About Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU)
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is a premier public law school located in Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur), Chhattisgarh. Established in 2003 by the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh Act, HNLU is the sixth National Law University in India and is recognised as an institution of national importance in the field of legal education.
About HNLU Raipur
HNLU follows a fully residential model of legal education, offering students a structured academic environment that combines classroom teaching with practical legal training. The university places strong emphasis on moot courts, legal research, internships, and advocacy skills - ensuring students gain both academic knowledge and professional exposure throughout their programme.
HNLU Raipur Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Full Name |
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur |
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Established |
2003 |
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Type |
Public / Government (National Law University) |
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Location |
Sector 40, Uparwara, Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur), Chhattisgarh - 492 002 |
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Recognition |
Recognised by UGC and approved by BCI |
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Admission Basis |
CLAT (UG & PG) |
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Official Website |
Courses Offered at HNLU Raipur
HNLU Raipur offers three full-time law programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, all designed in conformity with Bar Council of India guidelines.
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Course |
Duration |
Level |
Admission Basis |
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
5 Years |
Undergraduate |
CLAT UG |
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LL.M. |
1 Year |
Postgraduate |
CLAT PG |
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Ph.D. in Law |
3 Years |
Doctoral |
All-India PhD Entrance Test + Interview |
HNLU Raipur Eligibility Criteria
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Course |
Academic Requirement |
Entrance Exam |
Age Limit |
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
Passed 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (General/OBC); 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates |
CLAT UG |
No upper age limit |
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LL.M. |
LLB (3-year) or BA LLB (5-year) degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
CLAT PG |
No upper age limit |
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Ph.D. in Law |
LL.M. degree with minimum 55% marks (subject to latest HNLU Ph.D. notification) |
HNLU Ph.D. Entrance Test + Personal Interview |
No upper age limit |
Note: Foreign National category candidates must have passed their senior secondary (10+2) examination with at least 45% marks from India or abroad and must hold a valid foreign passport.
HNLU Raipur Seat Intake & Reservation
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
The intake capacity for the B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Programme shall ordinarily be 180 with the following reservations. However, it shall be at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor to proportionately increase/decrease the total number of seats:
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Category |
All India Seats |
Chhattisgarh Domicile Seats |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
13 |
14 |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
6 |
17 |
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OBC |
11 |
12 |
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Unreserved |
55 |
42 |
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Total |
85 |
85 |
LL.M.
The intake capacity for the LL.M. Programme shall ordinarily be 90 with the following reservations. However, it shall be at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor to proportionately increase/decrease the total number of seats:
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Category |
Number of Seats (All India) |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
14 |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7 |
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OBC |
24 |
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Unreserved |
45 |
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Total |
90 |
Fee Structure at HNLU Raipur
HNLU Raipur has a structured annual fee system for both the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes. The table below gives a quick overview of the major fee components and the approximate annual fee for both courses.
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Particulars |
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
LL.M. |
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Admission Fee |
INR 5,000 |
INR 5,000 |
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Tuition Fee |
INR 1,15,000 |
INR 65,000 |
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Halls of Residence Charges |
INR 15,000 |
INR 15,000 |
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IT Infrastructure + Campus Development |
INR 15,000 |
INR 20,000 |
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Examination Fee |
INR 4,000 |
INR 15,000* |
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Refundable Caution Money (One-Time) |
INR 25,000 |
INR 10,000 |
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Approximate Annual Fee |
INR 2,10,000 |
INR 1,60,000 |
Important Note
- Mess charges are payable separately and are not included in the above fee.
- For LL.M., the examination fee includes thesis evaluation charges.
- The fee structure is subject to revision by the university.
HNLU Raipur Admission Process
Admission to both the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes at HNLU is strictly merit-based through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
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Step |
Action |
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Step 1 |
Register and appear for CLAT UG (for BA LLB) or CLAT PG (for LLM) at consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
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Step 2 |
Pay CLAT application fee (currently INR 4,000 for General/OBC and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD categories). |
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Step 3 |
After CLAT result declaration, register for centralised CLAT Counselling on the Consortium portal. |
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Step 4 |
Fill the preference list, selecting HNLU Raipur as one of your preferred NLUs. |
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Step 5 |
Participate in the CLAT counselling rounds (usually conducted in multiple rounds), where seat allotment is based on CLAT rank, category, preferences, and seat availability. |
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Step 6 |
Accept the allotted seat (Freeze) or opt for upgradation in the next round (Float). |
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Step 7 |
Report to the campus, submit original documents, and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat. |
HNLU Raipur Placements
HNLU Raipur has a dedicated Placement Coordination Committee (PCC) that organises campus recruitment drives, skill development workshops, mock interviews, and career counselling. All placement offers are communicated exclusively through the PCC, and results are disclosed in sealed envelopes to maintain transparency.
HNLU Placement Highlights: Class of 2024
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Placement Metric |
Data |
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Total Batch Strength |
171 |
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Students Interested in Recruitment Drive |
67 |
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Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) |
18 |
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Placement Offers Accepted |
37 |
Top Recruiters at HNLU Raipur
Based on the official HNLU Recruitment Brochure (Class of 2027), some of the prominent organisations that have recruited from HNLU include:
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AZB & Partners |
JSA (Jotwani Shah & Associates) |
Khaitan & Co. |
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Linklaters |
Majmudar & Partners |
CMS IndusLaw |
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Link Legal |
S&R Associates |
Dentons |
Helpdesk Information
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Contact |
Details |
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Official Website |
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CLAT Counselling Portal |
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CLAT Consortium Email |
clatoffice@consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
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Address |
Hidayatullah National Law University, Opposite Jungle Safari, Sector 40, Uparwara, Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur), Chhattisgarh - 492 002 |