Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU) offers a 5-year BALLB Hons. with 60 seats admitted through CLAT 2027. The total programme fee for the general category over 5 years is INR 14,94,592. HPNLU is a National Law University established in 2017, offering an integrated arts and law curriculum with strong campus placements in leading law firms. The 2026 CLAT closing rank at HPNLU was 1824 for the general category.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 October 2026.

HPNLU Shimla BALLB Hons Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee - Year 1	INR 1,62,000
Other Charges - Year 1	INR 1,02,750
Year 2 Programme Fee	INR 2,85,338
Year 3 Programme Fee	INR 2,99,605
Year 4 Programme Fee	INR 3,14,585
Year 5 Programme Fee	INR 3,30,314
NRI Quota (per year)	INR 7,50,000
Hostel - Boys and Girls (optional, per year)	Up to INR 1,44,000
Total Fees (General Category, 5 years, excl. hostel)	INR 14,94,592

• Year 1 other charges include one-time registration and development fees.
• NRI quota totals INR 37,50,000 for the 5-year programme.
• Hostel is optional and not included in Total Fees.

HPNLU Shimla BALLB Hons Admission 2027

Event	Date
CLAT 2027 Registration Opens	August 3, 2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Closes	October 31, 2026
CLAT 2027 Exam	December 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 Result	December 2026 (Tentative)
Consortium of NLUs Counselling Registration Closes	February 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	July 2027 (Tentative)

• CLAT 2027 registration is open at consortiumofnlus.ac.in as of August 2026.
• HPNLU admits 60 BALLB seats entirely through the Consortium of NLUs CLAT process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board in any stream
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (40% for SC/ST candidates)
• Valid CLAT 2027 UG score required for admission through Consortium of NLUs counselling
• No upper age limit for BALLB admission as per the Supreme Court ruling of 2022

Admission Process

• Register for CLAT 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before October 31, 2026
• Appear for CLAT 2027 on December 6, 2026 in offline pen-and-paper mode
• Await CLAT 2027 result and the All India merit list published by the Consortium
• Participate in centralized counselling and select HPNLU Shimla in order of preference
• Pay seat confirmation fee and report to HPNLU Shimla with original documents

✓ Opt for this if

• CLAT rank between 900 and 2000 and want an NLU degree from North India
• Interested in corporate law careers with top law firm placements
• Comfortable studying law in a smaller, focused campus in Shimla
• Want Himachal Pradesh court access and a quieter academic environment

✗ Skip if

• CLAT rank places you within top 500 range for older top-five NLUs
• Want a large campus with more established law school alumni network
• Prefer a metro city location for broader internship and networking access
• General category fee of INR 14.94 Lakhs is a financial constraint

HPNLU Shimla BALLB Placement 2025

Metric	Details
Students Placed (2024 batch)	52
Median Package (NIRF 2025)	INR 10 LPA
Highest Package	INR 18 LPA
Career Domains	Corporate Law Litigation Legal Consulting Policy Research
Top Recruiters	Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas AZB and Partners Khaitan and Co Luthra and Luthra Argus Partners DSK Legal

• Placement data is from the 2024 graduating batch of HPNLU BALLB.
• HPNLU emphasises internship exposure of 12 to 20 weeks during the programme.

HPNLU Shimla BALLB Hons Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
HPNLU Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship	As per university norms	Family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year with 70% attendance
SC/ST Fee Concession (Central Government)	As per government norms	SC or ST category students admitted through CLAT
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board examinations
National Merit Scholarship (NSP)	As per government norms	Merit-based for students from low-income families via NSP portal

• HPNLU Merit-Cum-Means scholarship uses CLAT rank for first-year selection.
• Central Sector and NSP scholarships are applied at scholarships.gov.in.

As mentioned, HPNLU Shimla offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. HPNLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff 2025 rank is 2555 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 11597 for SC , 18083 for ST , 5327 for General Defence Personnel and 57089 for GeneralPwD category. Check HPNLU Shimla Cutoff

HPNLU Shimla BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in HPNLU Shimla BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the HPNLU Shimla BALLB {Hons.} program in 2025 was closed at the 57089 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 33981 across all categories.

Catgories	Cutoff rank 2025	Cutoff rank 2024
General	1951	1712
SC	11003	2387
ST	15816	12423
General Defence Personnel	2604	1903
GeneralPwD	43876

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, HPNLU Shimla ranks 92 out of 98 colleges in India for its BALLB {Hons.} program.

• 34 out of 40 under NIRF Law Ranking 2025.
• 37 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.

Read more on HPNLU Shimla Rankings here

HPNLU Shimla BALLB Hons FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla?

Ans. The total fee for BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla is INR 14,94,592 for the general category over the full 5-year programme. Year 1 costs INR 2,64,750 including one-time registration charges. Annual fees rise from INR 2,85,338 in Year 2 to INR 3,30,314 in Year 5. Hostel for boys and girls is available at up to INR 1,44,000 per year, charged separately from the programme fee.

Ques. How is admission done for BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla in 2027?

Ans. Admission to BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla for the 2027 batch is through CLAT 2027, conducted on December 6, 2026. Candidates must register at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before October 31, 2026. After the result, seat allotment is through centralized counselling by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates with valid CLAT rank select HPNLU Shimla in order of preference during web counselling to secure one of the 60 BALLB seats.

Ques. What is the CLAT cutoff rank for HPNLU Shimla BALLB?

Ans. In CLAT 2026 for the 2026 to 2031 batch, the opening rank for BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla in Round 1 was 930 and the closing rank was 1824 for the General category. Actual 2027 cutoffs will depend on total applicants and CLAT difficulty. Students targeting HPNLU should aim for a CLAT rank within 2000 for a reasonable chance in the General category.

Ques. What is the placement scenario for BALLB graduates from HPNLU Shimla?

Ans. HPNLU Shimla placed 52 students from the 2024 graduating batch, with a median package of INR 10 LPA as per the NIRF 2025 report. The highest package recorded was INR 18 LPA. Top recruiters include Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB and Partners, Khaitan and Co, Luthra and Luthra, Argus Partners, and DSK Legal. Graduates pursue careers in corporate law, litigation, legal consulting, and policy research.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BALLB students at HPNLU Shimla?

Ans. HPNLU Shimla offers a Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year, using CLAT rank as the merit basis for first-year students and requiring 70% attendance from second year onward. SC and ST students receive government fee concessions. Students in the top 20 percentile of Class 12 boards may apply for the Central Sector Scheme of INR 12,000 per year at scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BALLB Hons. at HPNLU Shimla?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board in any stream with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. The minimum is 40% for SC and ST category candidates. A valid CLAT 2027 UG score is mandatory for admission through the Consortium of NLUs centralized counselling. There is no upper age limit for BALLB admission as per the Supreme Court ruling of 2022.