HPNLU Shimla: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

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.

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.

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 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.  

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.

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.

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: 

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. 

The HPNLU Shimla CLAT cutoff 2026 was released for admission to BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and BBA LLB (Hons) course for all categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. The closing rank for the General AI category candidates was 1824 for the BA LLB (Hons) course, 1871 for the BBA LLB (Hons) course, and 1655 for LLM course, according to the Round 1 closing ranks. 

For the SC AI quota, the closing cutoff ranks were 10935, 12188, and 4544 for BA LLB( Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses, respectively. Refer to the table below for more information about other categories:

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:

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:

NOTE:

• 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.

NLU Shimla offers admission to BA LLB (Hons) course based on merit in the CLAT exam. Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST) can apply. The eligible candidates can go to the CLAT official website to register and apply for the exam. After the entrance test, the cutoff marks are announced based on which students need to participate in CLAT counselling. After seat allotment, the candidates need to report at HPNLU Shimla campus and pay admission fee for seat confirmation.

The Himachal Pradesh National Law University may have reserved seats for candidates belonging to the SC/ST or other such categories. For admission under these categories, candidates are required to submit the relevant documents. Hence, the caste certificate issued by a competent authority can be asked for verification. 

NLU Shimla has 120 seats for its BA LLB (Hons) programme. 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. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

No, admission to law courses at NLUs is through CLAT only. The course aspirants must appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and secure a good score. It is a pen and paper based test. There is no other provision for admission. Students who meet the cutoff mark have to take part in CLAT counselling for seat confirmation as well.

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 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. 

HPNLU CLAT 2024 cutoff is out. The CLAT last round closing rank was 2132 in 2024 for the LLM programme. This cutoff was for candidates belonging to the General All-India category. The cutoff for NLU Shimla LLM course in 2023 and 2022 is:

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.

Candidates need to pass LLB/ five-year integrated LLB from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% to apply for Himachal Pradesh National Law University LLM programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, candidates also need to qualify CLAT for admission to LLM.