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HPNLU Shimla Ranking 2025

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Estd. 2016

Last updated on 31 Oct '25

HPNLU Shimla Rankings
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HPNLU Shimla is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, HPNLU Shimla ranked in the #34 under the 'Law' category.

HPNLU Shimla Ranking

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HPNLU Shimla Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
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HPNLU Shimla
HPNLU Shimla Ranking Highlights 2025

HPNLU Shimla is one of India’s top institutes. Eminent national ranking bodies have acknowledged it as a leading institute. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #34 in the Law category. The institute is ranked as one of the best institutes for its top class faculty. The article mentioned in this space covers all the details you need if you are interested in HPNLU Shimla rankings.

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Law

NIRF, 2025

#34

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Himachal Pradesh in 2025->

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Q: Which college is more economical for LL.M among HPNLU and NLU Delhi?

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.

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Q: Is LLM at Himachal Pradesh National Law University better than Nalsar University of Law?

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.

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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.

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Q: Which college is better for B.A LL.B (Hons) course among NLU Shimla and NLU Delhi?

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 Name	Total Tuition Fee	Median Package (BA LLB (H)
BA LLB (H) at NLU Shimla	INR 8.1 lakh	INR 5 LPA
BA LLB (H) at NLU Delhi	INR 6.8 lakh	INR 19 LPA

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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.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

As per the overall score, HPNLU Shimla has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Law' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2025
Law	34

HPNLU Shimla Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

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RMLNLU Compare	21
NLIU Bhopal Compare	27
MNLU Nagpur Compare	28
NLU Ranchi Compare	30
HPNLU Shimla	34
NLU Assam Compare	35

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HPNLU Shimla
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3.3/5

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Placements2.7

Infrastructure3.4

Faculty & Course3.9

Campus Life3.3

Value for Money3.2

Prachi

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

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025Read More

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

3.8

2Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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

Sandeep

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

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025Read More

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

2.8

2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024Read More

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

Answered 2 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

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a month 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.

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered 6 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

Contributor-Level 10

Is Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission open for 2025?

Answered 6 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.

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

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

Abhishek Aggarwal

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