AILET 2026 Second Merit List Live for LLB & LLM, Pay Fee by Jan 27

The second provisional merit list for AILET 2026 counselling has been released by the National Law University (NLU) Delhi on 21 January 2026. Candidates who registered for the counselling process for both BA LLB (Hons.) and Master of Laws (LLM) programmes can now access and download the merit list PDF from the university’s official admissions portal.

AILET 2026 Second Merit List Highlights

The second merit list has been issued to fill seats that remained vacant after the first round of counselling. Under this list:

• 16 candidates have been shortlisted for BA LLB (Hons.) admission.
• 9 candidates have been shortlisted for LLM admission.

These lists are part of the ongoing AILET 2026 counselling process, designed to ensure that available seats are offered to eligible law aspirants based on merit and rank.

Admission Fee and Confirmation Deadline

Candidates included in the second provisional merit list must complete the fee payment process to confirm their seats at NLU Delhi. The university has stipulated the following:

• Provisional admission confirmation fee: INR 50,000
• Fee deposit deadline: By 11 AM on 27 January 2026

Failure to pay the fee within the given timeline may result in cancellation of the provisional seat, which could then be offered to candidates in subsequent lists.

How to Access the AILET 2026 Merit List?

Shortlisted candidates can follow these steps to check their selection status:

1. Visit the official NLU Delhi website.
2. Navigate to the AILET 2026 counselling section.
3. Download the second provisional merit list PDF for BA LLB and LLM.
4. Confirm the presence of their name, All India Rank (AIR), and other details.

The merit lists include essential details such as the candidate’s rank, admit card number, category and reservation status.

What Comes Next in the Admission Process?

After confirming their seats by paying the provisional fee, selected candidates will move forward with the formal admission process, including document verification and further fee formalities as per NLU Delhi guidelines. The university is expected to release the third provisional merit list on 4 February 2026, offering further opportunities to aspirants based on available vacancies Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for updates related to counselling schedules and seat allotment notifications.