Master of Laws [L.L.M]

HNLU Raipur offers a one-year full-time LLM in three specializations: Corporate Law, Technology and Law, and Intellectual Property Rights Law. Admission is through CLAT PG 2026 conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. Total fees for Indian nationals are INR 1,67,500, with a refundable caution deposit of INR 25,000. The programme runs across two semesters from July to June on the residential campus in Raipur. HNLU is ranked 22nd in NIRF Law rankings 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. The 2026-27 academic session commenced July 2026.

Key Points

• The Technology and Law specialization covers cyber law, data protection, and digital governance, a rare offering among NLUs in central India.
• HNLU reserves separate seats for NRI, foreign national, and Jammu and Kashmir resident candidates in the LLM intake each year.
• LLM students are eligible for the VC Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, subject to minimum CGPA, attendance, and conduct criteria reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

HNLU LLM Fees 2026

The LLM programme at HNLU Raipur follows a uniform fee structure across all three specializations for the 2026-27 session. Fees are payable at the time of admission for the one-year programme.

• NRI candidates pay a separate fee schedule as per Consortium norms.
• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by the university.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

HNLU LLM Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Dates are per the Consortium of NLUs 2026-27 schedule.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold an LLB, BL, BA LLB, or equivalent law degree from a recognised university.
• General and OBC candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (SC and ST candidates: 45%).
• A valid CLAT PG 2026 score is mandatory for all Indian national candidates.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for CLAT PG 2026 through the official Consortium of NLUs portal.
• Participate in centralised online counselling and fill preferences for HNLU Raipur after results are declared.
• Select the preferred LLM specialization during the preference-filling round.
• Seat allotment is strictly merit-based on CLAT PG rank, subject to category-wise reservation norms.
• Report to the university with original documents and pay fees within the stipulated deadline.
• NRI, foreign national, and Jammu and Kashmir resident applicants follow a separate notification issued by HNLU.

HNLU LLM vs Other Colleges

Here is how HNLU LLM compares with similar NLU LLM programmes on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want to practise in the central India legal market after graduation
• You are targeting a Technology and Law or IPR specialization at an NLU
• Your CLAT PG rank falls in the mid-range and you want a fully residential NLU experience

✗ Skip if

• You are targeting Mumbai or Delhi law firms where a higher-ranked NLU LLM matters
• You need proximity to metro legal markets for networking during the programme
• Your CLAT PG rank is strong enough for NLSIU, NLU Delhi, or NALSAR

HNLU LLM Scholarships 2026

HNLU Raipur LLM students can access institution-level and government scholarship schemes to reduce programme costs.

• The VC Scholarship is disbursed after Scholarship Committee review.
• Government scholarships must be applied through the National Scholarship Portal.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

HNLU LLM FAQs

Ques. How does the HNLU LLM Technology and Law specialization differ from the Corporate Law track?

Ans. The Technology and Law specialization covers cyber law, data protection regulations, digital governance frameworks, and IP in the digital context. Corporate Law focuses on company law, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, and commercial contracts. If your goal is to work with tech firms, data privacy consultancies, or policy bodies, Technology and Law is better aligned. Corporate Law suits traditional law firm transactional practice more directly.

Ques. Can a candidate from a non-NLU law school apply for the HNLU LLM?

Ans. Yes. HNLU accepts any LLB, BL, or equivalent law degree from any Bar Council of India-recognised university. There is no preference for NLU graduates. As long as the candidate meets the minimum aggregate of 50% for general and OBC applicants (45% for SC and ST) and has a valid CLAT PG 2026 score, the application is considered on equal footing with all other candidates.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation compulsory for LLM students at HNLU Raipur?

Ans. Hall of Residence charges are included in the LLM fee structure for Indian nationals, but hostel accommodation is not formally compulsory for postgraduate students. The university has a residential campus in Raipur with dedicated hostels. Students who prefer off-campus accommodation may request adjustments through the university administration, though physical attendance of at least 75% is mandatory regardless of where one stays.

Ques. What CLAT PG rank is typically needed to secure an LLM seat at HNLU Raipur?

Ans. HNLU does not publish LLM-specific CLAT PG closing ranks officially. Based on the tier and seat strength of the programme, LLM seats at HNLU have historically filled within the first few thousand ranks in the general category, though the exact cutoff shifts each cycle depending on the number of aspirants. The Consortium of NLUs portal releases the final allotment data after each counselling round, which is the most reliable reference.

Ques. Do LLM graduates from HNLU get placed at top law firms, and are PPOs available?

Ans. HNLU Placement Cell organises campus recruitment for LLM students alongside the UG batch. Firms such as AZB and Partners, Khaitan and Co., Trilegal, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have visited the campus. LLM graduates with Corporate Law or IPR specializations are particularly sought for associate roles. Pre-Placement Offers are also available through intern conversion, with the LLM batch having received 12 PPOs in a single recruitment cycle historically.

Ques. How does the VC Merit-cum-Means Scholarship work for LLM students at HNLU?

Ans. The scholarship is an internal HNLU scheme providing a partial tuition fee waiver to students who meet all four conditions: a minimum prescribed CGPA, a minimum attendance percentage, a satisfactory conduct record, and a family income ceiling. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications at the end of each semester. Students must apply separately when the portal opens and submit their income certificate alongside academic records. The waiver, once approved, is credited against the tuition fee liability.