Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla has invited Expressions of Interest for admission against vacant seats in the B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. Five-Year Integrated Programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Eligible candidates can register online on or before June 14, 2026 (11:59 PM).
Admissions shall be made strictly on the basis of CLAT 2026 merit and inter-se merit among applicants.
About HPNLU Vacant Seats Admission 2026
HPNLU Shimla has commenced the vacant seat admission process for its undergraduate law programmes after completion of the regular CLAT counselling process.
The university has invited fresh registrations from candidates interested in securing admission against vacant seats available in various categories.
Admission shall be granted according to:
- CLAT 2026 Merit List
- Inter-se merit of applicants
- Reservation policy of the university
- Availability of seats
Programmes Offered
Applications are invited for:
- B.A. LL.B. (Five-Year Integrated Programme)
- B.B.A. LL.B. (Five-Year Integrated Programme)
Vacant Seats Available
BA LLB (Five-Year Integrated Programme)
Category Vacant Seats UR (All India) 21 SC (All India) 03 ST (All India) 01 EWS (All India) 05 Total Vertical Seats30
Horizontal Reservation
Category Vacant Seats PwD (All India) 01 WSRD (All India) 02 HP Bonafide (UR) 05
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission must:
- Have appeared in CLAT 2026
- Possess a valid CLAT 2026 rank
- Fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university
- Register through the vacant seat admission portal before the deadline
Admissions shall be made strictly according to CLAT merit.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay:
Rs. 2,500 (Non-Refundable)
Important points:
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee shall not be adjusted against admission fees.
- Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee admission.
Important Dates
Particulars Date Notification Released 04 June 2026 Registration Opens 04 June 2026 Last Date to Register 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day and should complete registration well before the deadline.
Admission Process
Step 1: Register Online
Interested candidates must complete the Expression of Interest form through the university admission portal.
Step 2: Pay Registration Fee
Pay the prescribed non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,500.
Step 3: Submit Application
Verify all information and submit the application before the closing date.
Step 4: Merit-Based Admission
Admissions shall be granted according to:
- CLAT 2026 rank
- Inter-se merit
- Category-wise seat availability
Important Instructions
Candidates should carefully note the following:
- Admission shall be based entirely on CLAT 2026 merit.
- Registration through the vacant seat portal is mandatory.
- Mere registration does not guarantee admission.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee shall not be adjusted with university admission fees.
- Candidates must ensure correctness of all information submitted.
Important Links
Click here to Apply Online
Click here to access Official Website
Why Students Should Apply
HPNLU Shimla is among the leading National Law Universities in India. Candidates who could not secure admission during the regular CLAT counselling rounds now have an opportunity to compete for vacant seats through this special admission process. With a significant number of All India General category seats currently vacant, eligible candidates should consider applying before the deadline.
Conclusion
HPNLU Shimla’s vacant seat admission process provides CLAT 2026 candidates another opportunity to secure admission in BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes. Interested candidates should complete registration before June 14, 2026 (11:59 PM) and ensure timely payment of the registration fee to be considered for admission.
