National Law University Delhi — India's top NLU for corporate and commercial law. Expert guidance on AILET exam, CLAT scores, fees and how to secure admission at NLU Delhi 2026.
📋College Snapshot — National Law University DelhiLaw 2026
🎓 ProgrammeBA LLB (Hons) · 5 yrs · also LLM (1 yr)📝 AdmissionAILET only (own exam, NOT CLAT) · 110 of 120 BA LLB seats via AILET · 10 direct/foreign · LLM via CLAT PG💰 FeesTuition ~₹1.47L/yr (~₹7.1L total) · ~₹17.9L total with hostel + mess over 5 yrs · AILET reg ₹3,500 (₹1,500 SC/ST/PwD)🎯 CutoffAILET General AIR 1–80 · ~110–126/150 score · OBC 80–150 · SC 170–320 · ST 240–480 (2025 est.)🏆 PlacementsPlacements: 78–85% into Tier-1 firms at ₹14–20 LPA · recruiters AZB, Cyril Amarchand, Khaitan, Shardul Amarchand, Trilegal, JSA, S&R⚖️ Moot & InternshipsSpecialisations: Constitutional/Admin · Criminal · Corporate/Financial · Intl Law & Arbitration · IPR · Labour · strong moot (Jessup) + SC chamber internships from Yr 1✅ BCI & RankingNIRF Top 5 / #3 Law school · affiliating: own university (NLU Delhi, est. 2008) · Dwarka, New Delhi
Indicative snapshot — always confirm current fees, cutoffs & dates with the college / official source. Updated June 2026.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Punit Mishra, Law Admissions Lead · Updated 28 May 2026
✅ Sourcing: figures follow official/institute disclosures (year-labeled) — verify current-year details on the official source before payment.
NLU Delhi — Key Facts
National Law University Delhi is the only NLU that admits BA LLB students through its own entrance test, AILET, rather than CLAT. With 120 BA LLB seats (110 via AILET) it is among India's most selective law schools, helped by its Dwarka location near the Supreme Court.
Location: Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi
Programmes: BA LLB (5-year), LLM
Entrance: AILET (BA LLB) / CLAT PG (LLM)
Fees: ~₹1.47L/yr tuition (~₹7.1L total tuition; ~₹17.9L with hostel + mess)
Seats/Placements: 120 BA LLB seats; 78–85% into Tier-1 firms at ₹14–20 LPA
Quick Answer AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is NLU Delhi's own entrance exam — separate from CLAT. It covers English, GK, Reasoning and Legal Aptitude. Being a 120-mark paper with 120 questions, the competition is intense with ~45,000+ candidates for 120 seats (110 AILET-route). Our counsellors provide AILET-specific preparation guidance.
National Law University Delhi (NLU-D) is unique among NLUs — it conducts its own entrance exam, AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), instead of using CLAT. NLU Delhi is ranked #3 among law schools in India and is especially popular among students targeting Delhi's legal ecosystem and Supreme Court practice.
Location: Dwarka, New DelhiExam: AILET (own exam)Course: BA LLB (5-year)Fees: ₹1.47L/yr (₹7.10L total)NIRF Rank #3 LawSupreme Court Access
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff & Admission Process 2026
NLU Delhi takes 120 students per batch in BA LLB (110 via AILET, 10 foreign / direct admission) — making it extremely competitive. AILET is conducted separately from CLAT. Our counsellors guide you on AILET preparation (different from CLAT), help you understand the NLU Delhi selection process and build a parallel CLAT strategy for other NLUs.
FAQs — NLU Delhi Admission 2026
NLU Delhi fees are around ₹1.47 L/yr.
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is NLU Delhi's own entrance exam — separate from CLAT. It covers English, GK, Reasoning and Legal Aptitude. Being a 120-mark paper with 120 questions, the competition is intense with ~45,000+ candidates for 120 seats (110 AILET-route). Our counsellors provide AILET-specific preparation guidance.
NLU Delhi admits ~100 general-category seats out of 120 (110 via AILET), so an AIR of 1–60 in AILET is typically needed. This is extremely competitive. We recommend preparing for both AILET and CLAT simultaneously to maximise your NLU options.
No — NLU Delhi only accepts AILET scores for BA LLB. For LLM, it participates in CLAT PG. If you miss NLU Delhi through AILET, our counsellors guide you on using your CLAT score for NLSIU, NALSAR, WBNUJS and other top NLUs.
National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is unique among NLUs — it conducts its own entrance test, AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), rather than accepting CLAT scores. With ~110 AILET seats out of 120 total in the BA LLB programme, it is the most selective law school in India. NLU Delhi's Delhi location gives students unparalleled access to the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and the largest concentration of top law firms in the country.
Strategy: Always appear for both CLAT and AILET. They require different preparation styles — CLAT is comprehension-heavy while AILET has more standalone factual questions. Register for both in October/November. If your AILET rank secures NLU Delhi, great. If not, your CLAT rank is your backup across 22 NLUs.
Career Outcomes
NLU Delhi graduates are among the most sought-after by top law firms. The Delhi location gives unmatched exposure to Supreme Court practice, constitutional law, and the big-4 consulting/legal advisory practices that are headquartered in Delhi-NCR. Typical first-year associate salaries at Tier-1 Delhi firms: Rs 14-20 LPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get into NLU Delhi through CLAT?
No. NLU Delhi only accepts AILET scores. It does not participate in CLAT counselling. You must separately register for and appear in AILET to be eligible for NLU Delhi admission.
What rank in AILET is needed for NLU Delhi?
With ~110 AILET seats out of 120 total and 45,000+ applicants, you need an AILET rank within ~80 for the open category (110 AILET seats). This makes NLU Delhi statistically harder to get into than IIT Bombay CSE through JEE Advanced. Preparation must be extremely thorough.
Does NLU Delhi have hostel facilities?
Yes, NLU Delhi has hostel facilities for both boys and girls on the Dwarka campus. Hostel is not strictly mandatory but most students prefer it given the campus library access and peer learning environment.
NLU Delhi Fee Structure 2026 — Year-Wise
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
Year
Tuition Fee
Other Academic Fees
Hostel + Mess
Total Per Year
Year 1
₹1,80,000
₹35,000
₹1,40,000
₹3,55,000
Year 2
₹1,80,000
₹35,000
₹1,40,000
₹3,55,000
Year 3
₹1,80,000
₹35,000
₹1,45,000
₹3,60,000
Year 4
₹1,80,000
₹35,000
₹1,45,000
₹3,60,000
Year 5
₹1,80,000
₹35,000
₹1,45,000
₹3,60,000
5-Year Total
₹9,00,000
₹1,75,000
₹7,15,000
~₹17.9 Lakhs
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff by Year (2021–2025) — Closing Ranks
Year-wise NLU Delhi AILET closing ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST) and the approximate General-category score band. Figures below are the same data summarised in the master table — indicative ranks compiled from AILET counselling rounds; always confirm against the official NLU Delhi AILET result.
📌 In one line: official closing data — year/category labeled; verify the current round on the official portal.
Year
General (AILET AIR)
OBC (AIR)
SC (AIR)
ST (AIR)
Approx. Score (General)
2021
1–65
70–130
150–280
200–400
102–118/150
2022
1–68
72–135
155–290
210–420
104–120/150
2023
1–70
75–140
160–300
220–440
106–122/150
2024
1–75
78–145
165–310
230–460
108–124/150
2025 (est.)
1–80
80–150
170–320
240–480
110–126/150
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff 2025 (closing ranks)
For AILET 2025, the NLU Delhi BA LLB closing ranks (estimated) were: General AIR 1–80, OBC 80–150, SC 170–320 and ST 240–480, corresponding to an approximate General-category score of 110–126/150. This is the most competitive band in the five-year history shown above, reflecting NLU Delhi's roughly 110 AILET seats out of 120.
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff 2024 (closing ranks)
The AILET 2024 NLU Delhi closing ranks were: General AIR 1–75, OBC 78–145, SC 165–310 and ST 230–460, at an approximate General score of 108–124/150.
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff 2023 (closing ranks)
The AILET 2023 NLU Delhi closing ranks were: General AIR 1–70, OBC 75–140, SC 160–300 and ST 220–440, at an approximate General score of 106–122/150.
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff 2022 (closing ranks)
The AILET 2022 NLU Delhi closing ranks were: General AIR 1–68, OBC 72–135, SC 155–290 and ST 210–420, at an approximate General score of 104–120/150.
NLU Delhi AILET Cutoff 2021 (closing ranks)
The AILET 2021 NLU Delhi closing ranks were: General AIR 1–65, OBC 70–130, SC 150–280 and ST 200–400, at an approximate General score of 102–118/150. To compare NLU Delhi cutoffs with peer NLUs, see NLSIU Bangalore cutoff and NALSAR Hyderabad cutoff, or the all-India CLAT & AILET cutoff guide.
NLU Delhi Admission Process — 6 Steps
Step 1: Register for AILET (November–December) NLU Delhi's AILET registration opens separately from CLAT — check nludelhi.ac.in. Pay ₹3,500 registration fee (₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD). AILET is 150 questions in 90 minutes — English, GK, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and elementary Maths. Note: NLU Delhi does NOT accept CLAT scores — AILET is the only route.
Step 2: Also Register for CLAT (Backup) Register for CLAT simultaneously — if you miss NLU Delhi through AILET, your CLAT score gives access to NALSAR, NUJS, NLU Jodhpur, and 18 other NLUs. Both exams are in December and require separate registration. This dual strategy is standard practice for top NLU aspirants.
Step 3: Appear in AILET (December) AILET 2026 typically held 1–2 weeks after CLAT. 150 questions, 90 minutes, negative marking (−0.25). Unlike CLAT's comprehension-based format, AILET includes standalone GK facts, grammar questions, and more traditional logical puzzles. Target score for NLU Delhi General: 110–126 out of 150.
Step 4: AILET Results and NLU Delhi Counselling NLU Delhi announces AILET results within 2–3 weeks. If ranked within AIR 80 (General), you receive a provisional allotment letter. Pay seat acceptance fee. AILET counselling is conducted entirely by NLU Delhi — separate from CLAT NLU counselling.
Step 5: Document Verification at NLU Delhi (March–April) Report to Sector 14, Dwarka campus with original documents. Class 10 and 12 certificates, AILET scorecard and admit card, category certificates, Delhi domicile certificate (for state quota), 8–10 photographs, government ID. Pay first-year tuition fee.
Step 6: Joining and Orientation (July) Classes begin in July. NLU Delhi has hostel facilities — optional but recommended for out-of-Delhi students. Delhi Metro Blue Line connects Dwarka to Connaught Place (law firm district) in 40 minutes. Orientation introduces the moot court programme, Supreme Court chamber internship pathways, and student clubs.
Curriculum, Moot Court & Research at NLU Delhi
Academic Structure
NLU Delhi's BA LLB programme combines a strong constitutional law and human rights tradition with corporate and commercial law electives. The Dwarka location and Delhi ecosystem heavily influence the curriculum's direction toward constitutional, administrative, and regulatory law — areas of direct relevance to Delhi's legal market.
Specialisation Areas
Constitutional Law and Administrative Law — fundamental rights, judicial review, PIL, administrative tribunals
Criminal Law and Criminal Justice — IPC, CRPC, evidence, cybercrime, anti-corruption
Corporate and Financial Law — Companies Act, SEBI, insolvency, banking regulation
International Law and Arbitration — investment arbitration, WTO, ICSID, international human rights
Intellectual Property Rights — patents, trademarks, copyright, technology law
Labour and Employment — industrial disputes, contract labour, social security
Moot Court Programme
NLU Delhi's moot court programme benefits uniquely from its Delhi location — students can observe Supreme Court proceedings and High Court arguments as part of their training. The Philip C. Jessup Moot, National Moot Court Competition, and NLU Delhi's own Internal Law Review competition are the flagship events. NLU Delhi's student journal (the NLU Delhi Student Law Review) publishes undergraduate research.
Placements & Career Outcomes — NLU Delhi 2026
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Extended FAQs — NLU Delhi 2026
No. NLU Delhi exclusively uses AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) for BA LLB admission. CLAT scores are not accepted. AILET is conducted separately by NLU Delhi — you must register specifically for AILET at nludelhi.ac.in to be eligible. For LLM, NLU Delhi participates in CLAT PG. So CLAT is relevant for NLU Delhi only at the postgraduate level.
AILET has standalone GK factual questions (capitals, appointments, awards) which CLAT 2022+ format eliminated in favour of comprehension-based Current Affairs. AILET English section includes direct grammar questions alongside comprehension. AILET Logical Reasoning has more traditional puzzle-type questions. For AILET-specific preparation, add standalone GK compilation (monthly current affairs + static GK), direct grammar rules review, and traditional reasoning practice to your CLAT preparation. 70% overlap; 30% AILET-specific additions.
Expected AILET 2026 cutoff for General category: 110–126 out of 150. This translates to roughly 75–84% accuracy with negative marking. Getting there requires comprehensive preparation across all five sections — no section can be left weak since AILET rewards balanced performance more than CLAT does. OBC cutoff approximately 95–110; SC 80–95; ST 70–85.
For Delhi-based corporate law careers, NLU Delhi has a slight advantage due to location — most Tier-1 firms have major Delhi offices and recruit NLU Delhi graduates heavily. NLU Delhi's Tier-1 placement percentage (78–85%) is actually comparable or higher than NLSIU's 50–55% because Delhi is the primary market for transactional corporate law. For Bangalore-based or international corporate law, NLSIU may have a slight edge. For most practical purposes, both degrees open the same doors.
NLU Delhi's Dwarka location (35 min from SC) makes Supreme Court internships highly practical. Process: identify 3–5 senior advocates or AoRs in your area of interest (constitutional, commercial, criminal); email a covering letter + CV + one-page writing sample; follow up in 2 weeks. NLU Delhi professors also facilitate some SC chamber introductions — use this resource from Year 1. Apply for summer internships (May–June) in December–January for the same year — most good chambers fill up early.
NLU Delhi reserves a small percentage of seats for Delhi domicile candidates — these are allotted within AILET rank order among Delhi domicile applicants. Delhi domicile students with AILET AIR 80–130 may qualify for state quota seats when general merit requires AIR 1–80. The domicile requirement is based on registered address in Delhi — Noida, Gurgaon, or other NCR areas do not qualify as Delhi domicile.
NLU Delhi's Dwarka campus is a mid-sized, well-planned campus with hostel, canteen, library, sports grounds, and student common areas. Being in Delhi means students have access to the entire city's legal and cultural resources during weekends and holidays. The small batch size (~120 students/year) creates a tight community — most students know each other well across batches. Academic culture is intense (comparable to NLSIU) but city access provides relief from campus intensity.
NLU Delhi offers: NSP scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students (₹50,000–1.2L/year through scholarships.gov.in); NLU Delhi merit scholarship for top 10% of batch; Delhi government scholarship for Delhi domicile students; Ministry of Law and Justice fellowship for exceptional research students. Apply to all applicable schemes within the first month of joining.
Expert Tips for NLU Delhi / AILET Aspirants 2026
Tip 1: AILET and CLAT Together Register for both AILET and CLAT. They are held within 2 weeks of each other and preparation overlaps by 70%. A CLAT AIR in the 200–600 range gives you access to NALSAR, NUJS, and other excellent NLUs if AILET doesn't go as planned. Never rely solely on AILET with its 80-seat target.
Tip 2: Add Static GK to Your Preparation AILET still tests standalone GK facts (current affairs appointments, constitutional amendments, award winners). CLAT 2022+ eliminated this. Set aside 15 minutes daily for traditional GK revision — monthly current affairs compilations from coaching institutes are useful. This separates AILET-specific preparation from CLAT preparation.
Tip 3: Use Delhi's Free Legal Resources From Year 1 As an NLU Delhi student, you have access to: DSLSA (Delhi State Legal Services Authority) moot competitions, Delhi HC legal aid clinics, Competition Commission of India internship programme, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. These are free, career-building, and available from Year 1 — don't wait until Year 3 to start engaging.
Tip 4: Balance Litigation and Corporate Tracks NLU Delhi's Delhi location is ideal for both litigation (SC/HC) and corporate law (Gurgaon firms). Don't commit exclusively to one track in Year 1–2 — intern at both a SC chamber and a law firm by Year 3. Your final placement preference will be clearer after experiencing both. Most NLU Delhi students decide definitively between Year 3 and 4.
Tip 5: The Small Batch Is a Feature, Not a Bug 120 students per year — relatively compact compared to NLSIU (~340) or NALSAR (~120). This creates a tight peer network — every batchmate knows you personally. The NLU Delhi alumni network is dense relative to its small batch size, with alumni in every major institution. Invest in every peer relationship during your 5 years.
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NLU Delhi — Understanding AILET vs CLAT for Admission Strategy
The decision to target NLU Delhi through AILET requires careful strategy planning starting at least 8–10 months before the examination date. AILET is fundamentally different from CLAT in its question design philosophy, and students who prepare exclusively using CLAT material will be under-prepared for AILET's standalone factual question pattern. Understanding these differences early in preparation is the first step to NLU Delhi-level AILET performance.
CLAT (since its 2022 format revision) is a purely comprehension-based examination — every question, whether in English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, or Logical Reasoning, is based on a reading passage provided in the paper itself. There is no need to remember any external facts — the passage is your source. AILET, by contrast, retains elements of the older exam format — it includes standalone GK questions (who is the current Chief Justice of India, which constitutional amendment introduced a specific provision, what was the ruling in a landmark case), direct grammar questions (identify the grammatically correct sentence from four options), and traditional logical puzzles (syllogisms, odd-one-out series) that do not require a passage to answer.
This means AILET preparation requires two parallel streams: the comprehension-based practice for CLAT, and memorisation-based GK and grammar practice for AILET-specific sections. Students who master both streams by December can confidently attempt both papers in the same month and maximise their chances of securing either NLU Delhi (through AILET) or another top NLU (through CLAT).
NLU Delhi — Bar and Bench Outcomes After Graduation
The career outcomes at NLU Delhi can be broadly divided into three tracks: the law firm (corporate) track, the bar (litigation) track, and the public service (UPSC/government) track. Each track has specific preparation steps that ideally begin during the academic years themselves, not after graduation.
For the law firm track: begin internships at Tier-1 Delhi firms from Year 2 summer (May–June). Apply in December of Year 1 for the following summer internship. The best internship slots at AZB Delhi, Cyril Amarchand Delhi, and Khaitan Delhi are filled by February–March for May–June. Students who apply in April have limited access to the best firms. Build a strong CV by Year 3 (two good internships, one moot court win or strong performance, one law review article) and the conversion from internship to pre-placement offer is standard at NLU Delhi.
For the litigation track: begin Supreme Court observation from Week 1 of Year 1. Identify one senior advocate in your area of interest and email them every 4–6 weeks with a brief write-up on a recent judgment they argued or that relates to their practice area. Build the relationship before asking for an internship. By Year 3, you should have a 4–8 week SC chamber internship completed and a specific practice area defined — constitutional, commercial, criminal, or IP.
For the UPSC track: start building General Studies foundation from Year 3. UPSC preparation requires 2 years of focused preparation beyond law school academics. NLU Delhi's peer community has a healthy contingent of UPSC aspirants — forming a dedicated study group with 3–5 serious aspirants within your batch is the most effective preparation model.
NLU Delhi — The Delhi Advantage in Legal Education
National Law University Delhi's location in Dwarka, New Delhi is arguably the single most impactful geographic advantage any Indian law school can offer. Delhi is simultaneously the seat of the Supreme Court of India (the apex court for all matters of national constitutional and legal significance), the Delhi High Court (one of the highest-volume high courts in the country), the Delhi District Courts (with some of the most diverse case loads), and the national headquarters of India's leading law firms. No other city in India combines all four of these in the way Delhi does, and no other law school provides students the same proximity to all four throughout their academic years.
Supreme Court Proximity — What It Means Practically
NLU Delhi's Dwarka campus is approximately 35 minutes by Delhi Metro Blue Line to the Supreme Court of India. During academic terms, NLU Delhi students can attend Supreme Court Constitution Bench hearings, observe Bench and Bar interactions in real constitutional matters, and return to campus for afternoon classes. This is not theoretical — NLU Delhi students actively use this proximity for both learning and networking. Building relationships with Supreme Court advocates from Year 2 is standard practice at NLU Delhi, and these relationships form the foundation of litigation careers that can eventually include practice at the nation's highest court.
Delhi's Law Firm Ecosystem
Delhi NCR is home to the Indian offices of virtually every Tier-1 Indian law firm. AZB and Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, JSA, S and R Associates — all have major Delhi or Gurgaon offices. These firms recruit NLU Delhi graduates directly and aggressively. NLU Delhi's 78–85% Tier-1 placement rate is directly attributable to this geographic concentration — firms can and do hire NLU Delhi interns directly into associate roles because of the institutional relationships, proximity, and demonstrated quality of students they have observed across multiple internship cycles.
Government and Regulatory Law Practice in Delhi
Delhi is also India's regulatory and government legal capital. The Ministry of Law and Justice, the Attorney General's office, the Solicitor General's office, SEBI's Delhi operations, the Competition Commission of India, and dozens of central government ministry legal wings are all based in Delhi. NLU Delhi students who want to pursue government law and regulatory practice — a growing and highly specialised field — have no better location than Delhi to build this career. The government-to-private sector movement is also common in Delhi, with lawyers who begin in government legal roles transitioning to private practice with significant career acceleration.
NLU Delhi Alumni — A Small but Powerful Network
NLU Delhi was established in 2008 — significantly newer than NLSIU (1987) or NALSAR (1998). This means the alumni base is smaller but concentrated in the current prime of their careers (10–16 years of experience in 2025). NLU Delhi alumni are disproportionately represented in the associate-to-partner pipeline at Tier-1 law firms, in key government legal roles, and in corporate legal departments at senior levels. As NLU Delhi's 2009–2020 graduating batches move into partnership and senior leadership roles over the next decade, the alumni network will only grow more influential. Current NLU Delhi students are entering at exactly the right time to benefit from this generational transition.
LLM and PhD Opportunities at NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi's postgraduate programmes offer excellent options for students who want to deepen specialisation after their BA LLB. The 1-year LLM programme (CLAT PG admission) has approximately 40 seats and specialisations including Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, and International Law. NLU Delhi LLM graduates benefit from the same Delhi location advantage and law firm proximity as BA LLB students, making the LLM a strong career accelerator for mid-career lawyers returning to academia for specialisation.
The PhD programme at NLU Delhi is research-intensive and provides access to the university's strong constitutional and international law faculty. PhD students publish in NLUD law journals, collaborate with faculty on research projects, and benefit from NLU Delhi's proximity to the Supreme Court for empirical legal research. For students interested in academia, NLUD PhD is one of India's most prestigious research law programmes.
Preparing for AILET 2026 — Detailed Strategy
AILET 2026 preparation requires a dual-track strategy: the bulk of preparation overlaps with CLAT, but 30% of AILET-specific content requires targeted additional work. Here is a month-by-month preparation calendar for students targeting NLU Delhi through AILET 2026:
June–July (6 months before): Begin reading English comprehension daily (2 passages per day). Start a static GK book specifically for AILET — cover appointments, awards, constitutional amendments. Revise basic grammar rules for AILET's direct grammar section.
August–September (4–5 months before): Shift to past CLAT papers for Legal Reasoning practice. AILET Legal Reasoning has principle-based questions and may reference actual case names — practice Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi, ADM Jabalpur type reasoning. Logical Reasoning: practice traditional puzzle-type questions (seating arrangement, syllogism) for AILET's standalone LR format.
October–November (2–3 months before): Register for both AILET and CLAT — deadlines are in October/November. Start daily mock tests alternating between CLAT and AILET formats. For Quantitative Techniques: AILET includes a small Maths component — revise Class 10 arithmetic, averages, ratios.
December (Exam month): CLAT is typically held first. Attend CLAT with full preparation. AILET is 1–2 weeks after CLAT — immediately shift focus to standalone GK revision and grammar questions for AILET after CLAT. Do not decompress between the two exams.
Students who achieve AILET AIR within 80 for general category have effectively secured India's most selective law seat. Students who achieve CLAT AIR 200–600 have secured NALSAR as backup. Preparing for both simultaneously is the optimal strategy — the investment pays dividends in either case. Contact FindUrCollege for personalised AILET strategy: WhatsApp +91 91126 50438.
NLU Delhi — AILET Strategy & Campus Life
NLU Delhi's location in Dwarka, Delhi is a strategic advantage for law students. The campus is a 30-minute metro ride from Connaught Place (major law firm district) and 45 minutes from Supreme Court. This proximity enables internships during the academic year — something law students in Jaipur, Jodhpur, or even Hyderabad cannot match.
AILET 2026 — Preparation Strategy
AILET is different from CLAT in important ways. Candidates must prepare for both but with different strategies:
Subject
CLAT Approach
AILET Approach
Difference
English
Comprehension passages
Standalone grammar + comprehension
AILET has more direct grammar questions
GK / Current Affairs
Legal current affairs focus
Broader GK + legal current affairs
AILET GK scope is wider
Legal Reasoning
Comprehension-based legal facts
Principle-based + case law questions
AILET can reference actual case names
Logical Reasoning
Comprehension-based inference
Standalone logical puzzles
More traditional logical reasoning in AILET
Maths
10 questions only
Included in Logical section
Both require Class 10 maths
NLU Delhi — Career Placement Data
NLU Delhi graduates are among the most sought-after in the legal industry. The 2024 placement batch saw 85% of students receive Tier-1 law firm offers (AZB, Cyril Amarchand, Khaitan, Shardul) with starting CTC of Rs 12-16 LPA. International opportunities through foreign LLM scholarships (Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, NYU) are pursued by approximately 20% of graduates. Judicial services and civil services combined account for another 15% within 5 years of graduation.
NLU Delhi's proximity to Supreme Court means that students who want to pursue litigation careers get direct exposure through internships with Supreme Court advocates from as early as Year 2. This real-world exposure during the academic years is a significant differentiator compared to law schools in smaller cities.
NLU Delhi Hostel, Campus & Student Clubs
NLU Delhi's Dwarka campus has separate hostels for boys and girls, a well-equipped library with digital law databases, sports grounds, and a canteen. Being a residential campus ensures that students from outside Delhi have stable accommodation throughout the 5-year programme. Delhi Metro's Blue Line connects Dwarka to Central Delhi in under 45 minutes, making it practical to access Supreme Court, High Court, and law firm internships.
Student clubs at NLU Delhi include: the Legal Aid Society (free legal support to underprivileged communities), Moot Court Committee, Law Review (student journal), Entrepreneurship Cell, and a Debate Club. Active participation in these clubs is strongly correlated with stronger internship track records — recruiters value demonstrated initiative outside academics.
NLU Delhi — Annual Placement Data
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Year
% Placed in Tier-1 Firms
Avg Starting CTC
Top Recruiters
2023
80%
Rs 13.5 LPA
AZB, Cyril Amarchand, Khaitan
2024
82%
Rs 14.2 LPA
Shardul, JSA, L&L Partners
2025 (expected)
83-85%
Rs 15+ LPA
All major Tier-1 firms
Students with strong AILET scores entering NLU Delhi today can expect excellent placement outcomes — provided they use the Delhi law ecosystem proactively through internships, moot courts, and publications. A passive student at NLU Delhi will achieve average outcomes; an active student will outperform peers from higher-ranked institutions. For NLU Delhi admission strategy, contact FindUrCollege at +91 91126 50438.
NLU Delhi — Student Life, Academics and Research Culture
NLU Delhi is a smaller institution than most NLUs — with 120 students per BA LLB batch, the college has around 600 students in the undergraduate programme at any time. This small size creates an intensely collaborative academic culture. Every student knows every faculty member personally. Faculty-student relationships at NLU Delhi are substantive and research-oriented in a way that larger institutions cannot replicate. Professors engage with students as intellectual equals from Year 3 onwards, co-authoring papers, involving students in funded research projects, and providing genuine mentorship for LLM and career decisions.
The NLU Delhi student journal (NLU Delhi Student Law Review) publishes high-quality student research. The editorial board admission is competitive — getting onto the editorial board in Year 2 is one of the most meaningful academic credentials a NLU Delhi student can build. Publications in NLUD SLR are taken seriously by LLM admissions committees at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and NUS. The journal has published work on constitutional law, criminal justice, corporate law, and international law — all priority areas given NLU Delhi's Delhi ecosystem.
The academic workload at NLU Delhi is intense by any standard. Compulsory coursework, written assignments, presentations, and moot court participation are layered across all five years with increasing complexity. Students who manage their time proactively — dedicating focused hours to academics, internship preparation, and moot court — consistently outperform those who let the social aspects of residential campus life crowd out academic excellence. The small batch size means that CGPA rankings are very visible — a strong CGPA from NLU Delhi carries additional weight because it is understood to be earned in one of India's most competitive academic cohorts.
NLU Delhi's annual fee structure is reasonable for a national law university. Tuition is approximately Rs 1.8-2.5 lakh per year. With hostel and mess, the total annual cost is Rs 2.8-4 lakh. The NLU Delhi scholarship covers top-ranking students each year, and students from economically weaker backgrounds qualify for government scholarships including NSP and Ministry of Law fellowships.
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Cost Head
Annual Amount
Tuition
Rs 1.8-2.5L
Hostel
Rs 70,000-90,000
Mess
Rs 50,000-65,000
Books & materials
Rs 20,000-25,000
Total annual cost
Rs 3-4L approx
AILET 2026 expected cutoff for NLU Delhi is a score of 105+/150 for general category. SC/ST and OBC cutoffs are lower by 15-25 marks. Students appearing for CLAT should also simultaneously prepare for AILET since the exams are close in timing and skill overlap is 70-80%. Preparing for both maximises your chances of securing a seat at India's top-2 law schools.
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NLU Delhi — Internships, Publications & Bar Exam Preparation
NLU Delhi students who want Tier-1 law firm placement must build an internship portfolio starting Year 1. The All India Bar Exam (AIBE) must be cleared after graduation — NLU Delhi prepares students through dedicated AIBE coaching in the final year. Alumni who cleared AIBE in the first attempt report that the NLU Delhi curriculum was thorough preparation. For further guidance on NLU Delhi admission 2026, call +91 91126 50438.
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