Law Colleges in Chennai 2026: Courses, Fees, Admissions, Cutoff, Placements

Yes, there are many private Law universities in Chennai. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exam/eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Vel Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 8.75 lakh	Merit-Based
Amity University Online	INR 20,000 - INR 60,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Distance Education University of Madras	INR 6,400 - INR 11,400	Merit-Based
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology	INR 6 lakh	CLAT
VELS School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies	INR 1.2 lakh- INR 10 lakh	VEE

Source: Official site and may vary.

Joining the top Law colleges in Chennai can be good for your career. Ideally, check the the fee and the salary to see which one is right for you.

	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Bharath Institute of Law, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 4 Lacs - INR 7.5 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 12.15 LPA
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute	INR 3.5 lakh	INR 9 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Chettinad School of Law	INR 1 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	INR 2.3 LPA - INR 11.25 LPA
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University	INR 40,000 - INR 2.1 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA - INR 8.5 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 85,000 - INR 10 lakh	INR 2.75 LPA - INR 6.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

There are about 9 best Law colleges in Chennai accepting CLAT score. Check the table below for the top colleges with fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
VIT School of Law, Chennai	INR 1 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
SRM School of Law, Kattankulathur	INR 12.5 lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	INR 10.15 lakh
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur	INR 12.5 lakh
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology	INR 7.25 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, SIMTS Chennai ranked as the top Law college in Chennai followed by SRM IST college. Listed below are the top Law colleges in Chennai according to NIRF 2025:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking	11	13	19
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	NA	NA	25

Source: Official site and may vary.

MBBS-The institute has a well-established reputation for producing successful doctors through its MBBS program. Through its affiliated tertiary care hospital, it offers considerable clinical experience. A curriculum based on credits and problem-based learning is used in the MBBS program.
BDS-Saveetha is regarded as having one of the top dental programs in the nation. Improved practical knowledge in dentistry is the aim of the BDS program. It provides training in cutting-edge dental procedures and has highly skilled faculty.
MDS: The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme at Saveetha Institute is highly esteemed. Modern dentistry equipment and MDS instrumentation labs are available at the institute.
Bachelor of Technology Biotechnology: This school also boasts a well regarded biotechnology engineering department. Industrial process engineering and genetic engineering are the main topics of study.

Yes, there are many government Law colleges in Chennai. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University Admission	INR 40,000 -  INR 2.1 lakh	Merit-Based
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College Admission	INR 3,000- INR 5,000	Merit-Based
University of Madras Admission	INR 500 - INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Tamil Nadu Open University Admission	INR 10,100	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

VIT School of Law Chennai offers admission to UG and PG courses based on entrance exam scores. The school considers CLAT or VITLEE scores for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). For LLM, admission is based on AILET, AIAT or CLAT-PG scores. Aspirants need to first apply for the preferred course to participate in the selection rounds. Aspirants selected based on entrance exam scores further need to pass the GDPI round for final admission.

The official the highest package offered to students during VIT School of Law, Chennai placements 2025 has not been released yet. The table below provides the highest package as per the reviews present on Shiksha page:

Candidates can see the table below for the top law colleges in Tamil nadu with tuition fees and average placement package -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Placement	INR 3.5 lakh	INR 9.6 LPA - INR 12 LPA
SIMTS Placement	INR 1.2 lakh - INR 15 lakh	INR 5.9 lakh - INR 7.43 LPA
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Placement	INR 40,000 – INR 2.1 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA – INR 7.1 LPA
SRM School of Law Placement	INR 25,000 - INR 12.5 lakh	INR 7.1 LPA
Saveetha School of Law Placement	INR 1.25 lakh - INR 16.5 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 6.45 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University admissions for 2025-26 session for the Integrated 5-year and other courses are currently open. Students can visit the official website of the university to learn more about the course-specific details and other information. TNDALU offers five-year and three-year LLB courses along with two-year LLM courses.

Out of all the Law colleges in Chennai, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences has ranked at 13 position as per NIRF 2024. Given below are some of the best Law colleges in Chennai:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/ Exams
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 8.75 lakh	Merit-Based
Institute Ambedkar Government Law College Chennai	INR 3,000 - INR 5,000	Merit-Based
SRM University Online	INR 20,000 - INR 60,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 6,400 - INR 11,400	Merit-Based
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology	INR 6 lakh	CLAT, LSAT India
VELS School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)	INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	VEE
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute	INR 3.5 Lacs - INR 5.5 lakh	Merit-Based
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 85,000 - INR 10 lakh	CLAT, LSAT India

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

There are many specialised courses offered by top Law colleges in Chennai. Some of them are mentioned below with top colleges:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Criminal Law	9	Chettinad School of Law, SIMTS, TNDALU, etc.
Corporate Law	8	VELS School of Law, VIT School of Law, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, etc.
Constitutional Law	7	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, etc,
International Trade Law	6	University of Madras, Sai University, etc.
Labor & Employment Law	6	Amity University Online, Institute of Distance Education, Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies, etc.

Joining the best Law colleges in Chennai is affordable. Given table below shows the Law colleges in Chennai with fees of less than INR 1 lakh -

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University Fees	INR 40,000	Merit-Based
Anand Institute of Higher Technology Fees	INR 35,000	TANCET
All India Institute of Management Studies Fees	INR 2,300	Merit-Based
University of Madras Fees	INR 500 - INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Tamil Nadu Open University Fees	INR 10,100	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Candidates can see the table below for the top affordable Law colleges in Tamil Nadu with tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University	INR 40,000
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai	INR 3,000 - INR 5,000
SRM School of Law, Kattankulathur	INR 25,000 - INR 50,000
Government Law College Coimbatore	INR 3,000 - INR 5,000
Tamil Nadu National Law University	INR 55,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

No, you cannot become a lawyer without a Law degree. You mandatorily need to obtain degrees such as BA/BCom/BSc/BBA LLB or LLB in order to be a lawyer in India. To become a lawyer, one must first complete three-year or five-year LLB from a recognised university and possess degree certificate. Then, they must enrol themselves in local Bar Council of the concerned state and enrolled as an advocate. Within two years of the enrolment, they must appear and clear AIBE in order to be eligible to practise anywhere in India. 

SASTRA emerged to be as the top ranked Law college in Tamil Nadu followed by SIMTS Chennai and SRM IST Kattankulathur. Candidates can see the table below for the top colleges with NIRF ranking -

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy  (SASTRA) Ranking	15	14	11
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking	11	13	19
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	NA	NA	25

Source: Official site and may vary.

There are about 60+ best law colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 38 are private colleges and 15 are government colleges. Admission is based on merit basis or through entrance exams like CLAT, CUET, CUET PG for admission to top Law colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Some of the best Law colleges in Tamil Nadu include Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, School of Law, SASTRA, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University and Amity University Online.

The average package offered to students during VIT School of Law, Chennai placements  has not been released yet. However as per the Shiksha reviews the average package stood at INR 7 LPA. See the table below to know more:

The SRMIST average package for 2026 stood at INR 7.3 LPA. Earlier, the average package for 2025 placements stood at INR 6.68 LPA. The average package has been fluctuating in the past three years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
Average Package	INR 7.13 LPA	INR 6.68 LPA	INR 7.3 LPA

For Dr. M.G.R, the following rank have been obtained from the Institute for Educational Research.

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework): Ranked 92 out of 200 colleges by 2023 in India.
IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework): Architecture program ranks among 45 colleges by 2024 in India.

The salary prospects in the Law profession are based on the job role, position, employer, experience, and skills. Also, in India, Lawyers are generally paid based on the cases they handle; the number of full-time hired Advocates is less. You'll find some full-time hired Advocates in MNCs or in government organizations only; the remaining ones work more as consultants. These salaries can be: 

 Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Hindustan College of Engineering, established in 1985 is a private college and is located in Kelambakkam, Chennai. The college was conferred the status of a university under the name Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS). It is a deemed-to-be University recognised by the UGC, the AICTE, the AIMA, the SAE International, AIAA,  and is a member of AIU and is accredited by the IAO, NAAC with an 'A' Grade,  and NBA. 

Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies has courses such as B.A., M.A., PG Diploma which are primarily in the stream of Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law. Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies has specializations such as PG Diploma specializations in Labor & Employment Law.

The seats availability for offered courses at All India Institute of Management Studies goes up to 20. Courses offerred by All India Institute of Management Studies are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The university offers UG and PG programme across various streams such as Science, Management, Arts, Commerce, and others. The fee structure ranges INR 3K- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fees, laboratory fees, security deposit, alumni fees, etc.

The details regarding some of the course fees at St.Joseph University are mentioned below:

Vel Tech University has not released its placement rate yet. However, the institute is known for its good placements Check out the table below for more information on Vel Tech University placements for the year 2023:

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

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Bharath Institute of Law, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research has been rated 3.5 on Infrastructure parameter. Bharath Institute of Law, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers good infrastructure such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Convenience Store, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Moot Court (Law), Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students.