Law Colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

11 law institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from BCI. Between them they list 9 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 4,310 seats. The largest by intake are School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai (840), Saveetha University (530), Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Kelambakkam, Chennai (480).

As published by BCI. Checked 20 September 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Unknown9Government1Private1
  • Unknown: 9
  • Government: 1
  • Private: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
B.A. LL.B (5…8B.Com LL.B (5…7BBA LL.B (5…7LL.B (3 year)4B.A. LL.B (5…3LL.B (3 year) (H…2B.Com LL.B (5…1B.P.Ed1
  • B.A. LL.B (5 year) (Hons): 8
  • B.Com LL.B (5 year) (Hons): 7
  • BBA LL.B (5 year) (Hons): 7
  • LL.B (3 year): 4
  • B.A. LL.B (5 year): 3
  • LL.B (3 year) (Hons): 2
  • B.Com LL.B (5 year): 1
  • B.P.Ed: 1

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Kelambakkam, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationCHETTINAD ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), KELAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake480
  • Crescent School of Law, B. S. Abdur Rehman University, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationB. S. ABDUR REHMAN UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)60BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27. Earlier: Approved upto 2022-23. BCI remarks: (BCom.LLB closed from 201
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27. BCI remarks: (BCom.LLB closed from 201
    Total intake180
  • Dr Ambedkar Govt Law College

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
    Approved byBCI
    AISHE codeC-39278
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year)60BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2023-24
    Official site
  • Faculty of Law, Dr. MGR Educational And Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Maduravoyal, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationDR. MGR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), MADURAVOYAL, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake480
  • Kalasalingam School of Law

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    AddressKalasalingam School Of Law, Off Campus, Kalasalingam Nagar, Chennai
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationKALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), ANAND NAGAR, KRISHNAN
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake360
  • Saveetha University

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B·UG

    Details
    Address83/1a Pt, 85/2 Pt, 84 Plot No, 10th Street , Mevalurkuppam A Village , Thandalam, Sriperumbudhur- 602105
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationSAVEETHA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI, NCTE
    Courses & intake (5)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2020-21
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2024-25. Earlier: Approved upto 2020-21
    LawLL.BB.sc Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2020-21
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2020-21
    Teacher EducationUGB.p.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Restoration/Continuation, 25-07-2022
    Total intake530
  • School of Law, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Deemed to be University), Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationHINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake360
  • School of Law

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    AddressSchool Of Law, Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology University, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationSATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, JEPPIAAR NAGAR, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake480
  • School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationVELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS) VELS UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)300BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BLl.b (3 Year)300BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake840
  • Veltech Dr. R. R. & Dr. SR School of Law, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationVEL TECH RANGARAJAN DR SAGUNTHALA R&D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BB.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake240
  • VIT Law School (Off-Campus), VIT University, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    LL.B

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    AffiliationVIT UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
    Approved byBCI
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    LawLL.BB.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)120BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    LawLL.BBBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons)180BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27
    Total intake300

Frequently asked questions

How many law colleges are there in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

11 law institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from BCI. As published by BCI. Checked 20 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of BCI-approved law colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from BCI, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do law colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu have?

4,310 approved seats across 11 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do law colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu offer?

The most widely approved are B.A. LL.B (5 year) (Hons) (8), B.Com LL.B (5 year) (Hons) (7), BBA LL.B (5 year) (Hons) (7), LL.B (3 year) (4), B.A. LL.B (5 year) (3), LL.B (3 year) (Hons) (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many law colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?

Of the 11 institutions listed: 9 unknown, 1 government, 1 private. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

As published by BCI. Checked 20 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.