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Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli is the first national-level university in the State of Tamil Nadu. The college was founded in the year 2012 under legal education by the Tamil Nadu National Law School Act, 2012. The courses offered by TNNLU are BA-LLB (Hons), BCom-LLB (Hons.), LLM and PhD, recognised and approved by University Grants Commission (UGC). It has also received recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI). TNNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a permanent institutional member of the Indian Academy of Social Sciences and a member of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.

ParticularsStatistics
Year of Establishment2012
CampusTiruchirappalli, Tami Nadu
Campus size25 acre
Recognized byUGC
Affiliation/ AccreditationBCI
Modes of educationFull-time/ Part-time
Number of courses offered3 courses among 1 stream
Total no. seats138
ScholarshipGovt. Funded Scholarships
Total faculty30

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Location

The Tamil Nadu National Law University

Dindigul Main Road, Navalurkuttappattu,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 027, Tamil Nadu, India

Ranking

Indiatoday Ranking

TNNLU Law ranking by India Today is 30 out of 65 colleges in India in 2021.

India Today

Stream / Category2021 Ranking
Law
#30  out of 65 in  India 2021

Admission

TNNLU Admission Overview 2025

 

The University offers undergraduate double major (integrated) law programmes, namely BA.LLB and B.Com LLB. In accordance with the functioning of all National Law Schools in the country, the selection process consists of marks secured in the Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT). Merit list is prepared based on the performance in the examination, following the merit-cum-preference system for CLAT candidates across the country.

The details of the CLAT examination are as follows:

  • The test consists of a 200 mark multiple choice question paper, for a duration of 2 hours.
  • One mark is awarded for every correct answer.
  • 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

The paper is divided into five sections – English with comprehension accounts for 40 marks, General Knowledge and Current Affairs accounts for 50 marks, Numerical Ability for 20 marks, Legal Aptitude for 50 marks, and Logical Reasoning for 40 marks.

Course Specialisation Eligibility Selection Process 
L.L.B. Integrated BA – LLB Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board, i.e. CBSE / ISC / State Board or the equivalent, with a minimum of 45% marks scored. They must be below the age of 20 (for unreserved categories) and below the age of 22 for reserved categories. Valid registration to CLAT examination is required. Performance in the CLAT examination conducted annually by the National Law Universities of India 
B.Com – LLB 

For admission to Tamil Nadu National Law School, candidates must apply and register themselves for the CLAT examination. While registering, candidates must enter Tamil Nadu National Law School under their preferences in order to be considered for admission.

  • The minimum required eligibility to apply for these programmes is a pass at the 10+2 level with a minimum of 45% marks, and a valid CLAT score.
  • The upper age limit is 20 years for unreserved categories, and 22 years for reserved categories.
  • Once selected, candidates must provide all relevant documents for verification, and pay the required amount of fees as stipulated by the university.

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) Application Process 2025

In order to apply for admission to Tamil Nadu National Law School, candidates must state it as their preference while registering for the CLAT examination. The breakdown of the application process is as follows:

  • Candidates should log on to the official CLAT website
  • Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab, which will redirect the applicant to a page run by the respective National Law University responsible for conducting the CLAT examination of the year.
  • Read all instructions given carefully before going to the ‘Register Online’ tab.
  • Fill in all details required in the form, and confirm every entry before proceeding to submit the application.
  • In the preference section, choose ‘Tamil Nadu National Law School’ as the higher preference choice.
  • Payment of the application fee can be done through online transactions as directed by the website.
  • Admit cards for the examination will be issued after the closure of applications, subject to successful submission of the application form and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
  • The form costs Rs.4000 for unreserved categories, and Rs.3500 for reserved categories.

courses

NLU Trichy: Programs Offered, Eligibility and Admission process

ProgramEligibilityAdmission
B.A.,LL.B (Hons.)

B.Com.,LL.B (Hons.)

A candidate shall have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an examination equivalent thereto securing in the first attempt, not less than 50% (45% in the case of SC/ST candidates and persons with disability) in the aggregate

There is no age limit as per the 2017 rules

Those who do not clear the qualifying examination with the requisite marks are not eligible for admission.

Admission to this program is purely based on merit determined through a Common Law Admission test (CLAT)

Seats

Cutoff

TNNLU offers admission in BALLB {Hons.}, B.Com + L.L.B {Hons. courses through CLAT. From CLAT 2025 cutoff, Students can get a brief idea of how much cutoff is required to get admission in TNNLU.

TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise (Home State)

CategoryRound 1 (Closing rank)Round 2 (Closing rank)Round 3 (Closing rank)
General307044525505
GeneralPwD44760––
BC541364836907
BCM10162––
MBCDNC777390799435
SC Arunthathiyars19556––
SC ex serviceman10373––
SC–2378925872
General Ex Serviceman–20194–

TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise (All India)

CategoryRound 1 (Closing rank)Round 2 (Closing rank)Round 3 (Closing rank)
General164218381947
OBC409648664987
SC1154712470–
ST1421115384–
GeneralPwD34375––
Kashmiri Migrants887810049–

Fees

Placements

At this college, students are required to complete compulsory internships every semester, typically lasting one month, and are eligible for placements from the 7th semester. Approximately 30% of students secure placements annually, with major recruiters including Trilegal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan. The average salary package is 4.2 LPA, with the highest reported at 5 LPA. The university’s Internship and Placement Cell actively facilitates these opportunities, focusing on both summer and winter breaks.

While placement rates are lower compared to top National Law Universities, recent years have seen an improvement in students getting hired by Tier-1 firms. Alumni have pursued careers as professors, judicial clerks, advocates, and legal officers, with some opting for further education. There are no assured placements, but the pre-placement offers are exclusive to the university.

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