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HPNLU Courses & Fees 2025

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LL.M.(1 course)
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Q:   What is the selection process for LLM at HPNLU?
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Candidates are shortlisted for NLU Shimla LLM course based on their score in Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is a pen and paper based examination. The exam duration is two hours. There is no other provision for admission at NLUs. Moreover, after the entrance test, candidates who meet the cutoff mark can participate in the CLAT counselling.

Q:   Is HPNLU Shimla hard to get?
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No, its not hard to get admission at Himachal Pradesh National Law University. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CLAT. It is mandatory for students to qualify the entrance exams as per the desired course. HPNLU Shimla course admission begins with the online application.

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Q:   What is the cost of studying B.A LL.B (Hons) at HPNLU?
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The total tuition fee for Himachal Pradesh National Law University BA LLB (Hons) is INR 8.1 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the university. Besides, aspirants also need to pay CLAT application fee for admission to HPNLU BA LLB (Hons) course.

Q:   What is the fee for BBA LL.B (Hons) at HPNLU?
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The total tuition fee for Himachal Pradesh National Law University BBA LLB (Hons) is INR 1.8 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The total fee of BBA LLB (Hons) includes caution deposit, admission fee, exam fee, tuition fee, etc. Candidates once selected need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

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HPNLU Shimla
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3.2/5
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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029
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Absolutely satisfying curriculum and facilities according to the terrain and age of the university.
Placements: 50% of students got placements. The lowest package is around 5 LPA, and the highest package is around 18 LPA, including PPO. Luthra and Luthra company hire students from the college. Almost everyone got internships in government ministries and law firms like Trilegal and Luthra and Luthra. Top roles offered are litigation, judiciary, corporate, etc., and we can choose them according to our interests.
Infrastructure: Himachal Pradesh National Law University provides a good environment for students. There are all the necessary resources and facilities for students. It has facilities like Wi-Fi in the university as well as in hostel premises. There is also a facility of a common room, a mess area, and a sports room. All classes are smart classes.
Faculty: All teachers in the college are qualified and knowledgeable. Most of them are PhD holders in their subjects. The environment of the college is so supportive. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are difficult, and they show the level of the college. The pass percentage is 45%.
Other: I chose this course because it fits with our future work, and I want to pursue a career in the judiciary. Everything is good, and I don't think there is any space for improvement.
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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029
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A university on the seventh heaven.
Placements: The offer percentage given to the individuals is good but most students apply individually for jobs as those are more lucrative. In terms of the highest package it was 18 Lacs and the minimum was 5 lacs, maybe, further internships it is done on a basis, while the college will notify from time to time about the internship, if the student has a better alternative, then he/she can take it.
Infrastructure: In terms of infrastructure, I can say it is not good for boys as hostels are private rental buildings for boys, but for girls, hostels are made inside the campus. Further, the food is selected by a student committee made of all the years of students as well as a faculty member. Medical facilities are not available inside the campus but there is an ambulance from which the student can go to the nearest hospital and have a free checkup.
Faculty: Now, in terms of teachers, I can say that they know more than enough about their subjects and the knowledge given is best, further about the semester exams there are 6 subjects in the first year and then 5 in the 2nd year. There is a mid-semester exam of 25 marks, then 25 marks for assignments, and then 50 marks for the semester exam The difficulty is medium, anyone can pass them spectacularly if they have prepared for it.
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LIFE AT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY SHIMLA
Placements: In the past few years, the placement in the college has actually not been so good. Most of the students coming to the college are inclined towards the judiciary. Although a few students have grabbed good offers from good law firms, being a tier 3 college, placements are not excellent. However, with time, the college is trying its best to bring in good law firms, so it might improve in the future.
Infrastructure: Our college is actually situated in the hills, so you can't expect very lavish infrastructure, but there is almost everything that one needs. The sports infrastructure is not so good. Talking about the hostels, the college has just one hostel of its own for the first-year girls, whereas the other one is under construction. All the other hostels are in rented buildings near the campus.
Faculty: The faculty is pretty good. The college is very serious about academics and has good professors with good skills. The curriculum is very relevant and well-designed, somewhat similar to Delhi University. The semester exams are not very tough; the college is actually trying to test our critical thinking skills.
Other: I chose this course because I wish to be a political analyst, and getting a law degree from a national university would help me a lot in this. Our life is very happening here. The campus is extremely beautiful and serene. The campus has a variety of crowds, and you'll enjoy your life here.
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Amazing experience of learning law in the Himalayas.
Placements: Placements are average in this University. It is a newly established university among the Family of National Law Universities. The Assistance Cell is working hard to place the students at good law firms and provide internship opportunities at good law firms for students. Most students opt for higher studies, stressing less about getting placements as of now. The highest package offered recently was 18 LPA. Many students receive Pre-Placement offers from Law Firms like Singh and Associates, Lakshikumaran and Sridharan, Indus Law, etc. One thing that should be kept in mind is that this is still a tier 3 NLU; hence, getting placed is based on your caliber and potential, one should not rely entirely on the University for the same.
Infrastructure: The University infrastructure is well suited to the hilly terrain of the Himalayas. There are two blocks in the University for Academic and Administrative purpose. There is only one hostel for girls at the university, and the other one is under construction. Boys hostels are rented and located outside the periphery of the University. Boys' hostels are, however, average as compared to the girls' hostel. Basic amenities like Fan, Light, Geyser and wardrobe are provided to the residents. There are separate mess in the hostels and one at the university. There are two cafeterias in the hostel. Since the college is situated on hilly terrain, it is not well suited for many games. However, many games are being played in the university, such as Futsal, Badminton, Cricket, Basketball, and indoor games such as chess, carrom, table tennis, etc. The university also hosts an annual sport festival. The campus, along with hostels situated outside, are Wi-Fi enabled, with classrooms being well furnished and equipped with both audio and visual equipment.
Faculty: The faculty is well experienced, as many of them are from well-reputed colleges in the country. Most of the teachers hold Ph.D.s and are UGC NET qualified; their stress is more on imparting value and practical knowledge to the students along with good theoretical application. Exams are conducted every three months to test the students; the curriculum is well-suited to the needs of the students, with equal emphasis on learning law and social sciences. It makes the student industry ready. Attendance is something that should be taken care of at this university, as there are strict provisions regarding this, with the mandatory attendance being 70%. Semester exams are moderately difficult, and one can pass them if you are sincere at studies.
Other: I chose this course as I was passionate about pursuing a career in law, advocating for people's rights. There are a lot of events in this university that are on par with the expectations of the student's connectivity. The university is well connected by the roads, as it is located at the Shimla Mandi Highway. One can reach it directly by bus or private vehicle. There are many eateries and restaurants in the area nearby, along with beautiful foothills of the Himalayas. The nearest market is Dhami, which is located at a very short distance.
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Review of Himachal Pradesh National Law University.
Placements: The placement and internship cell pf our college often conducts seminars related to CV Building, skilled development, etc. It also forwards emails regarding internships at different firms. Many students apply to different firms themselves. The cell has produced an introductory pdf of all the final-year students, primarily focusing on their experiences, skills, achievements, etc. on LinkedIn.
Infrastructure: The college and all the hostels are equipped with Wi-Fi services. The classrooms and hostel rooms are well furnished and cleaned regularly. Each hostel features a mess. The college has a library and a reading room. The college allows to provide an e-library, which is very vast. The hostels provide all the essential services, like washing machines and almirahs. There is even a common room in one hostel. There are many dhabas, cafes, and essential shops nearby. The quality of the food can be proved to a great extent. The lunch and snacks served are really good. The university has a volleyball court, badminton court, cricket ground, and sports room. A doctor sits in the university regularly. There is a canteen, a campus cafe, and a stationary shop on the campus itself.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers are helpful and well qualified. They are all very knowledgeable and always try to bring practical knowledge to the classrooms. The course curriculum is relevant too. We are provided reading material continuing case laws, judgements, opinions, and articles by our law faculty each semester. The syllabus is updated each academic year. The students are expected to read the required document before the class. It depends on how we use this knowledge and apply it in the practical field. The semester exams are not at all difficult if you make proper notes and pay attention in the class. Mostly all the students are able to pass the exams.
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B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028
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The reality of national law university, Shimla (hpnlu).
Placements: The placements offered by the college are minimal; only 10 companies offered placements last year. The top companies were SVS attorneys, Optimus Legal, and SNG & Partners. The percentage of students getting placed is also minimal—15–25%. The highest ever package offered is INR 18 LPA and the minimum is INR 5 LPA. From BBA to LL.B., at least 20% of students per year get placed. The roles offered are legal internships, and internships are mostly brought by the students and placements are often provided outside of campus; hence, the maximum number of students get internships but not from the college.
Infrastructure: The campus is fully furnished and technically advanced; the hostels and mess are also clean and the quality of food offered by the mess is average and reasonable. There is a library comprising more than 1000 books that is spacious enough. The college and hostels are properly equipped with Wi-Fi and bus facilities are also there. The medical facilities are poor but the sports committee is good. We have opportunities to explore sports as we have a table tennis court, a volleyball court, a badminton court and a half basketball court. The canteen is also average.
Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and helpful, and the teaching quality is good the faculty is young and permanent. The curriculum is somewhat similar to the rest of the NLUs, but its relevance and industry readiness cannot be guaranteed. The semester exams are very easy and the pass percentage is 33%.
Other: The best thing about the course is that it is a 5-year law course, hence saving a year. Also, this course is valuable as it is offered by an NLU. The course could have been relevant to the current legal scenario and ought to have been taught with real-life practical insights rather than sheer theory. The events are very rare, the campus life is not that attractive, and connectivity is bad due to geographical limitations.
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Q:   What is the highest package for B.A LL.B (Hons.) students at HPNLU, Shimla?
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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.

Q:   What is the closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff for BA LLB (Hons)?
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CLAT score is accepted for admission to the BA LLB course offered by NLU Shimla. Candidates can also check closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) in the table below for last three years:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202220232024
B.A LL.B (Hons.)230228162102

 

Q:   How can I get a seat for BBA LL.B (Hons) at HPNLU?
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University offers seats to candidates in BBA LLB (Hons) course based on CLAT score. CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted in pen and paper mode. Besides, aspirants must also pass Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate to apply for BBA LLB (Hons).

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for LL.M. at Himachal Pradesh National Law University 2023?
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Admissions shall be made strictly on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the Entrance Test provided he / she obtains at least 50% marks in the Entrance Test (45% marks for SC/ST candidates). This is a two year programme of regular study.

The cutoff for Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla in 2023 will be determined by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) during the CLAT counseling process. Candidates who have appeared in CLAT 2023 exam and meet the HPNLU 2023 Shimla cut-off scores will be considered for admission. 

The last round cutoff for the different years was as follows:

2021: 829

2022: 1492

2023: 2362

Total 128 seats are available for Master of Law (L.L.M) programme this year. 

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Q:   What is the cutoff mark for HPNLU Shimla through CLAT for All India category students?
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HPNLU Shimla cutoff 2025 is out for round 1. The cutoff was released for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). For candidates belonging to the General AI category candidates, the closing rank in the first round for BA LLB (Hons) was 1951 and for BBA LLB (Hons), it was 1994. For the SC AI category students, the cutoff ranks for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) were 11003 and 12439, respectively. For the ST AI category, the cutoff was closed at 15816 for BA LLB (Hons) and 18083 for BBA LLB (Hons). 

Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for B.A. LL.B.?
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The selection method goes through 2 routes: direct admission and entrance tests. The establishments taking direct admission choose the scholars on the idea of the benefits list. The establishment that prefers the doorway check as admission settle for the innumerable entrance check for law programs like CLAT, AILET, and LSAT. Some universities like GGSIPU could conduct their own entrance check. once clearing the doorway, some institutes could need the qualified candidates to look for associate degree interview for the selection method. 

Candidates appearing for the exam will have to score somewhere between 78-90 marks in CLAT 2024 to secure admission in top 5 NLUs.

For AILET Exam: General category candidates need to score above 70 marks out of 150 to get admission to NLU Delhi.SC/ST candidates need to score around 50 marks, while PwD/KM/J&K candidates need to score around 35-50 marks. 

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Is Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission open for 2025?

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No, Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission is not currently open for the academic year 2025. The CLAT counselling process is over. Candidates can apply for admission in Himachal Pradesh National Law University for the next academic year. i.e, 2026 by registering for CLAT 2026.

 
 

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What all steps are there in the admission process of HPNLU?

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The admission process of Himachal Pradesh National Law University involves the following steps:-

  1. Registration- Candidates must register for the CLAT exam to take admission in Himachal Pradesh National Law University, except the PhD course and appear for the exam. 
  2. Selection- Candidates are selected ba

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How are candidates selected for PhD at HPNLU?

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Candidates are selected for the PhD course at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, based on their scores in the HPNLU Entrance Test/ UGC-NET/ JRF. Candidates must appear for any of these exams and achieve a valid aggregate in the same to take admission in the PhD course at Himachal Pradesh Nati

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What is the eligibility for B.A LL.B (Hons) at HPNLU?

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Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 (45% for SC/ST candidates) . The admission is based on the Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) . The university offers a total of 60 seats for the BA LLB course.

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What is the seat intake for BA LLB at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

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There are a total of 120 seats in BA LLB (Hons) course of Himachal Pradesh National Law University. Out of the total intake, 15% seats are reserved for SC and 7.5% for ST category candidates. For aspirants belonging to Himachal Pradesh, 25% seats are reserved. Candidates are offered seat in BA LLB (

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