Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, established in 2003, is a premier public Central law university located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Named after the former Chief Justice of India, Mohammad Hidayatullah, the university was established by the Chhattisgarh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam 2003 (Act No. 10 of 2003). Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university has earned prestigious rankings including Rank 10 in NIRF Law 2025, establishing itself as one of India's leading National Law Universities. Spanning across 64 acres of lush green campus in the new capital of Chhattisgarh, the university offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and a conducive learning environment. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur offers comprehensive legal education programmes across various levels including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes. The flagship five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme is the most sought-after course, alongside specialised Postgraduate programmes like LL.M. and research-oriented PhD programmes. Admissions to Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur are conducted through various national-level entrance examinations including CLAT for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, and entrance tests for PhD programmes. The university has established itself as a centre of excellence in legal education with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and holistic development of students.