Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) B.A. LL.B Admission 2012

CLAT 2012 Exam Date: 13^th May, 2012 (Sunday) 03:00 PM to 5:00 PM

HNLU BA LLB Admission 2012

"Dharma Sansthapanartham” (for the sake of establishing the primacy of the laws of eternal values) is the motto of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, established by the Government of Chattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chattisgarh, Act (Act No.10 of 2003).

HNLU is a Residential University and is sixth in the series of National Law Schools in India. The State of Chattisgarh has opened the doors of opportunities to the aspiring young generation of Law Students on similar lines as National Law Schools in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Kolkata and Jodhpur. HNLU is endeavouring to emerge as a University of great repute.

HNLU has been included in the list of the Universities maintained by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and has been declared fit to receive Central assistance in terms of the rules framed under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956.

CLAT 2012 Important Dates:

i. Issue of Application Forms: 2nd January, 2012 (Monday)
ii. Last date for submission of filled-in forms: 31st March 2012 (Saturday)
iii. Issue of Hall Tickets: Up to 14th April 2012 (Saturday)
iv. Date of CLAT-2012 Examination: 13th May 2012 (Sunday) from 03:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
v. Publication of Result: 28th May 2012 (Monday)

B.A.LL.B. Programme:

Admission to the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Programme is made strictly on the basis of merit as assessed through a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted for the purpose by the Admission Committee, appointed by the Vice Chancellor. The test will carry a maximum of 200 marks and a candidate must obtain the minimum 50% marks of the total marks in CLAT to qualify for admission to the course. The admission test is for the purpose of testing (a) linguistic ability; (b) analytical skills; (c) level of quantum of information; (d) mathematical aptitude; (e) legal reasoning; and (f) aptitude for learning law. Some preliminary psychological ability test may also be included. The CLAT shall be held at such places as the University may notify from time to time. If more than one candidate gets the same rank in the merit list, the order of priority for the selection of the candidate against the available vacancies will be strictly based on the percentage of marks obtained in Standard XII examination. In the case of tie in the Standard XII, the marks of Standard X shall be taken into account. In the case of ties even in Standard X marks, the senior among them would be granted admission on the basis of date of birth as indicated in certificate of marks of Standard X.

Candidates appearing for Standard XII examination in the year of admission shall also be permitted to take the National Entrance Test, but their admission to the course shall be subject to fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the Regulations at the time of admission and production of documentary evidence of their eligibility. All admissions shall be completed before the month of June in every year.

Eligibility For Admission:

1. A candidate for admission to the Degree Course shall have: not completed 20 years of age as on 1st July of the year of admission, provided in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, the maximum age limit shall be 22 years as on 1st July of the year of admission.

2. Passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an equivalent examination thereto securing in the aggregate not less than 50% of the total marks in the core subjects and English language put together; and

3. Obtained at least 50% marks in CLAT of the total marks.

Intake And Reservations:

The intake capacity for the Degree Programme shall ordinarily be eighty (80) with the following reservations. However, it shall be at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor to proportionately increase/decrease the total number of seats:

A) Other states: General candidates - 31
B) Other states: SC/ST candidates - 09
C) Chhattisgarh State: General candidates - 23
D) Chhattisgarh State: SC/ST candidates - 17

Undergraduate Council:

There shall be an Under-Graduate Council (UGC) constituted by the Vice Chancellor for each year with a Chairperson and not less than five teachers of the University by rotation. Every teacher will submit to the UGC at the beginning of each Semester, the outline of the course he/she is teaching, a detailed teaching plan, and the plan being adopted for evaluation of student performance. The course outline, the teaching plan as well as the evaluation scheme will be made available to the students at the beginning of the Semester itself. The examination (evaluation) shall be internal/external solely at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor.

LL.M. Programme:

This Regulation is made to regulate the admission to and award of LL.M. Degree of the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, under section 16 of the Hidayatullah National University of Law Act, 2003.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

Eligible candidates should apply in the prescribed form with supporting attested documents before 04.08.2006 in the University Office. Application forms can be obtained from the Registrar by sending a demand draft for Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) non-refundable drawn in favour of the Registrar, Hidayatullah National Law University, Chhattisgarh. Candidates for LLM. course shall be selected by the Admission Committee consisting of the Vice Chancellor as Chairman and other members of the Faculty nominated by the Vice Chancellor as members, based on assessment of performance at the interview to be held on 05.08.2006 at 10.00 a.m., to determine the aptitude for higher studies and research.

There are total 10 seats out of which 2 seats are reserved for SC candidates and 1 Seat for ST candidate.

Eligibility For Admission & Age limit:

A candidate for admission to LL.M. Course should have passed LL.B./B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University and should have secured at least 55% of marks in aggregate of the maximum marks prescribed.

General Candidates:

a. Below 30 years as on 01.08.2006
b. SC/ST Candidates - Below 32 years as on 01.08.2006

Postgraduate Council:

There shall be a Post Graduate Council (PGC) constituted by the Vice Chancellor for each year with a Chairperson and not less than five teachers of the University. Every teacher will submit to the UGC at the beginning of each Semester, the outline of the course he/she is teaching, a detailed teaching plan, and the plan being adopted for evaluation of student performance. The course outline, the teaching plan as well as the evaluation scheme will be made available to the students at the beginning of the Semester itself. The examination (evaluation) shall be internal/external solely at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor.

Contact:

Hidayatullah National Law University,
Uparwara Post, Abhanpur
New Raipur - 493661 (C.G.)
Phone: 0771-3057603, 604
Tel-Fax: 0771-3057666, 600
E-mail: registrar@hnlu.ac.in
Website: www.hnlu.ac.in