T.S.Mishra University Lucknow Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PhD Law programme at TSM University charges an annual fee of INR 70,000 per year and a one-time evaluation fee of INR 20,000. Based on the 3-year minimum duration, the total fee comes to INR 2,30,000. The actual total depends on the duration of the research period. Fees are per the TSM University 2025-26 schedule.

Ans. Candidates must hold an LLM degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Candidates with a 5-year integrated law degree (BA LLB or BBA LLB) with 55 percent aggregate may also be considered as per UGC norms. SC and ST candidates may be eligible for a 5 percent relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.

Ans. Admission is based on UGC NET Law qualification or performance in the TSM University PhD entrance test, followed by an interview or viva voce by the T.S. Mishra Law School research committee. Candidates must submit a research proposal outlining their area of study. Shortlisted candidates are registered after document verification and fee payment.

Ans. Research areas at T.S. Mishra Law School include constitutional and administrative law, criminal law and criminology, corporate and commercial law, international law, human rights, environmental law, labour law, family law, and cyber law. The research topic must align with available faculty expertise at TSM University Law School.

Ans. PhD Law graduates can pursue careers as law professors at universities and law colleges, legal policy analysts, senior advocates, judicial officers, and consultants with law firms and NGOs. A PhD in Law supports UGC NET assistant professorship eligibility and strengthens candidacy for judicial services and higher civil services examinations.

Ans. The minimum duration for PhD Law at TSM University is three years as per UGC PhD regulations 2022. The maximum duration is typically six years, including any permissible extensions. The research timeline depends on the complexity of the topic, pace of thesis writing, and supervisor recommendations at T.S. Mishra Law School.