TNNLU Vacant Seats Admission 2026 Open for BA LLB & BCom LLB (Hons.): Apply by June 7!

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli has invited applications for admission to vacant seats in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes for the academic year 2026–27.

Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply online before the deadline.

About the TNNLU Vacant Seats Admission 2026

After the completion of five rounds of CLAT counselling, a few vacant seats remain available in TNNLU’s undergraduate law programmes. The university has clarified that both current and future vacancies arising during the admission cycle will be filled only from candidates applying through this notification.

Candidates who participated in CLAT 2026 and secured ranks within the prescribed category-wise limits are eligible to apply. Even candidates who did not participate in CLAT counselling due to non-payment of counselling fees may apply if they appeared for CLAT 2026.

Programmes Available

TNNLU is accepting applications for:

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)

Important Dates

Particulars	Date
Notification Released	01 June 2026
Application Start Time	01 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	07 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Shortlist & Waitlist Publication	10 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	16 June 2026 (5:00 PM)

These timelines must be followed strictly by applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for TNNLU vacant seats admission, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination with:

• Minimum 45% marks for General/OBC and other categories
• Minimum 40% marks for SC/ST candidates

CLAT Requirement

Applicants must have appeared in CLAT 2026. Eligibility will be determined on the basis of CLAT All India Rank and category-specific cut-offs announced in the notification.

BA LLB (Hons.) Vacant Seats Eligibility Rank

All India Category

Category	CLAT Rank Eligible
General (UR)	Up to 5552
OBC	Up to 9252
SC	Up to 22433
Wards of Kashmiri Migrants	Any Rank

Tamil Nadu Category

Category	CLAT Rank Eligible
General (UR)	Up to 6939
BC(O)	Up to 12027
MBC & DNC	Up to 14998
BC(M)	Up to 13083
SC(O)	Up to 25514
SC(A)	Any Rank
GSSQ – BC(O)	Any Rank
GSSQ – ST	Any Rank

PWD/SAP candidates who appeared in CLAT 2026 with any rank may apply under horizontal reservation.

BCom LLB (Hons.) Vacant Seats Eligibility Rank

All India Category

Category	CLAT Rank Eligible
General (UR)	Up to 5723
OBC	Up to 9543
SC	Up to 23393
ST	Up to 29158
Wards of Kashmiri Migrants	21454

Tamil Nadu Category

Category	CLAT Rank Eligible
General (UR)	Up to 10530
BC(O)	Up to 14170
MBC & DNC	Up to 16494
BC(M)	Up to 14619
SC(O)	Up to 28231
GSSQ – SC(A)	Any Rank
GSSQ – SC(O)	Any Rank

PWD/SAP and Eminent Sports Person (Tamil Nadu) candidates may apply with any CLAT rank under applicable reservations.

Special Categories Explained

TNNLU has invited applications under several horizontal and reservation categories, including:

Specially Abled Persons (SAP/PWD)

Candidates with benchmark disabilities exceeding 40% and who appeared for CLAT 2026 are eligible to apply under the SAP/PWD quota.

Government School Students Quota (GSSQ)

Candidates who studied from Classes 6–12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools may apply under the Government School Students Quota.

Eminent Sports Person Quota (ESP-TN)

Tamil Nadu resident candidates with sports achievements at State, National, or International level between June 2022 and May 2026 may apply.

Ex-Servicemen Quota (XS-TN)

Candidates seeking admission under this category must prove dependency on an ex-serviceman parent.

Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM)

Students belonging to Kashmiri Migrant or Kashmiri Pandit/Hindu families may apply under the relevant category.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay:

• Rs. 1000 for General/OBC and other candidates
• Rs. 750 for SC/ST candidates

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid separately for each programme applied for.

Documents Required

Candidates need to upload the following documents while submitting the online application:

• CLAT 2026 Score Card
• Class X Marksheet
• Class XII Marksheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Disability/Sports/GSSQ/Ex-Servicemen certificates (where applicable)
• Nativity Certificate for Tamil Nadu Category candidates
• Proof of fee payment

Fee Structure at TNNLU

The approximate first-year fee payable at TNNLU is around Rs. 2.98 lakh, including tuition, hostel, deposits, and user charges. Fee concessions are available for Tamil Nadu SC/ST candidates, Government School Quota students, and First-Generation Graduates under applicable rules.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• No separate future notification will be issued for new vacancies arising later.
• Only applicants applying under this notification will be considered for future vacancies.
• Separate applications are required for BA LLB and BCom LLB programmes.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Merit and waiting list preparation will be based solely on CLAT rank.

Application Procedure

• TNNLU Admissions 2026–27 Page — Official admissions page for UG vacant seats and application forms.
• TNNLU Online Fee Payment Portal — Pay the application processing fee before submitting the form. (Also mentioned in the notification you uploaded.)
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Application Form — Apply for BA LLB (Hons.) vacant seats.
• B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Application Form — Apply for BCom LLB (Hons.) vacant seats.
• Upload Fee Payment Proof Form — Upload proof of fee payment after making the application payment.
• CLAT Vacant Seat Updates 2026 (Lexibal) — Track NLU vacant seat updates and spot admission notifications.