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Himachal Pradesh National Law University

Public/Government University|Estd. 2016|NIRF #34 (Law) 2025

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Average rating of HPNLU Shimla

Overall Rating (Out of 5)

3.2

Based on 15 Verified Users

Student Rating Distribution

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4
20%
3
47%
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33%
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Placement

Placement

2.7/5

Admission

Admission

3.1/5

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

3.3/5

Academics

Academics

3.9/5

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Tej Khan

Tej Khan

19 Dec, 2024

4.0
3 Admission 5 Academics 4 Placement 4 Infrastructure

Admission: I really like how the professors are so knowledgeable and qualified here. The course curriculum is top-notch too. Everything at our university is really helpful. The quality of the curriculum is excellent, especially if you're aiming for judicial services or UPSC. It's all set up to help students succeed.

Placement: I go to Himachal Pradesh National Law University. It started in 2016, and the first batch will graduate in June-July 2021, which is a 5-year course. There have been 4 batches of LL.M students who already graduated. Many of them got good jobs as judicial officers or in companies.

Campus: The campus is decent, but not as great as some other top NLUs. We have smart classrooms and the whole campus has Wi-Fi. The library here is awesome. However, we don't have good medical or sports facilities. Right now, all the hostels are outside the main campus because they're still being built.

Anil Sharma

Anil Sharma

19 Mar, 2024

3.5
5 Admission 4 Academics 2 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers here are really good. They take academics seriously and know their stuff. The courses are interesting and kind of like what they teach at Delhi University. Exams aren't too hard; they want us to think critically.

Placement: The college hasn't had great placement results lately. Many students here are focused on becoming lawyers. Some students did get offers from good law firms, but since it's a tier 3 college, placements aren't top-notch. The college is working on bringing in better law firms, so things might get better down the road.

Campus: Our college is up in the hills, so the buildings aren't super fancy, but they have everything we need. The sports facilities are not the best though. As for hostels, there's only one for first-year girls right now, and they're building another one. The rest of the hostels are in rented buildings close to campus.

Suresh Khan

Suresh Khan

1 Mar, 2022

4.3
5 Admission 4 Academics 4 Placement 4 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers here are really experienced, coming from top colleges in the country. Most of them have Ph.D.s and are UGC NET qualified. They focus on teaching practical knowledge along with theory, which is great. Exams happen every three months to check our progress. The curriculum is good, balancing law and social sciences. It helps us get ready for the industry. Attendance is a big deal here, you need to make sure you meet the 70% requirement. The semester exams are tough, but if you study hard, you can pass them.

Placement: Placements at this University are okay. It's a new university in the National Law Universities group. The Placement Cell is trying hard to get students placed in good law firms and secure internships. Some students prefer further studies instead of worrying about placements. The highest salary offered recently was 18 LPA. Many students get job offers from law firms like Singh and Associates, Lakshikumaran and Sridharan, Indus Law, etc. Just remember, this is a tier 3 NLU, so your skills and potential matter for placements, not just the University.

Campus: The University is built nicely on the hilly land in the Himalayas. There are two main buildings - one for classes and one for offices. Right now, there's only one hostel for girls, but they're working on another one. The guys stay in rented hostels outside the campus, which are okay but not as good as the girls' hostel. They give us stuff like fans, lights, hot water, and wardrobes. We have separate places to eat at the hostels and one at the main building. There are two cafeterias in the hostel. Since we're on a hill, there's not a lot of space for outdoor games. But we still play stuff like Futsal, Badminton, Cricket, Basketball, and indoor games like chess and table tennis. Every year, we have a big sports festival. The whole campus, including the outside hostels, has Wi-Fi. The classrooms are nice with good furniture and cool audio and visual stuff.

Lata Choudhary

Lata Choudhary

15 Aug, 2021

2.3
2 Admission 2 Academics 2 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers here give you a basic understanding, but if you want to really understand, you need to put in effort. The course is similar to other NLUs and prepares students well for life. Exams are easy, and most students pass with average grades.

Placement: Only a few students got placed, like less than 5%. The top offer was 8 LPA from Singh and Associates. Most students, about 80%, do internships, but we gotta find them ourselves ‚¬Ëcause the university doesn‚¬â„¢t set them up.

Campus: The college hostel is still being built, so we're staying in rented places for now. Don't expect fancy buildings since we're in a hilly area. But we do have the basics like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and a library. The hostel rooms fit 4 people, so it's okay for survival. Food is average, like in most Indian colleges. If you need medical help, you'll have to go 7 km away. There aren't many sports facilities because of the hilly terrain, but we have indoor games like table tennis and carrom board.

Vivek Gupta

Vivek Gupta

3 Aug, 2021

3.5
2 Admission 5 Academics 3 Placement 4 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers here are pretty good, although some could be better. I think it's a great college overall. The teaching is good, and what we learn is actually useful. The exams can be tough, but if you study well and stay organized, you'll do fine. The teachers are nice and know their stuff.

Placement: Placements here are pretty good. You have to work hard to make things happen. The university is still kinda new, but they're doing well with placements. If you put in the effort, you can land a good job. The university is on the rise, so the placements should get even better. The average salary is around 16 lakhs per year.

Campus: The girls' hostels are really cool with all the stuff you need. The boys' hostels are okay, but you can't have electric gadgets. They're big though. Girls stay on campus while boys stay off-campus. If you get caught with electronics in the boys' hostel, you gotta pay a fine. It could be anywhere from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000.

Yogesh Choudhary

Yogesh Choudhary

22 Jun, 2021

2.8
3 Admission 4 Academics 1 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers here are really good  they know their stuff and are always ready to help. The teaching is top-notch, and most of the faculty is young and here to stay. The course is like what you'd find at other NLUs, but it might not prepare you for the real world. The exams are a breeze, and you just need 33% to pass.

Placement: The college doesn't have many companies coming for placementsonly about 10 last year. Some of the top ones were SVS attorneys, Optimus Legal, and SNG & Partners. Not a lot of students get placed, maybe around 1525%. The highest salary offered was INR 18 LPA, and the lowest was INR 5 LPA. Every year, at least 20% of students from BBA to LL.B. get placed. Most students find internships themselves, and placements usually happen off-campus. So, many students get internships, but not directly through the college.

Campus: The campus is really nice with modern facilities. The hostels and mess are clean. The food in the mess is okay and not too expensive. The library has lots of books and is big. The college and hostels have Wi-Fi and there are buses too. The medical facilities are not great, but the sports committee is good. We can play sports like table tennis, volleyball, badminton, and half basketball. The canteen is just okay.

Vaishnavi Jadhav

Vaishnavi Jadhav

12 Apr, 2021

3.5
4 Admission 4 Academics 3 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers really know their stuff and explain things well. For the semester exams, there are 6 subjects in the first year and 5 in the second year. We have a mid-semester exam worth 25 marks, assignments worth 25 marks, and then a 50-mark semester exam. The exams are not too hard, so if you study, you can pass with flying colors.

Placement: The opportunities for jobs here are pretty good, but most students prefer applying on their own for better-paying jobs. The highest salary package offered was around 18 lakhs, while the lowest was 5 lakhs. Internships are arranged by the college, but students can also look for their own if they find better options. The college keeps us updated about internship opportunities.

Campus: The hostels are different for boys and girls. Boys stay in private rental buildings while girls have hostels on campus. Students from all years, along with a faculty member, pick the food. There's no medical facility on campus, but there's an ambulance to take students to the hospital for free checkups.

Rajeev Nair

Rajeev Nair

3 Dec, 2020

3.0
1 Admission 4 Academics 3 Placement 4 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers are really helpful and super smart. They know their stuff and make sure we learn practical things in class. The course content is spot on. Every semester, the law faculty gives us readings like case laws and articles. They update the syllabus every year. We gotta read up before class, but it's worth it. If we pay attention and take good notes, the exams aren't too tough. Almost everyone passes. It's all about how we use what we learn in the real world.

Placement: Our college's placement and internship cell holds seminars on CV Building and skill development. They also send emails about internships at various firms. Lots of students apply for internships independently. The cell made a pdf about all the final-year students, showing their experiences and skills on LinkedIn.

Campus: The college and hostels have Wi-Fi, which is awesome. The classrooms and rooms are comfy and get cleaned often. Each hostel has a mess to eat at. There's a library and a reading room on campus, plus a huge e-library. Hostels have stuff like washing machines and wardrobes. One hostel even has a cool common room. Around the college, there are dhabas, cafes, and shops. Food quality is really good, especially lunch and snacks. Sports lovers will be happy with the volleyball, badminton, and cricket courts, plus a sports room. A doctor is there regularly. And there's a canteen, campus cafe, and stationary shop too.

Ankit Das

Ankit Das

8 Oct, 2020

2.8
2 Admission 4 Academics 2 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: I really like the teachers at HPNLU. They are qualified and really care about each student. The way they teach is great and they know their stuff. The course curriculum makes sense too.

Placement: Our college started in 2016, so the first group will graduate in 2021. Right now, we don't have details about placements, salaries, or companies hiring students. But we do get internships with lawyers, law firms, and even judges from high court and district court.

Campus: The new campus has different buildings for different things. They're still building more stuff, so there will be more facilities soon. Everything we need is here, but it can feel a bit crowded because of the location. The college makes sure we have everything we need, though. They're renting nearby places for hostels, and there's a bus from the hostel to campus. Hostels are still being built. The food in the mess has gotten better. The library is good, and the Wi-Fi is okay. The classrooms are a bit small, but they're good.

Siddharth Khan

Siddharth Khan

5 Apr, 2020

3.3
3 Admission 3 Academics 4 Placement 3 Infrastructure

Admission: The teachers try their best, but the course curriculum and syllabus aren't well-designed. It can feel overwhelming at times because we jump into advanced concepts without building a strong foundation. The faculty are knowledgeable, but they don't always teach in their specialized subjects.

Placement: The placements are really good, with the highest package being around 18 Lacs. Students get internships and great job placements easily. Some students even got internships at places like Suran& Suran and luthra&luthra. Plus, they excel in moot court competitions and ADR. Recently, final year students landed jobs in syndicates with a package of 13 Lacs per year.

Campus: The food in the mess is pretty bad. It costs 40 bucks per meal, but it's not worth it. The library is small, only fits 12 people, and doesn't have many books. Wi-Fi isn't available everywhere on campus. The hostels are in really bad shape. There's only one girls' hostel, the rest are rented out.