TNNLU Admission 2024: Eligibility, Courses, Fees, Selection Process, Application Form, Cutoff

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil NaduPublic College

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) is one of the elite institutions counted amongst the group of top law colleges in the country. Undergraduate integrated programmes such as BA.LLB and B.Com LLB are offered by this university. Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) started in 2013, situated on a 25 acre residential campus in Navalurkuttappattu, and is the first of its kind national level legal institution situated in the state of Karnataka.

Applications for CLAT (for undergraduate courses) are available, starting from the month of December.
The selection process to the undergraduate LLB programmes is done on the basis of merit in the Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT) held across the country.
Reservation is in accordance with the regulations of the Government of India.
The courses are 5 year integrated courses, enabling selected candidates to obtain two degrees at the successful completion of the course.

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TNNLS Admission Highlights
TNNLS Important Dates
TNNLS BA.LLB and B.Com-LLB Admission
TNNLS Application Process

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the University	Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS)
University Type	Government
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance based
Application Mode	Online
Name of Entrance Examination	CLAT
Counselling	Yes
Counselling Date	Announced at time of merit list
Scholarship	Selected cases

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) Important Dates

Event	Dates
CLAT 2023 Exam Date	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Result	December 23, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling	December 28, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee for First and Second Allotment Lists	May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) BA.LLB and B.Com-LLB Admission 2023

The University offers undergraduate double major (integrated) law programmes, namely BA.LLB and B.Com LLB. In accordance with the functioning of all National Law Schools in the country, the selection process consists of marks secured in the Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT). Merit list is prepared based on the performance in the examination, following the merit-cum-preference system for CLAT candidates across the country.

The details of the CLAT examination are as follows:

The test consists of a 200 mark multiple choice question paper, for a duration of 2 hours.
One mark is awarded for every correct answer.
0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

The paper is divided into five sections - English with comprehension accounts for 40 marks, General Knowledge and Current Affairs accounts for 50 marks, Numerical Ability for 20 marks, Legal Aptitude for 50 marks, and Logical Reasoning for 40 marks.

Course	Specialisation	Eligibility	Selection Process
L.L.B. Integrated	BA – LLB	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board, i.e. CBSE / ISC / State Board or the equivalent, with a minimum of 45% marks scored. They must be below the age of 20 (for unreserved categories) and below the age of 22 for reserved categories. Valid registration to CLAT examination is required.	Performance in the CLAT examination conducted annually by the National Law Universities of India
L.L.B. Integrated	B.Com – LLB

For admission to Tamil Nadu National Law School, 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.

The minimum required eligibility to apply for these programmes is a pass at the 10+2 level with a minimum of 45% marks, and a valid CLAT score.
The upper age limit is 20 years for unreserved categories, and 22 years for reserved categories.
Once selected, candidates must provide all relevant documents for verification, and pay the required amount of fees as stipulated by the university.

Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS) Application Process 2023

In order to apply for admission to Tamil Nadu National Law School, candidates must state it as their preference while registering for the CLAT examination. The breakdown of the application process is as follows:

Candidates should log on to the official CLAT website
Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab, which will redirect the applicant to a page run by the respective National Law University responsible for conducting the CLAT examination of the year.
Read all instructions given carefully before going to the ‘Register Online’ tab.
Fill in all details required in the form, and confirm every entry before proceeding to submit the application.
In the preference section, choose ‘Tamil Nadu National Law School’ as the higher preference choice.
Payment of the application fee can be done through online transactions as directed by the website.
Admit cards for the examination will be issued after the closure of applications, subject to successful submission of the application form and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
The form costs Rs.4000 for unreserved categories, and Rs.3500 for reserved categories.

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Which is better for a BA LLB between NLU Trichy and the NMIMS School of Law?

Mohan Singh

05 Oct 20

While both National Law University (NLU) Trichy and NMIMS School of Law are well-established schools for BA LLB, one does various comparisons of different parameters like eligibility, fee structure, placement as well as course curriculum when it comes to deciding between the two colleges. The following points highlight these aspects of the program at both institutes:

Eligibility and Fee Structure:

The following table illustrates the eligibility and fee structure at both institutes for BA LLB:

College	Fee Structure (first year fees)	Eligibility
NLU Trichy	INR 1,26,000	10+2 with 45% (SC/ST 40%) and CLAT
NMIMS School of Law	INR 2,01,500	10+2 with 50% and CLAT/LSAT

Curriculum:

NLU Trichy:

This is a 5-year course with ten semesters provided for students to learn diverse subjects related to the field of law.
There are elective courses students can choose from apart from the compulsory ones listed in the syllabus.
Some of the elective courses include private and international law, cyber law, banking law, human rights law, etc.
Other compulsory subjects include economics, political science, corporate law, history, etc.

NMIMS School of Law:

In this 5 year course, students will be provided with an opportunity to study law along with humanities.
Core subjects offered in this course include political science, economics, sociology, history, etc.
Students will also be exposed to developmental subjects like critical thinking, moot court, professional ethics and legal writing.
The course is mainly divided into modules spread out over a span of ten semesters.

Placements:

NLU Trichy:

Students are compulsorily made to participate in internships for which they are provided with a stipend from employers like Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, Indian Overseas, etc.
The highest package offered for BA LLB students is INR 65,000 per month with an average salary of INR 35,000 per month.

NMIMS School of Law:

Students are actively asked to join internships in order to boost their careers with the help of the placement cell.
Companies like Juris Corp, Economics Law, Edelweiss, and DSK legal recruit students with an average salary of INR 6 lakhs per annum and highest salary of INR 16 lakhs per annum.

Both institutes are good for pursuing BA LLB and are relatively new. Students can take a decision based on the aspects discussed above and any other they wish to consider.