HPNLET 2022 has been scrapped now by Himachal Pradesh National Law University. This entrance exam is conducted by Himachal Pradesh National Law University at the state level once a year. This exam offers admission into B.A/BBA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD in law. Interested candidates can go through the following article for detailed information regarding the HP National Law Entrance Test. HPNLU enters CLAT 2022; dissolves HPNET. “HPNLU has joined the CLAT Core Committee and the Consortium and will be one of the 21 participating NLUs for CLAT 2022. Admissions to its BA LLB and BBA LLB seats will be offered through the Common Law Admission Test.”
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HPNLET 2027 Latest Update as on 24 Sep 2026
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HPNLET 2027, conducted by HPNLU Shimla for LLB/LLM admissions, has not yet been officially announced; based on past cycles, registration is expected to open around November–December 2026 on hpnlu.ac.in.
As of 24 September 2026, HPNLU Shimla — the conducting body for HPNLET 2027 — has not yet released any official notification regarding the 2027 entrance exam cycle. The university's latest confirmed activity is the announcement of registrations for its 3rd Convocation, scheduled for 11 October 2026. The HPNLET exam cycle, which facilitates admissions to LLB and LLM programmes at HP National Law University, Shimla, typically commences with its notification in November or December of the preceding year, based on historical patterns. Applicants can expect the official announcement, eligibility criteria, application window, and syllabus details to be published on hpnlu.ac.in in the coming months. Students targeting HPNLET 2027 should monitor the official website regularly, ensure they meet the qualifying exam requirements, and begin preparation using the previous year's syllabus and pattern. No changes to eligibility or exam structure have been confirmed for 2027.
- HPNLU Shimla has announced registration for its 3rd Convocation scheduled on 11 October 2026 (confirmed by official site change detected on 24 Sep 2026).
- Official HPNLET 2027 notification expected: November–December 2026 (based on previous-year pattern; unconfirmed)
- Online application/registration expected to open: November–December 2026 (last cycle opened approx. Nov–Dec; unconfirmed)
- Application deadline expected: January–February 2027 (tentative, based on prior-year pattern)
- Admit card release expected: March 2027 (tentative, based on prior-year pattern)
- HPNLET 2027 exam expected: March–April 2027 (tentative, based on prior-year pattern)
- Result and merit list expected: April–May 2027 (tentative, based on prior-year pattern)
- Counselling and admission process expected: May–June 2027 (tentative, based on prior-year pattern)
Sources: HPNLU Shimla Official Website – 3rd Convocation Announcement
In 2022, the HPNLU announced that it would accept CLAT scores for admission to its five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) program. This means that students who have taken the CLAT can now use their scores to apply for admission to HPNLU.
- CLAT: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs in NLUs and other participating institutions. Click here for CLAT 2023
- HPNLET: The Himachal Pradesh National Law Entrance Test (HPNLET) is a state-level law entrance exam conducted by Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) for admission to the five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) program at HPNLU.
This is a significant development, as it opens up the opportunity for students from all over India to apply for admission to HPNLU. Previously, only students from Himachal Pradesh were eligible to apply for admission to HPNLU.
The decision by HPNLU to accept CLAT scores is in line with the trend of nationalization of law entrance exams. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of law universities accepting CLAT scores for admission. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as it makes it easier for students from all over India to apply for admission to law universities.
How to Apply for HPNLET 2022?
The steps to apply for Himachal Pradesh National Law University is mention here.
- Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
- First of all, Candidates need to visit the official website at HP National Law University.
- Candidates must select Notifications link on the official website.
- Applicants firstly need to register by clicking on Admissions Link on Homepage of the Website.
- Candidates can fill the online application with all the necessary details required.
- Fill all the details like Name, Date of Birth and other details in the correct manner as per the rules.
- Pay the fees online as described below.
- After the payment is completed, Take 2 printouts of the submitted application.
- Put the thumb impression, signature and photograph at the required place on the form.
- Submit the printed copy of the application form in an envelope by hand or by registered post/courier and make sure that it reaches the respective office on or before the last date by 5.00 p.m.
- Keep the second copy of the Application for future purpose.
How to Pay Application Fees for HPNLET 2022?
After the candidate has successfully filled the online application for HPNLET 2022, the Payment of Fee is only through Online Mode through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking. After the payment is done, Candidates will receive confirmation through e-mail after which Student will need to print the Acknowledgment Slip from their E-mail id or Application Locker under Application Submitted area of the Website of HPNLET.
The hhpnlet2022 application form fee for the different category is:
| S.No. | Category | Application Fees |
| 1. | General/Others | To be announced later |
| 2. | SC/ST/Physically Handicapped | To be announced later |
Qualification Criteria for HPNLET 2022
Major Changes This Year
No changes to HPNLET 2027 have been officially announced yet; the university is currently focused on its 3rd Convocation on 11 October 2026, with the 2027 exam cycle expected to follow historical patterns.
No major change has been officially announced yet for HPNLET 2027. As of 24 September 2026, HPNLU Shimla has not issued any notification regarding alterations to the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application process, or marking scheme for the 2027 cycle. Students should tentatively expect the exam to follow the same structure as previous years — an objective-type paper covering Legal Aptitude, English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Any confirmed changes will be published on hpnlu.ac.in once the official notification is released, expected around November–December 2026.
The candidates who are eligible for the Common Entrance Test for HPNLET 2022 for different programmes must have cleared the following criteria:
Under-Graduate Programmes [B.A. /B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Five Year Integrated Course]
The Candidates who are applying for B.A. /B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Five Year Integrated Course must have cleared the following criteria to be eligible:
- Applicants should have completed the 10th/ Matriculation along with ITI Course from a recognized board/Institution with passing marks.
- Applicants must have 50% marks in case the Applicant belongs to the Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Person (SAP)/NRI/NRI Sponsored Categories/Kashmiri Migrants.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST Categories must have 45% marks. Also, Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March/April 2022 are also eligible to apply.
NOTE: Applicants who have cleared 10+2 through Open School/Universities system directly without having any basic qualification are also not eligible for the Law Course.
Post-Graduate Programmes (One Year LL.M. Course)
The Candidates who are applying forPost-Graduate Programmes (One Year LL.M. Course) must have cleared the following criteria to be eligible:
- Applicants should have completed the 10th/ Matriculation along with ITI Course from a recognized board/Institution with passing marks.
- Applicants must have 55% marks in case the Applicant belongs to the Unreserved/OBC/SAP categories.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST Categories must have 50% marks. Also, Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March/April 2022 are also eligible to apply.
PhD Programme Educational Qualification:
The Candidates who are applying for Ph. D. Programme must have cleared the following criteria to be eligible:
- Applicants should have completed the 10th/ Matriculation along with ITI Course from a recognized board/Institution with passing marks.
- Candidates applying for the degree must have LL.M. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
- Candidates appearing in the Qualifying Examinations in April/May 2022 are also eligible to apply.
Details of Distribution and Reservation of Seats for different categories applicable
Under Graduate Programmes
According to the Sanctioned Intake for each program as well as seat reservation criteria for Himachal Pradesh Domicile Candidates and All India Seats distribution, the reservation of seats are given here.
| S.No. | Category | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC | 15% |
| 2. | ST | 7.5% |
| 3. | Differently Abled | 5% |
| 4. | Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel | 5% |
| 5. | Kashmiri Migrants | 02 Seats |
| 6. | Non-Resident Indians or person sponsored by them | 10 seats |
Post Graduate Programmes (One-year LL.M. Course & Ph. D. Programme)
| S.No. | Category | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC | 15% |
| 2. | ST | 7.5% |
| 3. | Differently Abled | 5% |
| 4. | Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel | 5% |
Note: – Out of 20 Seats, for LL.M. Programme, 05 seats are reserved for women
candidates.
HPNLET 2022 Admit Card
Admit Card is mandatory to appear on the Common Online Entrance Test. The Admit Card shall be available for download online on the NLU Shimla official website. The Admit Card is a necessary document which will be needed at the time of Entrance Examination. Admit card can be downloaded from the official website and can be printed further. Make sure, the details on Admit Card is correct and also the Photograph on Admit Card is clear, if not then contact the authorities as soon as possible.
The Admit Card can be downloaded using the following steps:
- Visit the NLU Shimla official website and then click on the link to download admit card.
- Finally, Candidate shall be required to use the following information for downloading the admit card:
- Registration Number/Roll No
- Password/Date of Birth in dd-mm-yy format
NLU HPNLET Syllabus
The syllabus is yet to be released by Himachal Pradesh National Law University Entrance Test (HP-NET).
HPNLET 2022 Examination Pattern
HPNLET 2022 Examination Pattern will be different for each programme. NLU Shimla has no negative marking for the entrance exam.
The Examination Pattern for different Courses are:
BA/BBA LLB (Honors) Exam Structure:
| S.No. | Subject | Number of Questions |
| 1. | General Awareness | 50 |
| 2. | Legal Awareness and Reasoning | 40 |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| 4. | English Comprehensive | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
LLM Exam Structure:
| S.No. | Topics | Marks Allowed |
| 1. | Constitutional Law | MCQs of Total 120 Marks |
| 2. | Law of Torts | |
| 3. | Family Law | |
| 4. | Law of Contract | |
| 5. | Criminal Law | |
| 6. | Public International Law | |
| 7. | Jurisprudence | |
| 8. | Corporate Law | |
| 9. | Intellectual Property Right Law | |
| 10. | Contemporary Legal Problems | Essay Question of 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 |
P.Hd Exam Structure
| Exam | Topic | No.of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper 1 | Legal Research Methodology | 50 MCQs | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Law and Social Transformation | 1 Essay Type | 50 |
| Total | 51 | 150 |
Documents Required at the time Of Admission Under HPNLET 2022?
The Candidates need to produce the following original documents along with the photocopy at the time of admission after the clearance of entrance examination:
- TC (Transfer Certificate).
- 10th/High School Certificate/equivalent Certificate.
- 12th(Intermediate (+2)) Certificate/equivalent Certificate.
- Migration Certificate
- Mark Sheet of 10th/High School Certificate/equivalent
- Mark sheets of 12th(Intermediate (+2)) Certificate/equivalent.
- Mark sheet of the Qualifying Examination.
- SC/ST/OBC Certificate based on which reserved quota seat is claimed.
- UET Admit Card issued from the office of the Controller of Examinations, MAH.
- Certificate(s) in support of a claim for ‘Sports Seats’.
NLU Shimla question paper
HPNLET Answer Keys
| S.No. | Exam name | Answer keys |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | HP NLET 2018 Ph.D., Answer Key | Click Here |
| 2. | HP NLET 2018 LL.M, Answer Key | Click Here |
| 3. | HP NLET 2018 B.A./B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Answer Key | Click Here |
Result
The result will be declared in June 2022.
NLU Shimla Cut off 2018
The Cutoff of HP Law National Entrance Test.
| Category | HP-NLET Cut off Marks* |
| General | 88 |
| Scheduled Castes | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 20 |
| Persons with Disability | 20 |
| Wards of Defence | 88 |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 30 |
HPNLET 2022 Examination Centres
The Locations available for HPNLET 2022 are:
- Ahmedabad
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Bhubaneshwar
- Dehradun
- Dharamshala
- Delhi
- Jalandhar
- Jammu
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Jodhpur
- Lucknow
- Kolkata
- Pune
- Mumbai
- Shimla
- Raipur
- Vizag
- Varanasi
HPNLET 2022 Highlights
The highlights of HPNLET Exam are given in the table below:
| Exam Name | HPNLET 2022 |
| Full-Form | Himachal Pradesh National Law Entrance Tes |
| Exam Type | UG and PG Level |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh National Law |
| Application Mode | Online mode |
| Courses offered | Law |
| Helpline number | 0177-2779802, 0177-2779803 |
| Official website | http://hpnlu.ac.in |
Contact Details:
HIMACHAL PRADESH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
(HPNLU GHANDAL, SHIMLA)
P.O. SHAKRAH, SUB-TEHSIL DHAMI
DISTRICT SHIMLA,
HIMACHAL PRADESH-171011 INDIA
To download the Official Notification, CLICK HERE
More details, Candidates can visit the official website here.
Check the new & updated Admissions in different Universities here.
Stay tuned for more updates about HPNLET 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the HPNLET 2027 official notification be released?
No official notification has been released as of 24 Sep 2026. Based on previous-year patterns, the notification is tentatively expected around November–December 2026 on hpnlu.ac.in.
Who conducts HPNLET 2027 and for which programmes?
HPNLET is conducted by HP National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla for admission to its undergraduate LLB (BA LLB / BBA LLB) and postgraduate LLM programmes.
What is the eligibility criteria for HPNLET 2027?
Eligibility has not been officially confirmed for 2027 yet. Tentatively, based on prior years, candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) for LLB programmes.
When is the HPNLET 2027 exam expected to be held?
The exam date has not been officially announced. Based on previous cycles, HPNLET 2027 is tentatively expected to be held in March–April 2027. Check hpnlu.ac.in for official confirmation.
What is the exam pattern and syllabus for HPNLET 2027?
No official syllabus for 2027 has been released yet. Tentatively, the exam is expected to include objective questions on Legal Aptitude, English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques, consistent with previous years.
Can CLAT scores be used for admission to HPNLU Shimla instead of HPNLET?
HPNLU Shimla is not a CLAT Consortium member, so CLAT scores are not used for admission. HPNLET is the university's own entrance exam for all law programmes.
What is the latest official update on HPNLU Shimla as of September 2026?
The only confirmed official activity from HPNLU Shimla as of 24 Sep 2026 is the announcement of registrations for its 3rd Convocation on 11 October 2026. HPNLET 2027 has not been notified yet.
Where can students check HPNLET 2027 updates?
Students should regularly visit hpnlu.ac.in — the official HPNLU Shimla website — for all authentic notifications, dates, and application links related to HPNLET 2027.
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