HNLU Raipur: Admissions 2026, Fees, Placements, and Rankings

Established in 2003, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur is one of India’s premier public law universities. Recognized by the UGC, HNLU offers B.A. LL.B, LL.M, and Ph.D. programs in law. The university accepts CLAT UG and CLAT PG scores for admissions. In 2025, HNLU Raipur was ranked 32nd out of 40 by IIRF and 8th out of 38 by The Week.

For the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program, HNLU Raipur admits students through CLAT UG. Admission is based on CLAT scores followed by counselling and seat allotment. HNLU Raipur Cut off for general category closed at 765 rank in Round 1. The annual tuition fee for this course is INR 1.25 Lakh. In 2024 placements, 37 students were placed and HNLU Raipur highest package stood at INR 23 LPA.

HNLU Raipur Highlights

The highlights of HNLU Raipur are presented in the table below:

HNLU Raipur Courses and Eligibility

Refer to the table below for HNLU Raipur courses, duration, eligibility, and exams information:

HNLU Raipur Fees

HNLU Raipur offers its law programs at affordable fees. The table below highlights the annual tuition fees for the B.A. LL.B and Ph.D courses and total tuition fee of LL.M. See the table below for HNLU Raipur fees structure:

HNLU Raipur Admission 2026

Admission to the BA LLB (Hons.) program is based on the CLAT UG 2026. The entire admission process, from registration to seat confirmation, is conducted online through the CLAT and HNLU portals. See HNLU Raipur admission process below:

• Candidates must apply online through the official CLAT website and select HNLU Raipur as a preferred institute. Pay the HNLU Raipur application fee of INR 1,000.
• Selection is based on CLAT scores and merit rank, followed by counseling and seat allotment.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

HNLU Raipur Cutoff

HNLU Raipur CLAT cutoff for B.A. LL.B program is mentioned in the table below:

HNLU Raipur Placements 2025

HNLU Raipur Placement 2025 data is yet to be released. In 2024, 37 students were placed with the highest package of INR 23 LPA. Top recruiters included AZB & Partners, EY, and ICICI Bank. Refer to the table below for HNLU Raipur Placement stats:

HNLU Raipur Rankings 2025

HNLU Raipur secured notable positions in national law rankings for 2025. It ranked 32nd by IIRF and 8th by The Week among leading law institutions. HNLU Raipur Ranking 2025 are tabulated below:

HNLU Raipur Campus and Facilities

HNLU Raipur administrative-cum-academic building is modeled after the Indian Parliament and serves as the core of the campus. HNLU Raipur campus includes smart classrooms, auditoriums, moot court halls, a computer lab, and more.

• Amphitheatre and Conference Facilities: The university has an amphitheatre inspired by Athenian architecture, accommodating over 1,000 people for cultural and academic events. The air-conditioned conference hall seats around 400 people and hosts seminars and academic events.
• Classrooms and Moot Courts: HNLU has 21 fully air-conditioned and technology-enabled classrooms. There are 6 Moot courts for students to exercise every law subject.
• Residential Facilities: HNLU Raipur is a fully residential university with separate hostels for boys and girls. First-year students share double rooms, while senior students are allotted single rooms. HNLU Raipur hostels are equipped with study areas, common TV rooms, dining halls, balconies, and solar water heaters.
• Sports and Recreation: The campus includes gyms for both genders, indoor badminton and table tennis courts, and outdoor facilities such as football and cricket grounds, basketball, lawn tennis, and volleyball courts.

HNLU Raipur Faculty

HNLU Raipur has a team of 38+ full-time and 8+ visiting faculty members. The table below lists key faculty members along with their designations and images.

Name of Faculty	Designation	Image
Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan	Vice Chancellor
Dr. Yogendra Kumar Srivastava	Professor & Dean
Dr. Vishnu Konoorayar	Professor & Dean
Dr. Vipan Kumar	Associate Professor & Dean
Dr. Dipak Das	Associate Professor
Dr. Yamala Papa Rao	Associate Professor
Dr. Kaumudhi Challa	Associate Professor
Dr. Rana Navneet Roy	Associate Professor
Dr. Pankaj Prakash Umbarkar	Associate Professor
Dr. Archana Shyam Gharote	Assistant Professor
Dr. Amitesh Deshmukh	Assistant Professor
Dr. Atul S. Jaybhaye	Assistant Professor
Dr. Debmita Mondal	Assistant Professor
Dr. Eritriya Roy	Assistant Professor

Image Credit: All the images used in this article are sourced from the official website of HNLU Raipur.