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
Your 3-Year Research Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Coursework & Seminars
Advanced legal research, teaching methodology, and seminar presentations.
Year +1
Year 2: Thesis & Publications
Intensive thesis writing with mandatory publication requirements.
Year +2
Year 3: Defence & Finish Line
Final thesis compilation, seminar presentations, and viva voce.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
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