AILET 2026 2nd Merit List Released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

Published: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:34 [IST]

The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has published the second provisional merit list for AILET 2026 on its official website nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Candidates who registered for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 counselling can now download the merit list PDF to check if they have been shortlisted for admission to BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programmes.

AILET 2026 Second Merit List: Key Highlights

Merit list release date: 21 January 2026
Authority: National Law University (NLU) Delhi
Official website: nationallawuniversitydelhi.in
List format: PDF showing All India Rank (AIR), admit card number, and reservation details
Programmes covered: BA LLB (Hons.) and Master of Laws (LLM)

This list follows the first provisional merit list released on 8 January 2026 and includes candidates who are being considered for vacant seats after the initial round of admissions.

How Many Candidates Have Been Shortlisted

According to counselling updates for AILET 2026:

BA LLB (Hons.) - 16 candidates have been included in the second merit list after vacancies remained following the first round.
LLM - 9 candidates were shortlisted in this round after available seats were not completely filled in the earlier list.

Shortlisted candidates will need to follow the university's admission process as per the counselling schedule.

Next Steps After Merit List Declaration

Candidates whose names appear in the second provisional merit list must complete the following steps to confirm their admission:

Download the merit list PDF from nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.
Check your details such as name, application number, and rank.
Pay the provisional admission confirmation fee of ₹50,000.
Deadline for fee payment: By 11 AM on 27 January 2026.
Non-payment within the stipulated period may lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat.

Candidates are advised to complete fee payment before the deadline to avoid seat cancellation.

Admission & Counselling Schedule Overview

NLU Delhi's AILET 2026 counselling process includes multiple merit list rounds based on seats available and candidate ranks. The provisional merit lists are released sequentially until all admissions are completed. A third provisional merit list is expected to be published on 4 February 2026, followed by subsequent lists if required.

Important Tips for Candidates

Keep your login credentials (registered email and password) ready before checking the merit list.
Download and save the PDF for future reference during document verification and admission formalities.
Ensure your academic and reservation documents are ready for verification when instructed by the university.
Visit the official NLU Delhi admission portal regularly for updates on seat allotment and further merit lists.

The release of the AILET 2026 second merit list marks a crucial step in the admission process for one of India's premier law universities. Candidates aiming for a law career should complete the formalities promptly to secure their seats.