National Law Institute University - [NLIU]

National Law Institute University (NLIU) is a law school and centre for research located in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the first three law schools to have been established under the National Law School system. Since its establishment, NLIU has consistently been rated among the three best law schools in India. The University launched its first academic programme in 1998, with eminent Indian jurist Prof. V.S. Rekhi, as the Director. Recognized by the Bar Council of India, the university admits 100 undergraduates each year through the Common Law Admission Test, who complete 15 trimesters before being awarded a combined B.A., LL.B (Hons.) degree The post-graduate course offered at the university is the LL.M. degree The University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the patron of the university is the Hon. Chief Justice of India Since 2009, NLIU has been home to the Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber L