Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) Tiruchirappalli offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB Hons programme at one of Tamil Nadu’s two National Law Universities. Admission is through CLAT scores, with 50% seats reserved for Tamil Nadu domicile candidates. The total fee for the general quota is INR 13,34,650 over five years. TNNLU graduates are placed at leading law firms with average packages of INR 6 to 9 LPA.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

TNNLU BALLB Hons Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (General, per year)	INR 1,36,500
Other Charges (Year 1)	INR 1,62,430
Other Charges (Year 2 to 5, per year)	INR 1,22,430
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	Up to INR 1,08,570
Total Fees (5 years, General, hostel excluded)	INR 13,34,650

• NRI quota tuition fee is INR 4,53,199 per year with a Year 1 total of INR 6,58,338.
• Hostel is optional and charged separately from the academic fee component.
• Fee figures are as per the 2026 published schedule from TNNLU.

TNNLU BALLB Hons Admission 2026

Event	Date
CLAT 2026 Exam	December 2025
CLAT 2026 Result	January 2026
NLU Consortium Counselling Closes	June 2026
TNNLU Vacant Seats Application Closes	7 June 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• CLAT counselling is centralised through the Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Tamil Nadu domicile candidates are considered under the 50% state quota at TNNLU.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks required for general category candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates.
• Maximum age of 20 years as of 1 July 2026 for general category and 22 years for SC and ST candidates.
• A valid CLAT 2026 rank is mandatory to participate in NLU Consortium counselling for TNNLU.

Admission Process

• Appear in CLAT conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, typically held in December each year.
• Register on the CLAT consortium portal after results are declared and submit NLU preferences in order of priority.
• Seat allotment is based on CLAT rank and category through the centralised counselling process.
• Tamil Nadu domicile candidates are evaluated within the 50% state quota at TNNLU during allotment.
• Accept the offered seat and pay the seat acceptance fee online within the deadline.
• Report to TNNLU Tiruchirappalli with original certificates for document verification and admission confirmation.

✓ Opt for this if

• Tamil Nadu domicile candidates targeting an NLU through the 50% state quota benefit.
• Students seeking a recognised NLU degree for careers in Indian law firms and litigation.
• Those with a CLAT rank suitable for a newer NLU rather than the top five.
• Students who prefer a South India location for the 5-year residential law programme.

✗ Skip if

• Students with CLAT ranks strong enough for NLSIU Bangalore or NALSAR Hyderabad.
• Those targeting international law careers requiring top-five NLU credentials and alumni networks.
• Students who cannot commit to a 5-year residential programme away from home.

TNNLU BALLB Hons Placement 2026

Metric	Details
Average Package	INR 6 to 9 LPA
Top Recruiters	Trilegal Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan
Career Paths	Law firm associate Corporate legal counsel Judicial services

• Placement figures are based on recent graduating batch data at TNNLU.
• Many graduates also pursue judicial service examinations or postgraduate legal studies.

TNNLU BALLB Hons Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
TNNLU Financial Assistance Scheme	Variable	Students with demonstrated financial need at TNNLU
Tamil Nadu Government School Quota	Fee concession	Students from Tamil Nadu government schools
SC/ST Fee Exemption	Full fee exemption	SC and ST students under Tamil Nadu government norms
BC/MBC/DNC Welfare Scholarship	As per state norms	Backward community students meeting TN income criteria

• BC/MBC/DNC scholarship applications go through the Tamil Nadu state scholarship portal.
• Contact TNNLU administration for Financial Assistance Scheme eligibility and application details.

As mentioned, TNNLU offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 rank is 1477 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 11825 for SC , 3110 for OBC , 22879 for GeneralPwD and 5149 for BC category. Check TNNLU Cutoff

TNNLU BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in TNNLU BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the TNNLU BALLB {Hons.} program in 2026 was closed at the 30377 rank , whereas in 2025, the closing rank was 30396 across all categories.

Catgories	Cutoff rank 2026	Cutoff rank 2025
General	1370	1516
SC	11222	9564
OBC	2713	3090
GeneralPwD	22879	30396
BC	4301	4634
Kashmiri Migrants	4568	6198
MBCDNC	5813	5432
SC Arunthathiyars	30377	17447
JKR	4846	-

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, TNNLU ranks 23 out of 98 colleges in India and 1st in state Tamil Nadu for its BALLB {Hons.} program.

• 30 out of 65 under India Today Law Ranking 2021.

Read more on TNNLU Rankings here

TNNLU BALLB Hons FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB Hons at TNNLU Tiruchirappalli?

Ans. The total academic fee for the 5-year BA LLB Hons at TNNLU is INR 13,34,650 for general quota students, with tuition at INR 1,36,500 per year. Year 1 includes INR 1,62,430 in other charges while Years 2 to 5 have INR 1,22,430 per year. Hostel is optional and charged separately at up to INR 1,08,570 per year. NRI quota tuition is INR 4,53,199 per year.

Ques. How is admission done for BA LLB at TNNLU?

Ans. Admission to BA LLB Hons at TNNLU is through CLAT conducted annually by the Consortium of NLUs, typically in December. Candidates register on the consortium portal after results, submit NLU preferences, and receive seat allotment based on rank. Tamil Nadu domicile candidates benefit from the 50% state quota at TNNLU, which makes their effective cutoff rank higher than the all-India quota rank.

Ques. What CLAT rank is required for BA LLB admission at TNNLU?

Ans. The closing CLAT rank at TNNLU for BA LLB Hons varies each year. For CLAT 2025, the closing rank under the Tamil Nadu state quota was around 2,785. Candidates should check the CLAT consortium portal for the most current round-wise cutoff data. Tamil Nadu domicile candidates generally have access to more seats and a higher effective cutoff rank compared to the all-India pool.

Ques. What is the age limit for BA LLB admission at TNNLU?

Ans. Candidates must not exceed 20 years of age as of 1 July of the admission year for general category. SC and ST candidates have an upper age limit of 22 years. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC and ST). These are standard CLAT eligibility norms that apply to all NLU admissions including TNNLU.

Ques. What are the career options after BA LLB Hons from TNNLU?

Ans. TNNLU BA LLB graduates can pursue careers at top Indian law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal services. Average placement packages at TNNLU range from INR 6 to 9 LPA with firms such as Trilegal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan recruiting from campus. Many graduates also appear for judicial services examinations or pursue LLM programmes at Indian and foreign universities.

Ques. Are there scholarships available for BA LLB students at TNNLU?

Ans. TNNLU offers a Financial Assistance Scheme for students with genuine financial need. SC and ST students from Tamil Nadu are eligible for full fee exemption under state norms. Students from BC, MBC, and DNC communities can apply for welfare scholarships through the Tamil Nadu state scholarship portal. Students from Tamil Nadu government schools may also receive fee concessions under the Government School Quota scheme.