With competition for NLU Delhi increasing every year, understanding AILET cut-off trends is essential for every candidate.

Whether you've just completed the AILET 2025 cycle or are preparing for AILET 2026, this guide gives you clear, data-based targets to help you plan your preparation.

This blog covers:

• AILET 2026 expected cut-offs
• AILET 2025 final closing ranks
• Previous year cut-off trends
• Category-wise analysis
• Factors affecting cut-offs
• Safe scores for aspirants

Before You Begin: Understanding Exam Cycles

AILET Cycle	Conducted On	Admission Year	Status
AILET 2025	December 2024	2025–26	Completed (Final Cut-Offs Released)
AILET 2026	December 2025	2026–27	Upcoming

 

1. AILET 2026 Expected Cut-Offs (Upcoming Exam)

These projections are based on:

• Difficulty trends from 2021–2024
• Competitive closing ranks
• Stable seat matrix at NLU Delhi

AILET 2026 Expected Cut-Off Marks (BA LL.B)

Category	Expected Safe Score (Marks)	Expected Cut-Off Rank (AIR)
General	85 – 95+	Top 60–70
OBC-NCL	70 – 75	Top 500–600
EWS	65 – 70	Top 500–600
SC	55 – 60	Top 1500–1600
ST	45 – 50	Top 2500–3000

Key Insight

For General category, anything below 80 is risky.
Aiming for 90+ provides safety against variations in paper difficulty.

 

2. AILET 2025 Final Cut-Offs (Most Accurate Benchmarks)

These closing ranks are official counseling outcomes from AILET 2025.

BA LL.B (Hons) – Closing Ranks (AILET 2025)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Analysis
General	1	~66	Extremely tight competition; only top ranks convert.
EWS	91	~305	Strong overlap with General merit list.
OBC (NCL)	82	~598	Larger range due to reservation dynamics.
SC	247	~1,689	Significant relief vs UR category.
ST	505	~3,150	Extended range; better chances comparatively

AILET 2025 LLM Closing Ranks

Category	Closing Rank
General	AIR ~51–58
OBC	AIR ~160–196
SC	AIR ~437–470

 

3. Previous Year Cut-Off Trends (2022–2024)

Despite fluctuations in paper difficulty, rank cut-offs remain very stable.

General Category Trends (BA LL.B)

Year	Cut-Off Marks (Approx.)	Cut-Off Rank (AIR)	Difficulty Level
2024	70 – 75	60–70	Moderate
2023	~71.75	~72	Moderate–Hard
2022	~88.25	~81	Easy–Moderate

Takeaway

Don't set a target like "I want 80 marks."

Your aim should be:

Top 0.3% – 0.5% of all test takers

This is the actual benchmark for a General Category seat.

 

4. AILET 2025 Expected Cut-Off: Category-Wise Analysis

Based on trends and competition levels, these were the projected scores for 2025 (before final ranks were out):

Category	Expected Score Range
General	74 – 82
OBC	62 – 68
EWS	65 – 70
SC	50 – 55
ST	45 – 50

These ranges are very similar to the final closing ranks that will be released later.

 

5. Factors Affecting AILET Cut-Offs

1. Exam Difficulty Level

Easy Papers → Cut-Offs Rise Rapidly

Tough Papers → Cut-Offs Fall

2. Seat Matrix at NLU Delhi

Seats are around 110–120, making competition very high.

3. Negative Marking

0.25% negative marking reduces blind attempts.

Top scorers generally have high accuracy, not high attempts.

4. High Competition After CLAT

Students who don't get into top NLUs through CLAT often quickly shift to AILET.

 

6. What Is a SAFE SCORE for AILET?

If You Want to Secure NLU Delhi:

• General: 85–90+
• OBC: 70–75
• EWS: 65–70
• SC: 55–60
• ST: 50+

If your mocks are 85+, you're in the safe zone.
If you’re stuck between 70–80, focus on Logical Reasoning + Accuracy.

 

7. Section-wise Impact on Cut-Offs

English Language

Higher vocabulary → lower cut-off.

Logical Reasoning (Highest weighting)

This section determines rank.

Being proficient in LR can significantly increase your AIR.

GK and Current Affairs

If GK is difficult → overall score decreases, especially in reserved categories.

 

AILET Cut-Off 2025 & 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What will be the AILET 2026 cut-off for General category?

Expected 85–95 marks depending on difficulty.

Q2. Is AILET tougher than CLAT?

Yes. AILET is more logic-heavy, making it conceptually tougher.

Q3. What is a safe attempt for AILET?

Attempt 115–125 questions with high accuracy.

Q4. Does AILET have sectional cut-offs?

No, only overall cut-offs.

Q5. How many seats does NLU Delhi offer?

Around 120 seats for BA LL.B.

Q6. Should I aim for marks or rank?

Always rank/percentile, as marks fluctuate by paper difficulty.

 

Final Note

AILET is one of the toughest law entrance exams in India not because of its syllabus, but because of the limited seats and high competition.

Understanding past trends and expected cut-offs helps you set realistic goals and prepare smartly.

Aim high, be consistent, and let your preparation align with the data.

Your NLU Delhi journey begins with clarity + discipline.