B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 

at National Law University Delhi, Dwarka

No, it is not possible to get admission in NLU Delhi without a valid AILET score. The university does not accept any other entrance exam scores or consider any other factors for admission. AILET is the only entrance exam accepted for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme at NLU Delhi. The cutoff scores for AILET are released each year and are the basis for admission to the university. Therefore, it is important to appear for AILET and secure a good score to increase your chances of getting admission to NLU Delhi.

No, students generally cannot join National Law University (NLU) directly without any entrance exam. Admissions to NLUs for undergraduate law courses, such as the 5-year Integrated BA LLB program, typically require students to clear national-level entrance exams like the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) or the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).

 These entrance exams are the primary mode of admission to NLUs and other law colleges in India. Some private colleges may offer direct admission through management quota for students who have qualified the 10+2 or equivalent examination with a certain percentage of marks, but this is not the case for NLUs

For example, NLU Delhi conducts the AILET for admission to its B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) programme .

Similarly, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) conducts the NLSAT-LLB for its 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) programme .

Therefore, entrance exams are generally a mandatory requirement for admission to NLUs.

The National Law University Delhi accepts AILET scores for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course. According to the fourth cutoff list in 2024, AILET score stood at 66 for the BA LLB (Hons) course.

During the round 1 cutoff, the BA LLB (Hons) score was 62 for the General AII India category candidates. So, considering the round 1 and round 4 cutoff, the minimum score required in AILET is 60 to get a seat in the BA LLB (Hons) course for the General category students under the AI Quota. 

For a better clarity, candidates can also refer to the table below to check out the BA LLB (Hons) round-wise AILET cutoff scores for 2024, 2023 and 2022 for the General AI category: 

NLU Delhi has a decent placement rate, with students from almost all the courses getting placement assistance. During the 2023 placement session, 69 students were placed from the BA LLB (Hons) courses and 50 students were placed from the LLM course. Further, the median package offered during NLU Delhi LLM placements 2023 was INR 12 LPA. The key highlights of NLU Delhi placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the National Law University Delhi NIRF report 2024.

NLU Delhi cutoff 2024 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and Master of Law (LL.M.) is based on AILET scores 2024 followed by the AILET Counselling 2024. Only the candidates with a valid scores are called for the further admission process. . Tabulated below is the Round 1 closing rank for NLU Delhi AILET cut off 2024 for BA LLB and R2 for LLM for the General category All India candidates:

NLU Delhi has a wide alumni network working across multiple sectors. According to unofficial sources, the alumni are primarily working in the Legal sector (35%). For more information, refer to the below pie chart representing the NLU Delhi alumni sector-wise distribution:

The NLU Delhi placement report for the Class of 2024 is yet to be released. However, the institute has released the NIRF report 2024 on the official website which include the placement details of the batch 2023. Candidates can download the same from the official website or the Shiksha.com page.

Let’s take a look at the below table to know the course-wise total number of students placed during NLU Delhi placements between 2021 and 2023:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the National Law University Delhi NIRF report 2024.

Yes, NLU Delhi registrations are open for admission 2025. Candidates seeking admission in law courses can apply through AILET entrance exam. The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) exam will be held on Dec 8, 2024. The university will accept the admission on the basis of valid score in AILET. Before applying, candidates must fulfil the certain eligibility criteria for their desired course. 

National Law University (NLUD) Delhi admission is entrance-based followed by counselling. The university offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programmes. NLU Delhi conducts AILET for the selection of candidates in few law programmes. Registrations 2025 for admission to NLU Delhi are open now. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the university.