Best Law colleges in Chennai 2026
27 Law colleges in Chennai charge between ₹4,870 and ₹1.47 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Law colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Law colleges | 27 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,870 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 7 / 20 |
| NIRF-ranked | 13 of 27 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which law college in Chennai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Law colleges in Chennai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | — | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai | 9.3 | #67 | ₹4.83 L | ₹41.2 L | Government |
| VelTech University Chennai | 9.3 | #87 | ₹7.55 L | ₹47 L | Government |
| University of Madras Chennai Chennai | 9.2 | #68 | ₹48,572 | ₹6 L | Government |
| CARE Kelambakkam Chennai | 9 | #49 | ₹1.47 Cr | — | Government |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai Chennai | 8.9 | #1 | ₹4.5 L | ₹12 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Law colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr 321 courses -
3
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
4
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
5
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology - [Vel Tech]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.3 Fees from ₹7.55 L NIRF #87 Highest ₹47 L 100 courses -
6
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #68 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
7
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
8
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
9
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University - [TNDALU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
8.9 Fees from ₹1.97 L 17 courses -
10
IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1959
8.7 Fees from ₹1.62 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹4.3 Cr 17 courses -
11
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law [SOEL]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
8.5 Fees from ₹2.33 L 20 courses -
12
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1891
8.0 Fees from ₹4,870 Highest ₹15 L 4 courses -
13
Indian Maritime University - [IMU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
5.3 Fees from ₹8.65 L Highest ₹24 L 10 courses -
14
University of Madras, Institute of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
5.3 Fees from ₹58,150 61 courses -
15
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT] Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
3.3 Fees from ₹7.83 L Highest ₹1.06 Cr 73 courses -
16
St Joseph University [SJU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
2.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 88 courses -
17
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.9 Fees from ₹9.2 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹4.7 Cr 156 courses -
18
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.9 Fees from ₹14.4 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹8 L 134 courses -
19
Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
1.9 Fees from ₹16,200 106 courses -
20
Academy of Maritime Education and Training University - [AMET]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
1.8 Fees from ₹13.23 L NIRF #251 51 courses -
21
Indian Institute of Knowledge Management - [IIKM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
1.5 Fees from ₹15,000 16 courses -
22
Sai University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2018
1.0 Fees from ₹12 L Highest ₹15 L 41 courses -
23
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
24
Vinayaka Mission's Law School - [VMLS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2021
Fees from ₹9 L 6 courses -
25
Indian School of Business Management and Administration - [ISBM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
Fees from ₹23,900 Highest ₹30 L 11 courses
Showing 25 of 27. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 27 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,870 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 20 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 13 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Law colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 27 Law colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 7 are government and 20 are private.
What is the fee for Law colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,870 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Law?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Law colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Law colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.