Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is one of India's premier law universities. It offers a full-time Ph.D. program in law and interdisciplinary areas. Below are the details regarding admission, course structure, fees, lateral entry, and entrance-based selection for the Ph.D. program at GNLU.
Duration: Minimum 3 years (can be extended up to 6 years).
Mode: Full-time.
Specializations: Law and interdisciplinary areas related to law.
Research Areas: Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, etc.
Educational Qualification:
Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in other disciplines (e.g., Social Sciences, Humanities, Management, etc.) may also apply, provided their research proposal is law-related.
Relaxation: 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Admission to the Ph.D. program at GNLU is based on the following steps:
Candidates must appear for the GNLU Ph.D. Entrance Test.
The test consists of:
Research Methodology: 50 marks.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: 50 marks.
The entrance test is followed by an interview (viva voce) for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.
Coursework: Candidates must complete coursework in the first semester, which includes:
Research Methodology.
Advanced Legal Theory.
Specialized subjects related to the research area.
Thesis Submission: After completing the coursework, candidates work on their research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.
Evaluation: The thesis is evaluated through a viva voce examination.
The approximate fee structure for the Ph.D. program at GNLU is as follows:
Tuition Fee: ?50,000–?70,000 per year (subject to change).
Other Charges: Registration fee, library fee, and other miscellaneous charges may apply.
Hostel Fee: Separate charges for hostel accommodation (if availed).
Note: Fees are subject to revision. Candidates are advised to check the official GNLU website for the latest fee structure.
GNLU does not explicitly offer lateral entry for its Ph.D. program. Candidates must follow the standard admission process.
However, candidates with prior research experience or publications may receive preference during the selection process.
Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a detailed research proposal during the application process.
Supervisor Allocation: A supervisor is allocated based on the candidate’s research area and the availability of faculty.
Scholarships: GNLU may offer scholarships to meritorious candidates. UGC-NET/JRF qualified candidates are eligible for UGC fellowships.
Visit the official GNLU website: www.gnlu.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form for the Ph.D. program.
Pay the application fee (typically ?2,000–?3,000).
Submit the required documents, including:
Academic transcripts.
Research proposal.
Proof of eligibility (e.g., LL.M. degree, UGC-NET/JRF certificate, etc.).
Address: Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382426, India.
Phone: +91-79-23276611/23276612.
Email: admissions@gnlu.ac.in.