HIMACHAL PRADESH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY SHIMLA, often known as HPNLU Shimla, is widely recognized as a distinguished autonomous state university. Established in 2016 by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, HPNLU has rapidly carved a niche for itself in the landscape of Indian legal education, upholding a strong legacy of academic excellence and research.
The university offers a comprehensive suite of legal programs designed to cultivate proficient legal professionals. Its flagship undergraduate courses include the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) programs, providing a robust foundation in legal principles and practical applications. For postgraduate studies, HPNLU offers an LL.M. program with specializations in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, and Law & Economics, catering to diverse academic interests. Additionally, the institution facilitates advanced legal scholarship through its Ph.D. program. Admission to its sought-after UG and PG programs is primarily through the highly competitive CLAT examination.
Situated on a sprawling 25-acre campus in Ghandal, Shimla, HPNLU provides an enriching academic and residential experience. The university prides itself on its dedicated faculty of 33 members, who ensure a vibrant learning environment and foster critical thinking among its 240 students across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The campus infrastructure supports holistic development, offering modern amenities conducive to rigorous legal studies and a vibrant campus life. HIMACHAL PRADESH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY SHIMLA is committed to producing ethically sound and professionally competent legal practitioners, contributing significantly to the legal fraternity and society at large.