Ph.D. in Law
A five year full time and part time doctoral programme in Law that nurtures high quality, UGC aligned research and develops scholars who create impactful new legal knowledge.
Ph.D. in law overview
This program is designed for scholars who wish to engage deeply with constitutional, corporate, international, technology, intellectual property, family, criminal and cyber law. The programme encourages original research in core and interdisciplinary legal domains, supported by rigorous academic standards, international benchmarks and a research culture that aims to positively influence legal practice, policy and jurisprudence. Students experience:
Immersion in contemporary law
with opportunities to work on cutting edge issues in constitutional, corporate, technology and cyber law under experienced supervisors.
Strong research mentorship
through close supervision, comprehensive evaluation and guidance that prepares scholars for careers in academia, policy, judiciary and high impact legal practice.
Exposure to interdisciplinary
perspectives by engaging with social sciences, technology, business and public policy, enabling scholars to address complex real world legal challenges.
Vibrant academic environment
with seminars, expert talks and a research driven campus culture that encourages publications, conference presentations and collaboration with leading institutions.
Programme details
Specialisations
- Constitution Law and Administrative Law
- Corporate Law and Business Law
- International Law
- Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Family Law
- Crime and Criminology
- Cyber Law
Important dates
| Last Date for submission of applications | 27th May 2026 |
| Shortlisting of candidates for interview | 3rd June 2026 |
| Ph.D. Entrance Test / Interview | 20th June 2026 |
| Announcement of Results | 30th June 2026 |
| Commencement of the Fall 2026 Semester Teaching | 6th August 2026 |
Ph.D. Assistantship
Selected full-time Ph.D. scholars will receive an assistantship worth Rs. 56,000 per month, comprising:
- Monthly Stipend: A stipend of Rs. 35,000 per month will be credited directly to the student’s registered bank account.
- On-campus accommodation and meals provided, valued at approximately Rs. 21,000
The assistantship includes mandatory Teaching Assistantship (TA) duties of 8 hours per week.
FAQs
The programme emphasises rigorous research, international academic standards and strong supervision, preparing scholars for careers in academia, judiciary, policy bodies, think tanks and specialised legal practice.
Yes. Scholars can work in areas such as technology law, cyber law, corporate regulation and international law, engaging with experts across schools to address complex interdisciplinary questions.
Scholars benefit from a research focused campus, structured evaluation processes and encouragement to publish in quality journals and present at conferences, helping them build strong academic and professional profiles.
