If you’re aiming for National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), one of the most prestigious law universities in India, understanding its seat distribution is a must. With limited seats and thousands of aspirants every year, getting into NLU Delhi through AILET takes serious preparation and strategy.
We have covered everything about the NLU Delhi seats, category-wise distribution, reservation policy, and the total number of seats available in B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programs for 2026.
NLU Delhi Total Seats
For the academic year 2026–27, the total seats in NLU Delhi are 120 for UG, and 81 for PG.
| Program | Total Seats | Entrance Exam |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 120 | AILET (UG) |
| LL.M. (One Year) | 81 | AILET (PG) |
| Ph.D. (Law & Social Sciences) | 29+ | AILET / AIET |
NLU Delhi Seats for BA LLB (Hons.)
The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at NLU Delhi has a total of 120 seats, including all categories and foreign students. Admission is purely based on AILET scores and category-wise cut-offs.
Below is the complete category-wise seat matrix for NLU Delhi BA LLB:
| Category | Total Seats | Horizontal Reservation for PwD | Seats After PwD Reservation |
| General | 50 | 3 | 47 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC–NCL) | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Subtotal (Indian Nationals) | 110 | 6 | 104 |
| Foreign Nationals (5) + OCI/PIO (5) | 10 | – | – |
| Total (All Categories) | 120 | – | – |
Among Indian nationals, 5% of total seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and 30% seats are horizontally reserved for female candidates.
NLU Delhi Seats for General Category
- Out of 120 total seats, 50 seats are available under the General Category, making it one of the most competitive categories in AILET 2026 exam.
- Around 40–45 of these are finally allotted after PwD and women reservations.
- Candidates need a top 60 AILET rank (based on previous trends) to secure admission.
Foreign Nationals, OCI/PIO, and Kashmiri Migrants
- Foreign Nationals (5 seats) and OCI/PIO candidates (5 seats) are exempted from AILET.
- Admission is based on academic merit and documentation.
- Kashmiri Migrants: One supernumerary seat is available in the LL.M. program (not UG).
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NLU Delhi LLM Seats
The LL.M. (One-Year) program at NLU Delhi has a total intake of 81 seats, including reserved and foreign national categories. Admission is based on AILET PG scores and category-wise merit lists.
Below is the official NLU Delhi seat matrix for LLM:
| Category | Total Seats | Horizontal Reservation for PwD | Seats After PwD Reservation |
| General | 32 | 2 | 30 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC–NCL) | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Subtotal (Indian Nationals) | 70 | 4 | 66 |
| Kashmiri Migrant | 1 | – | – |
| Foreign Nationals + OCI/PIO | 10 | – | – |
| Total (All Categories) | 81 | – | – |
NLU Delhi Seat Reservation
NLU Delhi follows the Government of India’s reservation norms for all programs. Here’s a quick summary:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| OBC–NCL | 22% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) |
| Women (Across all categories) | 30% (Horizontal) |
These reservations apply only to Indian nationals. Unfilled seats under reserved categories may be converted to General category as per NLU Delhi rules.
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PhD and Research Seats in NLU Delhi
In addition to BA LLB and LLM programs, NLU Delhi offers 29+ Ph.D. seats in Law and Social Sciences.
- Ph.D. in Law: 25+ seats (through AILET & UGC-JRF).
- Ph.D. in Social Sciences: 4 seats (through AIET 2026).
How to Secure a Seat in NLU Delhi?
Getting one of the limited NLU Delhi seats requires exceptional performance in AILET. Each year, over 20,000 aspirants compete for just 120 BA LLB and 81 LLM seats, making it one of the toughest exams in India.
To boost your chances:
- Start AILET preparation at least 8–10 months in advance by joining offline or online AILET coaching.
- Practice AILET mock tests regularly.
- Solve AILET previous year papers.
- Focus on Legal Reasoning, English, GK, and Logical Reasoning.
FAQs About NLU Delhi Seats
There are 120 seats in BA LLB and 81 in LLM, making a total of 201 seats for 2025–26.
The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program has 120 seats, including all reserved and foreign categories.
There are 50 General Category seats in BA LLB and 32 in LLM.
The NLU Delhi LLM seats total 81, including Kashmiri Migrant, Foreign Nationals, and OCI/PIO candidates.
No, NLU Delhi is a national-level university and does not offer Delhi domicile reservation.
22% of seats are reserved for OBC–NCL candidates across UG and PG programs
Yes. There are 10 supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO in both BA LLB and LLM, plus 1 seat for Kashmiri Migrants in LLM.
Yes. 30% of total seats in every category are reserved for female candidates.
5% of total seats in each category are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Around 200 students get admission across BA LLB and LLM programs through AILET annually.
Yes, admission is strictly based on AILET merit rank and eligibility criteria.
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