TAMIL NADU NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 027

FINAL DRAFT - CLAT BROCHURE – 2020 (DATE: 30.12.2019)

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu by an Act of
State Legislature (Act No. 9 of 2012) with an aim to provide quality legal education in the State of Tamil Nadu.
TNNLU is the National Law University established by the State of Tamil Nadu to disseminate learning and knowledge
of law, legal processes, advocacy and skills, keeping pace with the changing global scenario and in order to meet the
challenges brought about by globalization.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized and approved TNNLU under Section 2(f) and under Section
12 B of the UGC Act, 1956. TNNLU has received recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the programmes
it offers. TNNLU is a member in the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, Asian Law Institute (ASLI), the Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU), Developing Library Network (DELNET) and is a permanent member of Indian Academy of
Social Sciences (IASS).

TNNLU is a residential University with around 32 dedicated teachers, 600 students from various parts of the country
and 50 administrative and supporting staff. It is located in a 25 acre self-contained beautiful campus with flora and fauna
at Navalurkuttappattu on the Tiruchirappalli - Dindigul NH 45 which is 12 km from Tiruchirappalli Railway Junction
and 17 Km from the Airport. Tiruchirappalli, known as the ‘Rock Fort City’ is located in the centre of the State of
Tamil Nadu and is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. TNNLU is now in its seventh academic year and the third
batch of UG programme and second batch of PG programme will graduate in 2020.

The District and Sessions Court and other sub-ordinate courts are situated within a radius of 14 km. of TNNLU campus
which facilitates an easy and effective interaction between TNNLU, the Courts and the Bar.

Professors of international repute from world-class foreign Universities as well as Judges, Senior Advocates,
Academicians, Practitioners and other subject experts visit TNNLU and offer short term courses and special lectures on
various emerging areas that create an interest and opportunity for the students to choose their relevant area of
future work/specialization. TNNLU has a well-stocked library with remote access facility, a dedicated Centre for
Research and Writing (CRW), a Centre for Competition Law (CCL) and a Centre for Labour and Development (CLD)
which are involved in ongoing research projects and programmes.

The campus life in TNNLU is very vibrant. There are separate student run committees for Legal Aid Activities,
Moot Court, Office of Career Services, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Constitution Law Society and
Trial Advocacy Committee. In addition, students may opt to join the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Eco Club, Sports Club,
Music Club, Fine Arts/Dance Club, Photography Club, Film Club, Debate & Literary Club, Theatre Club, Newsletter
and Book Club, Translation Club etc., based on their interests. Students are offered special training for co-curricular
activities like Moot Court and Alternate Dispute Resolution.

Adequate infrastructural facilities housed in separate Blocks like Administrative, Academic, Amenities, Examination and
Library Sections, Halls of Residence for Men and Women students, Moot Court Hall, Mess, Examination Hall,
Auditorium, Faculty and Staff Quarters, Guest House etc., have been constructed.

The amenities in the campus include Canteen, Games and Sports (including an indoor badminton court and basket ball
court), Gyms, Wi-Fi Facility, Bank, ATM, Post Office, Aavin parlour, photo copying and printing shop. TNNLU also
has a Health Care Centre with a visiting Doctor, a Counsellor and a Resident Nurse. A University vehicle &
Government ambulance are stationed on campus for emergencies.

TNNLU offers the following programmes:

a) A five year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme - intake 60 students

b) A five year integrated B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme - intake 60 students
c) One year LL.M. Programme - total intake 18 students
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 (i) LL.M. (Corporate and Securities Laws)
(ii) LL.M. (Intellectual Property Laws)
(iii) LL.M. (Natural Resources Law)
The one year LL.M. is a regular, full time intensive programme on semester pattern. As per UGC guidelines, a
candidate admitted to the one-year programme shall complete an overall nine courses and a dissertation for the
award of the degree.
d) Ph. D. Programme (to be introduced shortly)

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO B.A.. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) PROGRAMMES

Higher Secondary (10+2)/CBSE/other examination recognized as equivalent there to with not less than 45% of marks
in aggregate (40% in case of SC/ST candidates). The applicant should be a candidate who participated in the Common
Law Admission Test (CLAT-2020). Eligibility and admission procedure for seats under the NRI/OCI quota will be
separately notified on the TNNLU website.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO LL.M. PROGRAMMES

Three/Five years B.L. or LL.B. or B.L. (Hons.) or LL.B. (Hons.) or its equivalent there to with not less than 55%
in aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST candidates). The applicant should be a candidate who participated in the Common
Law Admission Test (CLAT-2020).

SCHOLARSHIPS

TNNLU Scholarship Policy offers limited/need-based scholarship to students. In addition, Tamil Nadu government
funded scholarships are also available to students belong to Tamil Nadu in the category of SC/ST and First generation
graduates (Tamil Nadu Students only).

The Tamil Nadu National Law University Financial Assistance Scheme provides for full or partial waiver of fees and
charges for the entire duration of the programme of study or part of such programme students eligible for the
Tamil Nadu National Law University Financial Assistance Scheme shall be selected solely on the basis of the financial
ability of their families.

UG PROGRAMME - SEAT ALLOTMENT:

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) –60 seats + B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) – 60 seats;
Total : 120 seats (out of which 6 seats for NRI/OCI quota)

Seat
Category and Reservation of Seats Seats Allotted Total Seats
Share
UNRESERVED 31% 17.67 18
ST 1% 0.57 1
TAMILNADU SC(A) 3% 1.71 2
SC(O) 15% 8.55 8
MBC /DNC 20% 11.4 11 57
BC(M) 3.5% 1.99 2
BC 26.5% 15.11 15
UNRESERVED 77.5% 44.17 44
ALL INDIA
SC 15% 8.55 9
57
ST 7.5% 4.28 4
TOTAL 114 114
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* Six (3+3) seats are reserved for Specially Abled Person (SAP) both under All India category and
Tamil Nadu category for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) and B. Com. LL.B (Hons.) degree programme for
the academic year 2020-2021.
(ST – Scheduled Tribes, SC(A) – Scheduled Castes (only for Arunthathiyar), SC (O) – Scheduled
Castes (only Scheduled Castes), MBC – Most Backward Communities/DNC – Denotified
Communities, BC(M) – Backward Classes (Muslims), BC – Backward Classes (other than Backward
Classes Muslims)

FEES STRUCTURE
First Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programmes (UG) and
LL.M. Programme (PG)

UG Programme PG Programme
Particulars
Amount (Rs.) Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee 1,00,000/- p.a 55,000/- p.a
Student Welfare Fund 1,000/- p.a ----
Examination Fee 2,000/- p.a 4,000/- p.a
Library Fee 5,000/- p.a 6,000/- p.a
Moot Court, Seminars and Other Co-curricular 3,000/- p.a 2,000/- p.a
Activities Fund USER CHARGES
Room Rent 12,000/- p.a 12,000/- p.a
Mess 30,000/- p.a 30,000/- p.a
Internet 5,000/- p.a 5,000/- p.a
Electricity 12,000/- p.a 12,000/- p.a
Generator Diesel 5,000/- p.a 5,000/- p.a
Water 12,000/- p.a 12,000/- p.a
Security 3,000/- p.a 3,000/- p.a
Sports and Games facilities 3,000/- p.a 3,000/- p.a
ONE TIME PAYMENTS
Campus Development Fund Fee 5,000/- ----
Admission Fee 5,000/- 5,000/-
REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS
Library Deposit 5,000/- 5,000/-

Hostel Deposit 10,000/- 10,000/-

(4,000/-for SC/ST) (4,000/-for SC/ST)
Mess Deposit 5,000/- 5,000/-

2,23,000/- p.a. 1,74,000/- p.a.

Total Amount 2,17,000/- p.a. 1,68,000/- p.a.
(for SC/ST) (for SC/ST)
Note: The fees/charges are provisional and subject to revision as per the decision of the
University Authorities.

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 Programme Structure – B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) & B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programme
Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name
Year Sem Sem
(B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) (B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)
English – I Business English -I English - II Business English -II
Political Science – I Sociology Sociology – II
( Political Science and (Sociology: An ( Research Methods in Business Economics
Organizations) Introduction) Social Sciences)
I I Sociology – I ( Sociology: Financial Accounting & II Political Science – II Research Tools for
An introduction) Practical Auditing ( Political Obligations) Business Decisions
Economics – I Business organization and History – I
Marketing Management
(Principles of Economics) Management ( Indian History)
Legal Methods Law of Contracts – I
Law of Torts Family Law – I
Political Science
Economics – II History – II
Legal History (Political Theory &
( Indian Economy) ( Legal History )
Organisation)
II Political Science – III Financial Services and IV Sociology – III Cost & Management
III ( International Relations ) Markets (Sociology of Law ) Accounting
Law of Contracts – II Constitutional Law – II
Family Law – II Property Law
Constitutional Law – I Jurisprudence
Law of Crimes-I (Indian Penal Code) Administrative Law
History – III ( Legal Economics – III
Corporate Accounting Financial Management
History of Tamil Nadu ) (Law and Economics)
Corporate Laws – I Corporate Laws - II
III V Labour Law – I Labour Law – II
VI
Public International Law Code of Civil Procedure
Law of Evidence Law of Crimes-II (Code of Criminal Procedure)
Law of Direct Taxation Environmental Law
Clinical - I (Alternate Dispute Resolution ) Clinical – II ( Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance)
Elective Course Elective Course
VIII Elective Course
Elective Course

IV VII Elective Course Elective Course

Elective Course Elective Course

Clinical – III (Professional Ethics and Professional
Clinical – IV (Moot Court Exercise and Internship)
Accounting System)
Elective Course Elective Course
V IX
Elective Course X Elective Course

Elective Course Elective Course

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 List of Elective Courses for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) & B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programme

Interpretation of Statutes Intellectual Property Law

Law of Indirect Taxation Corporate Finance Laws

Private International Law Law of International Organisation

Competition Law Gender Justice and Feminism

Land Laws of Tamil Nadu Health Care Laws

International Trade Law International Economics

Socio and Economic Offences Insurance Laws

Cyber Law Election Laws

Banking Law International Commercial Arbitration

Media Law Criminology, Penology and Victimology

Human Rights Law Comparative Constitutional Law

Law and Social Transformation Liberty, Equality and Justice

Advanced course on Copyright Law Law on Securities

Biotechnology, GMOs and the Law Advanced course on Patent Law

International Air & Space Law Regulation of Professional Sports in India

International Criminal Law International Refugee Law

International Humanitarian Law Law, Business and Human Rights

International Security Law Advanced Course on Trade Marks Law

International Environmental Law

*Above Courses are subject to change according to the availability of Faculty

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 LL. M. PROGRAMME – SEAT ALLOTMENT AND RESERVATION

Seat
Category and Reservation of Seats Seats Allotted Total Seats
Share
UNRESERVED 31% 2.79 3
ST 1% 0.09 1*
SC(A) 3% 0.27 1*
SC(O) 15% 1.35 1
TAMILNADU
MBC / DNC 20% 1.8 2 9
BC(M) 3.5% 0.315 1*
BC 26.5% 2.385 2
UNRESERVED 77.5% 6.975 7
SC 15% 1.35 1
ALL INDIA 9
ST 7.5% 0.675 1
TOTAL 18 18

* One seat may be given to the above mentioned categories based on merit in every admission.
* One seat is reserved for Specially Abled Persons (SAP)

(ST – Scheduled Tribes, SC(A) – Scheduled Castes (only for Arunthathiyar), SC (O) – Scheduled Castes (Only
Scheduled Castes), MBC – Most Backward Communities/DNC – Denotified Communities, BC(M) –
Backward Classes (Muslims), BC – Backward Classes (other than Backward Classes Muslims)

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 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE – LL.M. PROGRAMME

Corporate and Securities Laws
I - Semester
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World *
Comparative Public Law *
Research Methods and Legal Writing*
Law of Securities and Derivatives Contracts Copyrights and Access to Knowledge * *
**
Corporate Finance Law* *
Corporate Governance * *
II - Semester
Corporate Restructuring
(Mergers, Acquisition etc.,) * *
Elective Courses:
Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
including Revival of Sick Companies
Corporate Taxation Law
(Direct Taxation)
Law and Practice of Shareholder’s
Agreements
Corporate Compliance, Investigation of
Corporate Matters and
Adjudicatory Mechanism
Students are required to select 2 courses as Elective Courses from the list of Courses offered each year.
Dissertation
Intellectual Property Laws Natural Resources Law
I - Semester I - Semester
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World * Law and Justice in a Globalizing World *
Comparative Public Law * Comparative Public Law *
Research Methods and Legal Writing* Research Methods and Legal Writing*
Rights relating to Natural Resources * *
Property Rights over Land * *
Elective Course Legal Regulation of Forests and Wildlife
**
II - Semester II - Semester
Intellectual Property Rights and Litigation
**
International IP Law and Policy * * Law relating to Water **
Law and Practice of Patents * *
General Principles of Intellectual Property
Mines and Mineral Laws
Laws
Pharma Patents and Access to Medicines
Energy Law and Regulation
Law of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights
Law of Trademarks and Geographical
Indications Bio-Diversity and Biological Resources
Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Dissertation Dissertation

* Mandatory Courses – 03, ** Specialization Courses - 04

For further details contact:

The Registrar
Tamil Nadu National Law University,
Dindigul Main Road, Navalurkuttappattu,
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Pin – 620 027
Website: www.tnnlu.ac.in;
www.facebook.com/tnnluofficial
E-Mail Id: admissions@tnnlu.ac.in ; registrar@tnnlu.ac.in
Phone No.: 0431 – 2692108/ 2692102 / 2692105