Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
Ph.D. in Law
A 3-year research deep-dive at Mumbai's NIRF #31 law school.
NIRF Ranking
Among law institutions in India
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#31
Duration
3 Years
Intake
10 Seats
Hostel
Available
Scholarship
Available
The Ph.D. Roadmap
Year +0
Coursework & Research Methodology
Build your foundation with core coursework and research methodology training.
Year +1
Seminars & Thesis Development
Present your progress in seminars and dive deep into thesis work.
Year +2
Thesis Completion & Defence
Finalize your thesis and defend your original contribution to law.
Are you eligible?
Entrance Examination
Admission is through the MNLU Entrance Test.
Seat Intake
The program is highly selective with only 10 seats.
Entrance exams
Data Scarce Zone
Fee structure and placement stats aren't publicly listed. Hit up the admissions office directly before committing.
The verdict
Worth considering
MNLU Mumbai offers a UGC-recognized Ph.D. with a tight-knit cohort of 10 researchers, but the lack of public fee and placement data means you need to do extra legwork. It's a solid bet for law scholars who want the Mumbai edge and can secure a scholarship, yet not for the faint-hearted.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research-intensive legal scholarship
- ✓ Mumbai ecosystem
- ✓ Small cohort learning
Doesn't match
- ✗ Clear fee structure upfront
- ✗ Published placement track record