The State Government established The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) in the year 2016 by an act of the legislature (Act 16 of 2016) situated in Shimla.
HPNLU has begun its own Entrance Exam: HPNLET, in 2017-2018 and continued for the academic session of 2018-2019 for admissions in various courses i. e. B.A.LL.B.; B.B.A. LL.B.; and LL.M. (It is a One-Year Programme which has two specializations - Constitutional Law and Criminal Law) and Ph.D. Programmes.
From the Academic Session 2022-2022, The University decided to join CLAT Consortium. Currently, the University functions from the campus of Himachal Pradesh Judicial Academy.
It has gained 5th position in the NIRF ranking of 2019. HPNLU is affiliated with University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India.
The selection process of HPNLU is online.
HPNLU Admission Highlights 2022
Name of the Institute HPNLU
Type of Institute Private
Application Process Online
Basic Admission Criteria BA-LLB, BBA-LLB: CLAT
LLM: CLAT PG
Ph.D: UGC NEt/JRF
Reservation Yes
Scholarship Yes
HPNLU,
Shimla Fees & Eligibility
Important Dates
EVENT |
DATE |
LINK |
CLAT Registration |
Jan 1, 2022 |
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CLAT Exam |
Jun 21, 2022 |
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Himachal Pradesh
National Law University BA-LLB and BBA- LLB Admission 2022
BA-LLB and BBA- LLB programs are offered by Himachal
Pradesh National Law University at the UG level. The term will be 5 years for
both the BA-LLB and BBA-LLB program. Both the programs are offered by the
university in full -time mode.
The university
offers BA-LLB & BBA-LLB which are five-year integrated programs. Out of 60
seats, 25% of the seats are reserved for the Himachal Pradesh Domicile
Candidates.
Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
BA-LLB |
10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of SC/ ST
candidates) |
A valid Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) Score |
BBA-LLB |
Himachal Pradesh
National Law University LLM Admission 2022
HPNLU offers LLM in
two specializations which are Constitutional Law and Criminal Law. LLM is a one-year
program and it consists of 4 semesters. The maximum time duration for the
completion of the course is 4 years.
The total seat
intake for LLM is 20, out of which 5 seats are reserved for women candidates.
The eligibility for the same is here:
Course |
Specializations |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
LLM |
Constitutional Law |
LLB/ Five Year Integrate LLB/ Equivalent Degree with a minimum of 55%
of marks. (The relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks will be given to the SC/
ST candidates) |
Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) |
Criminal Law |
Himachal Pradesh
National Law University Ph.D. Admission 2022
The admission to
the Ph.D. program will be done based on the entrance test conducted by the
university followed by a presentation of the research proposal. The candidates
who qualify UGC NET / JRF do not need to appear for the entrance test. These
candidates are eligible for the presentation round.
Name of the Program |
Ph.D. Law |
Duration of Program |
3-4 Years |
Eligibility |
LLM |
Selection Process |
Entrance test |
How to Apply for
Himachal Pradesh National Law University?
Admission to the
programs offered by HPNLU will be granted based on the score in Entrance
examination. Application to fill the online application form is here:
The Application
Process for BA- LLB, BBA- LLB & LLM:
- Register on the official
website of CLAT
- Fill the application form
from the university website
- Submit the form along with
the necessary documents
- The eligible candidates will
be shortlisted based on CLAT scores
Application Process
for PhD:
- Candidates must register on
the official website of the university
- Download & submit the
application form along with the necessary documents
- The merit list will be
declared on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test/qualifying
exam & presentation round.
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