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NLU Odisha Announces Ph.D Admission 2026; Applications Open for Law & Interdisciplinary Research
The National Law University Odisha has released its detailed notification for admission to the Ph.D. programme for the academic session 2026–27. The programme is offered in Law as well as interdisciplinary areas involving law, aiming to promote advanced legal research and academic scholarship.
As per the notification, candidates seeking admission must possess a Master’s degree in Law or a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). The university follows a multi-stage selection process, ensuring both academic merit and research aptitude are assessed.
The admission process includes a Research Entrance Test (RET), followed by a presentation and interview. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF are exempted from appearing in the entrance test but must participate in the presentation round. Final selection is based on overall performance, including academic background, research proposal, and presentation.
The written entrance test typically comprises objective and subjective components, covering research methodology and core law subjects such as constitutional law and jurisprudence. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the next stage.
Applications for the Ph.D. programme are to be submitted online through the university’s official admission portal. Registrations for the 2026 admission cycle have already commenced, and interested candidates are advised to apply within the stipulated deadline.
The Ph.D. programme at NLU Odisha is generally a three-year full-time doctoral course, with provisions for part-time enrolment as per university regulations. The university offers a structured research environment with guidance from experienced faculty across diverse legal domains.
This notification is expected to attract law graduates, academicians, and professionals interested in pursuing advanced research in legal and interdisciplinary fields.
