Tamil Nadu is a prominent hub for legal education in India, offering a diverse range of programs such as LLB (3 years), BA LLB (5 years), and LLM (1-2 years). The curriculum covers constitutional law, corporate law, criminal law, and international law. Emerging areas like cyber law and intellectual property rights are gaining importance. Here’s a step-by-step and detailed list of the top LLB, BA LLB, and LLM colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu, along with information on their establishment, courses offered, entrance exams, and fees.
1. Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai (1997)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB (Hons.), LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: Approx. ₹69,620 per year
2. VIT Law School, Chennai (1984)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM
Entrance: VITEEE, CLAT
Fee: Around ₹9,50,000 total
3. Saveetha School of Law, Chennai (1988)
Offers: BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM
Entrance: LSAT, CLAT
Fee: ₹3,00,000 per year
4. SASTRA University, Thanjavur (1984)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)
Entrance: CLAT
Fee: ₹2,00,000 annually
5. SRM University, Chennai (1985)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM
Entrance: SRMJEEE, CLAT
Fee: ₹1,50,000 per year
6. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai (1985)
Offers: BA LLB, BBA LLB
Entrance: HITSEEE, CLAT
Fee: ₹1,15,000 per year
7. Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli (1979)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
8. Government Law College, Coimbatore (1979)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
9. Government Law College, Madurai (1974)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
10. Government Law College, Chengalpattu (2002)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
11. Government Law College, Vellore (2008)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
12. Government Law College, Tirunelveli (1996)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
13. Central Law College, Salem (1984)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
14. Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai (1891)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,500 per year
15. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute, Chennai (1984)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)
Entrance: CLAT
Fee: ₹1,40,000 per year
16. Chettinad School of Law, Chennai (2005)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM
Entrance: CLAT
Fee: ₹2,00,000 per year
17. School of Excellence in Law, Chennai (2002)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), B.Com LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹69,620 per year
18. VIT Law School, Vellore (1984)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM
Entrance: VITEEE, CLAT
Fee: ₹9,50,000 total
19. School of Law, Sathyabama University, Chennai (1987)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)
Entrance: SAEEE, CLAT
Fee: ₹1,50,000 per year
20. School of Law, Vel Tech University, Chennai (1997)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)
Entrance: VTUEEE, CLAT
Fee: ₹1,40,000 per year
21. Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur (1988)
Offers: BA LLB, LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹75,000 per year
22. Bharath Institute of Law, Chennai (1984)
Offers: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM
Entrance: LSAT, CLAT
Fee: ₹1,70,000 per year
23. Karpagam University, Coimbatore (2008)
Offers: BA LLB, BBA LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,10,000 annually
24. St. Peter’s University, Chennai (1992)
Offers: LLB, BA LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹90,000 per year
25. Alagappa University, Karaikudi (1985)
Offers: LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹45,000 per year
26. Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai (2002)
Offers: Distance LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹50,000 per year
27. Annamalai University, Chidambaram (1929)
Offers: LLB, LLM (Regular and Distance)
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹65,000 per year
28. Vinayaka Mission’s Law College, Salem (1981)
Offers: BA LLB, LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,20,000 per year
29. Chennai Dr. M.G.R. Law Institute (1985)
Offers: BA LLB, LLB
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹80,000 annually
30. Noorul Islam University, Kanyakumari (1989)
Offers: BA LLB, LLM
Entrance: Merit-based
Fee: ₹1,25,000 annually
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