Himachal Pradesh National Law University
Indian public law school
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla (HPNLU Shimla) is an Indian public law school and a National Law University located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] It is the 20th National Law University established in India. NLU Shimla is governed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.[2]
Bar Council of India
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Motto in English | Yoga is Skill in Action |
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| Type | National Law University |
| Established | 2016 |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission, Bar Council of India |
| Chancellor | Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Priti Saxena |
| Undergraduates | 800 approx |
| Postgraduates | 128 |
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| Location | 31.161°N 77.046°E |
| Campus | Ghandal, Sixteen Miles |
Sports nickname | HPNLU, Shimla |
| Website | hpnlu |
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History
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University(HPNLU) Shimla, was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The university started functioning from October 5, 2016.[3]
Academics
HPNLU offers undergraduate,[4] postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law. Admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate programs is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
