RMLNLU,Lucknow announces Admission to Ph.D. Program 2018
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University PhD Admission 2018 – The University invites application in prescribed format for admission in Ph.D. Program in Law, History, Economics, English, Sociology & Political Science for Academic Year 2018-19
PhD Programs
Law, History, Economics, English, Sociology & Political Science
The following shall be the duration of PhD Program
Minimum duration shall be three years including coursework and a maximum of six years from the date of Admission
The Research Scholars woman or person with disability (more than 40% disability) may be further allowed two years in the aforesaid maximum duration. In addition, the woman research scholar may be provided with maternity leave/child care leave once in the entire duration of her PhD Program for upto 240 days
However, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Research Degree Committee, may in exceptional individual case make relaxation in the aforesaid prescribed maximum duration
Last date of Submission of Application Form: July 31st, 2018 Tuesday
List of Eligible candidates for Written Test: August 8th, 2018 Wednesday
Issue of online Admit Card: August 9th, 2018 Thursday
Written Test: August 13th, 2018 Monday (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Result of the Written Test: August 18th, 2018 Saturday
Interview: August 23rd, 2018 Thursday
Final Declaration of Merit List: August 28th, 2018 Tuesday
Date of Admission: August 29-31st, 2018 (Wednesday-Friday)
Commencement of Classes: September 1st, 2018 Saturday
No. of Seats
There shall be 12 seats for the Law Stream and 12 Seats for the Social Science and Humanities for the Academic Session-2018-19 subject to the availability of the Research Supervisor
There shall be reservation for eligible candidates in the aforesaid seats for SC/ST of Uttar Pradesh and OBC of Uttar Pradesh. The allocation of seats shall be as follows*:
UR – 06 [History 01, Political Science – 01, Science – 01, Sociology – 01, English – 01 & Economics – 01]
OBC of UP – 03[History 01, Political Science – 01, Science – 01, Sociology – 01, English – 0 & Economics – 0]
SC/ST of UP – 03 [History 01, Political Science – 0, Science – 01, Sociology – 01, English – 0 & Economics – 0]
Eligibility Criteria
The Admission to PhD Degree in Law and Allied Subjects shall be open to the following candidates:
For PhD Degree in Law
He/she has obtained the LL.M. Degree of Dr. R.M.L. National Law University, Lucknow or its equivalent Degree of any other university recognized by the UGC with at least 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade B in the UGC 7point scale
However, there shall be a relaxation of 5% in the aforesaid minimum 55% marks for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) of U.P./differently-able categories
For PhD Degree in Allied Subjects
A Master’s Degree of any university recognized by UGC having at least 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade B in the UGC 7 point scale in any subject relevant to the proposed research work with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, or
A Master’s Degree of any university recognized by UGC having at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade B in the UGC 7 point scale in any subject relevant to the proposed research work with established research credentials by way of publications; or
A Master’s Degree of any university recognized by UGC having at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade B in the UGC 7 point scale in any subject relevant to the proposed research work with long term in-depth practical experience in the area to be researched
However, there shall be a relaxation of 5% in the aforesaid minimum 55% marks for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) of U.P./differently-able categories
Selection Process
The Selection Process for Admission to the Ph.D. Program 2018-19 will be as follows:
The Written Test shall consist of 70 marks. The Question Paper will consist of Objective Type Questions 50% on Research Methodology and 50% shall be on Subject Specific. The Interview shall carry 30 marks. The qualifying marks shall be50% for the Written Test and the Interview taken together
The Written Test and Interview shall be exclusively in English Language. The Syllabus for the Written Test shall as may be prescribed by the University
The duration of the Written Test will be one and half hours. There will be no negative marking
Only eligible candidates will be called for Interview
Those eligible candidates who have finally qualified in the Interview will be selected for Admission on the basis of them inter se merit taken together in the Written Test/Interview
Fees & Other Charges
Candidates selected for Admission to the PhD Degree Program 2018-19 will be enrolled by the University after the remission of the following fees:
Registration Fee (One type Payment) – Rs.5000/-
Tuition fee – Rs.30,000/-
Utility Charges – Rs.20000/-
Caution Money – Rs.5000/-
Total – Rs.60000/-
Application Process
All eligible candidates shall apply in the prescribed Application Form on or before July 31st, 2018
The fees (non-refundable) for the Application Form shall be Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST of U.P. candidates). A Bank Draft of the said amount, drawn in favour of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, payable at Lucknow, shall be attached with the Application Form
For further details please visit the University Website www.rmlnlu.ac.in or contact the University at the following address/contact numbers.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
Registrar, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University LDA Colony, Kanpur Road Scheme, Lucknow-226012 U.P. India, PhD Program Coordinator: +91-522-2425902-903 (Ext. 817), Administration: +91-522-24 25 902-903 (Ext. 101, 210), Telefax (Joint Registrar): +91-522-24 22841, Email Address: Phd@rmlnlu.ac, website: www.rmlnlu.ac.in
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