RGU Ph.D. (Law) FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum qualification required for Ph.D. (Law) admission at RGU?
Ans. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) or equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). Additionally, a valid UGC-NET (Law) qualification is mandatory as per UGC guidelines.
Ques. How long does the Ph.D. (Law) programme take to complete?
Ans. The Ph.D. programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. The first semester involves coursework (approximately 4-6 months), followed by research and thesis writing. The exact duration depends on the research progress and thesis completion timeline.
Ques. Is the Ph.D. (Law) programme offered in distance mode or only full-time on campus?
Ans. The Ph.D. (Law) programme is offered exclusively in full-time mode on campus at Rono Hills, Doimukh. Scholars are required to be physically present on campus for coursework, seminars, and research supervision. Distance mode is not available for this programme.
Ques. What are the mandatory requirements before submitting the Ph.D. thesis?
Ans. Before thesis submission, scholars must: (1) publish at least one research paper in a UGC-listed or peer-reviewed journal, (2) make two paper presentations at conferences/seminars/symposiums, (3) complete plagiarism detection using URKUND software, and (4) obtain a certificate of originality from the research supervisor.
Ques. What specialization options are available in the Ph.D. (Law) programme?
Ans. The programme offers five elective specializations: (1) Theory of Fundamental Legal Concepts, (2) Intellectual Property Rights and Recent Trends, (3) Information Technology and Cyber Crimes, (4) Customary Laws of Northeast India and Contemporary Issues, and (5) Globalization and Constitutional Imperatives. Scholars can choose one or more specializations based on their research interests.
Ques. Are there any scholarships available for Ph.D. (Law) scholars at RGU?
Ans. Yes, scholars can avail UGC-NET JRF (Rs. 31,000/month) or SRF (Rs. 35,000/month) scholarships if they qualify the respective national examinations. Additionally, the university offers merit-based scholarships for top performers in the entrance test. SC/ST/OBC category scholars are eligible for category-specific scholarships as per government policies.
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