GNLU Inviting Applications for Seeking Admission in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Law and Allied Subjects for the Academic Year 2022-23

Minimum Qualifications for Admission

a) CandidatesforadmissiontothePhDprogrammeshallhaveaMaster’sdegreeoraprofessional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree 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.

b)  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/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission 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 the 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.

c)  Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, 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, shall be eligible for admission to PhD programme.

d)  The applicants who have cleared the entrance test with 50% score as qualifying marks are required to do a presentation on the preliminary research proposal with a statement of the research problem and a literature survey which demonstrates that the research topic is unexplored and an original scholarly contribution can be made on the same.

Eligibility Conditions for Admission

a)  It is desirable that the applicants, who possess minimum prescribed qualifications for admission to PhD Programme, should have an excellent academic/professional track record in the relevant discipline.

b)  The applicant for part-time PhD should:
I. Prove to the satisfaction of DRC that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research.
II. Ensure that facilities for pursuing research are available at his place of work in the chosen field of research, where required.