National Law University, New Delhi
Ph.D. in Law
Three years of deep legal research at India’s #2 ranked law school. Built for future professors, policy wonks, and research obsessives.
NIRF Law Ranking
Consistently among India’s legal elite
Key numbers
Program Duration
36 Months
Seats per Cohort
20
NAAC Grade
A (3.59)
Total Tuition Fee
₹1.35 Lakh
Investment
₹1.4L total
~₹0.5L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹45,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
LL.M. with minimum 55% or equivalent
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year Research Arc
Year +0
Year 1: Foundation
Coursework in research methodology and thesis proposal development
Year +1
Year 2: Research & Publish
Original data collection, analysis, and meeting publication requirements
Year +2
Year 3: Teach & Defend
Teaching assistantship duties and final thesis submission
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Included
You get on-campus accommodation and scholarship support—so you can focus on caselaw and theory instead of rent and ramen economics.
The verdict
Strong fit
If your endgame is teaching, policy, or high-level research, this is a no-brainer. NIRF #2 credibility, UGC recognition, and a total fee of ₹1.35L make it one of India’s most accessible elite law doctorates.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Academic career
- ✓ Policy research
- ✓ Affordable elite education
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate corporate salary
- ✗ Short duration degree
- ✗ Large batch networking