NLU 2021 Eligibility Criteria

National Law University, Delhi, The All India Law Entrance Test ( AILET ) -2015– Eligibility Criteria

For B.A., LL.B. ( Hons. ) Programme

Below are the details of eligible criteria for the admission of B.A., LL.B. ( Hons. ) Programme

Have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination ( 10+2 ) system or an equivalent examination there to securing in the aggregate not less than 50% of the total marks.

The Candidates appearing in the 12th Standard Examination in March / April, 2014 can also apply.

Have been selected at the All India Entrance Test held by NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI

Be less than 21 years of age on the First day of July of the year of admission. However, in cases of SC or ST candidates the maximum age limit shall be 23 years as on the above date.

Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also appear for the test on condition that they produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination with the prescribed marks at the time of interview.

Those who do not clear the qualifying examination with the requisite marks will not be considered for admission. Candidates whose statement of marks of the qualifying examination is not available at the time of the interview are not eligible for admission.

For LL.M. Programme

To be eligible for admission to the LL. M. Programme, a candidate should have passed the LL.B. or an equivalent degree from a recognized University with not less than 55% marks on aggregate ( 50% in case of reserved categories, i.e. SC / ST / Persons with Disability ).

Admission of foreign nationals shall be made on the basis of academic record of LL.B. or equivalent degree recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities with not less than 55% marks or the equivalent grade.

Assessment of necessary communication skills in written and spoken English and performance at the interview in terms of aptitude and capacity

For Ph.D. Programme

To be admitted to the candidature for a Doctoral degree an applicant should have:

Obtained a Master’s Degree in law from any recognized university securing not less than 55% marks or its equivalent ( 50% in case of SC / ST / persons with disability )

OR

Obtained a degree in law and a Masters Degree with M. Phil in social sciences or humanities of any recognized university with not less than 55% marks or its equivalent

Provided that candidates with qualifications in social sciences and humanities may be admitted to the programme if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law with a special focus on Public Policy of Law.

OR

Degree in law and Ph.D. in any discipline

OR

Judge of any State High Court in India with three years’ experience or Judge of Supreme Court of India.

The Vice-Chancellor may permit a member of the NLU, Delhi faculty to take up Ph.D. Degree course along with his / her teaching assignment in the interest of faculty improvement on the condition that his / her teaching and other responsibilities are not hampered in any way, provided that such candidates fulfill the conditions prescribed in the Ph.D. Regulations.

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