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National Law University Delhi
(NLU Delhi)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
|
Est. 2008
UGC Approved
BCI Approved
NAAC A+
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
2008
Campus Size
14.00 Acres
Total Students
500
Faculty
35
Student-Faculty
14:1
CLAT Cutoff Marks and Merit-Based Admission Criteria
Cutoff Analysis - NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi (National Law University Delhi) admits through its own entrance exam - AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), not CLAT. This makes NLU Delhi unique among NLUs. AILET tests similar subjects as CLAT but with a different format and marking scheme. NLU Delhi is ranked #3 among law schools nationally.
AILET Cutoff - BA LLB (Hons) (2024)
| Category | AILET Score (out of 150) | Approximate Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90-100 | Rank 1-50 | 35 |
| OBC | 78-88 | Rank 1-20 (OBC) | 19 |
| SC | 60-70 | Rank 1-10 (SC) | 11 |
| ST | 45-55 | Rank 1-5 (ST) | 6 |
| EWS | 82-90 | Rank 1-7 (EWS) | 7 |
| PwD | 55-65 | Rank 1-3 (PwD) | 3 |
AILET vs CLAT - Key Differences
| Feature | AILET (NLU Delhi) | CLAT (Other NLUs) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | NLU Delhi | Consortium of NLUs |
| Colleges Using | Only NLU Delhi | 24 NLUs + 60+ affiliates |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 120 minutes |
| GK/Current Affairs | Higher weightage (35 marks) | Moderate (28-35 marks) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (-0.25) | No negative marking |
| Difficulty | Higher (tighter time) | Moderate |
AILET Cutoff Trend (General Category)
| Year | Cutoff Score | Total Applicants | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82-88/150 | 18,000 | 80 |
| 2022 | 85-92/150 | 20,000 | 80 |
| 2023 | 88-96/150 | 22,000 | 83 |
| 2024 | 90-100/150 | 25,000 | 83 |
LLM Admission
NLU Delhi LLM admission uses AILET PG with cutoffs of 70-80/150 (General). LLM seats are limited (30-35) with strong competition. NLU Delhi's LLM is considered the best in India due to Delhi's proximity to the Supreme Court and top law firms.