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AILET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| **General** | 108-123 marks (72-82%) |
| **EWS** | 101-116 marks (67-77%) |
| **OBC-NCL** | 94-109 marks (63-73%) |
| **SC** | 79-101 marks (53-67%) |
| **ST** | 72-94 marks (48-63%) |
| **PwD** | 68-90 marks (45-60%) |
- General category cutoffs typically settle 9-15 marks higher than OBC and 20-30 marks above SC categories; inter-year volatility ranges ±6-8 marks based on paper difficulty and seat availability.
- NLU Delhi AILET cutoffs shift with question paper complexity, number of applicants, and normalization patterns; easier papers push cutoffs toward upper band limits (80%+), tougher editions compress toward lower ranges (70-72%).
- Reserved category cutoffs follow proportional downward adjustment but competitive PwD seats may approach OBC-level scores depending on applicant pool strength in that cycle.
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Outstanding — top 50 ranks
90–100%rank ~1–50
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — assured admission with top rank (typically top 10-50)
- NLU Delhi LLM — choice of any specialisation with top rank
- Likely among the highest scorers nationally for AILET
- Strong candidate for merit scholarships and academic honours
- May also qualify for top ranks in CLAT if attempted
- Excellent foundation for legal career or judicial services
Excellent — top 150 ranks
82–90%rank ~50–150
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — assured admission, General category (typically rank under 100-150)
- NLU Delhi LLM — strong chances for preferred specialisation (Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, IPR)
- Expect seat in first counselling round
- Score well above typical General category cut-off of 65-70%
- Competitive for merit scholarships if available
Strong contenders — top 500
72–82%rank ~150–500
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — very strong chance for General category (cut-off typically 65-70%)
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — assured admission for reserved categories
- NLU Delhi LLM — good chances across most specialisations
- Likely to secure seat in first or second counselling round
- Rank typically in top 300-500 range
Competitive — general category threshold
60–72%rank ~500–1,500
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — General category borderline to moderate chances (cut-off typically 60-65%)
- NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons.) — strong chances for OBC/EWS categories
- NLU Delhi LLM — General category possible depending on specialisation
- May secure admission in later counselling rounds or waitlist
Borderline — reserved categories
45–60%rank ~1,500–3,000
- NLU Delhi BA LLB — possible for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories (cut-offs vary 45-60%)
- NLU Delhi LLM — reserved category seats, depending on competition
- Waitlist movement possible in reserved categories
- Consider this a backup; strengthen application with other NLUs
Below cut-off range
0–45%
- Unlikely to qualify for admission this cycle
- Score falls short of typical general category cut-off (~50-55%)
- Consider attempting CLAT or other NLU exams
- Focus on fundamentals: Legal Reasoning, English, GK for next attempt
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