Applications Invited for Ph.D. Programme (Full-Time & Part-time) 2020-2021

Ph.D. Programme (Full-Time & Part-time) 2020-2021

About the Organization:

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, an institution of eminence in the field of legal education and research, is a residential University established by the NALSAR University Act, 1998, (Act 34 of 1998) which is committed to innovation in legal education whilst expanding the frontiers of legal research. The University takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards legal research encouraging students to look closely at the social moorings of law and the dependence on social science methodologies for legal research.

Eligibility for Admission:

• Candidates who have obtained a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in Law, Management or Humanities or other cognate disciplines from any recognized University or Autonomous Institution securing not less than 55% marks or its equivalent.
• Candidates who have passed the Company Secretary Examination conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and awarded the Associate Membership of the Institute (ACS) are also eligible for admission to the programme.
• Candidates who have passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi.
• Candidates who have passed the final examination of Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Categories of enrolment:

1. Full-time enrolment

• Enrolment for the Ph.D. programme shall ordinarily be full-time. A candidate enrolled for full-time shall put in a minimum of two years’ residence of which at least 18 months shall be in the University. Candidates pursuing the Ph.D. programme on a full time basis may assist in the teaching or research activities of the University.
• Candidates pursuing the Ph.D. programme on a full time basis are expected to complete the requirements within three years for the award of the degree. Provided that where candidates pursuing the full time Ph.D. programme are able to submit a thesis of requisite standard and quality in less than the mandated period, then the University may permit an early submission with reasons recorded in writing.
• The Research Committee shall retain the discretion to grant one additional year for the completion of the thesis. In the event of the inability to complete the requirements within four years of the date of enrolment, the candidate will be required to convert the category of enrolment to a part-time one.

2. Part-time enrolment

Candidates can also enroll for part-time Ph.D. programme.

• A part-time candidate shall put in a minimum of four years including time spent for research at any other location with the permission of the Principal Supervisor.
• Six years shall be the maximum period in which the part-time candidate shall complete the research work and submit it for evaluation.

Website: www.nalsar.ac.in

E-mail: admissions@nalsar.ac.in

Deadline: May 30, 2020.

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