Established in 2003, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur is a premier institute for legal education in India. The university is approved by the UGC and recognized by the Bar Council of India. It is well-equipped with world-class academic and residential facilities for its students, faculty and staff.

Admission to BA LLB Hons is based on the CLAT scores. The seat intake for this course is 180 seats. The annual fee for BA LLB Hons is Rs 2,15,000. The classes are held in offline mode, following the attendance policy of the Bar Council of India i.e requirement of 70% attendance per semester.

In 2024, HNLU Raipur was ranked 5 in the Law stream by India Today. The placements at HNLU Raipur have been noteworthy with organisations like Anand and Anand, Axis Bank, Bajaj Allianz, Khaitan & Co., ICICI Bank, etc., recruiting task force from here.

HNLU Raipur Ranking

HNLU has been ranked 5th for the third time amongst NLUs in India Today survey in 2021, 2022 & 2023. The table below consists of the HNLU Raipur Rankings. 

Agency Year Rank
India Today  2024 5
IIRF 2024 31

HNLU Raipur Courses & Eligibility

The table below consists of the HNLU Raipur Courses and Fees in detail. 

Course Details Selection Process
BA LLB (Hons)

Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2: 50%

 CLAT
LL.M

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: LLB Degree

 CLAT
PhD

Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: PG degree with 50%

 UGC-NET or SLET

HNLU Cutoff 2024

HNLU admission is done on the basis of CLAT Cutoff. Hence, candidates can go through the tables given below to have an idea about the HNLU Raipur Cutoff necessary for admission to the college. 

The All-India 2024 CLAT cutoff for BA LLB Hons. is mentioned below.

Category Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
General 707 765 - - 791
OBC 1965 1981 2041 - 2069
SC 6602 6765 5729 - -
ST 10917 11879 - 12035 -

Layout of CLAT PG Cutoff 2024

The All-India 2024 CLAT PG cutoffs are mentioned below.

Category Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
General 785 893 949 1040 1094
OBC 2231 2757 2829 2975 3428
SC 4242 4573
4821 5056
ST 5562 6372 7718

HNLU Raipur Placements

HNLU Raipur offers excellent placement opportunities to students in various fields such as government organizations, reputed NGOs, appointing as renowned judges and Lawyers. The table below consists of the HNLU Raipur Placements. 

Particulars Placement Statistics 2024
Batch Size 171
Students Registered for Placement 67
Offer Received 37
Offer Accepted 37
PPOs 18
Top Recruiters Anand and Anand, ALG India Law Offices, Khaitan and Co, Spice Route Legal, Axis Bank, Flipkart, HDFC Housing, L’Oreal India, Tech Mahindra, Times of India

HNLU Raipur Scholarships

HNLU offers candidates with financial difficulties a variety of scholarships to ensure that their education is not compromised. Here are the following scholarships:

  • National Scholarship
  • State Scholarship
  • Minority Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Specially Abled Students
  • Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
  • Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

HNLU Raipur Facilities 

HNLU Raipur provides various types of facilities for candidates. Here are the facilities are given below.

  • Hostels
  • Library
  • Sports Club
  • Medical Facility
  • Cafeteria facilities
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Moot Court Halls

HNLU Raipur vs RMLNLU

Given below is the comparison between HNLU Raipur and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University(RMLNLU).

Particulars HNLU Raipur Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University(RMLNLU)
Accreditation BCI MCI
Ranking 6 by India Today 17 by India Today
LL.M Fees Comparison Total Fees 1.31 Lakhs  Total Fees 79000k
Top Courses Offered B.A. LL.B. (Hons), LLM B.A. LL.B. (Hons), LLM, and Ph.D.
Facilities Hostels, Library, Sports Facility, Medical Facility, Food Court Mooting, Smart Classrooms Hostel, Computer lab, Sports Facility, Library
Top, Recruiters Singh & Associates, Trilegal, Marico Limited, HS Advocate, etc. Infosys, HCL, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Phoenix, Torrent, etc.

HNLU Raipur FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to HNLU Raipur?

Ans. To be eligible for admission to HNLU Raipur, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% marks and must have qualified for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Ques. When is the CLAT exam conducted and how can I apply for it?

Ans. The CLAT exam is conducted once a year, usually in the month of May. Interested candidates can apply for the exam through the official CLAT website.

Ques. Does HNLU Raipur offer any scholarships for students?

Ans. Yes, HNLU Raipur offers a variety of scholarships for deserving students, including merit-based scholarships, need-based scholarships, and scholarships for students from economically weaker sections.

Ques. What is the duration of the courses offered at HNLU Raipur?

Ans. The courses offered at HNLU Raipur are of five years duration, including a one-year internship.

Ques. Does HNLU Raipur offer any programs in distance learning mode?

Ans No, HNLU Raipur does not currently offer any programs in distance learning mode.