Ph.D Notification

The National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) Invites Applications For Ph.D. Admissions 2023-2024 (Both Full Time & Part Time): Apply By 30th May 2023

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What Is National Law Institute University, Bhopal?

National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is the second law school established under the National Law School system. In 2022, it was ranked third among law colleges in India by India Today. The university launched its first academic program in 1998, with Indian jurist V.S. Rekhi as the Director. Recognized by the Bar Council of India, the university admits around 120 candidates each year through the Common Law Admission Test UG, for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Course and around 60 candidates for the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] Course. The post-graduate courses offered at the university are the Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree and the Master of Cyber Law & Information Security (MCLIS) degree.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • Ph.D. (Both Full Time & Part Time): Teaching Assistantship may be provided to non-IRF candidates after completion of their coursework for two years.
    • Ph. D. in Law;
    • Ph.D. (Inter-disciplinary in Law)
    • Ph.D. in Cyber Law and Information Security; and
    • Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Number of seats: In each category of Ph.D. for the year 2023-24 shall be as under:
(i)    Ph. D. in Law –05
(ii)    Ph.D. (Inter-disciplinary in Law) –02
(iii)   Ph.D. in Cyber Law and Information Security; and–02
(iv) Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences- 03 Each (in Sociology, Political Science, History, English and Economics)
(The Rules of reservation for candidates on All India basis and of the State of M.P. Rules shall be applicable)
  • Eligibility for Admission:
    • Ph. D. in Law: LL.M. Degree with 55% Marks or equivalent grade in the aggregate for General candidates and 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non- creamy layer)/ PWD candidates.
    • Ph.D. in Cyber Law and Information Security: LL.M./MCLIS/M.S./M.Sc. (IT or Cyber Security/Cyber Forensic)/M. Tech (CSE/IT/Cyber Security/Cyber Forensic) or equivalent Degree for Ph.D. ih Cyber Law and Information Security with 55% Marks or equivalent grade in the aggregate for General candidates and 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PWD candidates; as the case may be.
    • Ph.D. (Inter-disciplinary): (i) Post Graduate degree in the relevant discipline with 55% Marks in the aggregate for General candidates and 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PWD candidates and LL.B. degree or its equivalent viz. B.L./B.A.LL.B/B.Com.LL.B/B.Sc.LL.B. The research proposal shall have a definite bearing on Law or Public Policy;
    • Further, for Ph.D. (Part Time) the candidates, in addition to the above, will have the following eligibility condition: (i) Ten years’ experience in Academic/Industry/Administration.
    • Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences-Post Graduate degree in the relevant subject, i.e. Sociology, Political Science, History, English and Economics, with 55% Marks in the aggregate for General candidates and 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PWD candidates.
  • Procedure for Admission: Candidates to Ph.D. Program shall be admitted through All India Entrance Test which consists of All India Written Test followed by Personal Interview.
    • For candidates of Ph.D. in Law (Both Full Time & Part Time): The All India Written Test shall be conducted based on the following papers for a total of 100 marks: (i) Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Research Methodology, International Law, Human Rights Law, Family Law, Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law and Criminal Law.
    • Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Research in Law (Both Full Time & Part Time): The All India Written Test shall be conducted based on the following papers for a total of 100 marks: (i) Constitutional Law, Research Methodology, Sociology, Legal History, Political Science, and English
  • Application form: CLICK HERE To fill the application form
  • Last date to apply: on or before 30th May 2023

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