What is the placement process at TNNLU?

TNNLU placement is a four-step process, which are as follows: The placement cell arranges pre-placement discussions between candidates and recruiters. The recruiters conduct a pre-interview screening round. If any recruiter does not conduct pre-interview screening then placement cell will forward the CVs of interested candidates. After the pre-interview screening, the list of shortlisted candidates will be announced by the recruiters Recruiters will declare a final list of selected candidates. Candidates need to inform the placement cell regarding their choice (acceptance/ decline).

What is the latest CLAT cutoff for B.A LL.B course at TNNLU?

The TNNLU cutoff 2026 is out for CLAT Round 1. The BA LLB (Hons) course had a closing cutoff of 1370 for the General AI candidates. Students can check the TNNLU BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 for the latest round in the table given below for all categories in the All India and Home State quota. Category Name Under All India quota Round 1 Closing Rank 2026 General AI 1370 OBC AI 2672 SC AI 11222 PWD AI 22879 Category Name under Home State quota Round 1 Closing Rank 2026 General HS 2818 OBC HS 5102 SC HS 25872

My rank in the CLAT is 1588, will I get admission in TNNLU UG course?

Tamil Nadu National Law University cutoff 2024 for the Round 1 Seat Allotment has been released for the two courses including B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B.. As per the cutoff for CLAT Round 1, the opening and closing ranks for TNNLU for BA LLB are BCom LLB is tabulated below for general category: Course R1 - Opening Rank R1 - Closing Rank BA LLB 806 1401 BCom LLB 821 1459 Conclusion: It is difficult for candidates with a rank of 1588 to get admission in TNNLU for the General category for Round 1.

What is a good score in CLAT for admission to B.A LL.B course at TNNLU?

Apirants who appeared for the CLAT 2025 Exam should have a clear idea about a good CLAT score. CLAT is a very competitive exam and candidates need to score high to clear the cutoff. All those candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2025 are advised to check out the previous year's CLAT cutoff scores and get a fair idea of the trends that are being followed by the NLUs in the country. A score above 100 is definitely considered as a good score for CLAT 2025. Candidates must note that the expected CLAT cutoff score for NLUSIU Bangalore is 100 plus, whereas, for NLU Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur and NLU Bhopal, the expected score is between 94 to 98. Candidates who wish to take admission into NALSAR Hyderabad they need to score between 98 to 100.

What is the CLAT 2025 cutoff rank for the General category at TNNLU?

TNNLU which is one of the best institutes for law admissions has released its Round 1 seat allotment results recently. It accepts CLAT scores to offer courses such LLB for various specialisations. Considering the TNNLU cut off 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment results, the cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) and B.Com LLB (Hons) stood at 1278 and 1424, respectively, for the General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the Home State quota, the General category cutoff for above mentioned courses stood at 2250 and 3370. For more information related to CLAT General AI quota cutoff, candidates can refer to the table below: Course 2025 B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 1516 B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 1642

How are the placements at NLU Tamil Nadu?

The official placement report is not released as of now. As per the data fetched from external sources, the average package offered during the recent placement sessions was INR 4.20 LPA. The complete insights of TNNLU placements are tabulated below: Particulars Placement Statistics Average package INR 4.20 LPA the lowest package INR 2.40 LPA Popular recruiters P.Wilson Associates, Sricharan and Gowtham Law Chambers, AZB Law Firm NOTE: The above statistics are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Are there any government jobs options available after completing LLM degree from TNNLU?

Yes, there are multiple government jobs opportunity after completing LLM degree from Tamil Nadu National Law University Tiruchirappalli. LLM graduates can find work opportunities in field of law can an asset to the firm. Few of the government job profiles are Public Prosecutor, Legal Associate, Civil Judge in various Government Departments.

What is the cut off score for TNNLU?

As per the CLAT Round 1 Seat Allotment, the opening and closing ranks for TNNLU cutoff 2024 for all the courses for the general category candidates is tabulated below: Course R1 - Opening Rank R1- Closing Rank B.A. LL.B. 806 1401 B.Com. LL.B. 821 1459 LL.M. in Corporate and Securities Laws 408 660 LL.M. in Natural Resources Laws 1006 1261 LLM in Intellectual Property Laws 508 641

Can I join TNNLU directly?

No, you cannot join TNNLU directly. Admission to TNNLU for undergraduate law courses like the 5-year Integrated Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) is done through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) . Candidates must apply and register themselves for the CLAT examination. While registering, candidates must enter Tamil Nadu National Law School under their preferences in order to be considered for admission

What is the application fee for LLM at TNNLU?

The TNNLU LLM application fee is the CLAT 2025 application fee. The fees are different as per the categories candidates belong to. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee is INR 3,500. Extra charges of INR 500 are applicable if candidates want to obtain previous years' CLAT question papers from the exam authority. Apart from CLAT application fee and cost of question paper bundle, candidates need not pay any other charges.

Is there any scholarship offered for LLM course at TNNLU?

Yes, there are multiple scholarships offered for LLM course via Tamil Nadu National Law University Scholarships and Funding. Few of the scholarships are as follows: Br. C. Selvam and Mrs. X. Espirith Selvam Law Endowment: Br. C. Selvam and Mrs. X. Espirith Selvam Law Endowment’ to support a meritorious male student hailing from Tamil Nadu every year until graduation. Created by Ms. Giruba Beulah SE, a Senior Software Engineering Manager, at Walmart, in memory of her deceased parents. The criteria of ‘Br. C. Selvam and Mrs. X. Espirith Selvam Law Endowment’ are as follows: The student must be a meritorious male student from a poor economic background. The student must hail from Tamil Nadu. The student can be from any caste but must have Tamil as a first or second language in school or should be an Anglo-Indian, with Tamil origins.

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Q: What is the TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 for the OBC category?

The TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) and LLM course. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks for the all categories belonging to the All India quota. For the OBC AI cateogory, the closing ranks fell between 2672 and 3419 in Round 1, wherein the hardest course for admission for this category was B.A. LLB (Hons) course. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for other courses for the OBC AI category in Round 1. Course Name Round 1 Closing Rank 2026 B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 2672 LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.) 3419 LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws 2708 LL.M. in Corporate and Securities Laws 2708 LL.M. in Natural Resources Laws 2708

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CLAT 2026 first merit list is out for TNNLU admission to the 5-year integrated and one-year LLM courses. Further, the CLAT second cutoff list will be published on January 22, 2026.

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TNNLU, Tiruchirappalli is the first national-level university in TN. The college was founded in the year 2012 under legal education by the TNNLS Act, 2012. The courses offered by TNNLU are BA-LLB Hons, BCom-LLB Hons., LLM and PhD, recognised and approved by UGC. It has also received recognition from the BCI. TNNLU is a member of the AIU, a permanent institutional member of the IASS and a member of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.

Particulars	Statistics
Year of Establishment	2012
Campus	Tiruchirappalli, Tami Nadu
Campus size	25 acre
Recognized by	UGC
Affiliation/ Accreditation	BCI
Modes of education	Full-time/ Part-time
Number of courses offered	3 courses among 1 stream
Total no. seats	138
Scholarship	Govt. Funded Scholarships
Total faculty	30

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Q: What is the placement package for NLU Tamil Nadu?

The following table mentions the TNNLU placement package details recorded during recent drives:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 4.20 LPA
the lowest package	INR 2.40 LPA

NOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Q: What is the TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 for the OBC category?

The TNNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) and LLM course. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks for the all categories belonging to the All India quota.

For the OBC AI cateogory, the closing ranks fell between 2672 and 3419 in Round 1, wherein the hardest course for admission for this category was B.A. LLB (Hons) course. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for other courses for the OBC AI category in Round 1.

Course Name	Round 1 Closing Rank 2026
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	2672
LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.)	3419
LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws	2708
LL.M. in Corporate and Securities Laws	2708
LL.M. in Natural Resources Laws	2708

Q: Which NLU has good placements?

The comparative analysis of TNNLU placements with other NLUs are depicted below:

NLU Name	Average Package (2022)	the lowest Package (2022)
TNNLU	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 2.40 LPA
MNLU Mumbai	INR 16 LPA	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
MNLU Nagpur	INR 7.80 LPA (BA LLB/ BBA LLB)*	N/A
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	INR 6.30 LPA (BA LLB)*	N/A

*The salary mentioned is the median package for the 2021 drive.

NOTE: The MNLU Nagpur and DSNLU Visakhapatnam data is gathered from NIRF report 2022 and NIRF report 2023, respectively. For TNNLU and MNLU Mumbai, the data is fetched from Shiksha students' reviews.

Q: Is BCom LLB offered at TNNLU?

Yes, TNNLU offers the BCom LLB course. Admissions to this course are based on a valid score in the CLAT exam. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for admission in the same.