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

Ans. Yes, the Ph.D. (Law) Part Time programme at Apex University is specifically designed for working professionals, including practising advocates, legal consultants, and government law officers. You are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer or bar association at the time of admission. The university accommodates the schedule of part-time scholars by allowing flexibility in coursework attendance, though a minimum attendance requirement must be maintained. This makes it a practical option for those who cannot take a full-time break from their legal practice.

Ans. No, UGC-NET is not mandatory for part-time Ph.D. candidates at Apex University. Candidates who do not hold UGC-NET/JRF qualification can appear for the university's own entrance test, AUCET (Apex University Common Entrance Test), followed by a personal interview. However, if you hold UGC-NET (with or without JRF), SLET, or have completed M.Phil., you are exempt from the written test and are directly called for the personal interview. Qualifying UGC-NET with JRF also makes you eligible for the UGC Junior Research Fellowship, which provides a monthly stipend.

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. (Law) Part Time programme at Apex University is Rs. 5,22,000, which includes a one-time application fee of Rs. 2,000, a course registration fee of Rs. 10,000, academic fees of Rs. 62,500 per semester for 8 semesters (totalling Rs. 5,00,000), and a thesis submission fee of Rs. 10,000 at the end of the programme. Academic fees are paid semester-wise, i.e., twice a year. The university also offers an Apex Easy Pay facility allowing payment in 2 equal instalments per semester. It is important to note that no refund of Ph.D. fees is entertained under any circumstances.

Ans. Apex University typically offers two Ph.D. admission cycles per year - one in June (for the July batch) and one in December (for the January batch). For the 2025-26 academic year, the June cycle had an intake of 3 seats in Law, while the December cycle had an intake of 8 seats in Law. Candidates are advised to apply in the cycle that best aligns with their preparation timeline. Both cycles follow a similar process: online application, AUCET written test, personal interview, and result declaration.

Ans. A Ph.D. in Law opens doors to several advanced career paths. Graduates can pursue academic positions as law professors or associate professors in law schools and universities (UGC-NET/Ph.D. is mandatory for assistant professor positions as per UGC regulations). Other career avenues include legal research roles in think tanks and policy organisations, positions as policy advisors with government bodies and regulatory authorities, senior corporate legal consultant roles, and contributions to law reform commissions. For practising advocates, a Ph.D. adds significant credibility and can open doors to specialised arbitration, international law, and constitutional law practices.

Ans. The Full Time Ph.D. (Law) at Apex University has a minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters) with an academic fee of Rs. 75,000 per semester, totalling Rs. 4,50,000 in academic fees. The Part Time Ph.D. (Law) has a minimum duration of 4 years (8 semesters) with an academic fee of Rs. 62,500 per semester, totalling Rs. 5,00,000 in academic fees. While the per-semester fee is lower for part-time, the total academic fee is higher due to the longer duration. The key distinction is that full-time scholars must be fully dedicated to research, while part-time scholars can continue their employment, provided they submit an NOC from their employer. Both programmes have the same maximum time limit of 6 years for thesis submission.