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National Law University, Tripura

National Law University, Tripura
Mottoविधिविज्ञानं विश्वकल्याणदम्
TypeNational Law University
Established2022 (2022)
ChancellorChief Justice of the High Court of Tripura (currently Justice M. S. RamachandraRao)
Vice-ChancellorProf. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh[1]
Academic staff
38
Location
Tripura
,
Tripura
,
799015
,
India
LanguageEnglish
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission,
Bar Council of India
Websitenlutripura.ac.in

National Law University, Tirupura (NLUT) is a statutory and premier law university located in Agartala, Tripura, India.[2] It was established under the National Law University, Tripura Act, 2022, enacted by the Government of Tripura. It is one of the 28 NLUs in the country. The university offers undergraduate (integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), and postgraduate courses (LL.M., PhD) in law.[3][4][5] The chief justice of the High Court of Tripura serves as the chancellor of the university. Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh was appointed as the founding vice-chancellor.[6]

History

NLUT was established in 2022 through legislation passed by the Government of Tripura. The foundation stone of the university was laid by the president of India, Droupadi Murmu, on 12 October 2022. The first batch of students was admitted in 2023.[7][8][9]

Campus

The university currently operates from the Tripura Judicial Academy campus in Narsingarh, Agartala. The Government of Tripura has allocated approximately 9.23 acres of land in Narsingarh for the construction of a permanent campus. The planned campus infrastructure includes academic and administrative buildings, a library, moot court hall, hostels, faculty housing, and sports and recreational facilities. Construction of the permanent campus commenced on 6 February 2025, following a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony conducted in the presence of state government and judicial officials. Completion of the campus is expected by 2027.[10]

Administration

The university administration functions through statutory bodies, including the Governing Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee.[11]

  • Chancellor: Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura (currently Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao)
  • Founding vice-chancellor: Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh
  • Registrar (In-charge): Dr. Nachiketa Mittal

Academics

Undergraduate programme

The university offers a five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) programme with an annual intake of approximately sixty students. The programme follows a semester-based credit system that combines legal theory with practical components such as moot courts, internships, clinical legal education, seminars, and workshops.[12]

Postgraduate programme

NLUT offers a one-year LL.M. programme with specialization in Constitutional Law. The programme includes coursework, seminars, and a dissertation component to develop advanced legal research and analytical skills.[13]

Doctoral programme

The university offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in law and related interdisciplinary areas. The programme includes coursework, methodological training, and supervised research in accordance with regulatory norms.[14]

Research Center

The university hosts several research centres and academic forums[15], including:

  • Centre for Public Health Law and Policy
  • Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance
  • Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Centre for Women and Child Rights
  • Centre for Tribal Studies and Social Justice
  • Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research
  • Centre for Access to Justice and Legal Aid
  • Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights
  • Kautilya Centre for Law and Economics
  • Centre for Environmental Law and Climate Change
  • Centre for Study and Research in Vedic Jurisprudence
  • Tripura Dialogue Forum

Collaborations and Outreach

NLUT collaborates with the government and international organizations in areas of policy and capacity building. The university has provided technical and academic assistance for Gram Panchayat Development Plans in partnership with the Rural Development Department, Government of Tripura. The university has also signed a memorandum of understanding with UNICEF Assam for projects related to child rights and protection.[16][17][18]

Publications

The university publishes academic and institutional publications, including:

  • NLU Tripura Journal of Law and Policy
  • Cronoca Gazetta, the university newsletter
  • ADR Chronicle, published by the university’s ADR Centre in collaboration with All India Reporter (AIR)

Student Life

Student activities are organized through various committees and societies, including: Campus Cultural Committee Public Relations and Media Committee Literary and Debating Society University Sports Committee, which organizes the annual sports meet “Aagaz” Moot Court Society, which facilitates student participation in moot court competitions

See also

References

  1. ^ "Prof Yogesh Pratap Singh appointed as founding Vice-Chancellor of National Law University, Tripura". Bar and Bench. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  2. ^ "President Droupadi Murmu unveils first National Law University centre in Tripura". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  3. ^ "National Law University, Tripura Act, 2022" (PDF). National Law University Tripura. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  4. ^ "CLAT 2026 - Second Provisional Allotment List". The Consortium The Consortium of National Law Universities. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Establishment of National Law University Tripura, Narsingarh, Tripura 799009" (PDF). National Law University, Tripura. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Governing Council". National Law University, Tripura. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  7. ^ "President of India in Tripura; Inaugurates/Lays foundation stones for various projects for strengthening the connectivity, education sector". Pib. Gov. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  8. ^ "President Murmu lays foundation stone for National Law University Tripura". Shiksha. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  9. ^ "President Of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Lays Foundation Stone For National Law University Tripura". Live Law. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Tripura's first National Law University set to start from March-April 2023". Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Governing Council". National Law University, Tripura. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Undergraduate Programme". NLUT. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Postgrauate Programme". NLUT. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Doctoral Programme". NLUT. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Research Center". NLUT. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Tripura forensic science university-Agartala NLU ink MoU for academic collaboration and research". India Today. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  17. ^ "NLU Tripura beggins partnership with UNICEF for building robust child protection ecosystem in Tripura". Tripura Chronicle. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  18. ^ "NLU Tripura begins partnership with UNICEF for building robust child protection ecosystem in Tripura". Tripura Chronicle. Retrieved 3 February 2026.


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