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HNLU Raipur Admission Process

Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur admissions are offered to BA LLB (Hons), LLM and Ph.D Law programmes. For HNLU Raipur admissions to BA LLB programmes, the students should appear for CLAT examination, while CLAT-PG scores are considered for HNLU Raipur admissions. 

  • Admissions at HNLU Raipur are offered for BA LLB, LLM and PhD Law.
  • HNLU Raipur Admission Form: CLAT counselling portal for BA LLB; CLAT PG counselling portal for LLM; for HNLU PhD admissions 2026, visit the official HNLU website.
  • CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list has been published on January 7, 2026 and the second seat allotment list will be out on January 26, 2026.
  • Hidayatullah National Law University Entrance Exam: CLAT for BA LLB, CLAT PG for LLM, and All-India PhD Entrance Test for doctoral admissions. UGC NET/SLET qualified candidates are exempted from the PhD entrance test.

To get HNLU Raipur admissions, the candidate must meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in the PhD entrance test and performance in a personal interview, and the proposed research is considered for HNLU Raipur PhD admissions. Interested candidates should fill out the HNLU application form.

Also See: HNLU Raipur Placements

HNLU Raipur Admission 2026 Highlights

Admission to the BA LLB and LLM courses is based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for HNLU Raipur admission 2026.

Entrance Exams Accepted for HNLU Raipur Admissions 2026

Course

Entrance Exam

BA LLB

CLAT

LLM 

CLAT PG

How to Get Admission in Hidayatullah National Law University?

Students interested in applying for HNLU admissions 2025-2026 should fill the CLAT registration form to enrol in BA LLB and LLM courses. The application process of HNLU Raipur varies course to course.

HNLU Raipur Registrations 2026

Course

HNLU Raipur Application Process

BA LLB

  1. Candidates must select HNLU Raipur as their preference during the CLAT counselling registration/choice filling.

  2. Pay the application fees of Rs 4000.

  3. Merit list will be released by HNLU Raipur.

  4. Submit the required documents.

LLM

  1. Candidates must apply through the CLAT PG counselling process for HNLU Raipur LLM programme.

  2. Merit list will be released by HNLU Raipur.

  3. Submit the required documents.

Ph.D

  1. Candidates must apply for Ph.D admissions through the official website of the HNLU Raipur.

  2. Pay the application fees of Rs 2,000 (Rs 1,000 for SC/ST candidates) and submit the documents.

Also See: HNLU Raipur Courses

HNLU Raipur Admission Dates 2026

Students willing to take admission at Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur must know the upcoming CLAT and CLAT-PG event dates. Check the details of CLAT dates 2026 below. 

HNLU Raipur 2026 Admission Dates

EventDates (UG)Dates (PG)

Publication of CLAT 2026 First Allotment List 

January 07, 2026 

January 07, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

January 07, 2026 - January 15, 2026 


January 07, 2026 - January 15, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Second Allotment List (Second round of counselling starts)

January 22, 2026 

January 22, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

January 22, 2026  - January 29, 2026 

January 22, 2026  - January 29, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Third Allotment List 

February 05, 2026 

February 05, 2026

February 05, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

February 05, 2026  - February 12, 2026 

February 05, 2026  - February 12, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Fourth Allotment List (Fourth round of counselling starts)

May 02, 2026 

May 02, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

May 02, 2026  - May 08, 2026 

May 02, 2026  - May 08, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Fifth and Final Allotment List (Fifth round of counselling starts)

May 15, 2026 

May 15, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for the Freeze option 

May 15, 2026  - May 20, 2026 

May 15, 2026  - May 20, 2026

HNLU BA LLB Admissions 2026

Hidayatullah National Law University admissions offer B.A LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level. The duration of the programme is 5 years. The details of the Hidayatullah National Law University UG eligibility criteria are given below in tabular format. 

HNLU Raipur BA LLB Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

BA LLB (Hons)

180

10+2 with 45% marks + CLAT.

HNLU Raipur BA LLB Hons Admission Process 2026

  • The candidate should appear for the CLAT examination and should obtain a valid score in it. 

  • Authorities then release the CLAT cutoff.

  • The eligible candidates will receive a mail or SMS to a registered number or mail ID.

  • The eligible candidates must register for CLAT counselling.

  • Participate in CLAT counselling and fill out college choices according to their priorities.

  • Candidates are shortlisted based on their CLAT score, choices made, and seat availability.

  • Seats are assigned in five rounds. Candidates who are assigned seats in the first round have three options: accept the seat, participate in the second round for graduation, or withdraw from the counselling.

  • The allotted candidates must visit the campus.

  • The aspirant should submit the required documents and pay the course fees to complete the admissions process.

  • 5% seats shall be reserved horizontally for the Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and 3% Seats shall be reserved horizontally for Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF) category of candidates belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh only.

HNLU LLM Admissions 2026

The Hidayatullah National Law University offers admission to the Postgraduate Programme, which includes the LLM course. The university offers LLM courses at the Postgraduate level. The duration of the course is 1 year. The HNLU offers 3 specialisations in LLM Programme. 

HNLU Raipur LLM Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

LLM

60

LLB with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) + CLAT PG.

HNLU Raipur LLM Admission Process 

  • The candidate should appear for the CLAT PG examination.

  • The CLAT PG cutoff has been announced by the appropriate authorities.

  • The eligible candidates must register for and attend CLAT PG counselling.

  • The candidate should select the college choices according to their preference.

  • Colleges are allotted to candidates based on the choices they make, their CLAT PG scores, and their category.

  • Candidates are selected for college in five rounds. Candidates who are assigned seats in the first round have three options: accept the seat, participate in subsequent rounds for upgradation, or exit the counselling.

  • Visit the campus once you have been allotted to HNLU Raipur.

  • The selected candidates can freeze their seats in the LLM programme by paying HNLU fees and submitting the required documents.

HNLU PhD Admission 2026

HNLU Raipur admissions are offered in a Doctorate in Philosophy programme in Law. The details of the Hidayatullah National Law University PhD eligibility criteria are given below in tabular format. 

HNLU Raipur PhD Law Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D Law

20

LLM with 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/ OBC/differently abled candidates) + All-India Ph.D Entrance Test.

HNLU Raipur PhD Law Admission Process 

  • HNLU Raipur PhD admissions are based on the All-India PhD entrance test.

  • The candidate who has qualified for UGC NET or SLET is exempted from the Entrance Test.

  • The shortlisted candidates will be required to present their research interests/areas in front of the Admission Committee, followed by an interview.

  • The shortlisted candidate should pay the admission fee along with the submission of documents to freeze the seat.

Also See: HNLU Raipur Cutoff

Required Documents for HNLU Raipur Admissions Process

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets.

  • CLAT admit card. 

  • Transfer certificate from the last institution where you studied. 

  • Migration certificate if any.

  • Reservation certificates.

  • PWD/SAP certificate if applicable and allotted under the PWD category.

  • Certificate of Dependency on a Freedom Fighter (DFF), if applicable.

  • Domicile Certificate, if applicable and assigned to a seat in the Domicile Category.

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HNLU Raipur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the seat intake for HNLU admissions in 2025-2026?

HNLU admissions offer 180 seats for BA LLB, 60 for LLM and 20 for PhD law courses, with reservations for SAP and DFF candidates as per university norms.

2: How can students apply for HNLU admissions?

Students seeking HNLU admissions must fill the CLAT or CLAT PG counselling forms for BA LLB and LLM, respectively, while PhD aspirants apply through the official HNLU website and pay the application fee.

3: How are candidates selected during HNLU admissions?

HNLU admissions selection is based on CLAT/CLAT PG scores, counselling choices, seat availability and completion of document verification and fee payment at the university campus.

4: What documents are required for HNLU admissions?

For HNLU admissions, candidates must submit 10th and 12th mark sheets, CLAT admit card, transfer/migration certificates, reservation or DFF certificates and any applicable PWD/SAP documentation.

5: What is the application fee for HNLU admissions?

The application fee for HNLU admissions is Rs 4000 for BA LLB, Rs 4000 for LLM and Rs 2000 for PhD candidates. HNLU admission process is only completed after the payment of admission fees. 

6: What entrance exams are accepted for HNLU admissions?

HNLU admissions accept CLAT scores for BA LLB courses and CLAT PG scores for LLM programmes, while PhD law admissions consider the All-India PhD entrance test or UGC NET/SLET qualifications.

Student Reviews for HNLU Raipur

College Infrastructure: 3.9/5
Academics: 2.5/5
Placements: 3.1/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Campus Life: 3.8/5

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News and Notifications
Jan 14, 2026

Round 1 CLAT 2026 cutoff of HNLU Raipur has been released. 

Jan 14, 2026

CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list has been published on January 7, 2026.

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CLAT 2026 second seat allotment list will be out on January 26, 2026. 

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