PhD in Law: Doctor of Philosophy in Law

A research doctorate in law, producing an original thesis in a specialised area of legal study.

Duration: 3 to 6 years. Durations and structures can vary between institutions and under NEP 2020 frameworks.

An LL.M. (or equivalent master's degree) with the minimum marks set under UGC PhD regulations and the university.

Entrance examinations commonly used

• UGC NET / JRF
• University-level PhD entrance tests and interview

Eligibility rules, minimum marks and accepted exams are set by regulators and each institution, and may change each year. Always check the official admission notice.

• Research methodology coursework
• Literature review and research proposal
• Original legal research
• Thesis and viva voce

This is a general outline. Each institution publishes its own syllabus.

• University teaching and research
• Policy and law reform
• Think tanks and international organisations
• Senior legal consulting

Career outcomes depend on many factors, including individual effort, institution, specialisation and the job market. No course guarantees a particular role or salary.

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  REVA University

  Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • PhD in Law

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  Presidency University

  Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • PhD in Law

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Tuition fees vary by institution, programme and category. We share current figures from each institution's official fee notice during counselling.

Documents commonly requested at application or admission:

• Undergraduate degree certificate and all semester mark sheets
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Entrance examination scorecard, where applicable
• Government-issued photo identification
• Work experience letters, if required by the programme