The National Law University has begun the online registration process for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) on 17 January 2022. Also, the university has published the specific criteria that everyone must satisfy to apply for the entrance exam.

If you do not satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body, the university holds the authority to cancel your candidature even after the admission process.

The eligibility criteria vary for Indian nationals and foreign nationals. Hence, it is essential to check the detailed criteria before applying for the exam. 

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into AILET PG Eligibility Criteria 2022 in terms of age limit, qualification, and minimum qualifying marks.

AILET LLM 2022 Eligibility Criteria

AILET PG exam is conducted annually by the National Law University, Delhi for providing admissions to a one-year LLM program.

Before proceeding with the AILET LLM Application Form, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility criteria or not.

As said above, The AILET LLM Eligibility criteria are defined under three parameters as mentioned below:

• Age Limit
• Education Qualification
• Minimum Qualifying Marks

AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria 2022: Age Limit

According to the official notification, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the AILET PG 2022 Exam. 

However, your minimum age should be above 22 years to apply for the All India Law Entrance Test.

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AILET LLM 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the one year LLM Programat NLU, Delhi, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• You must have completed your LLB or an equivalent degree from a recognized University.
• If you are an appearing candidate or awaiting your qualifying examination results, you can still be eligible to appear in the AILET 2022 entrance test. However, in this scenario, you must achieve eligibility by the cut-off date, which will be announced simultaneously with the Entrance Test result notification.
• Also, note that you will be deemed ineligible if you receive a compartment in the year of admission.

AILET LLM Eligibility 2022: Qualifying Marks

To apply for the All India Law Entrance Test, you must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in LLB or an equivalent degree if you belong to the general category.

If you belong to the reserved category i.e., SC/ST/PwD, you must have scored a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination.

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AILET LLM 2022 Eligibility for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO

Let us first understand who are the foreign nationals or OCI/PIO for admission at NLU, Delhi.

Foreign Nationals are the aspirants who possess citizenship of a country other than India and hold a valid passport of a Foreign Country. Whereas, OCI stands for Overseas Citizen of India and PIO stands for Person of Indian Origin.

• If you are a foreign national, you will be exempted from taking the All India Law Entrance Test 2022. However, the other regulations regarding the eligibility for the admission process will be the same as applicable to the other aspirants.
• If you fall under OCI/PIO category, you will have an option to apply either under the Foreign National category or under the Indian student's category.
• If you are an OCI/PIO aspirant and apply under the category of Indian National, you have to appear in the All Indian Law Entrance Test.

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AILET LLM Eligibility Criteria: Admission Process for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO

For Foreign Nationals, the admission shall be solely made based on: 

• The academic record of LL.B. or equivalent degree recognized by the UGC/ Association of Indian Universities with a minimum of 55% marks or the equivalent grade.
• Assessment of necessary communication skills in written and spoken English and performance at the interview in terms of aptitude and capacity.