HPU 3-Year LLB Entrance 2026: Pattern & Dates

Q: What is the HPU 3-Year LLB entrance exam pattern?

The HPU 3-Year LLB entrance test (for graduates) has 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks, in 90 minutes, offline. It has two parts: Part A covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs and the Constitutional System of Government; Part B covers General English and Comprehension. Final admission uses a weighted merit formula combining the entrance score with your graduation, Class 12 and Class 10 marks, not the entrance score alone.

Q: Does Surya Law Academy have actual HPU Law toppers?

Yes. Sania Sundan from Surya Law Academy secured AIR 1 in HPU Law Entrance 2024 and also AIR 8 in PU Law 2024 in the same year — a rare double achievement.

Q: Is HPU's 5-Year BA LLB the same entrance as the 3-Year LLB?

No — they're different processes. HPU's 5-Year BA LLB (Hons.) has no entrance exam at all; admission is purely on Class 12 merit (50% general, 45% SC/ST). The 3-Year LLB, for candidates who already have a bachelor's degree, is the one with an actual entrance test. Most of our HPU Law coaching is for the 3-Year LLB entrance.

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AIR 1 — HPU Law Entrance 2024
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AIR 7 — PU UILS BA LLB 2025
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About the HPU 3-Year LLB Entrance Exam

HPU runs two different law admission routes — this is the one with an actual entrance test. (The 5-Year BA LLB is Class 12 merit only, no exam — see FAQ below.)

📄 Exam Pattern

Total Questions: 100, objective type
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes
Mode: Offline
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (45% general / 40% SC-ST)

📚 Section Split

Part A: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Constitutional System of Government
Part B: General English & Comprehension

✅ Why Choose SLA for HPU Law

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Same GK strategy works for PU + HPU both
50 mock tests covering HPU pattern
Monthly current affairs PDFs
Small batches — personal attention

🎯 How Merit Is Actually Decided

Not entrance score alone: a weighted formula combining the entrance test with your graduation, Class 12 and Class 10 marks
Minimum to qualify: 35% in the entrance test (general category)
Strong academics matter alongside the test — this is different from CLAT/AILET, which are entrance-score-only

Dates, fees and the exact merit formula are set fresh by HPU every admission cycle — always confirm the current year's numbers on nadmissions.hpushimla.in before applying. We keep our coaching content aligned to whatever HPU publishes each year rather than reusing old figures.

HPU Law Coaching — Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the HPU 3-Year LLB entrance exam pattern?

100 objective questions worth 100 marks, in 90 minutes, offline. Part A covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs and the Constitutional System of Government; Part B covers General English & Comprehension. GK/Current Affairs is the largest single component, which is why we run it alongside our regular current-affairs prep.

❓ Does Surya Law Academy have actual HPU Law toppers?

Yes. Sania Sundan secured AIR 1 in HPU Law Entrance 2024 from our coaching. She also cleared PU 3-Year LLB with AIR 8 in the same year — a rare double achievement. Video testimonial available on our YouTube channel.

❓ Can I prepare for both PU Law and HPU Law together?

Yes — this is our recommended strategy for students eligible for both. Both exams lean heavily on General Knowledge/Current Affairs and English, so the overlap in preparation is real. Sania Sundan herself cleared both in 2024. Our coaching covers both simultaneously rather than treating them as separate tracks.

❓ Is HPU's 5-Year BA LLB the same entrance as the 3-Year LLB?

No. The 5-Year BA LLB (Hons.) has no entrance exam — admission is purely on Class 12 marks (50% general, 45% SC/ST). The 3-Year LLB, for candidates who already hold a bachelor's degree, is the one with the actual entrance test described above. Make sure you know which route applies to you before you start preparing.

❓ How is the HPU 3-Year LLB merit list decided?

Not on the entrance score alone — HPU uses a weighted formula combining your entrance test result with your graduation, Class 12 and Class 10 marks, with a 35% minimum in the entrance test itself (general category) to qualify. This is different from CLAT/AILET, which rank on the entrance score alone, so a strong academic record genuinely helps here too.

❓ Is SLA's coaching in Chandigarh accessible for HP students?

Yes. We have both classroom batches in Sector 25-D, Chandigarh, and live online classes accessible from anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. Many HP students prefer our online batches and have secured top ranks including AIR 1.

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