Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla Answered Questions

Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University offers five-year long BA LLB (Hons) programme. The course is offered in a full-time mode. For admission to this course, aspirants need to have a valid CLAT score. Before taking the exam, aspirants should check the course-specific eligibility requirements. 

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.

The university has a placements cell that support candidates in securing a job. A concise report of LLM placed candidates is not available. As per the student reviews, the highest package offered has stood at INR 18 LPA. Additionally, the minimum package was INR 5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters in the recent past have been Surana & Surana, Luthra & Luthra, AG Law Chambers, etc. 

Are you confused which law university to get admission in? The best way to decide is to have the correct metrics for comparison. Both the NLUs can be compared based on the integrated course fee, placement package, university ranking, and more. Below table presents a comparison between both the universities on the basis of fee and median package:NLU NameTotal Tuition FeeMedian Package (BA LLB (H)BA LLB (H) at NLU ShimlaINR 8.1 lakhINR 5 LPABA LLB (H) at NLU DelhiINR 6.8 lakhINR 19 LPANOTE:The median package mentioned for HPNLU is the overall minimum package and not specifically for BA LLB (H), offered as per verified student reviews on Shiksha.The given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Candidates seeking admission to LLM course of NLU Shimla need to apply for CLAT. The applications are accepted in online mode by the university. Candidates shall ensure that they fill out details correctly in the application form. The steps to be followed for CLAT application form filling are:Go to the CLAT official website and fill out the form to create login credentials.Enter ID and password to access the application.Choose LLM course as the desired programme.Enter details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

The National Law University, Shimla may reserve seats for candidates belonging to the SC/ST or other such categories. To get admission under these categories, aspirants have to submit the relevant documents. The caste certificate issued by a compotent authority has to be submitted. HPNLU has 128 seats for its one-year LLM course. The seat allotment is done based on CLAT scores. It must be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. This is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

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.

NLU Shimla LLM admission is through CLAT exam. Hence, the aspirants are required to apply for the entrance test and stay updated with its dates. The application form was released on Jul 15 and the last date to apply is Oct 15. Candidates must submit their application on or before the prescribed deadline.

Candidates applying for PhD can fill out the application form on the official website of Himachal Pradesh National Law University. Below are the steps to apply:Step 1: Visit the official website of the HPNLU.Step 2: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.Step 3: Login and fill out the application form.Step 4: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.Step 5: Submit the form.