Does NLU Delhi accept CLAT for BA LLB admission?

No. NLU Delhi does NOT accept CLAT for BA LLB admission. You must specifically appear for AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), which NLU Delhi conducts independently every December. CLAT is accepted only for LLM admission via CLAT PG.

How many seats does NLU Delhi offer in BA LLB?

NLU Delhi offers 110 BA LLB seats for Indian nationals: General 50, OBC-NCL 24, SC 17, ST 8, and EWS 11. An additional 10 supernumerary seats are available for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates. PwD horizontal reservation of 5% applies across all categories.

What is the eligibility for BA LLB at NLU Delhi?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 40%. There is no upper age limit for NLU Delhi BA LLB admission. The only mandatory step is clearing AILET.

When is AILET 2026 registration starting?

Based on past patterns, AILET 2026 registration is expected to open in August 2026 for a December 2026 exam. This will be for the 2027-28 academic batch. Monitor nludelhi.ac.in for the official AILET 2026 notification.

What is the total fee for BA LLB at NLU Delhi?

The total 5-year BA LLB fee at NLU Delhi is INR 19,35,000. This includes tuition and other fees across all five years. Year 1 fee is INR 3,95,000 and Year 5 is INR 4,00,000. Fee revisions are possible each year.

What exam is needed for LLM at NLU Delhi?

CLAT PG score is required for LLM admission at NLU Delhi. NLU Delhi uses CLAT PG rank for its LLM counselling. There are 70 Indian national LLM seats. The 1-year standard LLM fee is INR 2,61,000.

Is there management or NRI quota at NLU Delhi?

No. NLU Delhi does not offer management quota or NRI seats within the Indian nationals pool. All 110 BA LLB seats are filled through AILET merit and reservation norms. No direct admission is available under any route.

Does NLU Delhi have a 30% women reservation?

Yes. NLU Delhi applies 30% horizontal women reservation across all categories in BA LLB and LLM. This means at least 30% of seats in each category are reserved for women candidates via AILET rank. Men and women compete in the same AILET merit pool.

What subjects are tested in AILET?

AILET tests 5 subjects: English Language, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Total marks are 150 in an offline OMR-based test. AILET is conducted in a single sitting on one day each December.

How does NLU Delhi admission differ from other NLUs?

NLU Delhi is the only NLU that does not participate in CLAT for UG admissions. All other top NLUs including NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad admit through CLAT Consortium. AILET is a separate test. Candidates targeting NLU Delhi must register for AILET in addition to CLAT if they are also targeting other NLUs.

NLU Delhi Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

NLU Delhi PhD Law Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fees (Coursework + Other Charges)	INR 75,000
Year 2 Fees (Annual Fee)	INR 50,000
Year 3 Fees (Annual Fee + Final Evaluation)	INR 1,00,000
Hostel Charges (per year, optional)	INR 89,000
Total Fees (3 Years, excluding hostel)	INR 2,25,000

Students extending beyond 3 years pay an annual fee for each additional year of enrolment.

Application fee is INR 3,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and INR 1,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Hostel charges are optional and subject to availability at the Dwarka campus.

NLU Delhi PhD Law Admission 2027

Event	Date
AIET 2027 Application Opens	March 2027 (Tentative)
AIET 2027 Application Closes	10 April 2027 (Tentative)
AIET 2027 Admit Card Release	25 April 2027 (Tentative)
AIET 2027 Exam	03 May 2027 (Tentative)

PhD admission follows a separate AIET cycle from the AILET used for BA LLB and LLM programmes.

UGC and CSIR JRF holders and foreign nationals are exempt from appearing in AIET.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates).

Candidates with law degrees holding Master’s in Social Sciences or Humanities may apply if research intersects with law, particularly in Public Policy or Legal Studies.

Special eligibility applies to ICSI Associates, ICAI pass-outs, and sitting judges of High Courts and the Supreme Court.

Admission Process

Submit the application form with a research proposal, pay the application fee, and upload required documents before the deadline.

UGC and CSIR JRF holders apply directly without appearing in AIET, with seats allocated on JRF merit.

Appear for AIET on the scheduled date covering Research Methodology and Law MCQs.

Shortlisted candidates attend an interview conducted at the NLU Delhi Dwarka campus.

Successful candidates pay fees and complete registration formalities for the academic year.

✓ Opt for this if

Pursuing a legal research career in academia, judiciary, or national policy bodies.
Holding UGC or CSIR JRF fellowship for direct admission without AIET.
Researching at the intersection of law and social sciences or public policy.
Seeking Delhi access to Supreme Court, Parliament, and legal research institutes.

✗ Skip if

Looking for a funded PhD with a monthly stipend beyond institutional fellowships.
Prefer a PhD programme at an IIT or social science institute for interdisciplinary work.
Seeking flexibility to pursue a part-time or distance-mode doctoral programme.
Career goal is private legal practice rather than academia or research.

NLU Delhi PhD Law Scholarships 2027

Scholarship or Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
IPR Chair Scholarship	INR 37,000 to INR 42,000 per month	PhD scholars selected for the Intellectual Property Rights research chair
Insolvency and Restructuring Studies Fellowship	INR 28,000 to INR 32,000 per month	PhD scholars in insolvency and restructuring law research
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	As per UGC norms (INR 37,000 per month for first 2 years)	Candidates who qualified UGC-NET JRF exam
Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students	Full tuition + boarding allowance	SC students with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum
National Fellowship for ST Students	Full tuition + monthly living allowance	ST students with family income below INR 6 lakh per annum

Institutional fellowships are awarded to scholars based on research area and supervisor availability.

Government scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

NLU Delhi PhD Law FAQs

Ques. What is AIET and how does it differ from AILET for PhD admission at NLU Delhi?

Ans. AIET (All India Entrance Test) is the PhD-specific entrance exam conducted by NLU Delhi, separate from AILET which is used for BA LLB and LLM admissions. AIET consists of 100 MCQs: 50 on Research Methodology and 50 on Law subjects, with 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. UGC and CSIR JRF holders and foreign nationals are exempt from AIET.

Ques. Can UGC-JRF holders get direct admission to the PhD at NLU Delhi?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified for UGC or CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are directly eligible for the PhD programme at NLU Delhi without appearing in AIET. Of the 34 PhD seats, 18 are exclusively reserved for UGC-JRF scholars. These candidates still need to submit an application, a research proposal, and appear for an interview at the Dwarka campus.

Ques. What fellowships are available for PhD students at NLU Delhi?

Ans. NLU Delhi offers research chair fellowships including the IPR Chair Scholarship of INR 37,000 to INR 42,000 per month and the Insolvency and Restructuring Studies Fellowship of INR 28,000 to INR 32,000 per month. UGC-JRF scholars additionally receive the UGC fellowship of INR 37,000 per month for the first two years as per UGC norms.

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD in Law at NLU Delhi?

Ans. Candidates must hold an LLM or equivalent law degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. SC, ST, and PwD candidates require 50% marks. Candidates with a law degree and Master’s in Social Sciences or Humanities may also apply if their research intersects with law in Public Policy or Legal Studies. Special eligibility also exists for ICSI Associates, ICAI pass-outs, and sitting judges.

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD at NLU Delhi?

Ans. The minimum 3-year PhD programme at NLU Delhi costs INR 2,25,000 in total: INR 75,000 in Year 1, INR 50,000 in Year 2, and INR 1,00,000 in Year 3 including the final evaluation fee. Students who extend beyond 3 years pay an annual fee for each additional year. Hostel accommodation costs INR 89,000 per year subject to availability.

Ques. What are the career prospects after a PhD in Law from NLU Delhi?

Ans. NLU Delhi PhD graduates pursue academic careers as law professors at NLUs, IITs, and other universities. Many take up policy advisory roles at government bodies, law commissions, and parliamentary research institutions. Some enter litigation at the Supreme Court level, while others pursue postdoctoral opportunities at international law schools. The university’s Delhi location facilitates access to key legal and policy ecosystems in India.

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