The Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu was established in the year 1997 to provide quality legal education to students coming from all walks of life. The college offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate law programmes, such as 5-year integrated BA LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM in legal disciplines.
The college is associated with Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, and the Bar Council of India recognizes it. The infrastructure facilities at this campus include library, moot court halls, computer lab, etc. Highly skilled professionals comprise the teaching faculties that pay equal importance to imparting both theoretical as well as practical knowledge.
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College produces qualified legal professionals to be contributed by the judiciary, legal practice, and society in general. The college is concerned with ethical practice, social responsibility, and practical training for the better preparation of students in handling the challenges of the legal world. It also promotes the participation of students in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities such as debates, seminars, and workshops in order to develop students better.
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Rankings
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College has always maintained a strong position in the law education rankings in India. This institute is ranked 8th of the 40 law colleges in IIRF rankings for 2024. This has been consistency. It is a minor fall from the 7th position in 2023 but a drop from the 4th position in 2022. In this sense, the college remains as one of the top choices for law aspirants, thereby maintaining its standards and commitment to quality legal education.
| Stream / Category |
2024 Ranking |
2023 Ranking |
2022 Ranking |
| Law |
#8 out of 40 |
#7 out of 39 |
#4 out of 36 |
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Courses
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College offers three courses as part of the law program on both campuses. The courses offered are tabulated below:
| Courses |
Details |
| B.A.LL.B |
Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 |
| LL.B |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Graduate with 45% of marks in Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with any of the Science, Arts, Humanities, Commerce |
| LL.M |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduated with 45% aggregate marks in LLB |
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Admissions
Candidates get admitted on the basis of candidates' merit score in entrance examinations CLAT.
How to Apply?
The admission process is done through online as well as offline mediums
Online Mode
- Students must visit the official website of TNDALU @tndalu.ac.in.
- On the website, students must first register themselves and then apply to fill in the application form
- Students have to upload mandatory documents while submitting application form fees.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the same for future references.
Offline Mode
- Pay the application fee and download the application from the official website of TNDALU.
- The downloaded application form along with photocopies of required documents and receipt of the payment has to be sent to the following documents-
THE CHAIRMAN, LAW ADMISSION - 2020-2021, TAMIL NADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, 'POOMPOZHIL', NO.5, DR.D.G.S. DHINAKARAN SALAI, R.A.PURAM, CHENNAI-600 028.
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Scholarships
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University provides various scholarships depending upon the student's previous academic performance and achievements. Students are awarded with Jeeva Endowment Scholarship to rank hold, Thirumalaisamy Audiseshan Endowment for first rank holds, and Justice P.N. Bhagawathi Endowment mainly for Human Rights and International Law holders. Other notable scholarships include Sri V. Sridevan Endowment, Sri A.S. Venkatrama Iyer Endowment, Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Veerasamy Endowment, and the K.G.R. Scholarship. Other endowments are also there like Thiru. P. Ananda Rao Endowment, Shri. V. Ayodhya Ramaiah Endowment, Shri. V.V. Ramana Rao Patnaik Endowment, and the Sridevan Endowment for the achievements in different fields and excellence in extracurricular activities.
Types of Scholarships and Benefits:
- Jeeva Endowment Scholarship:
- Eligibility: First 5 rank holders in each year of the 3-year/5-year B.L. Degree courses and M.L. Degree course.
- Benefits: Scholarship subject to availability of interest accrued on the corpus fund.
- Thirumalaisamy Audiseshan Endowment:
- Eligibility: First rank holders in the 3-year B.L., 5-year B.L., and M.L. Degree courses.
- Benefits: Financial assistance for top-ranking students.
- Justice P.N. Bhagawathi Endowment:
- Eligibility: Students obtaining the highest marks in the subject Human Rights and International Law.
- Benefits: Gold medal every year.
- Sri V. Sridevan Endowment Scholarship:
- Eligibility: First mark in the M.L. I.P.R. degree course.
- Benefits: Financial assistance to toppers students.
- Sri A.S. Venkatrama Iyer Endowment:
- Eligibility: First rank in Business Law in the M.L. Degree course.
- Benefits: A gold medal every year.
- Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Veerasamy Endowment:
- Eligibility: First rank holder of the M.L. Degree Course (Branch-Constitutional Law & Human Rights).
- Benefits: Financial assistance to the top-ranking students.
- Eligibility: First rank holder in the subject Contract – I in the B.A.B.L. (Hons) Degree Course.
- Benefits: Financial assistance to the top-ranking students.
- Thiru. P. Ananda Rao Endowment:
- Eligibility: First rank in Constitutional Law and Company Law in the 3/5 year Law Degree Course.
- Benefits: Gold medals and cash prizes.
- Shri. V. Ayodhya Ramaiah Endowment:
- Eliteness: Highest marks in the subject Civil Procedure Code (CPC) at Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai.
- Prize: Two gold medals and two cash prizes.
- Shri. V.V. Ramana Rao Patnaik Endowment:
- Eliteness: Highest marks in the subject Law of Evidence in the 3-year and 5-year B.L. Degree Courses.
- Prize: Two gold medals and two cash prizes.
- Eliteness: Best Memorial in the National Moot Court Competition conducted by the School of Excellence in Law.
- Benefits: Cash award of INR 5,000.
- Eligibility: Nominee proposed by the Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor, NEPC nominee and the Dean P.G. Department.
- Benefits: NEPC lectureship on Public Law.
These scholarships provide financial aid and recognition to students based on their academic achievements and performance.
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Infrastructures
- Administrative Block: Two-storied complex with the Principal's Chamber, Office Room, Moot Court Hall, Seminar Hall, Conference Hall, and individual faculty rooms.
- Academic Block: Separate two-storied edifice exclusively for teaching which has more than 20 classrooms equipped with all types of modern amenities.
- Conference Hall: Fully air conditioned hall on the 1st floor of the Administrative Block. Fitted with video conferencing, and can accommodate 50 persons.
- Seminar Hall: Beautifully designed, fully air-conditioned with a seating capacity of 150 persons for seminars, workshops, and lectures.
- Auditorium: Centrally located, with a seating capacity of over 200, theatre surround sound, and a state-of-the-art mixer for cultural and academic events.
- Hostels: Fully furnished two-storied Boys' Hostel and three-storied Girls' Hostel with a capacity for 80 boys and 120 girls, respectively.
- Gymnasium: Equipped with modern fitness equipment, including cross-trainers, multi-gyms, and treadmills.
- Moot Court: Frequent national level moot court competitions to train students in court procedures.
- Library: Two-storied library with a rich collection of over 40,000 books, journals, and a digital library with Wi-Fi enabled and 20 computers.
- Smart Classroom: Fully air-conditioned with digital displays, whiteboards, LCD projector, and other audio/visual components for an interactive learning experience.
These facilities provide a comprehensive and conducive environment for both academic and extracurricular activities at the institution.
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Faculty
Dr. Ambedkar GLC has experienced faculty who have taught several notable students and experience in legal practice. Most of them have completed their master's and doctoral degree in Law.
- There are over 17 lecturers.
- More than two lecturers with PhD
Dr Ambedkar Government Law College Placements
The School of Excellence in Law (SOEL) provides placements through the Student-Industry Interface Centre (SIIC), which connects students to opportunities in the legal and corporate sectors. SOEL's very first batch of Post Graduate specializing in Business Law was recruited through campus interviews by banks. Internships with law firms, banks, and positions under High Court judges are available. The placement cell is in the process of formal inauguration, aiming to expand opportunities further, including collaborations with corporations, IT firms, and multinational companies.
Placement and Training Cell of Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College helps the students in engraving legal practices and career establishing in the following ways:
- Career Guidance Workshops
- National/State Level Moot Courts and Case Studies
- Entrepreneurship Development Cell
- Internship with the organizations
- Seminars and Exchange Programmes
- Court Visits -Session Court/High Court
- Enrollment to Bar Council
