About Tamil Nadu National Law University
Tamil Nadu National Law University is a state law university near Tiruchirappalli, set up in 2012, offering five-year integrated LL.B., LL.M. and Ph.D. in Law.
Tamil Nadu National Law University was created by the Government of Tamil Nadu through Act No. 9 of 2012 and started classes in 2013-14. Its 25-acre campus lies on the Tiruchirappalli-Dindigul highway at Navalurkuttappattu, about 12 km from Tiruchirappalli junction. It runs two five-year integrated programmes, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), a one-year LL.M. and a Ph.D. in Law. Undergraduate seats are filled through CLAT. The UGC lists it under section 12(B), and the Bar Council of India recognises it as a centre for legal education.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws | Full-time | 1 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes is through CLAT conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The university publishes its own admission notices for LL.M. and Ph.D. on its website.
Typical eligibility
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to TNNLU?
Undergraduate law seats are filled through CLAT run by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
Which programmes does TNNLU offer?
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), a one-year LL.M. and a Ph.D. in Law.
Where is the TNNLU campus?
On Dindigul Main Road at Navalurkuttappattu, about 12 km from Tiruchirappalli railway junction.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Tamil Nadu National Law University home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact - TNNLU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About TNNLU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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