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AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List to Be Released on January 21. Check Fee Details & Next Steps for Admission

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Jan 20, 2026

AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List to Be Released on January 21. Check Fee Details & Next Steps for Admission: The National Law University (NLU) Delhi is set to release the AILET 2026 Second Provisional Merit List on January 21, 2026, as part of the ongoing admission process for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme. This second merit list will provide another opportunity for eligible candidates to secure provisional admission to one of India’s most prestigious law universities.


Candidates whose names appear in this list must complete the admission confirmation formalities within the specified deadline to confirm their seats. The provisional merit list will be published on the official website of NLU Delhi, where students can download and check the list in PDF format.

Admission Confirmation Fee & Important Dates

Details Fee Details Additional Details

Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee

 


Rs 50,000/-

Mandatory – Must be paid by 27 January 2026

Counselling Fee

 


Rs 30,000 / Rs 20,000

Amount already paid during counselling, variable based on category.`

Total Adjustable Amount

Rs 50,000 + Counselling Fee

Both Fees will be adjusted against the total course Fee

Balance Fee

-

If any, to be paid by 30 April 2026

 


Selected candidates must pay a provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000 on or before January 27, 2026. This fee is mandatory and adjustable against the total course fee, provided the payment is made within the deadline.

In addition to the confirmation fee:

  • Counselling fee of ₹30,000 for General category candidates and ₹20,000 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD category candidates would have already been paid at the time of counselling registration. This counselling fee will also be adjusted against the total fee payable.

  • Any balance fee (if applicable) must be paid by April 30, 2026, aligning with the university’s fee payment schedule.

What Comes Next? Third Merit List & Timeline

After the second merit list and confirmation fee deadline:

  • NLU Delhi will announce the Third Provisional Merit List on February 4, 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted in this round will have to pay the confirmation fee by February 10, 2026 to secure their seats.

  • Subsequent lists may be declared later in the admission cycle if seats remain vacant. Students are advised to keep track of all deadlines and official updates to avoid missing crucial timelines.

It is important for all aspirants to follow the official schedule closely and ensure timely payment of fees. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the provisional admission offer, and the seat may be offered to the next eligible candidate.

Stay tuned for the official merit list and further updates on AILET admissions at www.nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

 

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