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Himachal Pradesh National Law University B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Cutoff

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Estd. 2016
NIRF #34 (Law) 2025

• Updated on 5 Sept, 2026 by Arshi Ansari

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – CLAT Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
College Name HPNLU Shimla
Admission Through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 2555 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 2102 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Lower Competition (21.55%)
Total Seats 146
Counselling Rounds 5 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body Consortium of National Law Universities

The HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 2555 rank, showing a significant decrease in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 2102. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) at HPNLU Shimla.

Admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program is conducted through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT) based on CLAT ranks, with a total of 5 rounds of seat allocation.

Summary

  • The closing rank for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 2555 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (2102 rank), the cutoff trend is decrease in compeetition.

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

The following tables show round-wise closing cutoff ranks category-wise for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.). Data is shown for the latest available years: 2025, 2024, 2023

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 6486 8736 8096
Round 2 7917 10162 10015
Round 3 9660 1883 12300
Round 4 - 11787 13365
Round 5 - 14110 2816

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 43876 34169 37850
Round 2 51440 35362 41671
Round 3 57089 - -

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 11003 2387 10332
Round 2 11597 11373 10546
Round 3 - - 10854
Round 4 - 11741 11639
Round 5 - 12158 11982

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SCPwD Category)

Round 2024
Round 1 33981

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 15816 12423 14201
Round 2 17192 19367 18396
Round 3 18083 - -
Round 4 - 20154 20514
Round 5 - 20412 20699

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (STPwD Category)

Round 2023
Round 1 31775

The HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 6486 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 9660 in the final round (Round 3). The cutoff increased gradually across counselling rounds, reflecting seat allocation trends during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling. Candidates securing ranks within this range were eligible for admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at HPNLU Shimla.

  • The final closing rank for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 9660 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 6486 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling.

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 2555 ▼ 453 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2024 2102 ▲ 714 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 2816 - Base Year

The HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 2816 in 2023 to 2102 in 2024, and further to 2555 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at HPNLU Shimla, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during Consortium of National Law Universities.

  • The closing rank changed by 261 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~9.27%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2023 and 2024 with a change of 714 ranks.
  • HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 2816 2102 2555

The closing rank trend indicates rising demand for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.). As closing ranks move lower (better rank), it reflects higher demand for the program during counselling.

HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 2555 - Very High
GeneralPwD 57089 54534 ranks Lower
SC 11597 9042 ranks Lower
ST 18083 15528 ranks Lower

The HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 2555, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 11597 and 18083 respectively, indicating comparatively lower competition. This variation is primarily driven by category-wise seat allocation and demand differences during counselling.

  • The smallest cutoff gap vs General is for SC at 9042 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 54534 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) admission.

Impact of Reservation on HPNLU Shimla Cutoff

The variation in cutoff ranks across categories is influenced by the reservation policy implemented by the Government of India. A fixed percentage of seats is allocated to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories, resulting in relatively higher closing ranks for reserved categories compared to the General category. This ensures equitable access to premier institutions like HPNLU Shimla while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 2102 in 2024 to 2555 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 2555
Category Variation Different cutoffs per category Reserved categories generally have higher closing ranks than General
Course Demand Indicator Consistently lower closing rank suggests stronger demand Recent trend data indicates continued demand concentration

Year-wise Trend Impact

A consistent improvement in closing rank over the years suggests increasing competition for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.), as more high-ranking candidates prefer this course.

Round-wise Cutoff Movement

Cutoff ranks typically expand from the first round to the final round during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling, as seats are reallocated based on candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Category-wise Variation

Cutoff ranks differ across categories, with General category usually having the lowest closing rank, indicating higher competition compared to reserved categories.

Seat Matrix for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.)

The HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) seat matrix shows that a total of 146 seats are available for the program, distributed across multiple categories. This distribution plays a crucial role in determining cutoff ranks, as categories with fewer seats tend to have more competitive cutoffs.

HPNLU Shimla vs Peer Colleges B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
HPNLU Shimla 2555 2102 2816
NLSIU Bangalore 112 102 114
NALSAR 162 1009 177
GNLU Gandhinagar 444 456 462
MNLU Mumbai 558 632 590
NLU Jodhpur 581 379 383

The B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest closing rank at 112, making it the most competitive choice , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. HPNLU Shimla has relatively higher closing ranks at 2555, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

  • NLSIU Bangalore has the most competitive cutoff
  • NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar show similar competition levels
  • Higher closing ranks indicate relatively lower competition
  • All listed colleges remain competitive within their respective rank ranges

Lowest cutoff: NLSIU Bangalore (Rank ~112)
Highest cutoff: HPNLU Shimla (Rank ~2555)
NALSAR falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, NLSIU Bangalore is the most preferred institute for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. Lower closing ranks indicate higher demand and stronger competition among top-ranking candidates.

Other Courses at HPNLU Shimla Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) (Current) 2555 View Details
BBA LL.B. (Hons.) 2634 View Details

HPNLU Shimla offers a range of B.A. LL.B (Hons.), with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. B.A. LL.B (Hons.) is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 2555 , followed by BBA LL.B. (Hons.) at 2634. Other courses also attract varying levels of competition depending on candidate preferences and seat intake. Reviewing cutoff trends across courses can help in making better admission decisions.

Popular Courses at HPNLU Shimla Based on Cutoff

  • B.A. LL.B (Hons.) has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • BBA LL.B. (Hons.) follows as the second most competitive
  • Additional course comparison limited
  • Core and less preferred branches generally have relatively higher cutoff ranks, indicating lower competition.

Which Course Has the Lowest Cutoff at HPNLU Shimla?

Among all courses, B.A. LL.B (Hons.) consistently has the lowest cutoff at HPNLU Shimla, making it the most competitive branch. BBA LL.B. (Hons.) follows as another highly competitive option . Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

What is the HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 2555 (2025).

Can I get HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) with rank 200?

Based on recent cutoff trends, this is possible for the General category.

Does HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 2102 to 2816, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 2555 for General category.

Is HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) better than other colleges based on cutoff?

Cutoff rank is one indicator of demand. In the latest year, the lowest peer cutoff is NLSIU Bangalore at rank 112.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for B.A. LL.B (Hons.)?

Based on available peer data, NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest recent closing rank.

What factors affect HPNLU Shimla B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff?

Major factors include exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat matrix, category allocation, and counselling round movements.