Total No of Seats- 3 (1- UR, 1- OBC_NCL of UP, 1- SC of UP)
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility will be based on and in conformity with University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for the Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022 and No. F. 4-1 (UGC-NET Review Committee)/2024 (NET)/140648 dated 28th March 2024.
Candidates who have completed: a Master’s degree in Law or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in Law by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting, or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of Uttar Pradesh and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Government of Uttar Pradesh from time to time.
Admission Process:
Candidates, who have qualified NET/JRF or qualified for admission to Ph.D. based on the UGC NET examination are eligible for the Ph.D. Admission as per the UGC Guidelines.
Those who are employed anywhere will submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective employer clearly mentioning that the Applicant/candidate will be granted/allowed leave for Ph.D. Course Work. Without such certificate, the application shall be rejected, and the fee shall not be refunded. Further if any candidate is found that the forged certificate has been submitted at any period before or after admission, his/her admission shall be cancelled at any time and penalised as well. The Candidates are advised not to call and embarrass on this issue before or after the admission process. The Ph.D. Course work is full-time program.
5. Duration of the Programme-
The University offers full time Ph.D. in Law.
Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the Statute/Ordinance of the University; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.
Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.
6.Ph.D. Fee Structure:
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Fee Head
Fee Amount (in Rupees)
1
Application Fee
2,500 (for General) 1,500/- (for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently–Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) One Time
2
Admission Fee
10,000/- One Time
3
Library Charges
4,500/- Every semester till submission of Thesis
4
Course Work Fee
30,000/ one time
5
Semester Fee
30,000/- Every semester till submission of Thesis
6
Examination/Thesis Evaluation Fee
60,000/- One Time (at the time of Thesis Submission)
7
Viva-voce Fee
30,000/-
8
Resubmission of the Thesis, if required
20,000/-
7. Important Dates:
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Details
Important Dates
1
Starting of Downloading Application Form
1st June 2025
2
Last date of Submission of Application formalong with Synopsis
30th June 2025
3
Announcement of Short-listed candidates
15th July 2025
4
Date of Interview and Presentation
1st August 2025
5
Place of Interview
Academic Block, Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj Gaddopur, Phaphamau, Prayagraj, UP- 211013
Admission to Ph.D in Law is subject to verification of all relevant original documents at the time of interview/interaction.
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