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3-Year Doctoral Programme

Ph.D. in Law

Indian Law Institute, New Delhi — NIRF Law Rank #35

Key numbers

NIRF Law Rank

#35

Duration

36 Months

Seat Intake

15

Total Fees

₹1.2L

Are you eligible?

  • Subject Requirement

    Background in Law

  • Admission Process

    ILI Entrance Test followed by Interview

Entrance exams

ILI Entrance TestInterview

Your 3-Year Research Roadmap

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Coursework & Seminars

    Advanced legal research, teaching methodology, and seminar presentations.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Thesis & Publications

    Intensive thesis writing with mandatory publication requirements.

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Defence & Finish Line

    Final thesis compilation, seminar presentations, and viva voce.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Top recruiters

UniversitiesResearch institutionsGovernmentInternational organizationsThink tanks
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Hostel + Scholarships On Tap

On-campus hostel stay and scholarship support are up for grabs, so you can focus on your research grind without the 'where do I live' stress.

The verdict

Good fit

If you're built for libraries, not cubicles, this Ph.D. is a credible flex. ILI gives you the UGC-recognized tag, a NIRF-ranked pedestal, and direct pipelines into academia, government, and global policy desks. Just know: this is a slow-burn research grind, not a get-rich-quick corporate sprint.

Matches what you said

  • Legal academia & teaching
  • Policy research & think tanks
  • Government & international org roles

Doesn't match

  • Immediate corporate salary
  • Startup hustle culture
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