India's leading law university ranked #2 in NIRF 2025, advancing legal education for social justice.
NLU Delhi offers comprehensive legal education through multiple programs including B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D., Executive Diploma in Law, and specialized joint programs such as NLUD-SOAS Joint LL.M./M.A. in Environmental Justice and WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters in IP Law and Management. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary legal education that is socially relevant and promotes constitutional values. Faculty includes core professors, visiting faculty, and distinguished practitioners across diverse legal specializations.
Located in Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi, the campus provides halls of residence for students with dedicated campus regulations. The university maintains a comprehensive library with print resources, e-books, e-journals, e-databases, and digital access portals. Facilities include mental health counseling services, career services office, and support for disabled students. The campus operates under established rules and regulations with proctor and warden oversight.
Admissions are conducted through AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) for undergraduate programs. The university publishes prospectuses with detailed admission information and maintains an Office of Career Services. Prospectuses are available for multiple academic years (2025, 2023-24, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019, 2018). Specific seat availability and detailed admission criteria are outlined in official prospectuses and application forms.
The university maintains an Office of Career Services dedicated to student placements and career development. A Recruitment Brochure is published for graduating batches (e.g., B.A. LL.B. Batch of 2026). The university tracks alumni achievements and maintains an Alumni Spotlight featuring career news and accomplishments. Students have access to internship committees and placement support throughout their academic tenure.
NLU Delhi operates multiple research centers including the Centre for Environmental Law, Policy and Research (CELPR), Centre for Criminology and Victimology, Centre for Tax Laws, and Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies. The university publishes four journals: JNLUD, NLUDJLS, Journal on Labour, and IJC. Research is supported through DPIIT IPR Chair, UNESCO Chair, and various endowed chairs. The university actively engages in international research collaboration and hosts academic initiatives including webinars and conferences.
Comprehensive student support includes anti-sexual harassment policies, mental health services, grievance redressal mechanisms, anti-ragging measures, and financial assistance programs. The university maintains student councils (UG Council, Student Bar Council), an institutional ombudsman, and various committees addressing student welfare. Policies include menstrual leave, support for disabled students, and a code of conduct emphasizing professional ethics.