Summary: Having all the information related to the seats and reservations for AILET PG helps you estimate the probability of studying at the National Law University, New Delhi. There are specific eligibility criteria for each reservation explained in this article. 

Admission to the University is solely based on your performance in the All India Law Entrance Test PG (AILET PG). Considering the popularity of the NLU Delhi, there are many claims for a limited number of seats.

The seat intake and reservation policies are similar to those followed last year. The National Law University, Delhi, provides 81 seats for admission to the LLM course, and the college also offers extra 11 supernumerary seats for Kashmiri migrants and foreign nationals.

Typically around 1500-1600 aspirants appear for the exam every year, which translates to a success rate of 4.5%! 

Let's walk through the post that will give you a complete insight into category-wise AILET LLM seat intake and reservations for this academic year. 

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AILET LLM Seat Intake 2023

As said above, the competition is very high for the AILET LLM exam, which offers a one-year program for eligible candidates.

Check the table below for the number of seats available in different categories.

Check the AILET LLM Seat Intake & Reservation 2023 official PDF attached below:

Seat Reservation for AILET PG Seats 2023

A specific percentage of AILET LLM seat intake is reserved for socially and educationally backward classes, including those belonging to distinct castes such as OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.

While filling out the AILET LLM Application Form, you must fill in the correct category to avail your reservation.

Note:

As per the official notification, the university provides a 5% Horizontal Reservation across the categories for those belonging to the PwD category.

AILET LLM Seat Reservation 2023 for SC & ST Categories

While providing admission to the LLM course, 15% of AILET LLM seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

SC seats that are not filled will be converted to ST seats and will not be allocated to any other reserved category.

In case a sufficient number of eligible aspirants of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not available in the respective category,  the seats, thus remaining vacant, will be treated as General and will be offered to the General Category in order of merit. 

To claim a reservation under these categories, you must have a valid certificate issued by any one of the authorities as listed below:

• Deputy Commissioner, Additional District Magistrate, District Magistrate, Collector, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector, 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate, City Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Executive Magistrate,  Taluk Magistrate, and Extra Assistant Commissioner; Chief Presidency Magistrate, Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate, and Presidency Magistrate;
• Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar; Administrator, Secretary to the Administrator, or the Development Officer (Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands)

Check: Short tricks to crack the AILET LLM exam on the first attempt.

AILET PG Seats 2023 for OBC Category

The university offers 22% of seats for the OBCs (Non-Creamy Layer) Category.

You would be qualified to apply under this category if you have a valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued by a competent body under the Central List of OBCs or the Delhi State List of OBCs (Notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi).

Any of the authorities listed below should issue a valid certificate:

• District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, Collector, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector, 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate, City Magistrate (not below the rank of 1st class Stipendiary Magistrate), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Executive Magistrate.
• Chief Presidency Magistrate or Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate or Presidency Magistrate
• Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where your family normally resides.

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AILET LLM Seats 2023 for EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

10% of seats are reserved for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). A valid Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority is required to receive the benefit of an EWS reservation.

Only the Income and Asset Certificate issued by one of the following authorities will be accepted as proof of your EWS claim.

• District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate/ Collector or Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner or 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/  Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner
• Chief Presidency Magistrate or Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate or Presidency Magistrate
• Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where your family normally resides

Check: Detailed paper pattern for AILET LLM exam.

AILET LLM Seat Reservation 2023 for PWD (Persons with Disabilities)

In compliance with the provisions of "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016," those belonging to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category have been given a horizontal reserve of 5%.

You can apply under this category if you have a valid PwD certificate issued by a competent authority.

AILET PG 2023 Seats for Kashmiri Migrants (KM)

Kashmiri Migrants would be allocated one extra seat. Kashmiri Migrants (Non-Migrants) comprise Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu families in the Kashmir Valley.

At the time of provisional admission, you must present a valid certificate issued by the appropriate authorities to be eligible for this benefit.

Because the Kashmiri Migrant quota seat is supernumerary, it will not be converted to any other category if it stays empty.

AILET LLM Seat Eligibility Criteria 2023

To be eligible for the admission process at NLU, Delhi, you must satisfy certain criteria set by the exam conducting body.

• According to the AILET LLM Eligibility, you must have completed your LLB or an equivalent degree from a recognized University with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• You are eligible to appear for the LLM exam if you are waiting or appearing for LLB final year exam. 
• If you are a foreign national, you should have an academic record of LLB or equivalent degree recognized by the UGC/ Association of Indian Universities with a minimum of 55% marks or the equivalent grade.

AILET LLM (Professional) Program [LL.M (Pro)]

AILET LLM Professional Program is another post-graduate level program conducted by National Law University, Delhi.

The objective of the LLM (Professional) Program [“LLM (Pro)”] is to improve academic excellence in professional services. Obtaining LLM (Pro) will not qualify you for academic (and other) jobs that require an LLM as a minimum qualification.

It will also not qualify you to appear for the UGC’s National Eligibility Test or similar tests. AILET LLM (Professional) Program is equivalent to a P.G. Diploma Program. 

The admissions to the LLM (Professional) program will begin tentatively in September for the academic year. The program will be delivered in a mixed mode of distance education and contact learning.

Check: Difference between CLAT LLM and AILET LLM

AILET LLM (Professional) Program Eligibility

• You will be deemed eligible for this course if you have completed graduation, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks.
• You must also have service or professional experience for at least three years.
• Also, note that you will not be eligible to apply for the LLM (Professional) program if you are currently enrolled in LLM, PhD, or any other program at NLU, Delhi.

AILET LLM (Professional) Program Seat Intake & Reservation

To begin with, the University will admit a maximum of 160 aspirants for this program.

However, the University has the right to change the number of seats available in a given academic year without prior notice.

Check: Important topics for the AILET LLM exam.

AILET LLM (Professional) Program Admission Criteria

The selection criteria for admission to AILET LLM Professional program are based on the percentage secured in graduation.

The National Law University also provides category-wise reservations, as mentioned in the table below:

Conclusion

With good scores, reserved category students have better chances of getting seats than general merit students. Knowing the reservation and seat matrix and availing of the benefits is your right! 

Ensure to gather the supporting documents to produce during the counselling process.