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HPNLU Admission 2025: Eligibility, Dates & Selection Criteria

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HPNLU Admission Process 2025

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Q:   What is HPNLU CLAT cutoff 2024?

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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: 

Course2024
B.A LL.B (Hons.)1902
B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)1973
Master of Law (LL.M.)1710
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Q:   How costly is Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

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Himachal Pradesh National Law University fee ranges between INR 1.2 Lacs and INR 1.8 lakh. The fee is less when compared to private law schools. The total tuition fee for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) is INR 1.8 lakh. Besides, the tuition fee for LLM is INR 1.1 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The total fee of NLU Shimla is a cumulative of admission fee, facilities fee, campus development, library, examination fee, etc.

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Q:   Does Himachal Pradesh National Law University accept CLAT score?

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Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) accepts CLAT scores for admission to its law programmes. The admission process at HPNLU is governed by the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted by the consortium of NLUs. The eligibility criteria for CLAT include no age limit, a minimum of 45% in Class 12 for general and OBC categories, and 40% for SC and ST categories. The application form for CLAT is available on the official website of the consortium of NLUs, and the exam usually takes place around May. The CLAT score determines the rank and the university (NLU) to which the candidate will be allotted. Therefore, if you have a valid CLAT score, you can apply for admission to Himachal Pradesh National Law University.

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HPNLU LLM Admission 2025

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CLAT, MHCET Law

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DatesUpcoming Events
10 Dec '24
CLAT 2025 Result
11 Dec '24 - 20 Dec '24
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration
11 Dec '24 - 20 Dec '24
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)
26 Dec '24
CLAT 2025 First Allotment List
26 Dec '24 - 4 Jan '25
CLAT 2025 First Allotment List fee payment
DatesPast Events
1 Dec '24
CLAT 2025 exam date
18 Oct '24 - 25 Oct '24
CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window
15 Jul '24 - 22 Jul '24
CLAT 2025 online registrations
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Q:   Is LLM available at HPNLU?

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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.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for admission to LL.M at HPNLU?

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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.

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HPNLU Application Process 2025

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Q:   When are Himachal Pradesh National Law University application forms out?

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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.

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Q:   How much is CLAT 2025 application fee?

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The application fee for CLAT exam was different as per the category of a candidate. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee was INR 4,000 and for SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee was INR 3,500. Extra charges of INR 500 were applicable if candidates wanted to obtain previous years' CLAT question papers from the exam authority. Apart from CLAT application fee and cost of question paper bundle, candidates had to pay any other charges.

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Q:   When will CLAT registration open for admission to HPNLU Shimla?

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CLAT 2025 registrations are currently open. Candidates can apply for the exam till October 15, 2024. Aspirants who wish to apply for BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) or LLM need to fill out the CLAT application form. The forms are available online on the official website of Consortium of NLUs. 

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Q:   How can I apply for Ph.D admission at HPNLU?

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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.

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HPNLU Scholarships

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Q:   Does HPNLU offer scholarships?

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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.

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Q:   What is the criteria for merit-cum-means scholarship of HPNLU?

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Students who facmily income does not exceed INR 2.50 Lacs per annum or as may be laid down from time to time are eligible to apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarship of HPNLU. The scholarship is open to deserving and meritorious students. 

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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.3
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B.A LL.B (Hons.) - Batch of 2029
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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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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.
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The reality of national law university, Shimla (hpnlu).
Placements: The placements offered by the college are minimal; only 10 companies offered placements last year. The top companies were SVS attorneys, Optimus Legal, and SNG & Partners. The percentage of students getting placed is also minimal—15–25%. The highest ever package offered is INR 18 LPA and the minimum is INR 5 LPA. From BBA to LL.B., at least 20% of students per year get placed. The roles offered are legal internships, and internships are mostly brought by the students and placements are often provided outside of campus; hence, the maximum number of students get internships but not from the college.
Infrastructure: The campus is fully furnished and technically advanced; the hostels and mess are also clean and the quality of food offered by the mess is average and reasonable. There is a library comprising more than 1000 books that is spacious enough. The college and hostels are properly equipped with Wi-Fi and bus facilities are also there. The medical facilities are poor but the sports committee is good. We have opportunities to explore sports as we have a table tennis court, a volleyball court, a badminton court and a half basketball court. The canteen is also average.
Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and helpful, and the teaching quality is good the faculty is young and permanent. The curriculum is somewhat similar to the rest of the NLUs, but its relevance and industry readiness cannot be guaranteed. The semester exams are very easy and the pass percentage is 33%.
Other: The best thing about the course is that it is a 5-year law course, hence saving a year. Also, this course is valuable as it is offered by an NLU. The course could have been relevant to the current legal scenario and ought to have been taught with real-life practical insights rather than sheer theory. The events are very rare, the campus life is not that attractive, and connectivity is bad due to geographical limitations.
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Infrastructure and hostel facilities are not good yet.
Placements: Placement was at the highest till 18 Lacs. Students get internship and good placements there. Internships in Suran& Suran even luthra&luthra have been secured by our college students. They also good in moot and ADR. People of recent final years have got placed in syndicates securing a package of 13 Lacs p. a.
Infrastructure: Mess food is not good. They charge 40/- per meal but not worth it. We have a library where only 12 people can seat. We have limited books there. Wi-Fi connection is not available in every corner of college. Hostels are at very bad conditions. Only 1 girls hotel is there rest are rented.
Faculty: Faculty are good and do their best. Court curriculum and syllabus are not designed good. Some time it is burdensome. Without starting from basics. We have to directly understand high concepts. Faculty try their best. But the subjects of faculty are not assigned according to their specialisation.
Other: Crowd is good. People are fighting in name of seniors. Juniors are treated bad. If someone stands against it then also the victims are targeted.
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The university is in a nascent stage. It will reach the utmost height in the coming time.
Placements: Not even 5% of the total students were placed. 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.
Infrastructure: As of now, the college's hostel is under construction. The students are living in rented hostels for the time being. One should not expect a lavish infrastructure as the college is situated in hilly terrain. All the basic facilities like Wi-Fi, Labs, Classrooms, and library are available. The quality of the hostel is at par with the survival as in one room there are 4 individuals. Quality of food relates to the general scenario of all Indian colleges i.e., average food. One should have to travel 7 km to get basic medical diagnosis and checkups. One should not expect any kind of sports facilities as the terrain is hilly. Some indoor games are there such as Table tennis and carrom board.
Faculty: Teachers here will give you a basic idea but to get deep knowledge, you have to make your efforts. The course is pretty much the same as other NLUs and will help students to suit well in life. Exams are pretty much easy and almost all the students pass with average marks.
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Review of Himachal Pradesh National Law University.
Placements: The placement and internship cell pf our college often conducts seminars related to CV Building, skilled development, etc. It also forwards emails regarding internships at different firms. Many students apply to different firms themselves. The cell has produced an introductory pdf of all the final-year students, primarily focusing on their experiences, skills, achievements, etc. on LinkedIn.
Infrastructure: The college and all the hostels are equipped with Wi-Fi services. The classrooms and hostel rooms are well furnished and cleaned regularly. Each hostel features a mess. The college has a library and a reading room. The college allows to provide an e-library, which is very vast. The hostels provide all the essential services, like washing machines and almirahs. There is even a common room in one hostel. There are many dhabas, cafes, and essential shops nearby. The quality of the food can be proved to a great extent. The lunch and snacks served are really good. The university has a volleyball court, badminton court, cricket ground, and sports room. A doctor sits in the university regularly. There is a canteen, a campus cafe, and a stationary shop on the campus itself.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers are helpful and well qualified. They are all very knowledgeable and always try to bring practical knowledge to the classrooms. The course curriculum is relevant too. We are provided reading material continuing case laws, judgements, opinions, and articles by our law faculty each semester. The syllabus is updated each academic year. The students are expected to read the required document before the class. It depends on how we use this knowledge and apply it in the practical field. The semester exams are not at all difficult if you make proper notes and pay attention in the class. Mostly all the students are able to pass the exams.
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Q:   When will CLAT 2024 take place for admission to HPNLU Shimla?

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CLAT 2025 exam will be conducted on December 1, 2024. Aspirants of HPNLU Shimla are required to appear for the exam in offline pen-paper mode at the allotted test centres. Candidates can complete the CLAT registration 2025 by October 15, 2024 in online mode. The exam will take place in more than 125 cities listed as CLAT 2025 test centres in 22 states and UTs. 

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Q:   Can I get into Himachal Pradesh National Law University with 70% in Class 12?

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The minimum eligibility to apply for a UG course at Himachal Pradesh National Law University is Class 12. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate are eligible to apply for admission. Hence, aspirants with 70% in Class 12 have a good chance of getting admission in the university. However, aspirants also need to pass CLAT for a seat in the university.

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Q:   What are the courses offered at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

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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.

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Q:   Does HPNLU have any seat reservation policy?

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Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University reserves some seats for SC, ST and other reserved categories. Below is category-wise reservation % for HPNLU:

CategoryReservation %
SC15%
ST7.5%
PwD5%
Wards of Serving/ Retired/ Defence Personnel5%
Himachal Pradesh Domiciled Candidates25%
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Q:   Does HPNLU conduct entrance exam for Ph.D course?

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Yes, Himachal Pradesh National Law University conducts an entrance exam for admission to PhD course. The test is usually conducted in March every year. The paper includes 100 multiple-choice questions of a maximum marks of 150. The test includes:

  • Research Methodology
  • Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence
  • Long Answer/ Essay Type Question (Subjective) (50 Marks)
  • Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and Research Methodology
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What is the last date to apply for B.A LL.B (H) at HPNLU?

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HPNLU Shimla BA LLB (Hons) admission is done through CLAT exam. Thus, the aspirants are required to apply for the entrance examination. CLAT 2025 application form was released on Jul 15 and the last date to apply is Oct 15. Students must submit their application form on or before the prescribed dead

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How can I get admission to B.A LL.B (Hons) course at HPNLU?

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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

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How do I get admission to LLM course at HPNLU?

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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 ann

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Is HPNLU LLM application window still open?

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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 dead

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What is the selection process for LLM at HPNLU?

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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

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