AILET Cut Off 2027: Check Category-Wise NLU Delhi Cut Off, Safe Score & Previous Year Trends

National Law University of Delhi allows admission to its B.A. LL.B. (Hons) and LL.M. programmes through AILET. The category-wise AILET cutoff is released in the form of a provisional merit list after each counselling round. You get admission based on the round-wise closing rank for your category. 

The article below includes the expected AILET Cutoff 2027 based on previous years' trends for the B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programmes. You can also check the cutoff for 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, good scores, and factors affecting the cutoff.

• National Law University, Delhi, releases the AILET 2027 cut-offs just after the AILET counselling and seat allotment process. 
• These cut-offs represent the minimum scores required for candidates to be eligible for admission into the BA LLB and LLM programs at NLU Delhi.

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AILET Cut Off 2027 (Students' Queries Answered)

Some of the most common queries that students ask about AILET 2027 Cut Off include:

Is there a sectional cut-off in AILET?

No, AILET does not have a sectional cut-off. To qualify for admission criteria, you must meet the minimum cut-off marks for the entire paper.

Can the AILET cut off change from year to year?

Yes, the AILET cut off can vary from year to year due to factors like exam difficulty of AILET paper, number of applicants, performance, and seat availability. It's important for students to stay updated and refer to official sources for the latest AILET cut off marks.

What is a safe score in AILET?

For the General category, scoring above 80 marks is usually considered a strong and competitive score. However, a score in the 90–100 range can be called a “safe zone” for securing higher ranks and maximising your chances for NLU Delhi.

Is 70 a good score in AILET?

For candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, EWS and OBC, a score of around 70 marks can be competitive depending on the overall difficulty level of the paper and the cut-off trend in that year.

AILET 2027 Expected Cut-Off

The official AILET 2027 cut-off will be released by NLU Delhi only after the counselling and seat allotment process is completed. However, based on the cut-off trends from the last few years (2026, 2025 and 2024) and the usual fluctuation in exam difficulty, our experts have estimated the expected AILET 2027 cut-off range for BA LL.B. (Hons.).

Use the table below as a guide, not as a guarantee. The actual AILET 2027 Cut Off may vary depending on the difficulty level of the paper, the number of test-takers and seat availability.

Category	B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 2027 Expected Cutoff	LL.M. 2027 Expected Cutoff
General	60-65	45-50
OBC-NCL	300-320	190-210
EWS	340-360	175-190
SC	1,500-1,650	320-380
ST	1,350-1,450	450-550
PwD	General: 2,050-2,200 OBC-NCL: 3,350-3,500 EWS: 6,500-6,800 SC: 10,500-11,000	60-70

Note: These are expected ranges based on previous years’ AILET cut off data and expert analysis. Always aim to score as high as possible rather than just targeting the lower end of the range.

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AILET Cut Off 2027: What Is a Good Score?

The official AILET cut off 2027 will be known only after NLU Delhi releases the invite lists and completes the counselling process.

However, based on the cut-off trends from recent years and keeping the expected difficulty level in mind, we can define what would count as a “good score” for AILET 2027.

Remember, a “good score” is not the same as the minimum cut off. It is the score range that keeps you realistically competitive for a BA LL.B. (Hons.) seat at NLU Delhi, with some cushion for variation in exam difficulty and competition. Lets take a look:

Category	Good Score Range (AILET 2027)	Stronger / Safer Score Range
General	80+	90–100
EWS	75–80	80–85
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	70–75	Closer to 80
SC	55–65	65+
ST	50–60	60+

In simple terms, for AILET 2027, you should:

• Target 80+ marks if you are a General category aspirant looking for a strongly competitive position.
• Consider anything in the 90–100 range as a highly comfortable “safe zone” for top ranks (subject to the actual paper difficulty).
• For reserved categories, aim to stay at the upper end of the expected cut-off ranges so that even if the cut off rises slightly, you remain safely above it.

These ranges are indicative and expected, not official. Always aim higher than the minimum predicted band so that minor fluctuations in the final AILET cut off 2027 do not affect your chances of getting into NLU Delhi.

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How to Check Official AILET Cut Off 2027?

You can follow the steps below to check the official AILET cut off

1. Visit the official NLU Delhi admission portal/notifications page
2. Check the counselling/invite list PDF
3. Find your category and check the closing rank/marks range
4. That closing point is the official AILET 2027 cut off for that round
5. Track the next round to see movement in AILET 2027 cut off

Previous Years AILET Cut Off (2026 – 2021)

Below are year-wise AILET cut off details (marks and/or closing AIR) for NLU Delhi BA LL.B. (Hons.). Where official marks/ranks are not available in the source used on this page, it is shown as “–”.

AILET 2026 Cut Off: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

NUL Delhi published the AILET cut off 2026 through multiple provisional merit lists. You can check the round-wise and category-wise cutoff in the table below.

Category	Round 1 Closing Rank	Round 2 Closing Rank	Round 3 Closing Rank	Round 4 Closing Rank
General	61	70	71	365
OBC	302	369	373	374
EWS	346	346	346	No allotment
SC	1565	1726	1731	No allotment
ST	1372	2888	381	No allotment
General PwD	2120	2337	2378	No allotment
OBC PwD	3430	3430	3430	No allotment
EWS PwD	6714	6714	6714	No allotment
SC PwD	10816	10816	10816	No allotment

AILET 2025 Cut Off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-Off Rank (AIR)
General	AIR 1 – 61
EWS	AIR 63 – 200
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	AIR 57 – 464
SC	AIR 271 – 1400
ST	AIR 162 – 2340

AILET 2024 Cut Off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-Off Rank (AIR)
General	AIR 1 – 66
EWS	AIR 91 – 305
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	AIR 104 – 598
SC	AIR 247 – 1689
ST	AIR 505 – 3351

AILET 2023 Cut Off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-Off Marks	Cut-Off Rank (AIR)
General	69.25	AIR 98
EWS	55.75	AIR 613
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	56.50	AIR 565
SC	45.50	AIR 1690
ST	38.25	AIR 3079

AILET 2022 Cut Off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-Off Marks	Cut-Off Rank (AIR)
General	83.50	AIR 142
EWS	69.75	AIR 588
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	63.00	AIR 1040
SC	51.50	AIR 2406
ST	44.25	AIR 3692

AILET 2021 Cut Off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-Off Marks
General	95
SC	65
ST	66

As per the previous year cut off analysis, the General category cut off marks have ranged roughly from the high 60s to mid-90s over the last few years, with corresponding rank ranges tightening at the top. Reserved category cut offs (SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL) have also moved up and down depending on the paper difficulty and applicant pool.

These trends explain why experts recommend targeting a score of 80+ marks (and ideally closer to 90+ for the General category) in AILET 2027 to stay comfortably above the expected cut-off band.

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AILET Cutoff for LLM

The cutoff marks for LLM programmes are released based on the core score secured in the exam. You can check the previous year's cutoff here:

AILET LLM 2025 Cut Off

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
General	41	58
EWS	120	206
OBC	146	196
SC	423	471
ST	484	778

AILET LLM 2024 Cut Off

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
General	1	51
EWS	38	173
OBC	47	144
SC	82	258
ST	190	414

AILET 2027 Qualifying Cut Off vs Admission Cut Off

In AILET, candidates often confuse the qualifying cut off with the admission cut off. While both are important, they serve different purposes in the admission process for NLU Delhi.

Parameter	Qualifying Cut Off	Admission Cut Off
Purpose	Indicates the minimum score needed to be considered as “qualified” in the AILET exam.	Indicates the minimum score/rank required to actually secure admission to NLU Delhi.
Guarantee of Admission	Scoring as per the qualifying cut off does not guarantee admission.	Scoring as per or above the admission cut off generally guarantees admission, subject to document verification and seat availability.
When It Is Announced	Usually shared before or along with the exam details to indicate minimum required performance.	Announced during/after counselling, based on actual seat allotment and merit list movement.
Effect on Merit List	Candidates below the qualifying cut off are not considered for the main merit list.	Candidates below the admission cut off may still be considered in mop-up rounds if seats remain vacant.

AILET Cut Off Trends 2024-2026

You can check the cutoff trends for AILET B.A. LL.B. (Hons) and LL.M. exams from 2024 to 2026 in the tables below. 

B.A LL.B.

Category	2024	2025	2026
General	62	53	61
OBC-NCL	457	423	302
EWS	290	200	346
SC	1,559	1,288	1,565
ST	2,646	2,018	1,372
General PwD	714	2,639	2,120
OBC-NCL PwD	2,103	2,974	3,430
EWS PwD	—	—	6,714
SC PwD	7,953	—	10,816

LLM

Category	2024	2025	2026
General	51	58	48
OBC-NCL	144	196	203
EWS	173	206	182
SC	258	471	360
ST	414	778	510
PwD	—	—	65

Factors Affecting AILET Cut Off 2027

The following factors are considered to determine the cut-off:

• The number of students who appeared for the exam.
• The previous year's cut-off.
• Number of available seats.
• The difficulty level of the paper.
• The number of qualifying candidates.
• Category.
• Reservation rules.

What Happens After AILET Cut Off 2027 Release?

The merit list will soon be released after the announcement of the cut-off. You are called for AILET Counselling only if you score above the cut-off marks.

• The AILET counselling procedure takes place after the announcement of the result, marking the final step for admission after clearing the AILET.
• The counselling process is conducted online, allowing candidates to participate remotely.
• Only candidates who successfully qualified in the AILET are eligible for counselling.
• Candidates must report on time for the counselling process and bring important documents for verification.
• The required documents for the counselling process include 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, AILET scorecard, admit card, admission letter, caste certificate, transfer certificate, demand draft, passport-size photographs, and more.

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Conclusion

The AILET cut off 2027 will ultimately decide whether you convert your performance in the exam into a BA LL.B. (Hons.) seat at NLU Delhi. While the official cut off will be declared only after the counselling and seat allotment process, the previous years’ data from 2026 to 2021 already gives you a clear picture of how high you should aim.

Here are the key takeaways you should remember while preparing for AILET 2027:

• The AILET cut off is not fixed. It changes every year based on the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates, their overall performance, category-wise seat availability and reservation rules.
• For the General category, targeting a score of at least 80+ marks in AILET 2027 keeps you in a strong and competitive position, while scores in the 90–100 range can be considered a comparatively “safe zone” for higher ranks.
• For reserved categories (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST), a good score generally lies in the higher end of the expected cut-off ranges. Aiming slightly above the predicted band ensures that minor fluctuations in the final cut off do not hurt your chances.
• Studying the previous years’ AILET cut offs (2025–2021) helps you understand how marks, ranks and categories interact. Use this data along with the AILET previous year papers and  AILET exam analysis to set realistic target scores.
• Your focus should not be on just “clearing” the cut off, but on building a comfortable margin above it, so that even if the exam is slightly easier or tougher than expected, you still remain safely within the admission zone for NLU Delhi.

If you are unsure about what score to target or how to bridge the gap between your current mock scores and the expected AILET cut off 2027, you can take guidance from LegalEdge mentors, structured courses and mock test analysis to create a personalised preparation plan.