NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY DELHI

SECTOR–14, DWARKA, NEW DELHI – 110078

PH.D. PROGRAMME
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the candidature for a doctoral degree an applicant shall have:

I. 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.

Or
II. Obtained a degree in Law and Master’s Degree in social sciences or

humanities from any recognised educational institution Indian or a foreign

educational institution accredited as per UGC Regulations, 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).

Provided that candidates with qualifications in social sciences and humanities

may be admitted to the programme if the research they wish to pursue

interfaces with the discipline of law with a special focus on public policy or

law.

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For the above two categories, a relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%,

or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to

SC/ST/PwD and other categories of candidates, as per the decisions of the

UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree

prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent

grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the

relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based

only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

Or

III. Degree in law and passed the Company Secretary examination conducted by

the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and awarded the Associate

Membership of the Institute shall be eligible for admission to the programme,

if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law.

Or

IV. Degree in law and passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered

Accountants of India shall be eligible for admission to the programme, if the

research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law.

Or

V. Judge of any State High Court in India with three years’ experience or Judge

of Supreme Court of India.

The Vice-Chancellor may also permit a NLU Delhi faculty member to enrol for

the Ph.D. programme along with the teaching assignment of the concerned

faculty member in the interest of faculty improvement on the condition that

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teaching and other responsibilities of the faculty member are not hampered in

any way provided such candidates fulfil the conditions prescribed in the Ph.D.

Regulations.

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS

a.) Admission through Open Advertisement

 A foreign national, who is interested in enrolling for the Ph.D. programme at

NLU Delhi, may apply in accordance with the admission notifications of NLU

Delhi.

 The candidates shall have sufficient proficiency in English language. Foreign

nationals are exempted from the entrance examination conducted by NLUD

for Ph.D. enrolment.

 All other requirements for admission which are applicable to Indian nationals

shall be applicable to foreign nationals also. The number of seats available

for foreign nationals shall be in accordance with the notifications issued by

NLU Delhi from time to time.

 The unfilled seats under Foreign National Category will be carried over to

Unreserved Category

b) Admission of candidates from foreign universities/ institutions

having MoU with NLU Delhi

 A foreign national, who is interested in enrolling for the Ph.D. programme at

NLU Delhi, and is currently enrolled for Ph.D. programme at a foreign

university/institution having MoU with NLU Delhi, may be allowed to be

registered for Ph.D. programme at NLU Delhi subject to the condition that

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one supervisor will be from NLU Delhi and one from the parent fore`ign

university/institution of the candidate. Such a candidate will be exempted

from appearing in the entrance test, subject to the condition that the

candidate fulfils the other minimum eligibility conditions.

 The Vice-Chancellor will be the competent authority to allow registration of

such candidates on case-to-case basis, on the recommendations of the

Doctoral Committee.

 The candidate will be required to visit NLU Delhi for Viva-Voce to defend the

thesis as per NLU Delhi Ph.D. Regulations.

 The fees for the programme shall be in accordance with the terms and

conditions of the MoU between NLU Delhi and the concerned foreign

university/ institute.

 No separate Ph.D. degree of NLU Delhi will be awarded in such cases. A

joint degree may be awarded, if required under the MOU.

For the purpose of this regulation, a foreign national shall mean a candidate

who possess citizenship of a country other than India and holds a valid

passport of Foreign Country.

3. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

 The number of seats available for Ph.D. programme will be notified by NLU

Delhi every year before the start of admission process keeping in view the

availability of teachers for guiding Ph.D. candidates. However, the number of

seats may be increased up to 25% for considering the applications of regular

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faculty members of the NLU Delhi for Ph.D. admission, who are otherwise

fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.

 The admission shall be through a two-stage selection process, which includes

(1) written entrance test and (2) the evaluation of research proposals followed

by interview/ viva-voce. In the final selection of candidates, a weightage of

70% shall be given to the entrance test and 30% shall be given to the results

of evaluation of research proposals and interview/viva-voce.

 50% of the questions for the entrance test shall be relating to Research

Methodology and the remaining 50% shall be from different areas of law. The

candidate shall secure a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD

candidates) in the entrance test to qualify for the second stage. Candidates

equal to three times the number of available seats will be shortlisted for the

second stage, based on the results of the entrance test.

 The candidate should also secure a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of

SC/ST/differently abled candidates) in the evaluation of research proposals

and interview/viva-voce to qualify for the final selection.

 The Research Advisory Committee will assist the Doctoral Committee in

evaluating the research proposals as per the guidelines prescribed by NLU

Delhi.

 The decision of the Doctoral Committee in recommending the name of the

candidates for admission to Ph.D. programme shall be final. The admissions

will finally be approved by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the

Doctoral Committee.

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 NLU Delhi has the right to keep the seats vacant if sufficient number of

candidates with minimum cut off marks are not available.

4. CATEGORIES OF ENROLMENT

A. FULL-TIME ENROLMENT

 Enrolment for the Ph.D. Degree shall ordinarily be full-time. The candidate

shall put in a minimum of three-years residence of which at least 18 months

shall be in NLU Delhi. During this period, the candidate may be attached to a

supervisor and the candidate may assist the supervisor in teaching at NLU

Delhi. After this period, a candidate may be permitted to conduct research

work outside NLU Delhi. There shall thus be provision for the candidate to

earn credits for research work done outside NLU Delhi.

 Five years shall be the maximum period within which a full time candidate

should complete the doctoral research and submit the thesis for evaluation.

However, this time is extendable up to one year in two extensions of six

months each, in case the candidate requests in writing for such extension.

This is subject to the approval of the doctoral committee on recommendation

of the Research Advisory Committee.

B. PART-TIME ENROLMENT

 There shall be provision for part-time enrolment for the Ph.D. Degree. A part-

time candidate shall put in a minimum of four years of part-time study, and

this includes the time spent for research at any other place with the

permission of the supervisor.

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 The part-time candidates shall be in residence in NLU Delhi for at least a total

period of two semesters spread over the five-year period. However, persons

working at senior level such as a Judge in the High Court / Supreme Court, a

senior Advocate in Supreme Court and Judicial Officers (with LL.M. degree

and ten years’ experience as Judicial Officer) and IAS/IPS/IRS and allied

Services Officer (with LL.M. degree and 10 years’ experience as IAS/IPS/IRS

and allied Services Officer recruited through UPSC) may be exempted from

the said residence requirement on the condition that they should complete

the certificate course in research methodology within six months after

admission.

 Five years shall be the maximum period in which a part-time candidate shall

complete the research work and submit it for evaluation. However, this time is

extendable up to one year in two extensions of six months each in case the

candidate requests in writing for such extension. This is subject to the

approval of the doctoral committee on recommendation of the research

advisory committee.

5. CONVERSION

 Conversion from either part-time to full-time or from full-time to part-time will

be permitted only with the approval of the Doctoral Committee. All cases of

pre and post-employment of candidates, including JRF and SRF, will be

considered and approved by the Doctoral Committee.

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6. MONITORING THE RESEARCH WORK

 In cases of both part-time and full-time enrolment, the supervisor of the

candidate shall ensure adequate and constant monitoring of the research

work done outside the campus by the candidates by insisting on production of

adequate proof of work done.

7. EXPIRY/ LAPSE OF ENROLMENT

 Enrolment for the Ph.D. shall be deemed to have lapsed after six years from

the date of enrolment in case of both full-time candidates and part-time

candidates.

 The women candidates and differently enabled candidates (more than 40%

disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for Ph.D. in the maximum

duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity

Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of Ph.D., for up to 240

days.

8. CONDUCT OF ALL INDIA LAW ENTRANCE TEST-2021

 All India Law Entrance Test for admission to B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M. and

Ph.D. Programme will be conducted on June 20, 2021 from 10.00 am to

11.30 am.

 Entrance Test (AILET) Scheme: The AILET has 100 Multiple Choice

Questions for 100 marks that must be attempted within 1 hour 30 minutes.

50% of the questions for the entrance test shall be relating to Research

Methodology and the remaining 50% shall be from different areas of law i.e.

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all major subject of law like Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Law of

Contract, Jurisprudence, Law of Tort, Corporate Law and International Law,

etc.

 All the candidates are required to appear in the Entrance Test. Only

Foreign Nationals are exempted from the Entrance Test. The Foreign

Nationals are also required to apply online on the same portal.

 NEGATIVE MARKING: There will be Negative Marking in AILET 2021-22.

The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that

means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong

answers will lead to deduction of one (1) Mark.

9. ENTRANCE EXAM FEE

Unreserved /Foreign Nationals Rs.3,050/-

SC/ST and Persons with Disability (PwD) Rs.1,050/-

Fee Exempted- Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates of SC/ST Category

only

10. FEE STRUCTURE

PARTICULARS FEE FROM

NON-HOSTLERS

Registration Fee (at the time of INR 50,000.00

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admission) USD 10,000 for Non SAARC Country

USD 5,000 for SAARC Country candidates

Continuation Fee INR 30,000.00

(from 2nd Year onward p.a.) USD 3000 p.a. for Non SAARC & SAARC

Country

Examination Fee (One Time) INR 20,000.00

*Refundable Security Deposit (One INR 15,000.00

Time)

*Library Deposit INR 3,000.00

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

It may be noted that due to paucity of rooms in the hostel, the National Law University

Delhi shall not be able to provide hostel accommodation to any student admitted in the

Ph.D. Programme. Accordingly, the hostel fees/dues have not been included in the

above fee structure.

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GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The following guidelines may be read by all applicants before filling the application form

for Admission to AILET 2021:

1. The candidates are advised to go through the admission notification carefully and

acquaint themselves with all requirements in respect to filling up of the Online

Application Form.

2. It will be the sole responsibility of the candidate to make sure that he/she is eligible

and fulfils all the conditions prescribed for admission in particular programme. The

fee paid for application for admission shall not be refundable.

3. Incomplete application form will be summarily rejected and no request will be

entertained in this regard.

4. Name of the Candidate: Candidates should write his / her Name in CAPITAL

LETTERS as given in Class X or equivalent certificate. If your name has several

initials, leave one blank after each of them.

5. Email address/Mobile Number: Candidates should write his/her correct mobile

number and email address only which will be used for sending various

communications related to AILET 2021.

6. Name of Father / Mother: Write the name of your Father or Mother exactly as in

your Class X or equivalent certificate.

7. Date of Birth: Enter the date, month and year of your birth as per English calendar

and as recorded in your School / Board (Class – X) / Pre-University examination

certificate.

8. Gender: Select the correct option.

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9. Category: Select the appropriate option for your categories – SC, ST, OBC, UR,

EWS, Kashmiri Migrant, J & K Residents, Persons with disabilities and Foreign

Nationals. Category certificate to be verified during admission/ Counselling

process.

10. Centre Choice Details: Select any three centres of your choice in order of

preference.

11. Nationality: If your nationality is Indian, option indicated for ―INDIAN. If your

nationality is not Indian; option indicated for ―FOREIGN.

12. Contact and Family Details: Please provide your proper contact and family details.

13. Mailing Address: Write your complete mailing address IN CAPITAL LETTERS

including the STATE, DISTRICT, CITY AND PIN CODE. Candidates are required

to enter correct Mobile Numbers of parents and email address at which the

SMS/communication will be sent.

14. Academic Qualification: Select your qualifying examinations and fill the requested

information. Percentage (%)/ Grading should be entered manually.

15. Photograph & signature of the Candidate:

(i.) The candidate should upload his/her recent colour passport size photograph

with white background & size as specified (i.e. 15KB–250 KB).

(ii.) Passport size photograph should not have cap, goggles etc. (Spectacles are

allowed). The face of the candidate should cover about 75% of the

photograph. The photograph must clearly show the face of the candidate in

the preview box/page.

(iii.) Image should be in .jpg/.jpeg format only.

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(iv.) The candidate should also upload his/ her scanned signature on white paper

with size as specified (i.e. 15 KB – 250KB).

(v.) Candidate signature should be clear and without overwriting on a white

paper with Black/Blue pen within a box of 6*3cms (width*height) and clearly

visible in the preview box/ page

(vi.) The scanned signature should be in .jpg/.jpeg format only.

(vii.) The candidate should keep two identical photographs with him/ her, in

reserve, which may be used for pasting on the Admit Card at the time of

Entrance Test/ Counselling/ Admission if required.

16. The candidate will be solely responsible for all the consequences arising out of

any error or omission in the Application Form.

17. Before submission of online application candidates are requested to check their

details through PREVIEW option.

18. Candidate will pay requisite application fee through any DEBIT/ CREDIT CARDs,

and Net Banking etc. After successful payment of the registration fee and

generation of acknowledgement slip, a confirmation email will be sent to the

applicant.

19. Login Id: After successful registration, candidates will be provided an application

number, which will be a LOGIN ID for logging in the candidate account for which

password will be sent by email/SMS.

20. Candidate will be required to produce the following documents/certificate in

original at the time of admission/counselling process:

a. Marks Statement of LL.M or any other qualifying examination,

B.A.LL.B./LL.B. or equivalent and Class XII & X.

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b. Latest Character Certificate

c. Transfer Certificate

d. Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ Persons with Disability / Kashmiri Migrant/

Resident of J&K Certificate (wherever applicable)

HELPDESK CONTACT DETAILS:

Contact Number: 022-61306293, 011-28034257

Email id : ailetadmissions@nludelhi.ac.in

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