Established in 1973, Kumaun University consists of three campuses at Almora , Nainital and Bhimtal; 3 5 affiliated government colleges; and almost equal number of affiliated self-financed private institutions spread across the Kumaun region. The total area covered by the university thus far is an impressive 160 acres. The beautifully designed colleges blend in perfectly with the surrounding architecture and complete the breath taking scenery. In order to cater the technical, professional and vocational education, another campus of the University is being developed at Bhimtal.
The National Law Institute University was establish ed by the Act No. 41 of the State Legislature of Madhya Pradesh i n 1997. The National Law Institute University has earned a fron t line status of an institution imparting quality legal education, c onducting research in cutting edge areas of law and organizin g workshops, seminars and training programs. In its brief journey of about a decade, it has been able to carve out a niche for i tself in academic excellence and placement of its students.
AUD is a public University with a campus-based, unitary structure with research, postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in the social sciences and the humanities.