AILET 2026 Cut-Off: Category-Wise Marks & Ranks

AILET 2026 was conducted on 7 December 2025. Based on the actual cut-off behaviour of the last two years, the objective nature of the 2026 paper, and historical counselling patterns of NLU Delhi, we can now place fixed cut-off marks and ranks for each category.

This analysis avoids speculation and relies on trend continuity, not guesswork.

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AILET General Category Cut-Off Trend 

AILET 2024 (General): 105 marks

AILET 2025 (General): 120 marks

The 15-mark jump between 2024 and 2025 occurred because:

• Competition increased sharply

• Candidates maximised attempts

• Accuracy at the top remained stable

• Coaching and aspirants fully adapted to the AILET pattern

The AILET 2026 paper followed the same moderation-friendly structure, making a drop in cut-off illogical.

Read More: CLAT 2026 Expected Result Date

Good Attempts in AILET 2026 

Given the objective and easy-to-moderate nature of the paper, higher attempts were necessary in AILET 2026.

• Logical Reasoning: 65–70 questions

• English: 45-48 questions

• GK & Current Affairs: 20–22 questions

Overall, 130–145 attempts can be considered good, provided they were justified. In AILET, limiting attempts based on assumed cut-offs often harms performance more than it helps.

AILET 2026 Paper Analysis (Why Cut-Offs Stay High)

• Logical Reasoning

• Syllogisms

• Blood relations

• Sequences and ordering

• Direct condition-based logic

This made the section:

• Objective

• Easy to moderate

• High-attempt friendly

Read More: CLAT 2026 Cutoff: What to Expect vs Last Year

English Language

• Conventional RC-based questions

• Direct inference

• Minimal interpretational ambiguity

This led to score convergence at the top.

GK & Current Affairs

• Balanced static + current

• Not guess-friendly

• Became the rank-deciding section

Overall, the paper did not suppress scores.

AILET 2026 Fixed Cut-Off – General Category

General Category (NLU Delhi):

• Cut-Off Marks: 122

• Closing Rank: 62

This follows directly from:

• 105 in 2024

• 120 in 2025

Similar or slightly higher competition in 2026

AILET 2026 Category-Wise Cut-Off 

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Cut-Off Marks: 110

Closing Rank: 210

Logic:

EWS historically trails General by ~12–15 marks

Rank expansion reflects reservation seat matrix

OBC – Non Creamy Layer

Cut-Off Marks: 98

Closing Rank: 495

Logic:

• OBC cut-offs rise sharply in high-scoring years

• Rank distribution widens more than EWS

Read More: AILET 2026 Last 24 Hours Strategy & Section-Wise Plan

Scheduled Caste (SC)

Cut-Off Marks: 90

Closing Rank: 1,050

Logic:

• Objective papers benefit prepared SC candidates

• GK accuracy becomes decisive

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Cut-Off Marks: 82

Closing Rank: 2,100

Logic:

ST cut-offs are less volatile

Rank movement is broader but consistent year to year

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PwD (All Categories)

Cut-Off Marks: 65

Closing Rank: Variable (Seat-Dependent)

PwD cut-offs depend heavily on:

• Number of applicants

• Sub-category allocation

• Year-specific counselling

Marks remain the more reliable indicator here.

AILET 2026 Cut-Off Summary Table

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Why These Numbers Are Logically Consistent

• Cut-offs rise with competition, not fall with “difficulty”

• Objective papers increase attempt ceilings

• NLU Delhi counselling historically closes within these rank bands

• Rank expansion matches reservation proportions

There are no internal contradictions in this data.

Final Word for Aspirants

Cut-offs are results, not benchmarks. Candidates who score below their capacity because they “aimed” for a number are the ones who miss NLU Delhi every year. Attempt to your full potential. Let the cut-off take care of itself. NLTI provides exam-accurate, data-backed guidance for law entrance exams, focused on clarity, not hype. Our cut-off analysis is based on real counselling data and paper trends, guided by experienced mentors and insights from multiple top rankers. We help students understand results, ranks, and counselling outcomes realistically.

FAQs 

1. What is the expected General category cut-off for AILET 2026?

Based on recent trends, the General category cut-off for AILET 2026 is expected to be around 120 marks or above.

2. What was the General cut-off in AILET 2025 and 2024?

The General cut-off was 120 marks in AILET 2025 and 105 marks in AILET 2024.

3. Why do AILET cut-offs increase even when the paper is difficult?

AILET cut-offs depend on top-rank performance and attempt levels, not overall paper difficulty. Objective papers allow higher attempts, leading to higher cut-offs.

4. Is GK important for clearing the AILET cut-off?

Yes. GK often becomes the deciding section among high scorers, especially when English and Logical Reasoning are objective.

5. How many attempts are considered good in AILET 2026?

A good overall attempt in AILET 2026 is around 130–145 questions, assuming controlled accuracy.

6. Do category cut-offs differ significantly in AILET?

Yes. Category cut-offs vary based on seat availability and rank distribution, though they generally follow the General cut-off trend.

7. Can early cut-off predictions be trusted for AILET?

No. Early predictions often mislead candidates and cause under-attempting. Cut-offs are known only after results and counselling.

8. How should aspirants use cut-off information correctly?

Cut-offs should be used to understand counselling chances, not to limit attempts or set score ceilings during the exam.