Best Law colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
57 Law colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹3,045 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Law colleges | 57 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,045 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 15 / 42 |
| NIRF-ranked | 27 of 57 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which law college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | 9.9 | #1 | ₹7.72 L | ₹5 L | Government |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | #23 | ₹24.1 L | ₹56.95 L | Government |
| DRNGPASC Coimbatore | 9.7 | #66 | ₹2.28 L | ₹9 L | Government |
| KASC Erode | 9.6 | — | ₹87,000 | ₹5.2 L | Government |
| Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem | 9.6 | #151 | ₹1.13 Cr | ₹17.7 L | Government |
| Thiagarajar College Madurai | 9.6 | #20 | ₹41,000 | ₹9 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Law colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 NIRF #2 321 courses -
3
Tamil Nadu National Law University - [TNNLU]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
9.9 Fees from ₹7.72 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹5 L 11 courses -
4
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
5
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
6
Kongu Arts and Science College - [KASC]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.6 Fees from ₹87,000 Highest ₹5.2 L 49 courses -
7
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
8
Thiagarajar College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1949
9.6 Fees from ₹41,000 NIRF #20 Highest ₹9 L 38 courses -
9
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
10
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.4 Fees from ₹7.98 L NIRF #28 Highest ₹50 L 113 courses -
11
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
12
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 -
13
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
14
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #40 208 courses -
15
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
16
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
17
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University - [TNDALU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
8.9 Fees from ₹1.97 L 17 courses -
18
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 229 courses -
19
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 -
20
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 -
21
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education
Annamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1979
8.3 Fees from ₹32,000 NIRF #101 54 courses -
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23
Nirmala College for Women
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1948
8.2 Fees from ₹50,000 63 courses -
24
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1891
8.0 Fees from ₹4,870 Highest ₹15 L 4 courses -
25
Government Law College
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1979
7.8 Fees from ₹4,127 6 courses
Showing 25 of 57. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 57 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,045 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 15 of these are government-run and 42 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. 27 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 57 Law colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 15 are government and 42 are private.
What is the fee for Law colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,045 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.