Himachal Pradesh National Law University: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placement

What’s new?

Himachal Pradesh National Law University admission 2026 to UG and PG courses is currently open on the official portal. Confirm dates on the college website before you apply.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University overview

HPNLU Shimla is the state’s National Law University, admitting through CLAT for five-year and postgraduate law programmes with a Ghandal campus overlooking the hills.

Courses

• B.A. LL.B
• LL.M
• PhD Law

Fees

Total fees in the desk index: ₹0.42 Lakh for a typical first-year seat. Hostel and exam fees are extra.

Student ratings & reviews

Ananya SharmaB.A. LL.B · Batch of 2027★ 3.8

Libraries, labs and faculty at Himachal Pradesh National Law University are the reason I chose this campus. Placements for Law are organised, and the Shimla location is easy for Himachal students.

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Rohit VermaLL.M · Batch of 2026★ 3.5

Infrastructure is solid and seniors help with internships. Hostel and mess are decent. Confirm cutoff trends before you lock a choice.

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Admissions

Admission is through the national or state exam used for Law — JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, HPCET or the college’s own form. Keep Class 12 marksheets and category certificates ready.

Placements

Median package in the desk index is ₹5.4 LPA. Highest recent offers reported to the desk sit near ₹12 LPA.

Cut-offs

Closing ranks move every year. Use the Law counselling portal for the latest opening–closing ranks, then treat this page as a planning guide.

Himachal Pradesh National Law University rankings 2026

Himachal Pradesh National Law University is listed #84 in the India Today desk index and #10 in Himachal.

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Infrastructure

Campus score in the desk index is 72. Hostels, labs and library hours vary by department — visit before you accept a seat.

Faculty

Faculty rating ★ 3.8. Research and teaching load differ by department; check the latest prospectus for supervisor lists.

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Scholarships

Himachal students should also check e-Kalyan, NMMS and the student credit-card desk notes on the scholarships page.