AILET 2026 Second Merit List Released by NLU Delhi
The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has officially published the second provisional merit list for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 counselling process. Released on 21 January 2026, this updated list is now accessible for all registered candidates through the university’s official portal.
Key Highlights of the Second Merit List
For the Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) (Honours) programme, a total of 16 candidates have been shortlisted in this second round. This follows the initial merit list released earlier, which had already selected 110 students. The current vacancies reflect seats that remained unfilled after the first counselling round.
In the Master of Law (LLM) programme, 9 candidates have been shortlisted in the second merit list. The first list had already accommodated 70 students, and these additional selections address the remaining open seats in the programme.
Fee Payment Deadline and Admission Confirmation
Candidates who have been shortlisted in this second merit list must complete their admission confirmation by paying a fee of ₹50,000. The deadline for this payment is set for 27 January 2026, until 11:00 AM. Failure to submit the fee within the specified timeframe may result in the forfeiture of the allocated seat.
Details Included in the Merit List
The AILET 2026 merit list provides comprehensive information for each shortlisted candidate, including:
- All India Rank (AIR) secured by the candidate
- Admit card number for identification purposes
- Vertical reservation category status
- Horizontal reservation category status
To access their admission offer letters, candidates will need to log in to the official NLU Delhi website using their registered email ID and password credentials. The offer letter can then be downloaded directly from the candidate portal.
Understanding the Counselling Process
The university follows a systematic counselling procedure wherein merit lists are released in multiple rounds. Seat allocation is determined based on the candidate’s merit rank, with higher-ranked candidates receiving priority in seat assignment. The first provisional merit list for AILET 2026 was published on 8 January 2026, and subsequent rounds will continue to fill any remaining vacancies.
NLU Delhi has confirmed that additional merit lists will be issued for each subsequent counselling round as the admission process progresses. Candidates who have not yet been shortlisted are advised to regularly monitor the official website for updates regarding future rounds and any further seat availability.
All shortlisted candidates are encouraged to complete the necessary formalities well before the deadline to ensure smooth processing of their admissions. The university has emphasised the importance of timely fee submission and document verification for successful enrolment in the respective law programmes.
