Ph.D. Law Notification 2026 | RGNUL Punjab | Apply by 20 May 2026

Ph.D. Law Notification 2026 | RGNUL Punjab | Apply by 20 May 2026

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab has announced admissions to its Ph.D. programmes in Law and allied disciplines for 2026, with the entrance test scheduled on 26 May 2026. Applications must be submitted by 20 May 2026 (as per detailed notification), and candidates will be evaluated through a structured test and interview process.

Admission Announcement – Ph.D. Programme 2026:

• Institution: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
• Accreditation: NAAC ‘A’ Grade
• Established: Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006

Programmes Offered:

• Ph.D. in Law – 10 seats (6 General, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 SAP)

Entrance Test:

• Date: 26 May 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Venue: RGNUL Campus, Patiala

Exam Structure (Total 70 Marks):

• Part I: Research Method (20 MCQs – 20 marks)
• Part II: Research Methodology (2 questions – 15 marks)
• Part III: Subject-specific questions (2 questions – 20 marks)
• Part IV: Essay of Intent (15 marks)

Qualifying Marks:

• General: 50%
• SC/ST/SAP: 45% (5% relaxation)

Application Process:

• Deadline: 20 May 2026 (Speed/Registered Post) – Registrar, RGNUL, Patiala
• Fee: ₹3540 (General), ₹2360 (SC/ST/SAP) – via SBI Collect
• Documents: Application form, proof of fee payment, supporting academic records

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Special Notes:

• Preference for proposals in Business Laws, IT Laws, Air & Space Laws and empirical research.
• Reservation: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 5% SAP (horizontal). Vacant reserved seats may be transferred to other categories as per rules.
• UGC-JRF and Foreign Embassy sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test but must submit an essay of intent and appear for interview.

Syllabus Highlights:

• Law: Legal Research, Comparative Public Law, Constitutionalism, Judicial Review, Rights & Liberties
• Evaluation: Written test + Interview assessing research aptitude and area of interest

Contact Details:

• Registrar, RGNUL, Punjab
• Address: Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala – 147006
• Tel: 0175-2391600–603
• Email: info@rgnul.ac.in

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