RGNUL Patiala Considers Dropping ‘Rajiv Gandhi’ from Name

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala has initiated a proposal to drop “Rajiv Gandhi” from its name and rebrand itself as National Law University, Punjab.

The move follows a resolution passed by the university’s Academic Council, which said the change would align the institution’s identity with other premier NLUs that typically carry the name of their respective states.

The proposal now awaits approval from the university’s Executive Council and subsequent legislative clearance from the Government of Punjab.

If cleared, the rebranding would mark a significant shift in the university’s 18-year institutional identity.