Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law


Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, is a public law school and a National Law University located in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was established in 2006 by the Punjab Government 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 Dr. Paramjit S. Jaswal. 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 campus which is located at scenic Sidhuwal, 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.

History

RGNUL was established in 2006.

Academics

RGNUL offers a 5-year B.A. LL.B programme and a 1-year LL.M. with an intake of 196 seats per annum and 40 seats per annum, respectively. Admission to these programmes is through Common Law Admission Test. Ph.D programmes are also offered.

Infrastructure

RGNUL campus is situated near Village Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala and has an area of approximately 50 Acres.

Rankings

In India, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law was ranked 13 among law colleges in 2019 by The Week. The National Institutional Ranking Framework ranked it 10 among law colleges in 2020.