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AILET First Selection List 2026: Download Link, Cut-off Details & Next Steps

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Jan 8, 2026

AILET First Selection List 2026: Download Link, Cut-off Details & Next Steps: National Law University (NLU) Delhi has scheduled the release of the AILET First Selection List 2026 on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This list will mark the first merit-based seat allotment for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at NLU Delhi. Aspiring candidates who appeared in the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 and completed the counselling registration will soon be able to check their provisional selection status through the official portal.

Where to Check & Download the AILET First Selection List

Once declared, the AILET First Selection List 2026 will be accessible through your AILET 2026 login dashboard on the official NLU Delhi website. Initially, no public PDF will be published; candidates must log in to view their individual status, category-wise merit position, and admission instructions.

Direct download links for the first selection list and cut-off details will be activated on the official portal once the list is live.

Expected Cut-off & Category-Wise Ranks (Indicative)

Although NLU Delhi does not officially release category-wise cut-off figures, trends from the selection blog suggest expected closing ranks for each category in the first list:

Category Expected Closing Rank (2026)
General 50 to 60
OBC - NCL 350 to 420
EWS 180 to 300
SC 1300 to 1600
ST 2000 to 2700

 


These ranges indicate where the closing ranks for various categories could fall, based on merit list movement and competition trends.

What Selection in the First List Means

If your name appears in the first selection list:

  • You are provisionally selected for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme.

  • You must pay the Provisional Admission Confirmation Fee of ₹50,000 between January 8 (6:00 PM) and January 14 (11:00 AM). This fee, along with your previously paid counselling fee, will be adjusted against the total tuition fee. Failure to pay within this window will lead to automatic cancellation of your seat without extension.

         Key Points & Counselling Info

  • The total number of seats for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme is limited to 120, including seats for General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and Foreign National categories.

  • The selection and seat allotment process is completely online.

  • Hostel accommodation is not guaranteed and is allocated separately based on criteria such as distance and reservation norms.

  • If candidates do not make the cut in the first list, second and third selection lists will be released on January 21, 2026 and February 4, 2026, respectively.

  • If you are not selected, the counselling registration fee is refundable after March 15, 2026.

         Tips for Candidates

  • Stay logged in to the official AILET portal after 6:00 PM on January 8 to view your status.

  • Keep updated documents and payments ready to avoid last-minute issues.

  • Pay fees within the given window to retain your allotted seat.

  • Candidates on the borderlines of closing ranks should monitor the upcoming lists closely.

 



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