TNNLU Trichy Admission 2026

Tamilnadu National Law School

Trichy, Tamil Nadu · TNNLU Trichy · Estd. 2012

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 examination December 2025 (held). TNNLU counselling May-June 2026 at tnnlu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Tamilnadu National Law School

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), established in 2012 by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is the 17th National Law University of India. Located at Navalur Kuttapattu, Srirangam Bypass, Tiruchirappalli, TNNLU is a participant in the Consortium of NLUs and one of the well-established NLUs of South India.

TNNLU offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., and PhD programmes in law. Specialised research centres include Centre for Constitutional Law, Centre for Trade & Investment Law, Centre for Environmental Law and Centre for International Commercial Law. NAAC A grade accredited; recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI).

BA LLB / BBA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. through CLAT PG. PhD through TNNLU PhD entrance. Tamil Nadu state quota of 50% within CLAT merit for TN domicile candidates (higher than typical 25% at other NLUs).

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CLAT UG / CLAT PG

Conducted by Consortium of NLUs

TNNLU admissions to BA LLB / BBA LLB (Hons) and LL.M. through CLAT UG/PG. PhD through TNNLU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BA LLB / BBA LLB (Hons): Plus Two 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CLAT UG. LL.M.: LLB 50% + CLAT PG. PhD: LL.M. 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CLAT 2026 Examination	07 Dec 2025	—	consortiumofnlus.ac.in	Closed
TNNLU Counselling 2026	25 May 2026	—	tnnlu.ac.in	Upcoming
TNNLU Final Reporting	15 Jul 2026	—	tnnlu.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.

TNNLU scholarships, NLU consortium aid, TN state Mukhyamantri scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

TN state quota 50% within CLAT merit (higher than typical 25% at other NLUs); SC 18%, ST 1%, MBC/DNC 20%, BC 30%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tamilnadu National Law School?

Tamilnadu National Law School admits students primarily through CLAT UG / CLAT PG. 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 National Law School?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Tamilnadu National Law School declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Tamilnadu National Law School 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 National Law School accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

Yes. Tamilnadu National Law School uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.