National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) published the list of candidates qualified to submit research proposals for admission to its Ph.D. Programme for the academic year 2025-26.
Admission Categories and Seat Distribution
NLU Delhi offers admission in all categories. Some of these are UGC-JRF, AILET based merit selection and special categories for foreign nationals. Here are the seat allocations:
| Programme | Total Seats | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Law | 25 + 2 | UGC-JRF (8), AILET Merit (16), Fellowship (1), Foreign Nationals (2) |
| Ph.D. in Social Sciences | 4 | UGC-JRF, Foreign Nationals, Fellowship |
The university adheres strictly to UGC reservation policies during the admission process.
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Admission Process Overview
1. UGC-JRF and Foreign Nationals
- Candidates in these categories are exempted from the AILET 2025 entrance test.
- Selection involves the appraisal of research proposals and interviewing/viva-voce.
- A minimum score of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/differently abled candidates) at every stage.
2. AILET Merit-Based Admission
- This category comes in a two-step process: Written entrance test and Evaluation of the research proposal and interview
- Weightage distribution: 70% for the entrance test and 30% for the proposal/interview.
- Candidates need to secure a minimum of 50% (45% for the reserved categories) in both stages.
Dates and Proposal Submission Details
| Event | Details |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | January 22, 2025 |
| Submission Platform | Upload in PDF and Word formats at the designated link |
Candidates are advised to structure their research proposals as per the prescribed format.
Guidelines for Writing the Research Proposal
- Introduction: Contextual background and analytical perspective.
- Review of Literature: Survey of relevant scholarly works.
- Research Objectives and Methodology: Clear objectives, hypothesis, and methods.
- Data Analysis/Discussion: Plans for data interpretation.
- Chapter Scheme and References: Outline and citation guidelines.
The proposals will undergo review by the Research Advisory Committee, followed by candidate presentations before the Doctoral Committee.
Final Selection and Seat Allocation
The Doctoral Committee will make recommendations for approval by the Vice-Chancellor. NLU Delhi retains the right to keep the seats vacant in case not-so-worthy candidates are identified.
This admission cycle reflects the critical role that the AILET 2025 plays in the selection and evaluation process for future scholars.
