Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), is a public law school and a National Law University located in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was established in 2006 by the Punjab Government (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006) as a university dedicated to the field of Legal Education. The first vice-chancellor of the University was Gurjit Singh. . The institution is currently being headed by Prof (DR.) ANAND PAWAR (Officiating). RGNUL started functioning from its Headquarters-Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala w.e.f. 26 May 2006. From session of 2013 RGNUL started functioning in its permanent 50-acre (20 ha) campus which is located at scenic Sidhuwal, 12 km (7.5 mi) from Patiala. RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India. It is one of the autonomous law schools in India.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
MottoKnowledge Empowers
TypeNational Law University
Established2006
ChancellorChief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
Vice-ChancellorProf (DR.) ANAND PAWAR (Officiating)
Students900 undergraduates and 30 graduates
Location
Patiala
,
Punjab
,
India
Campus50 acres (0.20 km2)
AffiliationsBar Council of India
Websitergnul.ac.in

RGNUL campus is situated near Village Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala and has an area of approximately 50 acres.[1]

Academics

RGNUL offers a 5-year B.A. LL.B (Honours) programme and a 1-year LL.M. with an intake of 196 seats per annum and 60 seats per annum, respectively. Admission to these programmes is through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Ph.D programmes are also offered.

Rankings
University rankings
Law – India
NIRF (2021)[2]25
India Today (2020)[3]17

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law 10 among law colleges in 2021.[2]

See also

References
  1. "About RGNUL - RGNUL Student Law Review". Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  2. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2021 (Law)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 9 September 2021.
  3. "India's Best Colleges 2020: Law". India Today. 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

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