HPNLU Shimla Placement & Salary Insights

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 the data gathered from unofficial sources, Education sector has placed the most number of HPNLU Shimla students. The sector-wise HPNLU Shimla alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Community & Social Service, Media & Communication, Military and Protective Services, Administrative and Business Development.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Yes, HPNLU Shimla offers internship to its students. A minimum of 12-week and 20-week internship is provided for the 3-year and 5-year courses, respectively. The internship is out under NGOs, Appellate and Trail Advocates, Legislatures, Judiciary and Legal Regulatory authorities.

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 LLM course fee at both the universities is almost the same. NLU Shimla LLM tuition fee is INR 1.2 lakh. While the course tuition fee of NLU Delhi is INR 1.4 lakh. Hence, candidates can consider getting in either of the universities, if compared based on course tuition fee. It is also informed that the fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University offers one-year LLM course. The curriculum of LLM includes compulsory and specialisations papers. The specialisations available are Constitutional Law, Business Law and Intellectual Property Rights and Criminal Law and Forensic Studies.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) and Nalsar University of Law are both esteemed law schools in India. The comparison between the LLM programmes at these universities can be based on various factors such as fees, placements, reviews, and cutoffs. Nalsar University of Law is one of the top NLUs in India, known for its prestigious legal education. However, the specific comparison between the LLM programs at HPNLU and Nalsar University of Law would depend on individual preferences, career goals, and the specific offerings of each program.

It's important for prospective students to thoroughly research and consider factors such as faculty expertise, course curriculum, industry connections, and alumni network when making a decision about pursuing an LLM programme at either of these institutions. Additionally, considering the specific areas of law that each university specializes in and the career opportunities available post-graduation would also be crucial in making an informed decision.

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.

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. 

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: 

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.B. (Hons.) programme. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for round 2 for various categories under the Home state quota. 

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:

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: 

Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The admissions to every National Law Universities are driven by the ranklists of CLAT exams. Aspirants need to apply for CLAT for UG and PG courses. Students qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. 

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.

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.

NLU Shimla admit candidates to its LLM programme based on merit in the CLAT exam. Aspirants with a valid integrated law course/LLB degree passed with at least 55% aggregate are eligible for admission. The eligible candidates can visit the CLAT official website to apply. Following the exam result announcement, the cutoff rank is announced. Candidates who meet the HPNLU LLM CLAT cutoff can take part in the CLAT counselling for seat allotment. After the seat allotment, candidates need to report at the university and pay admission fee for seat confirmation.

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: 

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.