THE RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW
THE RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a university of law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a centre of excellence in legal education. RGNUL started functioning from its Headquarters in Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala from May 26, 2006. The university acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006 and got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. RGNUL operated from heritage buildings of the erstwhile Patiala State, Mohindra Kothi from 2006 to 2013. The university was accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015. RGNUL, Punjab was granted autonomy under UGC Regul