Is there an entrance exam for TNDALU admission 2026?

No. TNDALU does not conduct an entrance examination for any of its programmes. Selection is purely based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. For 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB, 10+2 and graduation marks are used respectively. LLM selection uses LLB aggregate marks.

What is the eligibility for 5-year LLB at TNDALUs School of Excellence in Law?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 70% aggregate for General and OBC categories. SC and ST candidates need a minimum of 60%. The age limit is 22 years at the time of admission. No entrance exam is required.

What is the difference between SOEL and affiliated colleges in TNDALU admission?

SOEL (School of Excellence in Law) is the flagship campus of TNDALU in Chennai with 624 seats for 5-year LLB. It has a stricter eligibility cut-off (70% for General). Affiliated law colleges across Tamil Nadu admit through the same merit process but require a lower minimum of 45%. Both require separate applications.

How many seats are available for TNDALU 5-year LLB in 2026?

SOEL offers 624 seats for 5-year integrated LLB across BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCA LLB, and BCom LLB. Affiliated law colleges across Tamil Nadu offer 2,275 seats for the 5-year LLB. The total intake for TNDALU 5-year LLB across SOEL and affiliated colleges is around 4,000 seats.

What is the last date to apply for TNDALU 3-year LLB 2026?

The last date to apply for TNDALU 3-year LLB (Hons.) 2026 is July 19, 2026. Applications can be submitted at tndalu.emsecure.in. Submit before the deadline to be included in the first merit list.

What LLM specializations does TNDALU offer?

TNDALU offers LLM in 11 specializations: Business Law, Constitutional Law and Human Rights, Intellectual Property Law, International Law and Organization, Environmental Law, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration, Human Rights and Duties Education, Labour Law and Administrative Law, Taxation Law, Cyberspace Law and Justice, and Maritime Law. Each specialization admits 20 students.

What is the application fee for TNDALU admission 2026?

At SOEL the application fee is INR 1,000 for General and OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC and ST candidates. For affiliated law colleges the fee is INR 500 for General/OBC and INR 250 for SC/ST. Separate fees apply for each application submitted.

Is there a management quota at TNDALU?

No. TNDALU is a public law university and does not offer a management quota or NRI quota. All seats at SOEL and affiliated colleges are filled strictly through merit lists based on qualifying examination marks.

Can I apply to both SOEL and affiliated colleges at TNDALU?

Yes. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both SOEL and affiliated colleges using separate applications and separate login IDs. Applying to both increases the chances of admission if the SOEL merit cut-off is not met. Application fees are paid separately for each.