Doctoral Programme

Doctoral Programme

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The National Law University, Tripura with the approval of its Academic Council has started Ph.D. programme from AY 2023-24.  The Ph.D. program at NLUT is a rigorous research-based program designed for those aspiring to pursue academic, research, or high-level professional careers in law. The program emphasizes independent research, critical analysis, and contributions to legal scholarship. There has been significant focus on inter-disciplinary approach allowing for integration of various social sciences, technological and scientific concept.  The University offers a stipend of Indian Rupees Twenty Thousand (INR 20,000/-) per month and accommodation in the hostel to its full-time Ph.D. scholars.

Duration: Minimum 3 years (may extend based on research requirements).

Course Work Structure:

Taught Courses for the Course Work   Credits per course
Research Methodology 04
Fundamentals of Legal Philosophy and Principles of Law on Research Area 04
Research and Publication Ethics 02
Collection of Material on the Proposed Area of Research 02


Admission Process
: Based on an All-India level Entrance Test/NET/JRF and presentation of a research proposal.

NLU Tripura PH.D. Regulations 2023 can be assessed here.