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Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), established in 1997, serves as the premier institution for legal education in Tamil Nadu. For the academic year 2025-2026, TNDALU offers a range of undergraduate law programs through its School of Excellence in Law (SOEL) and affiliated law colleges. Admissions are conducted through an online counselling process based on a merit list derived from the qualifying examination scores. There is no age limit for applicants, adhering to Supreme Court guidelines.
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Register NowTNDALU offers the following undergraduate law programs:
- 5-Year Integrated Honours Law Degree Programs (Offered by the School of Excellence in Law, Chennai)
- B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.)
- B.C.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- LL.B. (Hons.)
- 5-Year B.A.LL.B. Degree Course (Offered by Affiliated Law Colleges)
- 3-Year LL.B. Degree Course (Offered by Affiliated Law Colleges)
Eligibility
For 5-Year Integrated Honours Law Degree Programs (SOEL)
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent.
- Minimum Marks:
- General Category: 70%
- SC/ST Category: 60%
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Subject Requirements:
- For B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.): Candidates must have studied Commerce or related subjects.
- For B.C.A.LL.B. (Hons.): Candidates must have studied Computer Science or related subjects.
For 3-Year LL.B. and 5-Year B.A.LL.B. Degree Course (Affiliated Law Colleges)
- Educational Qualification: For admission to the 3-Year LL.B. Degree course, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline. For the 5-Year B.A. LL.B. Degree course, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent.
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Minimum Marks:
- General Category: 45%
- SC/ST Category: 40%
Application Process
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Online Registration:
- Visit the official website: https://tndalu.ac.in/
- Navigate to the admissions section and select the desired course.
- Filling the Application Form
- Uploading Documents
- Payment of Application Fee
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Submission:
- Review the filled-in application form and submit it online.
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Acknowledgment:
- After successful submission, download and save the acknowledgment for future reference.
Application Fees
- General Category: ₹500
- SC/ST Category: ₹250
Admission Procedure
- Merit List Preparation:
- Based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Higher Secondary Examination (excluding language subjects).
- Publication of Rank List:
- A rank list will be published on the official website, listing candidates in order of merit.
- Counselling:
- Candidates will be called for online counselling based on their rank.
- During counselling, candidates can select their preferred course and college based on availability.
- Seat Allotment:
- Seats will be allotted based on the candidate's rank, preference, and seat availability.
- Admission Confirmation:
- Candidates must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed fees and submitting the required documents.
- Commencement of Classes:
- Classes are expected to commence in the first week of August 2025.
Fig) Flowchart for the Admission procedure
TNDALU Counselling Process 2025 - Step-by-Step Guide
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Online Application Submission | Candidates must apply online through the official TNDALU admission portal within the deadline. Separate applications are needed for 5-Year and 3-Year law courses. |
| Step 2: Publication of Rank List / Merit List | After application review, TNDALU releases a rank list based on qualifying exam marks (12th for 5-Year, UG degree for 3-Year). No entrance exam is conducted. |
| Step 3: Call for Counselling | Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling based on their rank, category (OC, BC, SC, etc.), and seat availability. A counselling schedule is published. |
| Step 4: Counselling Fee Payment | Candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee online before attending the counselling session. |
| Step 5: Certificate Verification | Candidates must report in person (or online if enabled) for document verification. Original certificates must be submitted for verification. |
| Step 6: Seat Allotment | Based on merit, reservation, and preferences, candidates are allotted seats in University Departments or Affiliated Law Colleges. |
| Step 7: Provisional Allotment Letter | Selected candidates will receive a Provisional Admission Letter, which confirms their allotted seat. |
| Step 8: Payment of Admission Fee | Candidates must pay the tuition fee and confirm the seat within the given time. |
| Step 9: Reporting to College | Final step is to report to the allotted college with admission proof and begin the course on the notified date. |
- No entrance exam is conducted. Admission is based on marks and reservation.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for each course and category.
- Seats are filled on a first-come-first-serve and merit basis during counselling.
- If you miss the reporting or fee payment, the seat will be cancelled.
All admission information is sourced from official university documents and the TNDALU admission portal.
TNDALU 2025 - Application Schedule & Fee Details
| Name of Course | Application Mode | Start Date | End Date | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Course (Offered at School of Excellence in Law) |
Online only | 16.06.2025 | 10.07.2025 | SC/ST: ₹500/- Others: ₹1000/- |
| 3-Year LL.B. Degree Course (Offered in Affiliated Law Colleges in Tamil Nadu) |
Online only | 16.06.2025 | 10.07.2025 | SC/ST: ₹250/- Others: ₹500/- |
TNDALU Important Updates - 2025-2026: As per TNDALU official brochure 2025…
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Prospectus for Honours Courses 2025-2026 | Click Here |
| Prospectus for 5-Year B.A.LL.B. & 3-Year LL.B. Degree Courses (Affiliated Law Colleges) 2025-2026 | Click Here |
| Official Website - TNDALU Admissions 2025 | Click Here |
| 7.5% Internal Special Reservation - 2nd Cut-off Marks for 5-Year Integrated Hons. Law Programmes | Click Here |
| Notification for 3-Year LL.B. Degree Course - 2025-2026 | Click Here |
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TNDLU 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans: TNDALU offers 5-year integrated law courses, 3-year LL.B., LL.M., and research
programs.
Ans: You must apply online through the official TNDALU website.
Ans: No, admissions are based on merit (marks in qualifying exam).
Ans: You must have passed 12th grade with at least 45% (40% for SC/ST).
Ans: No, you must choose either one based on your qualification.
Ans: Yes, TNDALU follows Tamil Nadu government reservation rules.
Ans: 10th & 12th mark sheets, community certificate, nativity certificate, etc.
Ans: After the application deadline; dates are announced on the official website.
Ans: Counselling is offline or online, where you choose your college based on rank.
Ans: Yes, TNDALU has a Women’s Law College in Chennai.
Ans: ₹1000 for General / BC / MBC and ₹500 for SC / ST applicants.
Ans: No, but Tamil is one of the subjects in the curriculum.
Ans: There is no upper age limit as per Bar Council norms.
Ans: Yes, but preference is given to Tamil Nadu residents.
Ans: You'll get a call letter or selection notice through the website or email.
Reviewed by TheSmartSteps Data Research Team