Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), the only law university in Tamil Nadu, charges INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs total for its 3-year LLB programme depending on the admission category. The 5-year integrated programmes — BALLB, BBA LLB, and BCA LLB — run at INR 3.36 Lakhs in total. LLM, offered in nine specialisations, costs just INR 70,200 for the full 2-year programme. The LLM figure includes INR 40,000 in tuition, INR 3,000 as admission fee, and INR 27,200 in other charges.
Note: TNDALU has not yet published the 2026-27 fee notification. All figures in this article reflect the 2025-26 fee structure as available from the university. Confirm current amounts at tndalu.ac.in before applying.
TNDALU Course and Fees Quick Overview
- The only dedicated law university in Tamil Nadu, offering UG, PG, and doctoral programmes in law
- Fee range: INR 70,200 (LLM, 2 years) to INR 3.36 Lakhs (5-year integrated programmes)
- LLB (3 years): INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs depending on quota or admission category
- All 5-year integrated programmes (BALLB, BBA LLB, BCA LLB) are priced at INR 3.36 Lakhs total
- LLM across all specialisations — Criminal Law, Taxation Law, Business Law, and others — carries a uniform fee of INR 70,200
- SC/ST students are eligible for tuition fee waivers under TNDALU’s scholarship scheme as notified each academic year
TNDALU Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons.) | 3 years | INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 3 years | INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| BA + LLB Hons. (BALLB) | 5 years | INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| BBA + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| B.Com + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| BCA + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs |
| LLM (all specialisations) | 2 years | INR 70,200 |
TNDALU LLB Fees 2026-27
TNDALU’s 3-year LLB is offered in two streams: the standard LLB and LLB Hons. Total fees range from INR 1.97 Lakhs (aided/government-quota section) to INR 3.36 Lakhs (self-financed section) for the full programme. At INR 1.97 Lakhs over three years, the annual cost works out to approximately INR 65,667. At the self-financed rate of INR 3.36 Lakhs, the annual cost is INR 1.12 Lakhs. Eligibility for the 3-year LLB requires a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3).
TNDALU LLB Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Component | Aided Section (3 years) | Self-Financed (3 years) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 2.00 Lakhs |
| Other Charges | INR 77,000 | INR 1.36 Lakhs |
| Total (3 years) | INR 1.97 Lakhs | INR 3.36 Lakhs |
TNDALU Integrated Programme Fees 2026-27
The 5-year integrated programmes at TNDALU combine an undergraduate degree in Arts, Commerce, or Computer Applications with the law degree. BALLB Hons. and BBA LLB Hons. are uniformly priced at INR 3.36 Lakhs total over five years, working out to INR 67,200 per year. BCom LLB Hons. and BCA LLB Hons. show a fee range of INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs, reflecting the same aided versus self-financed distinction as the LLB programme.
Eligibility for all 5-year integrated programmes is Class 12 (10+2) with any stream. Admission follows the Tamil Nadu Law Common Entrance process as notified by the university each year.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees | Approx. Annual Fee |
|---|
| BA + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 3.36 Lakhs | INR 67,200 |
| BBA + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 3.36 Lakhs | INR 67,200 |
| BCom + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 1.97 L to INR 3.36 L | INR 39,400 to INR 67,200 |
| BCA + LLB Hons. | 5 years | INR 1.97 L to INR 3.36 L | INR 39,400 to INR 67,200 |
TNDALU LLM Fees 2026-27
LLM at INR 70,200 for two years is the most affordable postgraduate option at TNDALU. The fee is uniform across all nine specialisations: Business Law, Criminal Law, Taxation Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Labour Law, International Law, and Human Rights. The fee structure is transparent — tuition accounts for INR 40,000, admission fee is INR 3,000, and other charges total INR 27,200 across the full programme.
| Component | Amount (2-year total) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 40,000 |
| Admission Fee | INR 3,000 |
| Other Charges | INR 27,200 |
| Total (2 years) | INR 70,200 |
TNDALU Application Fees
TNDALU charges a separate application fee for admission to its law programmes. The fee is paid online through the university’s admission portal. As published for recent admission cycles:
- General/OBC category application fee: INR 1,000
- SC/ST/SCC category application fee: INR 500
- LLM application processing fee follows the same structure as UG programmes
The application fee is paid to TNDALU directly during the online admission registration. Verify the current amounts and deadline at tndalu.ac.in before applying.
TNDALU Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
TNDALU operates limited hostel facilities. Detailed hostel fee schedules are not published on the official university website. Prospective students are advised to contact the university administration directly at 044-24641919 for current hostel availability, room charges, and mess fee details. The university provides a hostel inquiry contact through the admission office.
TNDALU Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total LLB fee at TNDALU?
Ans. The 3-year LLB and LLB Hons. at TNDALU costs INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs in total depending on the admission category. The lower figure (INR 1.97 Lakhs) applies to the aided section and the higher figure (INR 3.36 Lakhs) to the self-financed section.
Ques. What is the TNDALU LLM fee?
Ans. INR 70,200 total for the 2-year LLM, uniform across all specialisations including Business Law, Criminal Law, Taxation Law, and others. This includes INR 40,000 in tuition, INR 3,000 as admission fee, and INR 27,200 in other charges.
Ques. What is the BALLB fee at TNDALU?
Ans. INR 3.36 Lakhs total for the 5-year BA + LLB Hons. programme, working out to approximately INR 67,200 per year. Eligibility is Class 12 with any stream.
Ques. What is the BBA LLB fee at TNDALU?
Ans. INR 3.36 Lakhs total for the 5-year BBA + LLB Hons. programme. This is the same total fee as BALLB, at approximately INR 67,200 per year over five years.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee at TNDALU for LLB?
Ans. For the aided section (total INR 1.97 Lakhs over 3 years, 6 semesters), the average per-semester fee is approximately INR 32,800. For the self-financed section (INR 3.36 Lakhs, 6 semesters), it is INR 56,000 per semester. Exact semester-wise amounts are as notified in the fee schedule each year.
Ques. What is the TNDALU LLM fee per semester?
Ans. INR 70,200 total for 2 years (4 semesters), working out to INR 17,550 per semester on average. The exact per-semester split is as notified by the university.
Ques. Does TNDALU have SC/ST fee concessions?
Ans. Yes. TNDALU offers tuition fee waivers and scholarship schemes for SC/ST and SCC category students. Details including income limits and the waiver quantum are published each year. Application forms are available on the university portal at tndalu.ac.in.
Ques. What is the TNDALU application fee?
Ans. General/OBC applicants pay INR 1,000 as the TNDALU application fee. SC/ST/SCC applicants pay INR 500. Fees are paid through the official TNDALU online admission portal during the registration window.
Ques. What is the BCA LLB fee at TNDALU?
Ans. INR 1.97 Lakhs to INR 3.36 Lakhs for the 5-year BCA + LLB Hons. programme, depending on the aided or self-financed admission category, similar to the BCom LLB fee range.
Ques. Is there a PhD programme at TNDALU and what are the fees?
Ans. TNDALU offers a PhD programme in law. Specific fee details are not published on the main fee page. Contact the university at 044-24641919 or email thechairmanlawadmissions@gmail.com for the current PhD fee structure and admission process.
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