The Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is established by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act No. 24 of 2018. The University invites applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) for the Academic Year 2023 in the subjects of Law, Political Science, Economics and English. In Political Science, Economics and English, the topic of Ph.D. research must have a compulsory interface with Law.
Eligibility Criteria for admission to Ph.D. programme in Law:
Persons seeking admission for the Ph.D. programme in Law must possess the following eligibility –
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% aggregate; or an equivalent grade point from an Indian University recognised by UGC; or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency 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).
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- Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme in Law with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. 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).
Eligibility Criteria for admission to Ph.D. programme in Political Science, Economics and English:
A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in the relevant subject.
or equivalent qualification in the relevant subject 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
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).
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. 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).
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. 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).
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
- The University shall conduct a ‘DNLU National Level Entrance Test – DNLET’ for enrolment of candidates to the Ph.D. programme. However, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) awardee of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the relevant subject shall be exempted from the DNLET. A candidate who is only a UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified in the relevant subject shall not be exempted from the DNLET.
A UGC-JRF candidate shall directly appear for the interview.
- The candidates writing the National Level Entrance Test will be tested for Subject Knowledge and Research Methodology with equal weightage given to both sections. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall comprise of:
- (a) 50% in Research Methodology. A total of 35 multiple choice questions will be asked. One
question will carry one mark.
- (b) 50% shall be subject specific. The syllabus of the DNLET will be the syllabus of the UGC
NET Syllabus of the relevant subject. A total of 35 multiple choice questions will be asked. One question will carry one mark.
- (a) 50% in Research Methodology. A total of 35 multiple choice questions will be asked. One
- The candidates securing 50% or more than 50% marks in the National Level Entrance Test shall be short-listed and called for an interview. A relaxation of 5% will be granted in cut off marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SAP Categories.
- An interview shall be conducted of the shortlisted candidates wherein the candidate’s research interest/area will be deliberated upon after a presentation made by the candidate on his/her research proposal dwelling on his/her research interest. The interview shall carry a total of 30 marks. A UGC JRF candidate who is directly eligible for the interview will be evaluated to determine his/her suitability for admission to the Ph.D. course.
- Through the interview and on the basis of the presentation made by the candidate, following aspects shall be considered:
- (a) Quality of the research proposal;
- (b) whether the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
- (c) whether the research work can be suitably undertaken at the University;
- (d) whether the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
On completion of the process of interview, based on the report submitted by the interview panel, the University will declare the list of successful candidates. The selected candidates shall thereafter complete the admission formalities.
AVAILABLE Ph.D. SEATS:
Seats are available for Ph.D. full time/part time in the areas of Law, English, Political Science and Economics. The number of seats for admission will be decided based on the suitability of the candidates and the total number of available seats in the University based on the vacancies with the eligible faculty supervisors.
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