School of Excellence in Law, a constituent of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was established in 2002 in Chennai. The institute is approved by Bar Council of India and UGC.
SOEL offers B.A LL.B (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), BCA LL.B (Hons), B.Com LL.B and LL.M programs. For UG programs such candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 70% marks in the relevant stream.. Final admission is purely merit based.

SOEL Highlights
A summary of SOEL Chennai is available in the table below.
| Name | Statistics |
| Establishment Year | 2002 |
| Approved by | BCI, UGC |
| Courses Offered | B.A LLB (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), BCA LL.B (Hons), B.Com LL.B (Hons), LL.B, LL.M |
| Mode of Admission | Merit Based |
| Official Website | https://tndalu.ac.in/ |
| Contact Details | 7200504871 |
SOEL Courses & Eligibility
School of Excellence in Law Chennai offers 6 programs. Explore the detailed eligibility criteria and admission process of all the programs mentioned below.
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Process |
| B.A LL.B (Hons) | 10+2 or 3 Years Diploma/ Polytechnic with 70% | Merit Based |
| BBA LL.B (Hons) | ||
| BCA LL.B (Hons) | 10+2 with Computer Science as major subject | |
| B.Com LL.B (Hons) | 10+2 in Commerce stream | |
| LL.B | Graduate in any discipline with 60% (55% for SC/ST) | |
| LL.M | Should pass regular or integrated LLB program with 45% from recognized university |
SOEL Fees Structure
School of Excellence in Law fee structure for both the UG and PG courses are mentioned in the table below.
| Course Name | Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
| BA LLB (Hons) | 42,000 |
| BBA LLB (Hons) | 42,000 |
| BCA LLB (Hons) | 42,000 |
| BCom LLB (Hons) | 42,000 |
| LLB | 42,000 |
| LLM | 20,000 |
SOEL Admission 2026
School of Excellence in Law Chennai admission to all the programs is based on merit. Eligible candidates can fill in an online application. The detailed steps are mentioned below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the University.
- Step 2: Complete the registration process by providing the required details.
- Step 3: Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
- Step 4: Fill the application form.
- Step 5: Upload the important documents.
- Step 6: Pay the application fees (INR 2000 for Non-State candidates, INR 1000 for State candidates).
- Step 7: Submit the application and download the application.
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SOEL Cutoff 2025 (Integrated LLB)
The table below represents the category wise cutoff of all the integrated LLB program at School of Excellence in Law Chennai.
| Category | BA LLB/ BBA LLB (Hons) | BCom LLB (Hons) | BCA LLB (Hons) |
| OC | 96.750 | - | 94.500 |
| BC | 93.500 | - | 88.000 |
| BC (Muslims) | 87.000 | - | - |
| MBC & DNC | 93.250 | 95.500 | 92.500 |
| SC | 95.750 | - | - |
SOEL Scholarship
School of Excellence in Law Chennai offers multiple scholarships for SC/ST and differently abled candidates, provided they submit valid documents and certificates. Check out the names of the scholarships mentioned below.
- Govt of Tamil Nade SC/ST Scholarship.
- Post-metric scholarship.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Merit Scholarship.
- Govt of Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship.
- Govt of India Prime Minister Merit Scholarship.
- Scholarship for the Wards of the Farmers.
- Higher Education Loan to the SC/ST Students provided by the Government of India.
- Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme.
SOEL Faculty
Explore the SOEL Chennai faculty name along with their photos and designation in the table below.
| Names | Designation | Photos |
| Prof. Dr, K.S Sarwani | Professor | ![]() |
| Prof. Dr. V Balaji | Professor | ![]() |
| Prof. Dr. Kumudha Rathna | Professor | ![]() |
| Dr. D Kannan | Associate Professor | ![]() |
| Dr. Lucky George | Associate Professor | ![]() |
| Dr. P Brinda | Associate Professor | ![]() |
| Prof. Kartik Shiva B | Assistant Professor | ![]() |
| Prof. Ms K Divya | Assistant Professor | ![]() |
| Mr. Subhash P | Assistant Professor | ![]() |
Note: The photos of the faculty are taken from School of Excellence in Law Chennai official website.
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The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law [SOEL], Chennai Course & Fees
| # | Course | Fees | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
M.Phil/Ph.D in Law |
₹39,500 1st year fees
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2 |
BA LLB |
₹1.28 Lakhs 1st year fees
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3 |
BBA LLB |
₹1.28 Lakhs 1st year fees
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LLB |
₹1.28 Lakhs 1st year fees
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Important Dates
| Events | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Fourth Merit List |
LLB BA/BBA LLB |
To Be Notified |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Third Merit List |
LLB BA/BBA LLB |
To Be Notified |
| CLAT 2026 Objection Window |
LLB BA/BBA LLB |
10 December, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key |
LLB BA/BBA LLB |
10 December, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Business Law, Consittutional Law and Legal Order, Intellectual Property Law, International Law and organizations, Environmental law, Criminal law and Criminal Justice Administration, Human Rights and Duties Education, Labour Law and Administrative Law, Taxation law, Cyber Space law and Justice, Maritime law, Property Law and Crime & Forensic Law are some of the LLM specializations offered at School of Excellence in Law Chennai.
Ans. School of Excellence in Law address is:
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, MGR Main Rd,
Tirumalai Nagar, Perungudi,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113.
Ans. The detailed SOEL Chennai LLM fee structure is mentioned in the table below.
| Particulars | 1st Year Fees (INR) | 2nd Year Fees (INR) |
| Tuition Fees | 20,000 (10,000 per sem) | 20,000 (10,000 per sem) |
| Admission Fee | 3,000 | - |
| Library Deposit (Refundable) | 3,000 | - |
| Library Fee | 3,500 (per annum) | 3,500 (per annum) |
| Internet Fee | 3,000 (per annum) | 3,000 (per annum) |
| Infrastructural Facilities | 3,000 (per annum) | 3,000 (per annum) |
| Class Amenities fee | 2,400 (per annum) | 2,400 (per annum) |
| Identity Card | 200 (One Time) | - |
| Sports Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Grand Total | 38,200 | 32,000 |
Ans. The table below highlights the detailed fee structure of the integrated LLB programs at School of Excellence in Law Chennai.
| Particulars | Annual Fees (INR) |
| Tuition Fees | 42,000 |
| Admission Fee | 5000 |
| Library Deposit (Refundable) | 3000 |
| Library Fee | 3500 |
| Internet Fee | 3000 |
| Infrastructural facilities | 15000 |
| Class Amenities fee | 5600 |
| University Development fee (One Time) | 5000 |
| Bar Council Inspection fee | 1000 |
| Sport fee | 2000 |
| Moot Court fee | 2000 |
| Matriculation fee | 500 |
| NSS Fee | 10 |
| Youth Red Cross | 25 |
| Total | 87,635 |
Ans. School of Excellence in Law Chennai offers hostel facilities for both girls and boys. The facilities offered to the hostel students include dining halls, uninterrupted water supply, reading halls, internet connection, and television.
Ans. The rank list and cut-off marks will be determined and released based on the information provided by applicants in their respective application forms at School of Excellence in Law Chennai.
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