VelTech University Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Working legal professionals and faculty members holding an LL.M. or M.L. degree with at least 55% marks and a minimum of 1 year of post-PG work experience are eligible to apply. Candidates must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer confirming permission to pursue part-time studies. Practising advocates, judicial officers, law college faculty, and legal professionals in government/quasi-government organisations are all eligible.

Ans. The School of Law at Vel Tech supports research in a wide range of legal disciplines including constitutional law, criminal law, corporate law, intellectual property rights, cyber law, environmental law, human rights law, international law, and governance and policy innovation. The specific research area is finalised in consultation with the assigned Research Supervisor and the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) based on available expertise and ongoing projects.

Ans. No, candidates who hold valid qualifications such as UGC-NET (in Law), SLET, Teacher Fellowship, or M.Phil. are exempted from the written entrance examination. All other candidates must appear for the entrance test, which consists of 50% Research Methodology and 50% subject-specific questions, with a minimum qualifying score of 50%. Shortlisted candidates from the written exam are then called for an interview/viva-voce.

Ans. The minimum duration for a Part Time Ph.D. in Law at Vel Tech is 4 years (48 months), and the maximum duration is 7 years (84 months). This is shorter than the Part Time Ph.D. in Science and Humanities (minimum 5 years), as Law falls under a separate category with its own duration norms as per Vel Tech's regulations.

Ans. Yes, Part Time (Extramural) scholars are required to attend full-time course work at the Vel Tech campus for at least 6 months during their registration period, particularly if their place of work is outside a 50 km radius of the institution. Course work and all curricular/co-curricular activities are determined by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Scholars must attend classes as prescribed by their Research Supervisor, which may include weekends and holidays.

Ans. The total fees for a Part Time Ph.D. in Law at Vel Tech (minimum 4-year duration) amount to approximately Rs. 1,97,300, which includes a one-time admission fee of Rs. 18,000, tuition fee of Rs. 18,000 per semester (Rs. 1,44,000 for 8 semesters), course work examination fee of Rs. 5,000, and thesis application and evaluation fee of Rs. 30,300. Additionally, a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 is payable at the time of applying, and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 is collected at admission. If the scholar requires an extension beyond the minimum duration, an extension/re-registration fee of Rs. 10,000 per instance is applicable.