HPNLU Shimla Facilities 2026: Library, Hostel, Moot Court, Sports and Campus Infrastructure

Facility

Details

Library

Well-equipped law library housing books, commentaries, reports, treatises, academic journals, proceedings, legislative and constitutional material, treaties, encyclopaedias, and digests. The library is equipped with desktops, printers, and scanners to support modern e-learning.

Digital Library and Online Databases

Access to legal databases and e-resources supporting research for UG, PG, and PhD students. The library supports ongoing academic and doctoral research activities at the university.

Moot Court Hall

A dedicated moot court hall for advocacy exercises, mock trials, client counselling sessions, and moot court competitions. The university actively hosts and participates in national moot court, ADR, and debate competitions.

Classrooms and Lecture Halls

Smart, technically advanced classrooms and lecture halls equipped with modern audio-visual gadgets for seminars, training courses, and academic sessions.

Auditorium

On-campus auditorium with upgraded audio-visual equipment for university events, guest lectures, conferences, and student activities.

Seminar Rooms

Seminar rooms available for academic courses, workshops, legal research events, and institutional collaborations.

Boys Hostel

Separate hostel accommodation for male students with AC and non-AC room options. Hostel amenities include Wi-Fi, water cooler, common rooms, CCTV cameras, newspapers and magazines. Students require warden approval to leave the campus premises. Note: Some boys hostel buildings are located outside the main campus.

Girls Hostel

Separate on-campus hostel accommodation for female students with AC and non-AC room options. Amenities include Wi-Fi, water cooler, common rooms, CCTV cameras, and 24/7 security with strict entry policy.

Medical Centre

The Civil Hospital, Dhami, is located approximately 2 kilometres from the university and is equipped with multiple specialities. The university provides 24/7 ambulance access for students in case of any emergency.

Sports Facilities

Sports courts and a state-of-the-art gymnasium available on campus. Students also have access to sports facilities provided by the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Academy, Ghandal. The annual sports events and inter-collegiate competitions are held for students.

Gymnasium

Fitness centre available for students and faculty on campus.

Wi-Fi and Internet

Campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity available across academic blocks, hostels, library, and common areas. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled with security cameras installed for safety.

Computer Centre

Dedicated computer centre with IT infrastructure for student use, supporting legal research, academic work, and digital learning.

Cafeteria

On-campus cafeteria with multiple food stalls serving meals, snacks, and beverages for students, faculty, and staff.

Transport

University transport includes an Innova and a Toyota Etios for official use, along with a bus for student activities such as court visits, legal courses, and clinics. The campus is also well connected via HRTC bus services.

ATM

Bank ATM facility available on or near campus for student and staff convenience.

Security

Campus-wide CCTV surveillance with security personnel ensuring safety and order across academic and residential areas.

Student Activities

Active student bodies including moot societies, publication cells, legal aid cells, and debate forums organising moots, writing sessions, workshops, and guest lectures throughout the academic year.