Himachal Pradesh National Law University: Admission 2025, Fees

Shimla, India


Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The final date for MH CET registration for admission to the 3-year law and 5 year integrated law course is Feb 28, 2025.
  • The MH CET  exam date for admission to the 3-year law course will be May 3 and 4, 2025.
  • The MH CET  exam date for admission to the 5-year Integrated law course will be held on April 28, 2025.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) was established in 2016. It is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The University has also been approved by the UGC and BCI. The University has been ranked 180 in UG 5-year programs and 80 in PG 1-year programs in Law category in India by NIRF 2025. The University offers various scholarships for different categories of students.

HPNLU Shimla fees range from ₹2 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs, depending on the courses.  The university offers many UG, PG, and PhD courses. The PG program provides specializations such as Criminal Law, Constitutional Law & Forensic Science, and Intellectual Property Rights. HPNLU Shimla's popular Courses are BA LLB, BBA LL.B, and LL.M. The University considers MH CET and CLAT exam scores for admission to various courses offered by the university.


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Particulars

Details

Ranking 2025

180 in UG 5-year programs in Law category in India by NIRF.

80 in PG 1-year programs in Law category in India by NIRF.

Fees Range

₹2 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs

University Type

Public/Government University

Approved By

UGC and BCI

Popular courses

BA.LLB, BBA.LL.B and LL.M

Entrance Exams

MH CET and CLAT

Year of Establishment

2016

Application mode

Online

Scholarships

Merit-Cum -Means Scholarship


Ranking

With its good reputation, HPNLU Shimla has been ranked by NIRF 2025. Below is the ranking of HPNLU Shimla for the 2025 years:

Ranking Body

Year

Ranking

NIRF

2025

180 in UG 5-year programs  in Law category in India. 

NIRF

2025

80 in PG 1-year programs in Law category in India.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Programs

HPNLU Shimla offers many UG, PG and PhD courses. The PG program provides four specialisations such as Criminal Law, Constitutional Law & Forensic Science and Intellectual Property Right. Below are the fee details of some courses:

Courses

Fees

BA. LL.B

₹ 13,59,592 

B.B.A LL.B

₹ 13,59,592 

LL.M

₹ 2,32,250 

Full time PhD scholar

₹ 3,23,075

Part time PhD scholar

₹ 3,69,230

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Admissions

HPNLU Shimla Admission to various courses requires a minimum of 10+2 with 50% (45% for reserved category). Candidates must qualify for entrance exams such as MH CET and CLAT for admission to various courses offered by the university. Below are the eligibility criteria and entrance exam details of some in-demand courses among the students:

Programs/Courses

Eligibility

BA.LL.B

10+2 with 50% (45% for reserved category) + MH CET and CLAT

B.B.A LL.B

10+2 with 50% (45% for reserved category).   MH CET and CLAT

LL.M

LLB with 50%(45% for reserved category)  + CLAT

Full-time PhD scholar

Post Graduation with 50 % (45% reserved category) + CLAT

Part-time PhD scholar

Post Graduation with 50 % (45% reserved category) + CLAT


Important Date

HPNLU Shimla and registration important dates, both upcoming and expected, are given as follows:

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

The final date for MH CET registration for 3- and 5-year law courses is as follows:

Feb 28, 2025.

MH CET  exam date for 3-year law course.

May 3 and 4, 2025.

MH CET  exam date for 5 year Integrated law course.

April 28, 2025.


Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

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Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

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Exams

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Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Yes, the MH CET exam date has been announced; the exam for 3-year law will be held on May 3 and 4, 2025, and the exam for 5-year integrated will be held on  April 28, 2025.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Placements

Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Scholarships

HPNLU Shimla offers scholarships to students based on merit, economic weakness, categories, etc. To be eligible for the scholarship, some conditions must be met. Here are the details of the scholarship:

ScholarshipType

Details

Eligibility

Merit-Cum -Means Scholarship

Payment of scholarships will be governed by the rules in force in the University from time to time.

  • Student family income should not be more than ₹ 2.5 Lakhs. 

Yes HPNLU Shimla offers   scholarships to students on the basis of merit, economic weakness, categories, etc such as, Merit-Cum -Means Scholarship

Students can apply online or by contacting the admission office of the HPNLU Shimla.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh

Infrastructure

HPNLU Shimla offers separate hostels for boys and girls. The university has a library and research centres. The university has separate gyms for boys and girls. HPNLU Shimla has a healthcare centre for students.

Facility

Description

Hostel

Separate hostels for boys and girls

Library & Research centres

Composite Block for Law Library, Moot Court & Faculty Chambers.

Auditorium

A seating capacity of 1000 will be built.

Recreational spaces

Playground and convenience centre.

Gym

Separate Gym for boys and girls.

Healthcare center

24/7 for students. 


Hostel

HPNLU Shimla provides separate hostels for boys and girls, and wardens supervise hostels 24/7. Hostel fees depend on the courses.  The details for the hostel fees and mees are given below. 

Program/Courses

Fees

BA LLB and BBA LLB Hostel Fees

₹ 1,68,750

LLM hostel fees

₹ 37,500

PhD hostel fees

₹ 2,88,000

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The HPNLU Shimla has 24/7 security and CCTV for students' safety.

HPNLU Shimla has administrative and academic blocks, a library, research centers, an IT lab, a moot court, and planned residential and recreational facilities.

Yes, HPNLU Shimla has separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security, wardens, CCTV Surveillance and a strict entry policy. The university provides mess, laundry, healthcare and a common room for students.

HPNLU Shimla offers tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, chess and carrom.