The eligibility criteria for appearing in the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) depend on the specific program (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) for which the candidate is applying. Below is a detailed and updated breakdown of the eligibility criteria for AILET 2025:
1. Eligibility for AILET (Undergraduate – BA LLB Program)
The eligibility requirements for the 5-year integrated BA LLB program through AILET are as follows:
a. Age Limit:
- There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the BA LLB program through AILET.
- However, the lower age limit is often implicitly governed by the candidate having completed their 12th grade or equivalent.
b. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have completed their Senior Secondary School Examination (12th grade) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board, such as the CBSE or ICSE.
- The candidate must have secured a minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination:
- General/Unreserved category: At least 50% marks in aggregate in the 12th grade or equivalent exam.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: A minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in the 12th grade or equivalent exam.
c. Subject Requirements:
- There are no specific subject requirements to appear for the AILET (BA LLB) exam. This means candidates from any stream—Science, Commerce, or Arts—can apply, as long as they meet the age and academic qualification criteria.
d. Nationality:
- Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) are eligible to appear for the AILET 2025 for the BA LLB program. However, foreign nationals and NRIs may have additional eligibility considerations, particularly in terms of the number of seats and other admission procedures that may vary.
e. Additional Notes:
- Candidates who are appearing for their 12th-grade exams in the year they apply for AILET are also eligible to apply, provided they can present proof of their examination results when the admission process is finalized.
2. Eligibility for AILET (Postgraduate – LLM Program)
For candidates applying for the 1-year Master of Laws (LLM) program through AILET, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
a. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution.
- The degree can be either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year integrated LLB.
b. Minimum Marks Requirement:
- Candidates must have secured a minimum percentage in their LLB or equivalent degree:
- General/Unreserved category: A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: A minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.
c. Nationality:
- Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and NRIs are eligible to apply for the LLM program via AILET. Similar to the BA LLB program, foreign nationals and NRIs may have specific seat reservations or other policies regarding their admission.
d. Age Limit:
- There is no upper age limit for candidates applying to the LLM program.
e. Additional Notes:
- Candidates appearing for the final year of their LLB degree are also eligible to apply for AILET. However, they must provide proof of completing the degree at the time of admission (if selected).
3. General Guidelines for AILET Eligibility
Here are a few important points to note that apply to both BA LLB and LLM eligibility criteria:
- Provisional Admission: Candidates appearing for their final exams (either 12th grade or LLB) are eligible to apply provisionally, but they will need to submit their final mark sheets as proof of meeting the eligibility criteria when the admission process is finalized.
- Reservation Policy:
- SC/ST/PwD candidates are given a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement (from 50% to 45% for BA LLB and from 50% to 45% for LLM).
- There is also a reservation for differently-abled candidates (PwD), as well as for foreign nationals and NRIs in some cases, although the number of such seats is limited.
4. AILET 2025 Admission Process:
To apply for AILET 2025, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above and follow the admission procedure, which typically includes the following stages:
- Registration: Candidates must first register online on the official AILET website and complete the application process.
- AILET Exam: Candidates must appear for the AILET exam on the scheduled date. The test will be a pen-paper-based examination (offline mode).
- Result and Counseling: Based on the performance in AILET, the merit list will be released. Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling and further admission procedures.
5. Summary of Eligibility Criteria:
| Program | Eligibility Criteria |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| BA LLB | - 12th pass or equivalent (any stream) with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| | - No upper age limit |
| LLM | - LLB or equivalent law degree |
| | - Minimum of 50% marks in LLB (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Nationality | - Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and NRIs are eligible, with specific conditions for foreign nationals and NRIs |
| Age Limit | - No upper age limit for both BA LLB and LLM |
Conclusion:
The eligibility criteria for AILET ensure that students meet the academic and basic qualification requirements needed for successful admission to NLU Delhi. The criteria cover essential aspects such as age, educational qualifications, and minimum marks needed to qualify for admission to the BA LLB and LLM programs. Aspiring candidates should carefully review these criteria and ensure they meet the conditions before applying to avoid any disqualification during the process.