Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
RGNUL logo
Motto	Knowledge Empowers (\M/)
Type	Public National Law University
Established	2006
Chancellor	Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
Vice-Chancellor	Prof.(Dr.)Paramjit Singh Jaswal
Students	480 undergraduates and 30 graduates
Location	Patiala, Punjab, India
Campus	50 acres (0.20 km²)
Affiliations	Bar Council of India, University Grant Commission
Website	Official website

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), is 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 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 50 acre campus which is located at scenic Sidhuwal, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Patiala. RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India.

History

RGNUL was established in 2006 to fulfill the need for a centre of excellence in legal studies in the richest state in the country.^[2]

Academic reputation and students' achievements

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law has earned widespread appreciation for its proactive curriculum which consists of the globally tried-and-tested Major and Minor scheme. First years are given the option of choosing one major and two minors, a system advocated by most of the major universities of the world.

The faculty has been recognized as one of the best authorities in particular areas of their expertise. The International Law faculty has been undisputed as one of the best amongst all law colleges across the country.

The students have gained widespread appreciation for excelling in activities both academic and extra-curricular. The students have been published across a variety of law journals both national and international.

RGNUL has partnerships with various universities around the world including an MOU with Ontario International Development Agency, Canada.

The institution has been a partner institute for Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab has been accredited with 'A' Grade scoring CGPA of 3.32 out of 4 points by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore (NAAC) in 2015.

Courses, Intakes and Duration

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Course Name	Intake	Duration	Admission
B.A. LL.B (Honours)	196	5 Years	CLAT
LL.M.	40	1 Year	CLAT
Ph.D in Law and Social Science (Full time)	(Shall be notified by Advertisement)	Minimum Two Years and Maximum Three Years	Entrance Test to be conducted by the University every year on the First Sunday in the Month of May
Ph.D in Law and Social Science (Part time)	(Shall be notified by Advertisement)	Minimum Two Years and Maximum Five Years	Entrance Test to be conducted by the University every year on the First Sunday in the Month of May

Publications

RGNUL Student Law Review
RGNUL Financial & Mercantile Law Review
RGNUL Journal of Social Sciences
RGNUL Book Series on Corporate Law & Corporate Affairs

Infrastructure

RGNUL campus is situated near Village Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala and has an area of approximately 50 Acres. It is a State-of-the-art campus and is one of the best among all NLU's. The fully residential and beautiful campus has a Centrally Air-conditioned Administrative cum-Academic Block, separate Library, Sports Complex, Air conditioned and fully Wi-Fi Hostels, separate for girls and boys, Guest House, Auditorium, Community Hall, Health Centre, residences for Teaching and Non-teaching staff and various other facilities which are required in daily life. A utility area consisting of State Bank of India Branch, ATM (SBI), cafeteria (Cafe Hideout), juice shop, stationery shop, post office, unisex salon and basic grocery store has been functional since 2014 for the convenience of the students. RGNUL has a well equipped computerized Central Library with collection of over 22000 Volumes in addition to the specialized libraries of the Research Centres.^[4] There are three advanced Computer Labs with 140 computers and High speed internet connectivity.

Research Centres

In a short span of eight years RGNUL has established a number of specialised centres in its campus catering to the myriad needs of its students. The most important among them are the following:

Centre for Advanced Study in Criminal Law (CASCL)
Centre for Consumer Protection Laws and Advocacy (CCPLA)
Centre for Advanced Study in International Humanitarian Law (CASH)
RGNUL Institute of Competitive Exams(RICE)
Centre for Study in Agriculture Law and Economices (SALE)
Bureau of Information for Studies Abroad (BISA)
Directorate of Distance Education (DODE)
Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR)
RGNUL School OF Social Sciences (RSSS)

Membership with organizations

RGNUL is also a member of a number of professional organizations of national and international stature like:

Asian Law Institute (ASLI), Singapore
Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA)
Forum of South Asian Clinical Law Teachers (FSACLT), Goa
Indian Economic Association (IEA); Indian Institute of Comparative Law (IICL), Jaipur
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi
Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi
Indian Political Science Association (IPSA)
Indian Society of Criminology (ISC), Madras; Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi
Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), New Delhi
International Association of Law Schools (IALS)
International Law Students Association (ILSA), United States of America,
Legal Information Institute of India (LII of India)
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)

References

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Universities and colleges in Punjab, India

State universities	Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University Baba Farid University of Health Sciences I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Guru Nanak Dev University Panjab University Punjabi University Punjab Agricultural University

Central universities	Central University of Punjab

Private universities	Adesh University Akal University Chandigarh University Chitkara University DAV (Dayanand Anglo Vedic) University Desh Bhagat University Guru Kashi University Lovely Professional University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Rayat Bahra University Thapar University (Deemed University)

Engineering colleges	Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology , Ludhiana Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering & Technology Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh Engineering College Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar Global Institute of Management and Emerging Technologies Guru Gobind Singh College of Modern Technology Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chhapianwali, Malout Indo Global College of Engineering Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhaddal Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering and Technology Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur PEC University of Technology Giani Zail Singh Punjab Technical University Campus Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology Regional Institute of Management and Technology Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur) University College of Engineering

Medical colleges	Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana Christian Medical College, Ludhiana Government Medical College, Amritsar Government Medical College, Patiala Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Management institutions	Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Global Institute of Management Regional Institute of Management and Technology Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur)

Autonomous institutions	Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed University)

Autonomous Law Schools in India

National Law Universities	Chanakya National Law University Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University Gujarat National Law University Hidayatullah National Law University Maharashtra National Law University NALSAR University of Law National Law Institute University National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam National Law School of India University National Law University, Delhi Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University National Law University, Jodhpur National Law University Odisha National University of Advanced Legal Studies National University of Study and Research in Law Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Tamil Nadu National Law School West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Central University	Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University

Self Finance Course in Public University	Baroda School of Legal Studies

Private	Amity Law School KIIT Law School School of Law, Christ University Symbiosis Law School Jindal Global Law School

Legal education in India List of law schools in India

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