The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has published the AILET 2026 third merit list for admission to its flagship law programmes, BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM, on 4 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates can now download the AILET 2026 rank list PDF from the official admissions portal at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. This merit list forms part of the ongoing AILET 2026 counselling and seat allotment process, which is being conducted in multiple rounds to fill available seats based on candidate performance in the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).
How to Download the AILET 2026 Third Merit List?
To access and save the AILET 2026 third merit list:
- Visit the official NLU Delhi admissions site: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
- Navigate to the Notifications / Merit List section.
- Click on the link for the AILET 2026 Third Merit List PDF.
- Download and open the PDF to view shortlisted candidates.
The PDF includes candidate details such as roll numbers, All India Rank (AIR), category ranks, and course‑wise selection for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation
Candidates whose names appear on the third merit list must complete the seat confirmation fee payment process by 11:00 AM on 10 February 2026 to confirm their allotted seats. Failure to pay the requisite fee within the deadline may result in the forfeiture of admission opportunities Eligible students are advised to regularly check their registered email and the official NLU Delhi portal for updates on fee payment and further counselling instructions.
AILET 2026 Counselling Schedule Overview
The AILET 2026 admission process includes multiple merit lists to accommodate candidates across different rounds of seat allotment. According to the counselling schedule:
- First merit list: 8 January 2026
- Second merit list: 21 January 2026
- Third merit list: 4 February 2026
- Fourth merit list: 5 May 2026
Candidates who do not secure admission through the third list may wait for the fourth and final merit list in May
What Candidates Should Do Next?
After downloading the merit list, shortlisted applicants should:
- Verify their name and All India Rank in the PDF.
- Pay the seat confirmation fee by the deadline.
- Follow official instructions for document verification and reporting.
Timely action will help ensure a smooth transition to enrolment at NLU Delhi for the 2026‑27 academic session.