Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur 2025: Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoff & Placements

Introduction

One of India's oldest national law universities, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) in Raipur, offers postgraduate and integrated legal programs that combine classroom instruction, clinics, and mooting culture. Founded to create lawyers with strong analytical and practical skills, HNLU emphasises research, internships and courtroom exposure alongside academics.

About HNLU (quick facts)

·         Location: Nava Raipur (New Raipur), Chhattisgarh.

·         Founded: 2003 by the Government of Chhattisgarh (Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh Act, 2003).

·         Status: Public National Law University; recognised by UGC and Bar Council of India.

Courses offered

HNLU’s main programmes include:

1.      B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) — five-year integrated undergraduate programme.

2.      LL.M. — one-year postgraduate programme (specialisations vary by year).

3.      Ph.D. — research degree in law.
In addition the university runs certificate courses, short-term specialised workshops and clinical/legal aid programmes. (Refer to HNLU programme pages for syllabus and electives.)

Fee Structure (representative — academic year basis)

Below is HNLU’s published fee table for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme (annual amounts). Always verify on the university site before paying.

(For NRI/Foreign candidate rates and exact breakups check the official programme page.)

Admission process & entrance exam (HNLU Admission 2025)

·         UG admissions (B.A. LL.B.): Seats are filled through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT UG) counselling process. Applicants must register for CLAT and then participate in the centralized counselling/seat-allotment as per CLAT rules; documents and reservation rules apply.

·         PG admissions (LL.M.): Candidates must appear in CLAT PG (or other admission criteria notified by the university) and follow the HNLU counselling/selection schedule. For Admission 2025 the university posts timelines and document checklists on its admissions portal—email contact: admission2025@hnlu.ac.in.

Eligibility (brief):

·         UG: 10+2 with minimum aggregate as prescribed by CLAT/University.

·         PG: LL.B. or equivalent with minimum aggregate (category-wise relaxations apply). Refer to the official HNLU admission portal regularly to stay updated on the latest eligibility requirements.

Cutoff trends (what to expect)

Cutoffs vary year-to-year and depend on CLAT scores, category and seat matrix. Historically, for popular NLUs the closing ranks for general category tend to be competitive; prospective students should check the CLAT counselling seat allotment tables and college cutoffs published after each CLAT cycle. (Use official CLAT and HNLU counselling documents for precise past cutoffs.)

Placements & packages (snapshot)

HNLU maintains an active placement cell and publishes placement reports (Recruitment Brochure / Yearly placement reports on the website). Recent placement cycles show students receiving offers from top law firms, corporate legal teams and public sector organizations. Reported highest packages in recent years have varied in published student-reporting (figures such as ₹12 LPA — ₹23 LPA appear across sources depending on year and whether international/in-house offers are counted). To know the detailed year-wise figures on highest, average, and median packages, refer to the official HNLU placement brochure for the 2023–24 and 2024 batches

Quick placements table (illustrative; confirm from official brochure):

Student life & reviews

Students commonly praise HNLU for its mooting culture, research centres, supportive faculty and green campus in Nava Raipur. Like many residential NLUs, co-curriculars (moot courts, journals, clinics) are central to the learning experience. Prospective students should read multiple student reviews and visit the campus (or attend official online info sessions) to form a balanced view.

FAQ (direct answers)

Hidayatullah National Law University rankings
HNLU appears in various national surveys — e.g., India Today and Outlook surveys list HNLU among top NLUs in different years; NIRF’s 2024 law ranking did not include HNLU in its published top list. Check the university and ranking bodies for latest positions.

Hidayatullah National Law University Course Admissions
Admissions are primarily via CLAT (UG and PG). Refer to HNLU’s Admission 2025 page for the counselling calendar and document list.

Hidayatullah National Law University packages
Placement reports are published annually on HNLU’s placements page; reported highest and average figures vary by year — consult the official recruitment brochure for exact numbers.

Hidayatullah National Law University Fees
Representative UG tuition for Indian nationals is ₹1,15,000 per year (plus other annual/one-time charges). See the programme fee page for full breakdown.

Hidayatullah National Law University entrance exam
Admission is generally secured through CLAT UG for the five-year integrated law course and CLAT PG for the LL.M program. Follow official CLAT and HNLU announcements.

HNLU Admission 2025
HNLU posts 2025 admission schedules, contact email (admission2025@hnlu.ac.in) and FAQs on its admissions portal — students should follow those notifications for seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.

Top Law Colleges in Raipur
HNLU is the foremost National Law University in Raipur (Nava Raipur). For other law colleges in the region compare recognition, courses and placement data before deciding.

Is HNLU private or government?
HNLU is a public National Law University established by the Government of Chhattisgarh (state act, 2003).

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