HPNLU Shimla Signs MoU with ICFAI University, Hyderabad to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
Shimla, 11 October 2026:
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICFAI University, Hyderabad, on 11 October 2026, marking a step towards strengthening institutional collaboration in legal education and academic engagement. The MoU was signed by Prof. Vijender Kumar, DGM, ICFAI University, Hyderabad, and Prof (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla, in the presence of distinguished academicians and university officials.
The occasion was witnessed by eminent academicians, including Prof. Venkat Rao, former Vice-Chancellor of National Law School of India University, Bengaluru; Prof. Poonam Saxena, former Vice-Chancellor of National Law University, Jodhpur; Prof. G. B. Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi; Prof. Anju Vali Tikoo, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; and Prof. P. Puneeth, Professor, Centre for Constitutional Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The Registrar and other officers of HPNLU were also present on the occasion.
The MoU reflects the shared commitment of the two institutions to fostering academic cooperation and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement between their respective academic communities. The collaboration is expected to provide a framework for future initiatives in legal education, research and other areas of mutual academic interest.
The partnership underscores HPNLU’s continued efforts to expand its academic network and strengthen institutional linkages with universities and academic institutions across the country. Through such collaborations, the University seeks to promote knowledge exchange, research engagement and the further development of legal education.
Samagra Sikhsha
