AILET 2026 Cutoff: Expected Cutoff, Factors, Previous Year Trends

• Updated on Jul 22, 2025 by Amrita Das

AILET 2026 Cutoff: National Law University (NLU) Delhi will release the category-wise AILET 20256 Cutoff for BA LLB (Hons), and LLM courses. The minimum score required to get admitted to the National Law University Delhi via the All India Law Entrance Test is known as the AILET cutoff. Soon after the AILET 2026 Result announcement, the AILET 2026 cutoff will be made public. The expected cutoff of AILET 2026 for BA LLB (Hons) will be between 90 & 100. The number of seats available, the difficulty of the AILET question paper, the overall number of applicants, the applicants' performance on the AILET 2026 exam (or their merit ranks), the category in which admission is desired, and other factors all affect the AILET 2025 cutoffs.

Table of Contents

Factors Determining AILET 2026 Cutoff
AILET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
AILET Previous Year Cutoffs
AILET 2026 Cutoff FAQs

Factors Determining AILET 2026 Cutoff

The AILET 2026 Cutoff depends on various factors and may differ for BA LLB and LLM courses. Candidates must check the official website to stay updated with the cutoff list. Those who score above the cutoff will be called for counselling. The factors affecting AILET Cutoff 2026 are as follows-

Difficulty level of the exam (Tougher papers usually result in lower cutoffs)
Number of candidates appearing (Higher participation may lead to a higher cutoff)
Average performance of candidates (Better average scores increase cutoff marks)
Number of available seats (Limited seats mean higher competition and cutoff)
Candidate’s category (Different cutoffs for General, SC, ST, OBC, etc)

Check AILET 2026 Result Here

AILET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

The AILET Cutoff 2026 will be released by NLU Delhi after result declaration. The expected AILET cutoff for BA LLB and LLM will be between 50 to 60 & 40 to 50 for General category, respectively. The cutoff marks will vary based on the category of candidates. Check out the following table for the category-wise expected cutoff of AILET 2026.

Category	AILET BA LLB 2026 Cutoff	AILET LLM 2026 Cutoff
General	50-60	40-50
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	350-430	140-170
EWS	190-200	120-170
SC	1200-1300	420-480
ST	2000-2200	480-490

AILET Previous Year Cutoffs

The AILET cutoffs from previous years help candidates understand the admission trends at NLU Delhi. These cutoffs vary each year based on the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and category-wise seat availability. Having an idea about the past AILET cutoffs gives insight into the expected scores and ranks needed for BA LLB and LLM admissions. Check out the following tables for AILET Previous Year Cutoffs.

AILET 2025 Cutoff for BA LLB

The AILET 2025 cutoff was released category-wise for both BA LLB and LLM courses. The general category cutoff for BA LLB in the first round was AIR 53. Check the following table for AILET 2025 BA LLB Cutoff.

Category	Cut Off Rank (1st Round)	Cut Off Rank (2nd Round)
General	53	55
OBC (Non Creamy Layer)	358	423
EWS	200	-
SC	1288	-
ST	2018	2115

AILET 2025 Cutoff for LLM

The highest AILET LLM 2025 cutoff rank for General was 45. Check the following table for AILET LLM 2025 Cutoff.

Category	1st Round	2nd Round	3rd Round
General	41	42	45
OBC (Non Creamy Layer)	146	-	163
EWS	120	-	167
SC	423	426	471
ST	484	-	-

AILET 2024 Cutoff for BA LLB

The AILET 2024 BA LLB cutoff for General category was between AIR 60 and 70. Check the following table for AILET 2024 BA LLB Cutoff.

Category	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5 (Conversion)
General	62	65	-	66	69
OBC (Non Creamy Layer)	457	585	595	598	-
EWS	290	305	-	-	-
SC	1559	1614	1669	1689	-
ST	2646	3150	3351	-	-

AILET 2024 Cutoff for LLM

The LLM cutoff for General reached up to AIR 51 by the fourth round. Check the following table for AILET 2024 Cutoff for LLM.

Category	R1	R2	R3	R4
General	35	36	37	51
OBC (Non Creamy Layer)	144	-	-	160
EWS	173	150	-	181
SC	258	437	-	-
ST	414	-	629	-

AILET 2022 Cutoff for BA LLB

The AILET 2022 cutoffs were released in both rank and mark format. The general cutoff for BA LLB was 83.50 marks (AIR 142). Check the following table for AILET BA LLB 2022 Cutoff.

Category	Cut Off Marks	Cut Off Rank
General	83.50	AIR 142
Gen-PWD	59.25	AIR 1384
OBC-NCL	63.00	AIR 1040
OBC-PWD	39.00	AIR 5004
SC	51.50	AIR 2406
SC-PWD	25.75	AIR 9022
ST	44.25	AIR 3692
EWS	69.75	AIR 588
EWS-PWD	29.50	AIR 7720
KM	65.25	AIR 866
J&K Residents	65.00	AIR 878

AILET 2022 Cutoff for LLM

For AILET LLM 2022 Cutoff, it was 56.50 marks (AIR 90). Check the following table for AILET LLM 2022 Cutoff.

Category	Cut Off Marks	Cut Off Rank
General	56.50	AIR 90
Gen-PWD	46.50	AIR 162
OBC-NCL	38.50	AIR 187
OBC-PWD	37.50	AIR 189
SC	37.75	AIR 188
SC-PWD	5.75	AIR 195
ST	36.25	AIR 192
EWS	38.75	AIR 186
KM	51.25	AIR 131

AILET 2020 Cutoff for BA LLB

The AILET 2020 cutoff for BA LLB was 75.25 marks for the General category. The ST and PwD category cutoffs were significantly lower. Check the following table for AILET 2020 Cutoff for BA LLB.

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	75.25
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	63.00
SC	48.00
ST	37.00
PwD (General)	44.25
PwD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)	26.50
PwD (SC)	29.50
Kashmiri Migrants	52.00
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir	57.00
EWS	68.00
EWS (PwD)	30.50

AILET 2019 Cutoff for BA LLB

The AILET 2019 BA LLB cutoff for the General category was 72.75 marks, while the topper scored 93.25 marks. Cutoffs for reserved categories were much lower. Check the following table for AILET 2019 Cutoff for BA LLB.

Category	Minimum Cut Off Marks	Topper's Marks
General	72.75	93.25
Scheduled Caste	49.75	59.75
Scheduled Tribe	50.00	58.50
Persons with Disability	48.50	64.00
Kashmiri Migrant	35.25	35.25
Residents of J&K	51.25	54.25

AILET 2018 Cutoff for BA LLB

In AILET 2018, the General category cutoff for BA LLB was 71.25 marks. Reserved categories had cutoffs between 40 and 50 marks. Check out the following table for AILET 2018 Cutoff for BA LLB.

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	71.25
Scheduled Caste	49.75
Scheduled Tribe	48.25
Persons with Disability	42.75
Kashmiri Migrant	40.25
Residents of J&K	58.00

AILET 2026 Cutoff FAQs

What is the expected AILET 2026 cutoff for BA LLB?

The expected AILET 2026 cutoff for BA LLB may range between 85–90 for the General category. The cutoff may be slightly lower for reserved categories. However, the final AILET 2026 cutoff depends on exam difficulty, seat intake, and number of applicants.

When will the AILET 2026 cutoff be released?

The AILET 2026 cutoff will be released after the declaration of the AILET 2026 results. It will be available on the official website of NLU Delhi. The cutoff will be published along with the counselling schedule and merit list.

What factors determine the AILET 2026 cutoff?

The AILET 2026 cutoff is determined by factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the number of available seats. Category-wise reservations also affect the cutoff. Higher competition may lead to a higher AILET 2026 cutoff.

Is there a separate AILET 2026 cutoff for LLM and BA LLB?

Yes, the AILET 2026 cutoff will be released separately for BA LLB and LLM programs. Each course has a different seat matrix and evaluation criteria. Therefore, the AILET 2026 cutoff for LLM is usually different from the BA LLB cutoff.

What was the AILET cutoff for the General category in previous years?

In recent years, the AILET cutoff for General category candidates was around 87–90 for BA LLB. For LLM, the General category cutoff was approximately 70–75 marks. These trends can help predict the AILET 2026 cutoff.

Will the AILET 2026 cutoff be the same for all categories?

No, the AILET 2026 cutoff will vary for different categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD. Reserved category candidates usually have lower cutoff marks. The category-wise AILET 2026 cutoff will be announced separately.

What if I score below the AILET 2026 cutoff marks?

If candidates score below the AILET 2026 cutoff, they may not be eligible for admission to NLU Delhi. However, they may still apply for admission to other law colleges that accept AILET scores. It's important to explore backup options.

How can I check the AILET 2026 cutoff marks?

Students can check the AILET 2026 cutoff marks on the official website of NLU Delhi after the result is declared. The cutoff will be listed category-wise and course-wise. Keep checking the site for counselling updates as well.

Does AILET 2026 have sectional cutoffs?

No, AILET 2026 does not have any sectional cutoff. Only the overall marks scored by the candidate are considered for merit list preparation. Therefore, your total score will decide whether you meet the AILET 2026 cutoff.

Can the AILET 2026 cutoff increase in the counselling rounds?

Yes, the AILET 2026 cutoff may increase in later counselling rounds if seats remain vacant or if high-scoring candidates apply in large numbers. The cutoff may vary in each round depending on availability. Hence, keep track of the AILET 2026 counselling updates.