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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
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| Motto | Knowledge Empowers |
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| Type | National Law University |
| Established | 2006 |
| Chancellor | Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai |
| Students | 900 undergraduates and 30 graduates |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | 50 acres (0.20 km2) |
| Affiliations | Bar Council of India |
| Website | rgnul |
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.[1] The first vice-chancellor of the University was Gurjit Singh. The institution is currently being headed by Prof.(Dr.) G.S. Bajpai. 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.
RGNUL campus is situated near Village Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala and has an area of approximately 50 acres.[2]
Academics[edit]
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 40 seats per annum, respectively. Admission to these programmes is through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Ph.D programmes are also offered. No placements are offered.[3]
Rankings[edit]
| University rankings | |
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| Law – India | |
| The Week (2019)[4] | 13 |
| India Today (2020)[5] | 7 |
In India, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law was ranked 13 among law colleges in 2019 by The Week.[4] The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 10 among law colleges in 2021.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.punjabcolleges.com/PB/Universities/Patiala/RGNUL-30523/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pushkarna, Vijaya (8 June 2019). "Best colleges: THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2019". The Week.
- ↑ "India's Best Colleges 2020: Law". India Today. 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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