Himachal Pradesh National Law University

Himachal Pradesh National Law University offers courses such as BA-LLB (Hons), BBA-LLB (Hons), LLM at UG and PG levels. The university also offers PhD programme. Candidates looking forward to practising law in India, are required to clear the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) that is conducted by BCI. On passing the AIBE exam, lawyers are awarded a ‘Certificate of Practice’ which is mandatory for practising the profession as an advocate in India.

Students who facmily income does not exceed INR 2.50 Lacs per annum or as may be laid down from time to time are eligible to apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarship of HPNLU. The scholarship is open to deserving and meritorious students. 

Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University offers scholarships students via scholarship cell. The Scholarship Cell conducts an orientation programme on the different scholarships available to all first-semester students at the start of every academic year. Students can opt for Merit-cum-Means scholarship offered by the university or state or central government scholarships.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University applications for UG and PG courses is via CLAT. The registrations for CLAT usually begins in July and go on till October. HPNLU releases the application form for PhD course in January via online mode. Aspirants planning to apply for PhD entrance test must fill out the application form.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University does not offer direct admission. Candidates are offered seat in the UG and PG courses of the university based on CLAT score. Besides, NLU Shimla conducts an entrance exam for PhD admission. Candidates fulfiling both eligibility and selection criteria are offered admission in the university.

According to recent student reviews, the highest package offered during HPNLU Shimla placements 2023 stood at INR 18 LPA.

According to student reviews from BA LLB batch of 2025, BA LLB students get good placements and internship opportunities. Further, events such as MOOT Court Competitions help students improve their skills. Further, as per student reviews, the highest package offered was INR 18 LPA.

According to student reviews HPNLU Shimla placements are not that good as only 10 companies visited the campus in 2023., and around 25% of the entire batch was placed. The highest and minimum package offered during BBA LLB placements in recent past was INR 18 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively.

The highest package was 8 LPA. This was offered by Singh and Associates. Around 80% of the total students are indulged in an internship. But an internship is not provided by the University. The students have to arrange their internship.

The highest package offered by Himachal Pradesh National Law University was INR 5 Lacs Per Annum for Bachelor of Science courses.

Some of the top recruiters during HPNLU Shimla placements include Athena Legal, Optimus Legal, DMD Advocates, SVS Attorneys, Keystone Partners, and SNG & Partners.

HPNLU cutoff 2024 is out for CLAT Round 3 as of now. Candidates can check the HPNLU BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2024 along with other courses for the latest round in the table given below for General-All India: