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B.A. LL.B.(1 course)
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10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLAT
LL.M.(1 course)
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Graduation : 50 %
B.Sc.(1 course)
– / –
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
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Q:   What is HPNLU cutoff for other the General category?
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HPNLU cutoff 2024 has been released for various categories including General, SC, ST and PwD. Candidates seeking admission to HPNLU UG and PG courses can check out the All India closing ranks for CLAT Round 1 in the table mentioned below for BA LLB: 

CategoryCutoff 2024
SC10847
ST18736
PwD34169
Q:   What is the expected NLU Shimla cutoff 2024 for LLM?
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NLU Shimla cutoff 2024 for LLM will be released after the CLAT 2024 results. Canidates with a valid CLAT scores will only be eligible for the NLU Shimla LLM admissions 2024. Tabulated below are the Round 1 opening and closing ranks for NLU Shimla 2023 cutoff for estimated 2024 cutoff: 

CourseR1 Opening RankR1 Closing Rank 
LLM 617 1308

  

Q:   What is HPNLU CLAT cutoff 2024?
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HPNLU CLAT cutoff 2024 has been released in the form of opening and closing ranks on the official webiste of CLAT upto Round 4 Seat Allotment results. Tabulated below are the CLAT closing ranks for HPNLU BA LLB and LLM courses for the General category candidates: 

Course2024
B.A LL.B (Hons.)1902
B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)1973
Master of Law (LL.M.)1710
Q:   What is the closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff for BA LLB (Hons)?
A: 

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

 

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B.A. LL.B.

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Q:   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 (Hons) programme based on CLAT score.

Q:   What is the expected NLU Shimla cutoff 2024 for BA LLB (Hons)?
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First of all, in order to be eligible for NLU Shimla admissions 2024, candidates must have valid CLAT 2024 score. Tabulated below is the opening and closing rank for NLU Shimla for Round 1 for candidates to have an idea of estimated ranks: 

Course R1 Opening Rank R1 Closing Rank 
BA LLB (Hons) 822 1856

  

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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B.A LL.B (Hons.)

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146
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B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)

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74
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₹8.1 L

Master of Law (LL.M.)

1 year
128
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₹1.2 L

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Q:   Which branch is best in B.A. LL.B. at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?
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There are no other branch, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) is located in Shimla district Ghandal and was established in the year 2016, by the Himachal Pradesh Act of 2016. The university has now become a part of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) consortium. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and ranked 5 among NLU’s by CLAT Cutoff list. At present, the university provides students with undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs and doctoral programs. 

The BA LLB (Hons) course is Five-Year Integrated Programme. Under the BA LLB (Hons) programme, students have the option to choose one from, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology, as their ‘major’ courses.

Q:   What is the closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff 2023 for LLM?
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The closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff 2023 for LLM is 2362. NLU Shimla admission 2023 to LLM, a PG level course is based on CLAT scores followed by the CLAT Counselling which is genereally conducted in five rounds. Candidates seeking admission to NLU Shimla must have a valid score in CLAT for further admission process. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for NLU Shimla cutoff for last three years: 

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
Master of Law (LL.M.)82914922362
Q:   What is the closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff 2023 for BBA LLB (Hons)?
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The closing rank for NLU Shimla cutoff 2023 for BBA LLB (Hons) is 2873. Candidates seeking admission to NLU Shimla, must have a valid score in CLAT to meet the cutoff outlined by CLNU. Candidates can check out the closing ranks for NLU Shimla cutoff for BBA LLB (Hons) for last three years in the table below for Genra; All India category: 
CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)– / –– / –2873
   
Q:   What is the rank that is required for HPNLU (the latest)?
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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:

Course2024
B.A LL.B (Hons.)1883
B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)1941
Master of Law (LL.M.)1517
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HPNLU Shimla
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3.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.7
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.9
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Review of Himachal Pradesh National Law University.
Placements: Placement is okay, not that good. In the previous year, only 6 students from the batch got placement, and the highest package is 18 LPA, and the lowest is 5 LPA. Internship opportunities are provided by the college but are not that great.
Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are good, like we have all the basic necessities like almirah, kettle, Wi-Fi, geyser. The mess food is also okay. We have been allotted double sharing while boys have been allotted triple sharing. There is only one hostel inside the campus; the rest of the hostels are in a 5 km radius outside the campus.
Faculty: Faculty of the college is good and are highly qualified and friendly. They help us clear our doubts and give us a full understanding of the same. The course curriculum here is very practical. The numbers are given on the basis of mid-semester presentation and end-semester, comprising 100 marks.
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HPNLU – A rising centre of legal excellence in the hills.
Placements: Trust me, there are few placements in HPNLU as the placement cell is still trying and maturing, and also only a small number of companies visit campus. Mostly, students obtain internships/placements outside the campus process. If you are joining HPNLU, expect decent placement opportunities.
Infrastructure: HPNLU is one of the newer NLUs, established in 2016, and the facilities here are good, consisting of a sports complex, moot court halls, and hostel expansion. The library is great and also provides digital resources such as Manupatra, SSC online, etc. The classrooms consist of smart classes and have high-speed connectivity in both university and hostel. Hostel rooms are well-equipped, and there is also a canteen and café in the campus area. The campus also provides medical services and ambulance service, along with open badminton and basketball courts, a sports room for indoor games. However, the mess food here is bad.
Faculty: The faculty here are very helpful and have an open-door policy. They are approachable for doubts and mentoring. Most faculty encourage discussions in class. The Dean (Academics) and faculty coordinators regularly meet students to address academic issues. Exams are considered moderate to difficult, designed to test analytical and case law applications rather than rote learning.
Other: I chose this course because I have interest in social science subjects and also come from a humanities background. The faculty here is very great, which makes this course more interesting. There are not many events held every year, but a sports fest called DRONA is held, along with freshers, foundation days, and pre-Holi parties, depending on the Student Enrichment Cell.
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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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Satisfied, pretty place with peaceful sceneries, good placements and decent infrastructure.
Placements: Placements are good. The main thing is one bakes their own cake. The university was established in 2016, a less number of batches have passed but the placements are good. If one is dedicated enough, he/she can easily achieve good placement. Now the university is growing and soon the quality of placement will improve. The average package is of 16 LPA.
Infrastructure: Girls' hostels are amazing, with all the facilities. Boys' hostels are average because electric items are not allowed, but are pretty spacious. The girls' hostels are located on campus, and the boys' hostels are located outside. A fine is imposed in the boys' hostel for keeping electronic items. A fine can range from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15, 000.
Faculty: Faculty members are good, but some are not up to the mark. Overall, it is great. The teaching quality is good, and the curriculum is relevant. Exams are moderate to difficult, but one can easily ace with proper study and schedule. Teachers are helpful and qualified.
Other: Zero campus life and the crowd is average. I wish the campus life could be better. The only big event is DRONA, the sports fest.
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Good faculty. Mostly academic-centric. No fests. Placement opportunities needed.
Placements: Honestly, the college does not provide any guarantee for placements. Not more than 8% of the total students receive placements (if provided). Some companies that have provided placement opportunities are Athena Legal, Singh and Associate. The maximum package was around Rs 8 Lacs per annum.
Infrastructure: Facilities are average. The hostels provided for the girls are fine. The one for boys needs a lot of improvement. Food quality becomes average when the faculty receives a lot of complaints; otherwise, it's bad. The Wi-Fi facility also needs improvement as work gets delayed due to poor connectivity.
Faculty: Though the teachers are good and well-educated, the opportunities provided by the college are quite limited as it's situated in a remote area. The exams are of moderate to difficult level. 85% of the students easily pass the semesters. The papers are set in such a manner to test our overall understanding of the subject.
Other: There are no fests here. It’s a purely academic-centric college. I chose this college because I wanted to be in an NLU. Improvements should be made in the area of having more extracurricular activities like fests, etc. Also, improvement in the hostel and mess facilities is needed. The best thing about the course is that the teachers here are willing to help us out and are good in their respective subjects.
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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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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.

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How are B.A. LL.B. placements at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

Answered 4 months ago

According to the latest student reviews, BA LLB placements at Himachal Pradesh National Law University in 2023 had a the highest and the lowest package of INR 18 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively with 10 companies who visited the campus. This number was noted to be lower than average though events suc

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What is the NLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff for the Home State quota candidates?

Answered 3 months ago

The NLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for multiple categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks. 

For the General HS category, the cutoff was 11211 for the B.A LL.B (Hons.) course, and 16167 for B.B.A.LL.

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

Answered 8 months ago

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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Sejal Baveja

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Is Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission open for 2025?

Answered 8 months ago

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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Sejal Baveja

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Is HPNLU Shimla hard to get?

Answered a year ago

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

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