With an 80 percent mark in your 12th-grade examinations, your chances of securing a seat at TNDALU (Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University) in Chennai are quite promising, especially for the 5-year integrated law programs like BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), and BCA LLB (Hons.) offered at the School of Excellence in Law (SOEL).

TNDALU primarily admits students to its undergraduate law programs based on the marks obtained in their qualifying examinations, which is your 12th standard. They do not usually conduct a separate entrance examination for these courses. The university releases cut-off marks for each category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.) after the application process concludes.

Based on the previous year's cut-off trends for the School of Excellence in Law, a score of 80 percent in your 12th standard falls within or even above the typical range for many categories. For instance, the general category cut-offs for the 5-year integrated programs at SOEL have often been in the higher 90s in recent years. However, for reserved categories like SC and ST, the cut-offs tend to be lower, sometimes in the 70s or 80s.

It's important to note that the cut-off marks can vary each year depending on factors such as the total number of applicants, the overall performance of the candidates in their 12th exams, and the number of seats available for each program and category.

Therefore, with 80 percent, you have a strong possibility of getting a seat, particularly if you belong to a reserved category. To maximize your chances, ensure you fill out the application form accurately and within the stipulated time when the admission process for the academic year 2025-2026 begins. Keep a close eye on the official TNDALU website ( https://tndalu.ac.in/ ) for notifications regarding admissions and the release of the cut-off lists. Applying to the specific program you are interested in and belonging to a relevant reservation category will further enhance your prospects of admission.

I hope this helps.