AILET Eligibility Criteria 2027: BA LLB, LLM Marks, Age Limit
Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 27, 2026
AILET 2027 eligibility depends on the course. BA LLB applicants need the required Class 12 marks, while LLM applicants need an LLB or an equivalent law degree. Students waiting for their final result may apply.
AILET BA LLB 2027 Eligibility
| Category | Minimum Class 12 marks |
|---|---|
| General | 45% |
| OBC | 42% |
| SC, ST and PwD | 40% |
| Foreign National | 65% |
The qualifying exam must be Class 12 or an equivalent recognised exam. Marks in the AILET paper decide the merit position, but the Class 12 percentage is still checked before admission.
AILET LLM 2027 Eligibility
| Category | Minimum LLB or equivalent marks |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | 50% |
| SC, ST and PwD | 45% |
| Foreign National | 55% |
The degree must be an LLB or another law degree accepted as equivalent. Foreign National applicants are also assessed through their English ability, communication skills and interview.
Rules for Students Appearing in the Qualifying Exam
A Class 12 student may apply for BA LLB, and a final-year law student may apply for LLM. The student must pass the qualifying exam by the date NLU Delhi fixes for admission. A candidate with a compartment in the admission year is not eligible.
Foreign National and OCI/PIO Rules
Foreign National and OCI/PIO applicants who apply under those categories do not take AILET. They are considered under the separate seats shown in the official seat matrix. Indian citizens who hold an OCI/PIO card may also apply in the Indian category, but then they must take AILET.
Age Limit and Number of Attempts
There is no age limit. NLU Delhi also does not set a fixed number of attempts in the 2027 FAQ. A candidate can apply again if the course eligibility is met.
Documents Checked for Eligibility
- Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate for BA LLB
- LLB marksheets and degree or provisional proof for LLM
- Category certificate where reservation is claimed
- PwD certificate where applicable
- Passport for Foreign National applicants
Original documents are checked at admission. OBC and EWS applicants need a certificate dated on or after 1 April 2026.
AILET 2027 Eligibility FAQs
Can a student with 44% apply for BA LLB? +
A General category applicant needs 45%. The minimum is 42% for OBC and 40% for SC, ST and PwD.
Is there an age limit for AILET? +
No. NLU Delhi has not set a minimum or maximum age.
Can a student with a compartment result take admission? +
No. A compartment in the qualifying exam during the admission year makes the candidate ineligible.
Do Foreign National applicants take AILET? +
No, when they apply under the Foreign National category.
Is AILET eligibility the same as getting a seat? +
No. Eligibility allows the application or admission check. A seat also depends on the AILET merit rank, category and counselling.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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