TAMIL NADU NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), formerly known as Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), is a National Law University situated in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established on 23 February 2012 by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Tamil Nadu National Law School Act, 2012, with an initial allocation of ₹100 crore. The Act was amended in 2018 to change 'School' to 'University' in its name. The university commenced academic operations in the 2013–2014 academic year, admitting 100 students to its B.A LL.B. (Honours) programme. TNNLU is on the UGC's approved list of universities, included under section 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956, and recognized by the Bar Council of India as a Center for Legal Education. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, and a permanent member of the Indian Academy of Social Science. As of 2025, it had approximately 30 faculty members with a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. The university is located on a 25-acre campus that includes a legal history museum, academic buildings, an auditorium, hostels, and residential facilities. Admissions are based on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), and the university also offers a Ph.D. in Law programme.