HNLU Raipur BALLB {Hons.} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. In the 2026 CLAT counselling cycle (for the 2026-27 batch), HNLU’s All India closing rank for the general category was 736 in Round 1. For OBC candidates the closing rank was 1,994. For the Chhattisgarh home state quota, the general category closing rank was 3,847. Cutoffs vary by round and category each year and can be tracked on the Consortium of NLUs counselling portal.

Ans. For the 2024 graduating batch at HNLU, the highest package was INR 23 LPA, the average package was INR 15 LPA, and the median package was INR 16.5 LPA. The placement rate among students who registered for placements was 73.87%. Top recruiters included Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB and Partners, Trilegal, JSA Advocates, and EY Global Delivery Services.

Ans. HNLU has a strong moot court culture with compulsory moot-based assessments from the first semester itself. The university funds student participation in national and international moot court competitions. Teams from HNLU have represented India at the Jessup International Moot, Vis Vienna Arbitration Moot, and Oxford Price Media Law Moot. The college allocates significant annual funding to cover travel, registration, and preparation costs for these competitions.

Ans. Yes, HNLU Raipur provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Hostel charges are INR 15,000 per year. The hostel is optional and offers amenities including Wi-Fi, mess, and library access. Additionally, all enrolled students are covered under the Health Shield program, which provides medical insurance of INR 1,00,000 per year.

Ans. For the general quota, total BA LLB Hons fees at HNLU over five years are INR 9,30,000. Year 1 fees are INR 2,10,000 (which include one-time admission and statutory charges) and Years 2 to 5 are INR 1,80,000 per year. For the NRI quota, Year 1 fees are INR 6,27,704 and Years 2 to 5 are INR 5,14,754 per year.

Ans. HNLU has 25 research centers organized under five Schools of Excellence covering areas including constitutional law, international trade, digital governance, and climate justice. Students can publish in the HNLU Press journals including the Journal of Law and Social Sciences (JLSS) and the Student Law Journal (SLJ). The Lex Osmose program also offers one-credit elective courses in emerging legal areas such as AI ethics and environmental sustainability.