Legal Studies PhD Programmes
January 5, 2023 2023-01-23 5:13Legal Studies PhD Programmes
Legal Studies PhD Programmes
Ph.D. Programme
Eligibility | Duration | Programme |
Ph.D. Programme | Subject to the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the PhD .programme: Master’s Degree holder satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work 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) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. 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-able and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time A person who’s M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the same Institution; 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 ot her statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standard so educational institutions shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme. | M.Phil. programme shall be for a minimum duration of two (2) consecutive semesters /one year and a maximum of four(4) consecutive semesters/two years., Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/ Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned. The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of one year for M.Phil and two years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of M.Phil/Ph.D. for upto 240days. |