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HPNLU Shimla Placement & Salary Insights

Q: How are BA LLB placements at HPNLU Shimla?

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.

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HPNLU Placement Overview 2024
HPNLU Shimla Placement Report 2024
HPNLU Shimla Average Package 2024
HPNLU Shimla NIRF Placement Report 2026
HPNLU Shimla Student Reviews
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HPNLU Placement Overview 2024

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU Shimla) has a dedicated Placement Assistant Cell (PAC) that comprise placement and internship committees. The Cell facilitates all types of placement-related activities and ensure to inform students regarding internship applications on timely basis. Further, the three-year and five-year programs have 12 and 20 weeks’ internships module.

According to student reviews around May, 2024 from the BBA LLB batch of 2028, 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 2023 was INR 18 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. Further, 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.

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Q: Does HPNLU Shimla have a placement cell?

Yes, HPNLU has a dedicated Placement Assistance Cell (PAC) that includes placement and internship committees. The Cell facilitates internship and placement related activities by keeping students updated on internship applications. Moreover, the Cell takes up every possible action to help students get relevant job opportunities. Importantly, HPNLU Shimla also releases placement catalogue for recruiters wherein key information regarding students’ area of interest, CGPA score and LinkedIn profile is shared.

Q: Which branch is best in B.A. LL.B. at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

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 highest package for B.A LL.B (Hons.) students at HPNLU, Shimla?

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 are the government job profiles that I can apply for after completing B.A LL.B (H) from HPNLU?

There are various job profiles for BA LLB (H) graduates of NLU Shimla. To get the job, candidates have to go through the selection procedure as prescribed by the job posting department. Some of the government job profiles that the aspirants can apply for are:

Popular Government Job Profiles
Public Prosecutor	Judge	Law Officer
Assistant Public Prosecutor	Legal Advisor	-

The dual degree holders can also find good job opportunities in the private sector. Graduates can work in law firms, corporate legal departments, or can start their own practice. For more information about the BA LLB (H) course and the career prospects, click here.

HPNLU Shimla Placement Report 2024

As per students’ reviews, the key highlights of HPNLU Shimla placements in recent past are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 18 LPA
Minimum package	INR 5 LPA
Top recruiters	Surana & Surana, Luthra & Luthra, AG Law Chambers

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Q: What is the highest package offered at HPNLU Shimla?

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

Q: What is the placement process at HPNLU Shimla?

The placement process at HPNLU Shimla is carried by the training and placement cell, which includes the following steps:

Pre-Placement Talks: Interested orgnaisations hold pre-placement talks in consultation with PAC

Pre-Placement Talks: Organisations seeking to recruit from HPNLU can hold pre-placement talks in consultation with the respective committee

Pre-Interview Screening: Recruiters conduct screening process that includes GD before the final interview day

Final Interview Round: Recruiters shortlist candidates and the result is published

Offer Letter: Recruiters send the offer letter to students through the placement cell

Final intimation of Offer: The Recruiter has to send the offer letter to the students through the Placement Assistance Cell

It is to note that placement process at HPNLU Shimla is subject to placement guidelines that is issued by the University from time to time.

Q: Which has better placement at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc?

The highest package offered by Himachal Pradesh National Law University was INR 5 Lakh Per Annum for Bachelor of Science courses. On the other hand the placement statistics for B.A. LL.B. at Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) indicate that not more than 5% of the total students were placed, with the highest package being INR 8 Lakh Per Annum offered by Singh and Associates. 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 are CLAT important dates 2024?

The Common Law Admission Test, also known as CLAT is a national-level law entrance exam that is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to 5-year integrated LLB at the UG level and one-year LLM at the PG level. Tabulated below are the important dates for CLAT 2024:

Dates	Upcoming Events
26 Dec '23 - 2 Jan '24	CLAT 2024 First Allotment List fee payment
8 Jan '24 - 9 Jan '24	CLAT Second Allotment List 2024
8 Jan '24 - 12 Jan '24	CLAT Second Allotment List 2024 Fee Payment
22 Jan '24 - 25 Jan '24	CLAT Third Allotment List 2024 Fee Submission
20 May '24	CLAT Fourth Allotment List 2024
28 May '24	CLAT Fifth Allotment List 2024

HPNLU Shimla Average Package 2024

HPNLU average package data is not available. However, as per students’ reviews, the salary package offered during HPNLU Shimla placements in recent past is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 18 LPA
Minimum package	INR 5 LPA

HPNLU Shimla Top Recruiters

The list of top recruiters during HPNLU Shimla placements over the past few years is presented below:

HPNLU Shimla Top Recruiters
AG Law Chambers	Mandala Law Offices
Athena Legal	Optimus Legal
DMD Advocates	SVS Attorneys
Keystone Partners	SNG & Partners
Khaitan & Co	SNS Legal

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Q: Who are the top recruiters during HPNLU Shimla placements?

The list of top recruiters during HPNLU Shimla placements in recent past is presented below:

HPNLU Shimla Top Recruiters
AG Law Chambers	Mandala Law Offices
Athena Legal	Optimus Legal
DMD Advocates	SVS Attorneys
Keystone Partners	SNG & Partners
Khaitan & Co	SNS Legal

Q: What is the cost of studying B.A LL.B (Hons) at HPNLU?

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?

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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NIRF Placement Report 2026

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HPNLU Shimla UG - 5 years NIRF Placements Data: Law Accordion Icon V3

UG 5 years	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24
Median salary	6 LPA	8 LPA	1 LPA
% Students Placed	29%	36%	43%
Students placed	35	43	52
% Passing Students	88%	95%	93%
Students admitted	120	120	120
Students opted for higher studies	28	32	36
Students graduated	106	114	111

Source : NIRF Report 2025

HPNLU Shimla PG - 1 years NIRF Placements Data: Law Accordion Icon V3

PG 1 years	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24
Median salary	10 LPA	12 LPA	15 LPA
% Students Placed	27%	35%	45%
Students placed	15	28	36
% Passing Students	95%	100%	93%
Students admitted	55	80	80
Students opted for higher studies	9	14	19
Students graduated	52	80	74

Source : NIRF Report 2025

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Faculty & Course3.9

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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2030

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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.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025Read More

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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025Read More

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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

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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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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

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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.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025Read More

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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.6

2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024Read More

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HPNLU Placement FAQs

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Check HPNLU Shimla placements FAQs below:

Q: How are BA LLB placements at HPNLU Shimla?

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.

Q: Where are HPNLU Shimla alumni placed?

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.

Q: Does HPNLU Shimla offer internships?

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.

Q: Does HPNLU Shimla provide placement opportunities for BBA LLB students?

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.

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Does Himachal Pradesh National Law University offer better placements than Nalsar University of Law?

Answered 2 years ago

Both universities are highly regarded law schools in India, and their placement records are generally good. HPNLU offers BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD courses, and the university has a positive placement record for LL.M. students, with many of the graduates being well-placed and workin

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What is the highest package offered during HPNLU Shimla placements?

Answered 2 years ago

According to unofficial sources, the highest package offered during HPNLU Shimla placements in recent past is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 8 LPA

Note: The data presented above is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Krishnendu Chatterjee

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

Answered 2 weeks 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 all steps are there in the admission process of HPNLU?

Answered 4 months ago

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

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.
Selection- Candidates are selected ba

Sejal Baveja

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Is Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission open for 2025?

Answered 4 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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