Admissions

Ph.D (Law)

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMME 2024-2025

National Law University Odisha (NLUO) invites applications in the prescribed form for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme for the academic year 2024-25 in Law and Interdisciplinary subjects.

NUMBER OF SEATS

The total number of seats for the academic year 2023-2024 are:

Reservation Category-wise Intake

NOTE :

1. Any unfilled seat(s) reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) will be converted to Scheduled Castes
   (SC) and vice-versa. In case sufficient number of eligible candidates of Scheduled Tribes and
   Scheduled Castes are not available in the respective category, the seats thus remaining
   vacant will be treated as General and will be offered to the General Category candidates in
   order of merit.
2. The university reserves the right not to fill all the seats.
3. The interdisciplinary areas may include (but not limited to) management, economics,
   and English.

The suitability of the topic and eligibility of the candidate will be determined by the availability of the supervisor, research facility, and appropriateness of the Research Synopsis to be accepted by the university

Full Time Enrolment Details:

Candidates wishing to join Ph.D. Programme from NLUO may apply as a full-time candidate. The candidate enrolled for full time Ph.D. programme shall put in residence in the University for a minimum period of 28 months spread over 3 years. 3 years is the minimum period required for the completion of the research for the award of the degree.

1. Such candidates may be paid stipends as decided by the University from time to time. (Currently, the University shall pay Rs. 30,000/- per month as stipend with the
   annual increase of 10% in the stipend amount subject to the condition that no stipend shall be paid to any Ph.D. Scholar after completion of 5 years from the date of their registration.
2. Full Time candidates shall mark their attendance with the Dean, Academics in a Register duly maintained by the Office.
3. Full time candidates are required to assist the University in the work which will be entrusted to them from time to time.
4. Full time candidates shall submit their Ph.D. thesis within a maximum period of 6 years.

ELIGIBILITY (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION)

Ph.D. in Law

The following applicants are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme in Law:

1. An applicant seeking admission to Ph.D. programme must have a Master’s Degree in Law from any recognised University securing not less than 55% marks or its equivalent in grade.
2. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and Specially-Abled-Persons (SAP) a relaxation of 5% or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be granted.
3. Applicants having NET /JRF are exempted from the Entrance Examination and others will have to appear for the written test.

Provided that candidates in their final year of study in the respective degrees be eligible to apply, subject to the candidate securing the minimum marks or equivalent grade prior to the date of admission of the Ph.D. when they have to submit their marksheet.

Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary) with Law

Selection Process:

The admission to NLUO for Ph.D. program shall be a three-pronged process, namely:

Step 1: The University shall conduct a Ph.D. Entrance Examination for the candidates who have applied for the admission in Ph.D. program in NLUO and not having NET/JRF certificates

Step 2: Submission and Evaluation of a Research Synopsis

Step 3: Oral Presentation of the Research Synopsis

Explanation : Candidates securing 50% marks or above in the entrance examination will qualify for the process of Step 2 and Step 3- as mentioned above- for evaluation of their Research Synopsis and making an oral presentation before the Panel of Experts (Doctoral Committee) on the date specified by the University.

In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and Specially-Abled-Persons (SAP) a relaxation of 5% will be granted in the qualifying marks and the evaluation components as mentioned above.

Ph.D. Entrance Examination Scheme:

The University shall conduct a written test of 100 marks along the following scheme:

1. 50 marks Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-
   • 30-Marks-15 questions of 2 marks each on Research Methodology
   • 20-Marks-10 questions of 2 Marks each from law subjects like jurisprudence and constitution.
   • NO Negative marking in MCQs
2. 50 marks for two (2) Long Subjective questions of 25 marks each –
   • For Ph.D. in Law-2 questions on law subjects like jurisprudence and constitution.
   • For Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary with Law – 1 question on above mentioned law subjects and 1 question on management/Social Science/Humanities subject

Total Marks- 100 Marks

Time- 2 hours

Research Synopsis and Presentation:

The presentation of the Research Synopsis of the candidate must contain the following elements;

1. Statement of Problem
2. Relevance of Research
3. Literature Survey
4. Research Questions
5. Research Hypothesis
6. Research Methodology
7. Tentative Chapterization

The final selection of the candidates for the Ph.D. degree programme shall be made on the basis of the evaluation of the Research synopsis and the oral presentation.

NOTE :

1. A candidate who has passed NET/JRF exam conducted by the UGC or has a Ph.D. or M.Phil degree or in any discipline mentioned need not appear for the Ph.D. Admission Test of 100 marks. Such candidate may directly submit a Research Synopsis for presentation.
2. Persons working at senior level such as a Judge in High Court / Supreme Court, a senior Advocate designated by the Supreme Court of India or any of the High Courts of India and Judicial Officers of the rank of Additional District Judge and above ranks at the District Judiciary level (with LL.M. degree) or industry working professionals other than in the field of law (only in case of interdisciplinary Ph.D.) with more than 15 (fifteen) years of work experience in India or abroad, may also be exempted from appear for the NLUO-Ph.D. admission test of 100 marks. Such candidatemay directly submit a Research Synopsis for presentation. And such category of persons may also confirm to all other requirements of admission to the Ph.D. program as would be applicable in case of a candidate who has passed NET/JRF exam conducted by the UGC or has a Ph.D. (Refer to detailed NLU Odisha’s Ph.D. Regulations 2021, available on the website).

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

1. Eligible candidates may apply in the Full Time/Part Time category by using the admission portal in the University website after payment of the prescribed application fees.
2. Submitted application forms will be screened, and candidates found eligible will be intimated for appearing in Entrance Examination.
3. Along with the application the candidate shall submit (a) Synopsis with an outline of the scheme of research intended for the thesis and chapter wise synopsis of the proposed work in not more than 2000 words; (b) A certificate from the institution concerned testifying leave from service for 28 months, wherever required; (c) a self-attested photocopy of LL.M., M.Phil., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.B.A. / equivalent Degrees whichever is applicable, along with mark sheet.
4. Upon qualifying in the Entrance Examination, successful candidates and NET/JRF/M.Phil. candidates will be called for the Research Synopsis Presentation.
5. If the Doctoral Committee finds a candidate suitable after presentation for pursuing Ph.D. Degree Programme, the candidate shall be allowed to take admission and register for the Ph.D. program on payment of prescribed fee.
6. NLUO Ph.D. course work and Ph.D. thesis shall be in English language only

Test Centres:

The admission test will be conducted in the following eight (8) test centres-

1. Bangalore
2. Delhi
3. Hyderabad
4. Gandhinagar
5. Bhopal
6. Cuttack
7. Lucknow
8. Assam

APPLICATION FEES

1. INR 5,000/- (For Non-Net/JRF/M.Phil. General Candidates) and
2. INR 4,000/- (For Non-Net/JRF/M.Phil. SC/ST candidates).
   For NET/JRF Candidates-
3. INR 25,00/- (For Net/JRF/M.Phil. General Candidates) and
4. INR 2,000/- (For Net/JRF/M.Phil. SC/ST candidates).

Instructions for Applicants

Applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Completed application form
2. Three copies of the proposed research synopsis (not more than 2000 words) of any issue with the broad frame work of Law & related subjects.
3. Receipt of payment made online through NLUO payment Gateway.
4. Attested photocopies of eligibility qualification certificates and mark sheets;
5. Certificate from the Institution concerned testifying the grant of leave from the employer (if required);
6. A passport size photograph.
7. NET/JRF/M.Phil. certificates (if applicable)

A copy of the duly filled Application form downloaded from the admission portal along with the enclosures listed above is to be sent via registered post/courier or delivered by hand at the following address. The envelope must be Superscripted with “Ph.D. (Law)/ Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary) with Law) Application Form” and the Name & Address of the sender must be mentioned legibly on the envelope.

Registrar, NLUO
Kathajodi Campus,
Sector 13 CDA, </br/>
Cuttack-753015 Odisha

LAST DATE TO APPLY

All candidates seeking admission to Ph.D.at NLUO, are required to fill the Online Application Form on the adm i ssi on port a l ( ht t ps: / / adm i ssi ons.nl uo.ac.i n/ ) available i n t he university website. The online application shall commence from 18th March, 2024.

NOTE: National Law University Odisha’s Regulations governing the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2021 are available on the university website. The candidates interested in seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme in NLU Odisha are advised to read the regulations carefully before applying.

No direct application will be entertained from NET/JRF candidates without applying through the admission portal by the prescribed date.

IMPORTANT DATES

NOTE: Applicants are requested to visit University website regularly for any update on the admissionprocess

Regulations

• Ph. D. Regulation – 2021

Ph.D. Scholars at NLU Odisha

• Ph.D. Scholars