NLU Patiala (RGNUL)

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the Punjab State Legislature in 2006 to provide a center of excellence in legal education. Located in Patiala, it was approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC). Initially operating from Mohindra Kothi, the university moved to its 50-acre campus at Sidhuwal in 2013. The campus includes modern facilities such as an administrative block, library, hostels, sports complex, and health center. RGNUL’s library houses over 39,000 volumes and subscribes to 109 periodicals.

The university has 17 research centers focusing on areas like criminal law, human rights, environmental law, and intellectual property. It also offers interdisciplinary programs through schools like the School of Agricultural Law and the School of Social Sciences. RGNUL runs a Legal Aid Clinic, providing legal awareness to the public, and is a member of various national and international organizations. It was ranked the cleanest government residential university in India in 2019. RGNUL is recognized for its academic and research contributions to law and public service.

RGNUL Highlights

RGNUL Course & Fees

RGNUL offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses with tuition fees ranging from INR 9,000 to INR 725,000. To apply, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the course they want to pursue. Below is the breakdown of fees for all RGNUL courses, including details of tuition and other fees.

RGNUL Admissions

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Five-Year Integrated Course:

RGNUL offers a Five-Year B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) program, which combines Social Science subjects (Economics, English, History, Political Science, and Sociology) with Law in the first three years. From the third year, students focus on Law and one major subject. Specializations in Business Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and International Law are offered in the fourth and fifth years. Students are awarded an Honours Degree upon completion.

Eligibility:

• Minimum 45% in 10+2 (40% for SC/ST).
• Admission is based on CLAT merit.

Seats & Reservation:

• Total Seats: 180
• All India General: 133
• All India SC: 27
• All India ST: 14
• Ancestral Residents of Sidhuwal: 1
• Foreign Nationals: 5
• Reserved for PWD, BC, and other categories as per government norms.

LL.M. One-Year Postgraduate Course:

RGNUL offers a one-year LL.M. with specializations in Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and International Law (subject to a minimum of 5 students per specialization).

Eligibility:

• Must have a LL.B./B.L. degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
• Admission is based on CLAT merit.

Seats & Reservation:

• Total Seats: 80
• All India General: 60
• All India SC: 12
• All India ST: 6
• Foreign Nationals: 2
• Reserved for PWD and other categories as per government norms.

PG Diploma in Prison Administration:

RGNUL, in collaboration with Punjab Jail Training School, offers a one-year PG Diploma in Prison Administration.

Eligibility:

• Graduate degree in any stream for prison personnel.
• Graduate degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD) for others.

Seats & Fee:

• Total Seats: 75
• Fee: ₹9,000 + GST

Reservation:

• 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 5% for PWD.

RGNUL  Rankings

In the India Today Law rankings,Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) secured the 7th position in 2024.

RGNUL Placements

RGNUL's Internship and Placement Committee (IPC) was formed in April 2011 to help students transition from their academic learning to professional careers. The committee was set up to guide students in planning their internships and placements, which are a key part of the curriculum.

Students in all semesters (I to IX) are required to undergo internships with NGOs, law firms, corporate offices, senior advocates, and even judges at the Supreme Court and High Courts. These internships provide hands-on experience where students apply legal theory to practice, conducting tasks like legal research, drafting documents, and offering legal opinions.

RGNUL Scholarships

Scholarship 1:The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Top Class Education is for SC students whose family's annual income is less than ₹4.5 lakh. Students need to register and apply online on the NeSP portal.

Scholarship 2: This is the same as Scholarship 1, offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for SC students with a family income of less than ₹4.5 lakh per year. Students must register and apply online on the NeSP portal.