2-3 weeks post exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 official notification expected
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026NLU Delhi typically releases the annual notification in mid-December for the next cycle
Archived 1 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 counselling registration begins
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Shortlisted candidates must register, pay counselling fee, and upload documents for seat allotment
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 result declaration expected
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Scorecards with marks, All India Rank, and qualifying status available online
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 result declaration
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Scorecards and final answer key published online
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 counselling registration opens (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026First round counselling registration begins immediately after result announcement
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 result declaration (expected)
Sat, 19 Dec, 2026Results typically announced 4-5 days after exam with final answer key
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 result & final answer key (expected)
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026In 2026 cycle, result was declared 4 days after exam on December 18
Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 answer key release (expected)
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key expected within a few days of exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 provisional answer key release
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Candidates can raise objections within 2–3 days of provisional key publication
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key release
Wed, 16 Dec, 2026Candidates can raise objections within 48 hours
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 provisional answer key (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Answer key usually released same day or within 24 hours of exam
Archived 10 Jun 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam day (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 20262:00 PM - 4:00 PM offline exam; typically held on second Sunday of December
Archived 10 Jun 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam day
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Offline pen-and-paper test, 2:00–4:00 PM; 150 MCQs in English, GK/Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning
Archived 1 Jul 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam day
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026December 13, 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, offline pen-and-paper mode
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 provisional answer key (expected)
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026Usually released on exam day evening based on 2026 pattern
Archived 31 Aug 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam (BA LLB & LLM)
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; offline pen-and-paper mode
Archived 31 Aug 2026
⚖️AILET 2027 exam date
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026Offline pen-and-paper exam, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM across India
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 admit card release expected
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Hall tickets available for download approximately 15–20 days before exam
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 admit card release
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Download from nationallawuniversitydelhi.in; no physical admit cards sent
Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 admit card download window opens
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Hall tickets available on official portal until exam day
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 admit card release (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Hall tickets typically released a few weeks before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 admit card release (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026Hall tickets are usually released 2-3 weeks before the exam date
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Expected last date for AILET 2027 applications
Mon, 16 Nov, 2026Tentative deadline based on historical pattern; official date to be notified
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 application correction window (expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Typically opens for 2-3 days in mid-November; exact dates to be notified
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Last date to submit AILET 2027 application
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Final deadline for online form submission and fee payment
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 last date to apply (tentative)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Application deadline typically falls in early November; check official portal for extensions
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 application deadline
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Last date to submit application form and pay fees; correction window typically opens shortly after
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 application last date
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026NLU Delhi extended last year's deadline by 3 days; extensions are short and not guaranteed
Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 application portal opens
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Online registration begins for BA LLB and LLM programmes
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 application portal opens (expected)
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Online registration usually begins immediately after notification release
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 notification expected (tentative)
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Based on AILET 2026 cycle, notification typically releases in early August for the December exam
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 application window opens
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Online registration begins on NLU Delhi portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 application window opens
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Registration begins on NLU Delhi portal; candidates can create accounts and fill application forms
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 application window opens
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 notification release expected
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Official notification with detailed schedule, eligibility, and seat matrix
Archived 24 Jun 2026
AILET 2027 notification released
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Archived 31 Aug 2026
AILET 2027 notification release expected
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Official notification with exam date, syllabus, and eligibility criteria for next cycle
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AILET 2027 notification expected
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Typically released in mid-June for next academic cycle
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Fourth merit list (expected)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Early May 2026 - Final round of seat allotment for remaining vacancies
Archived 10 Jul 2026
AILET 2026 fourth merit list (expected)
Tue, 5 May, 2026Final round seat allotment for BA LLB and LLM
Archived 3 Jun 2026
⚖️AIET 2026 exam date (LLM & PhD programmes)
Sun, 3 May, 2026Separate entrance test for postgraduate and doctoral admissions
Archived 17 Jun 2026
⚖️AIET 2026 exam for PG programmes (concluded)
Sun, 3 May, 2026Postgraduate Insolvency and IP Law programmes
Archived 3 Jun 2026
AIET 2026 (PG/PhD) applications close
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026Last date for LLM and PhD programme applications through AIET
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 result declaration
Tue, 3 Mar, 2026Results and final answer key published on NLU Delhi website
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Third merit list published
Tue, 3 Mar, 2026February 4, 2026 - Shortlisted candidates notified for admission
Archived 10 Jul 2026
First merit list released
Tue, 3 Mar, 2026January 8, 2026 - First round of counselling and seat allotment
Archived 10 Jul 2026
⚖️AILET 2026 exam day (BA LLB & LLM)
Tue, 3 Mar, 2026Exam conducted on December 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode
Archived 10 Jul 2026
AILET 2026 admit card release
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026Hall tickets available for download on official portal
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 notification released
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026Official notification published on NLU Delhi website on June 19, 2025
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 application portal opens
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026Online registration begins for BA LLB and LLM programmes
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 application deadline (extended)
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026Last date to submit online applications, extended from November 10 to November 13, 2025
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 first merit list released
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026First round of counselling and seat allocation begins
Archived 17 Jun 2026
⚖️AILET 2026 exam day (BA LLB & LLM)
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026Pen-and-paper exam from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM across India
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 third merit list released
Wed, 4 Feb, 2026Published on February 4, 2026
Archived 3 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 second merit list released
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026Published on January 21, 2026
Archived 3 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 first merit list released
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026Published on January 8, 2026
Archived 3 Jun 2026
AILET 2026 result and final answer key declared
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026Released on December 18, 2025
Archived 3 Jun 2026
⚖️AILET 2026 exam conducted
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026Held on December 14, 2025, from 2-4 PM
Archived 3 Jun 2026
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