HPNLU offers 5 years B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B courses at the undergraduate level and LLM at the postgraduate level. Apart from this it also offers Ph.D in law at the doctorate level. HPNLU Admission is strictly based on national level entrance exams.

  • For B.A. LL.B. or BBA. LL.B, the minimum qualification required for admission is 10 + 2 or equivalent from a recognized educational institution, along with obtaining the Cutoff marks in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). 
  • For LLM, the minimum qualification required for admission is a 5-year integrated law degree at the undergraduate level or equivalent from a recognized institution or university along with obtaining the Cutoff marks in CLAT-PG entrance exam. 
  • For Ph.D, the minimum qualification required for admission is LLM from a recognised institution or university, along with obtaining the Cut Off marks in the Entrance Test. 

HPNLU Admission 2025: Courses and Eligibility

Courses Fees Duration Eligibility and Selection
LL.M INR 2,69,750 (1st year) 1 year LLB/Five Year Integrated LLB/Equivalent Degree with at least 55% of the marks
CLAT PG
BA LLB (Hons) INR 235500 (1st year) 5 years 10+2: 45% Exams: CLAT
BBA LL.B (Hons) INR 235500 (1st year) 5 years 10+2: 45% Exams: CLAT
Ph.D Law INR 65,000 (Total Fees) 2 years Postgraduation
Exams: UGC NET / JRF

HPNLU Cutoff 2024

Admission to HPNLU depends on the cutoff released. HPNLU Cutoff is based on the merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) and LLM programs. Given below are the CLAT UG and PG cutoff for the general category.

HPNLU CLAT Cutoff 2024

Courses General General Defence Personnel
AI HS AI HS
BALLB Hons. 1712 8736 - 5433
BBA + L.L.B. (Hons.) 1773 11357 - 11006

HPNLU CLAT PG Cutoff 2024

Courses General General Defence Personnel
AI HS AI HS
L.L.M. Constitutional Law 1255 4257 NA 2029
L.L.M. Criminal Law 1255 4257 NA 2029

HPNLU Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques: What are the selection criteria for admissions into LLB courses offered by HPNLU Shimla?

Ans: The selection criteria for admissions into LLB courses offered by Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla is the Cut Off score obtained in CLAT, along with 50% overall in 10 + 2 or equivalent (45% for SC/ST candidates).

Ques: What are the selection criteria for admissions into LLM and Ph.D. at Himachal Pradesh National Law University?

Ans: The selection criteria for admissions into LLM courses offered by Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla is the Cut Off score obtained in CLAT, along with 55% overall in a 5-year integrated law degree at the undergraduate level or equivalent (50% for SC/ST candidates). For admissions into Ph.D. courses offered by Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla is the Cut Off score obtained in the Entrance Test, along with LLM. 

Ques: What is the application fees for HPNLU Admission?

Ans: The BA LL.B application Fees for General/OBC/PwD/NRI is INR 4,000, whereas for SC/ST/BPL is INR 3500.

Ques: What is the total marks in the PhD entrance exam conducted by HPNLU Shimla?

Ans: HPNLU conducts a PhD Entrance Test for admission. The entrance process will be of 200 marks and will be held in two stages: Stage 1 – Written Test (120 marks); and Stage 2 – Personal Interview (40 marks) and Group Discussion (40 marks).

Ques: Which are the entrance scores accepted for HPNLU Admission?

Ans: HPNLU accepts CLAT UG for admission to BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) and CLAT PG for admission to LLM course.