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{{Short description|Law university in Tripura, India}}
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| vice_chancellor = Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh<ref>{{cite web |title= Prof Yogesh Pratap Singh appointed as founding Vice-Chancellor of National Law University, Tripura |url= https://www.barandbench.com/Law-School/national-law-university-tripura-gets-prof-yogesh-pratap-singh-as-founding-vice-chancellor | website= Bar and Bench |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>
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'''National Law University, Tirupura''' ('''NLUT''') is a statutory and premier law university located in Agartala, Tripura, India.<ref>{{cite web |title=President Droupadi Murmu unveils first National Law University centre in Tripura |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/president-droupadi-murmu-unveils-first-national-law-university-centre-in-tripura-101665572169122.html | website=Hindustan Times |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref> It was established under the National Law University, Tripura Act, 2022, enacted by the Government of Tripura. It is one of the 28 NLUs in the country. The university offers undergraduate (integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), and postgraduate courses (LL.M., PhD) in law.<ref>{{cite web |title= National Law University, Tripura Act, 2022 |url=https://nlutripura.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/National-Law-University-Tripura-Act-2022.pdf | website= National Law University Tripura |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= CLAT 2026 - Second Provisional Allotment List |url= https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/second-list.html | website= The Consortium The Consortium of National Law Universities |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Establishment of National Law University Tripura, Narsingarh, Tripura 799009 |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UGC-Approval-Letter.pdf | website= National Law University, Tripura |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref> The chief justice of the High Court of Tripura serves as the chancellor of the university. Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh was appointed as the founding vice-chancellor.<ref>{{cite web |title= Governing Council |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/about-nlut/governing-council | website= National Law University, Tripura |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

==History==
NLUT was established in 2022 through legislation passed by the [[Government of Tripura]]. The foundation stone of the university was laid by the president of India, [[Droupadi Murmu]], on 12 October 2022. The first batch of students was admitted in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title= President of India in Tripura; Inaugurates/Lays foundation stones for various projects for strengthening the connectivity, education sector |url= https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1867179&reg=3&lang=2| website= Pib. Gov |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= President Murmu lays foundation stone for National Law University Tripura |url= https://www.shiksha.com/news/law-president-murmu-lays-foundation-stone-for-national-law-university-tripura-blogId-105053 | website= Shiksha |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= President Of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Lays Foundation Stone For National Law University Tripura |url= https://www.livelaw.in/lawschool/news/president-of-india-droupadi-murmu-foundation-stone-national-law-university-tripura-211493 | website= Live Law |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

==Campus==
The university currently operates from the Tripura Judicial Academy campus in [[Narsingarh, Tripura|Narsingarh]], [[Agartala]]. The Government of Tripura has allocated approximately 9.23 acres of land in Narsingarh for the construction of a permanent campus. The planned campus infrastructure includes academic and administrative buildings, a library, moot court hall, hostels, faculty housing, and sports and recreational facilities. Construction of the permanent campus commenced on 6 February 2025, following a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony conducted in the presence of state government and judicial officials. Completion of the campus is expected by 2027.<ref>{{cite web |title= Tripura's first National Law University set to start from March-April 2023 |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agartala/tripuras-first-national-law-univ-set-to-start-from-mar-apr-2023/articleshow/92942456.cms| website= Times of India |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

==Administration==
The university administration functions through statutory bodies, including the Governing Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee.<ref>{{cite web |title= Governing Council |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/about-nlut/governing-council | website= National Law University, Tripura |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>
* Chancellor: Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura (currently Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao)
* Founding vice-chancellor: Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh
* Registrar (In-charge): Dr. Nachiketa Mittal

==Academics==

=== Undergraduate programme ===

The university offers a five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) programme with an annual intake of approximately sixty students. The programme follows a semester-based credit system that combines legal theory with practical components such as moot courts, internships, clinical legal education, seminars, and workshops.<ref>{{cite web |title= Undergraduate Programme |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/undergraduate-programme| website= NLUT |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

=== Postgraduate programme ===

NLUT offers a one-year LL.M. programme with specialization in Constitutional Law. The programme includes coursework, seminars, and a dissertation component to develop advanced legal research and analytical skills.<ref>{{cite web |title= Postgrauate Programme |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/postgraduate-programme | website= NLUT |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

=== Doctoral programme ===

The university offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in law and related interdisciplinary areas. The programme includes coursework, methodological training, and supervised research in accordance with regulatory norms.<ref>{{cite web |title= Doctoral Programme |url= https://nlutripura.ac.in/doctoral-programme | website= NLUT |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

== Collaborations and Outreach ==

NLUT collaborates with the government and international organizations in areas of policy and capacity building. The university has provided technical and academic assistance for Gram Panchayat Development Plans in partnership with the Rural Development Department, Government of Tripura. The university has also signed a memorandum of understanding with UNICEF Assam for projects related to child rights and protection.<ref>{{cite web |title= Tripura forensic science university-Agartala NLU ink MoU for academic collaboration and research |url= https://www.indiatodayne.in/tripura/story/tripura-forensic-science-university-agartala-nlu-ink-mou-for-academic-collaboration-and-research-1171086-2025-02-16 | website= India Today|access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= NLU Tripura beggins partnership with UNICEF for building robust child protection ecosystem in Tripura |url= https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/nlu-tripura-begins-partnership-with-unicef-for-building-a-robust-child-protection-ecosystem-in-tripura | website= Tripura Chronicle |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= NLU Tripura begins partnership with UNICEF for building robust child protection ecosystem in Tripura |url= https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/nlu-tripura-begins-partnership-with-unicef-for-building-a-robust-child-protection-ecosystem-in-tripura | website= Tripura Chronicle |access-date= February 3, 2026}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[National Law School of India University]]
* [[National Law Universities]]
* [[National Academy of Legal Studies and Research]]

==References==
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{{Autonomous law schools in India}}
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[[Category:National Law Universities]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2022]]
[[Category:Professional certification in law]]
[[Category:Universities in Tripura]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Tripura]]
[[Category:Universities in North East India]]

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