TNDALU Admission 2026

Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · TNDALU · Estd. 1998

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

TNDALU 2026-27 admissions: TNDALU CET typically May-June 2026. Apply at tndalu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), established in 1997 (operational 1998) by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is the state law university of Tamil Nadu. Located at Perungudi, Chennai, the university is named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — chief architect of the Indian Constitution. TNDALU is the apex law university for Tamil Nadu and affiliates all government and private law colleges in the state.

TNDALU affiliates 9 government law colleges (Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Chengalpattu, Pulianthope, Salem) and several private law colleges. The Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College (Chennai) — affiliated to TNDALU — is one of India's oldest law colleges (founded 1891). NAAC accredited.

BA LLB / B.Com LLB / B.Sc LLB (Hons) and 3-year LLB admissions through TNDALU Common Entrance Test (administered by DoTE TN) or Plus Two merit. LL.M. through TNDALU PG entrance. PhD through TNDALU PhD entrance. CLAT scores accepted for select programmes.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

TNDALU CET / CLAT

Conducted by TNDALU / Consortium of NLUs

BA LLB / B.Com LLB / B.Sc LLB (Hons) and 3-year LLB admissions through TNDALU Common Entrance Test (DoTE TN) or Plus Two merit. LL.M. through TNDALU PG entrance. PhD through TNDALU PhD entrance. CLAT scores accepted.

Eligibility

BA LLB / LLB: Plus Two pass + TNDALU CET. LL.M.: LLB 50% + entrance. PhD: LL.M. 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
TNDALU CET Application 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	tndalu.ac.in	Upcoming
TNDALU CET 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	tndalu.ac.in	Upcoming
TNDALU Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	tndalu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

TNDALU merit scholarships, TN state scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

TN state policy: SC 18%, ST 1%, MBC/DNC 20%, BC 30%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University?

Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University admits students primarily through TNDALU CET / CLAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University accept TNDALU CET / CLAT scores?

TNDALU CET / CLAT is the primary basis for admission at Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.