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

Ans. The research and tuition fee for Ph.D. in Law at SCOL Surat is INR 80,000 per year, with a total of INR 2,40,000 for the minimum three-year duration.

Ans. Candidates must hold an LL.M. in Constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property law, corporate law, or allied legal disciplines with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks. A valid UGC-NET (Law) score, or qualification in the university PhD entrance test, is required for shortlisting.

Ans. Research areas in Ph.D. Law at SCOL include constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property rights, corporate law, human rights, and environmental law.

Ans. Yes. UGC-NET qualified scholars may receive fellowships as per UGC norms (JRF). Scholars may also apply for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (up to INR 28,000 per month) and state government research scholarships through respective portals.

Ans. PhD graduates in Law qualify for academic positions in law schools and universities, senior advocacy roles, positions in government legal services, judicial service examinations, international legal organisations, and policy and legislative advisory roles.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Law at SCOL is a minimum three-year (up to six-year) full-time research programme divided into a coursework phase in the first year followed by original research and thesis work. Scholars submit bi-annual progress reports to the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and are required to present their work at seminars before thesis submission and the final viva voce.