Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), established in 2003, is a premier public law university located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Named after the former Chief Justice of India, Mohammad Hidayatullah, HNLU is the tenth National Law University in India and operates under the Chhattisgarh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam. As a State university, HNLU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university has consistently maintained its position as one of India's leading law schools, offering quality legal education with a strong focus on research, advocacy, and public service. HNLU offers a diverse range of programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels, including the flagship BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programmes. Admission to undergraduate programmes is primarily through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), whilst postgraduate admissions are conducted through CLAT PG and other university-specific entrance examinations. The university's commitment to academic excellence, combined with its state-of-the-art infrastructure spread across 91 acres, makes it an ideal destination for aspiring legal professionals. HNLU's alumni have made significant contributions to the legal fraternity, judiciary, academia, and corporate sectors, establishing the university's reputation as a centre of legal excellence in central India.