HP Law CET is conducted by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year BA LLB programmes in HP's government and private law colleges.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:90 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
General Knowledge
25 Questions•25 Marks
English
25 Questions•25 Marks
Legal Aptitude
25 Questions•25 Marks
Reasoning
25 Questions•25 Marks
Syllabus
General Knowledge
Indian polity, history, HP state affairs
Current events
English
Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
Legal Aptitude
Constitution, legal principles, reasoning
Reasoning
Analogies, series, puzzles, logical arguments
Eligibility Criteria
5-year: Passed Class 12 with 45%
3-year: Graduated with 45%
HP domicile for state quota
Important Dates
Notification
April 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
Register on hpuniv.ac.in
Fill form, pay fee
Download admit card
💡 Preparation Tips
Include Himachal Pradesh-specific GK
Balanced 4-section paper - no section should be neglected
❓ FAQs
Which colleges accept HP Law CET?
HPU's law department and affiliated law colleges across Himachal Pradesh.