About Himachal Pradesh National Law University shimla
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla was established in 2016 by the State Legislature (Act 16 of 2016) and began functioning on October 5, 2016. The university admits students through CLAT for its UG programmes B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), and offers a one-year LL.M. with specializations in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Forensic Studies, Business Law, and Intellectual Property Rights. It also provides Ph.D. and LL.D. programmes in Law. Situated in the Himalayan region, HPNLU offers an excellent academic environment with a strong faculty team. The university emphasizes holistic, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented legal education, making it one of Indias rapidly emerging law schools.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
| Established | Institute Type | 2016 |
| Approved By | Government of Himachal Pradesh; state national law university; UGC and Bar Council of India recognition/affiliation reported by institution |
| NIRF Rank | 34 (law) |
| Entrance Exam | CLAT for applicable integrated UG and LL.M. admissions |
| Popular Courses | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D. and LL.D. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | UG/PG law admissions through CLAT as applicable; consult current official prospectus |
| Official Website | https://www.hpnlu.ac.in/ |
| Address | Ghandal, Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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