Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur (MNLU) (also known as National Law University, Nagpur or NLU Nagpur) is a National Law University and a public law school established by the government through the Maharashtra National Law University Act (Maharashtra Act No. VI of 2014). The university is the 19th National Law University established in India and is located in the Orange City of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Chief Justice of India serves as the Head of the institution. The university offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Five-Year Integrated Degree Course, One-Year LL.M. Postgraduate Degree Course, Doctor of law (Ph.D.) Programme, Short-term diplomas and certificate courses in law. MNLU Nagpur is recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state university. The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) serves as the governing institution of the university.