Dr. Ambedkar Law University cancels affiliation for three private law colleges

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University has cancelled the affiliation of three private law colleges on charges of violating norms governing admission of students.

The Syndicate of the University, in its meeting early this month, passed a resolution cancelling the affiliation given to these colleges in 2025-26, according to a press release. The colleges in question are Thulasi Women’s Law College, Thoothukudi, S. Thangapazham Law College, Tenkasi, and Mukil Law College, Kanniyakumari.

Change in ownership

Sources in the TNDALU said that Thulasi Women’s Law College had a change of ownership and the new Trust failed to obtain affiliation for the academic year 2026-27.

The other two colleges had applied for increased intake of students in 2025-26 and had secured provisional affiliation from the University.

As per rules, they had to seek the approval of the Bar Council of India, which had announced a nationwide moratorium on increase of seats or starting of new colleges in August last year.

They had admitted students in anticipation of approval from the Bar Council of India, which was accorded in April 2026, after the moratorium was lifted.

Violation of norms

The release stated that admitting students in anticipation of approval was a clear violation of established norms and rules.

The violation came to light at the time of registration of students for examination, the sources maintained.

The Syndicate, in its resolution, decided to not consider the application submitted by Thulasi Women’s Law College, the press release mentioned.

Remedial measures

However, it has resolved to constitute a committee to work out appropriate remedial measures for students who are already admitted keeping in mind their interest, it added.

This article has been updated to rectify a factual error.