To calculate the cut-off for 5-year law courses in Tamil Nadu, your 12th standard marks are taken into account. The cut-off is usually based on the total marks you’ve secured in relevant subjects, converted into a percentage. For example, if your best subjects total 480 out of 600, your cut-off percentage would be (480/600) × 100 = 80%. This percentage is considered during the merit-based selection process.

The actual cut-off can vary each year depending on the number of applicants, category reservation, and course demand. In top institutions like the School of Excellence in Law (SOEL), the cut-off for open category candidates can go as high as 98% or more, while affiliated colleges may have slightly lower cut-offs. It’s important to check the official TNDALU website for the current year’s details and cut-off trends