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

Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+
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Alliance University Bangalore Latest Updates and News

11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore has also announced the Fee Structure 2026 for Ph.D Law program. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.11 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Alliance School of Law, latest batch
Cutoff
55% in LLM
General; 50% for reserved categories
Placement rate
100%
share of the law batch placed

About Alliance University PhD in Law

Alliance University offers a three-year, full-time PhD in Law at its Alliance School of Law in Bangalore. The university holds NAAC A+ and sits at #20 in the NIRF Law ranking 2025. The full course fee is INR 4 Lakhs, made up of a registration fee, a yearly programme fee and two exam fees. You get a seat through the Alliance Research Aptitude Test, or ARAT, and an interview. A UGC NET or JRF holder skips the written test. You need an LLM with 55% marks, or 50% if you are SC, ST, OBC-NCL or PwD. The law school placed its whole batch last year at an average of INR 8.5 LPA.

Alliance University PhD in Law Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 10 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4 Lakhs. The programme fee is INR 1 Lakh a year, which comes to INR 3 Lakhs over three years. You pay the registration fee once, in the first year. The university fixes this fee for the 2027-28 batch. Hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Registration feeINR 50,000One time, in year 1
Programme feeINR 3 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years
Comprehensive exam feeINR 20,000One time
Thesis submission feeINR 30,000One time
Hostel and messINR 6 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 4 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10 LakhsFull course

Alliance University PhD in Law Admission Dates

The last date to apply for the January 2027 intake was 15 Sep 2026. The ARAT written test and the interview come next, in Oct 2026, and classes start in Jan 2027. Alliance University fixes these dates and puts them on its PhD pages. If you miss one, you wait for the next intake.

EventDateStatus
Application and registration, last date to apply15 Sep 2026Over
ARAT entrance examOct 2026Tentative
Personal interview roundOct 2026Tentative
Merit list and resultNov 2026Tentative
Seat allotment and offer letterNov 2026Tentative
Admission fee payment, last dateDec 2026Tentative
Reporting and document checkDec 2026Tentative
Classes startJan 2027Tentative

Alliance University PhD in Law Eligibility

You need an LLM or a master's degree in law with 55% marks. SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students need 50%, and a four-year honours degree with 75% marks also works. The university sets these marks and checks them on your final marksheet. If you fall short, you cannot apply this year.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's degreeLLM or a master's degree in law
Minimum marks55%; 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD
Four-year degree routeA four-year honours degree with 75% marks
Entrance testARAT, waived for UGC NET or JRF holders
Foreign degreeAn equivalence letter from the university

Alliance University PhD in Law Admission Process

You apply online on the Alliance University portal and pay the application fee. You then sit for ARAT and face an interview panel with your research idea. The university makes the merit list and sends the offer letter. You pay the admission fee and report with your original papers. If you do not report by the last date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the form on the Alliance University portal and pay the application fee
Sit for ARATWrite the research aptitude test, unless you hold UGC NET or JRF
Face the interviewTake your research idea to the selection panel
Get the offer letterThe university sends it after the merit list is out
Pay and reportPay the admission fee, then report with your original papers

Alliance University PhD in Law Cutoff

The General cutoff is 55% marks in the LLM and the reserved categories need 50%. Alliance University does not publish an ARAT score cutoff. The panel reads your test score, your research idea and your interview together. A UGC NET or JRF award takes the written test out of your way.

CategoryMarks needed in LLMSelection stage
General55%ARAT and interview
OBC-NCL50%ARAT and interview
SC and ST50%ARAT and interview
PwD50%ARAT and interview
UGC NET or JRF holders55% General, 50% reservedInterview only

Alliance University PhD in Law Placements

Alliance School of Law placed 100% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA last year. The highest offer was INR 16 LPA. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, KPMG and Nestle hire from this law school. Alliance University also pays full-time PhD scholars INR 35,000 a month while they research.

MetricValue
Average payINR 8.5 LPA, Alliance School of Law
Highest offerINR 16 LPA
Batch placed100%
Top recruitersAxis Bank, HDFC Bank, KPMG, Nestle
Full-time PhD fellowshipINR 35,000 a month

Alliance University PhD in Law Scholarships

The biggest waiver is 50% of the fee, worth INR 2 Lakhs, and it goes to PwD students. SC and ST students get 20%, which is INR 80,000. An Alliance alumnus gets 15% and a staff member with one to nine years of service gets 25%. You can take only one of these for the whole course, so pick the largest.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
PwD scholarshipPwD students with 50% marks overall50% waiver, INR 2 Lakhs
SC and ST scholarshipSC or ST, 70% in the entrance test20% waiver, INR 80,000
Employee scholarshipAlliance University staff, 1 to 9 years of service25% waiver, INR 1 Lakh
Alumni scholarshipAlliance University alumni on a doctoral course15% waiver, INR 60,000

Alliance University PhD in Law Ranking

Alliance University is #20 in the NIRF Law ranking 2025, with a score of 60.83. NAAC gave it an A+ grade in 2024, in its first cycle. NIRF ranks law schools on teaching, research, placements and outreach. It reads data the university files every year, so the rank can move.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Law2025#20
NAAC2024A+

Should you pick PhD in Law at Alliance University?

This course suits law graduates who want to research full time and stay in a city with legal work.

Pick it if:
You want a law school with a name of its own: Alliance School of Law is #20 in the NIRF Law ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A+.
You want a city with legal and corporate work: the campus is in Bangalore, and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and KPMG hire from this law school.
You want to research full time without a job: Alliance pays full-time PhD scholars INR 35,000 a month while they work on the thesis.
You cannot pay the whole fee at once: the programme fee is charged once a year, so the money is never due in one go.
Skip it if:
You are paying the full fee yourself: the course costs INR 4 Lakhs and the INR 8.5 LPA average is a law school figure, not a PhD one.
You want a wide research network: this is a private university set up in 2010, so its doctoral alumni base is young.
You will decide only in October: the form for the January 2027 intake closed on 15 Sep 2026.
You want a cheap room on campus: a hostel place with mess costs INR 2 Lakhs a year, which is INR 6 Lakhs over the course.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold UGC NET or JRF, apply here and skip the written test. If you are paying on your own, ask the Admission Cell in writing what the fee covers after year three.
PhD in Law Eligibility▾
Master's degree: An LLM or a master's degree in law from a recognised university.
Minimum marks: 55% in the master's degree. 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students.
Four-year degree route: A four-year honours degree with 75% marks also lets you apply.
Entrance test: ARAT (Alliance Research Aptitude Test). UGC NET or JRF holders do not write it.
Foreign degree: An equivalence letter is needed before your form is taken.
PhD in Law Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the Alliance University portal and pay INR 3,000.
Write ARAT: Sit for the research aptitude test on the date the university sets.
Face the interview: A panel reads your research idea and asks you about it.
Take the offer: The university sends the offer letter after the merit list.
Pay and report: Pay the admission fee and bring your original papers on the reporting day.

PhD in Law Admission Dates 2027

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Only the last date to apply is official so far. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
15 Sep 2026
Application and registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 15 Sep 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Tentative
Oct 2026
ARAT entrance exam
Expected in Oct 2026. UGC NET and JRF holders do not write it.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Personal interview round
Expected in Oct 2026, soon after the written test.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Merit list and result
Expected in Nov 2026, after the interview scores are added.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Seat allotment and offer letter
Expected in Nov 2026. The offer letter comes by email.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the offer letter.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Reporting and document check
Expected in Dec 2026. Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Classes start
Coursework for the January 2027 intake starts in Jan 2027.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Application and registration, last date to apply
Expected to close in Sep 2027, as it did this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
ARAT entrance exam
Expected in Oct 2027, about a month after the form closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Personal interview round
Expected in Oct 2027, soon after the written test.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Merit list and result
Expected in Nov 2027, after the interview scores are added.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Seat allotment and offer letter
Expected in Nov 2027. The offer letter comes by email.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
Expected in Dec 2027. You lose the seat if you miss it.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected in Dec 2027, a few weeks before classes.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Classes start
Coursework for the January 2028 intake is expected in Jan 2028.

Source: Alliance University PhD admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University PhD in Law Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 50,000
Programme fee
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Comprehensive exam fee
One time, at the comprehensive stage
INR 20,000
Thesis submission fee
One time, when the thesis goes in
INR 30,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4 Lakhs
3 years · registration, programme, exam and thesis fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10 Lakhs
3 years · registration, programme, exam and thesis fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 6,744
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
212%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 16,861
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
85%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University PhD fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a PhD seat at Alliance University?

Pick your category and your route. The ranges below are the LLM marks Alliance University asks for.

Category
Route
General · ARAT
55% and above in the LLM: you clear the marks bar. Next you sit for ARAT and the interview.
50%% to 54.9%%: short of the General bar, so only a reserved category clears here.
Below 50%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
General · UGC NET or JRF
55% and above in the LLM: you clear the marks bar. With UGC NET or JRF you skip ARAT and go to the interview.
50%% to 54.9%%: short of the General bar, so only a reserved category clears here.
Below 50%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
OBC-NCL · ARAT
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. Next you sit for ARAT and the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
OBC-NCL · UGC NET or JRF
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. With UGC NET or JRF you skip ARAT and go to the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
SC/ST · ARAT
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. Next you sit for ARAT and the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
SC/ST · UGC NET or JRF
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. With UGC NET or JRF you skip ARAT and go to the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
PwD · ARAT
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. Next you sit for ARAT and the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
PwD · UGC NET or JRF
50% and above in the LLM: you clear the relaxed bar for your category. With UGC NET or JRF you skip ARAT and go to the interview.
48% to 49.9%: just short of the bar. Check your final marksheet total before you apply.
Below 48%: not eligible. You need a higher LLM total before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

A UGC NET or JRF award is the surest route here, because it takes the written test out of the way. Alliance University publishes no ARAT score, so your research idea and the interview carry the most weight.

Alliance University PhD in Law Scholarship Calculator

Answer the two questions to see the biggest waiver you can claim. Alliance University allows one scholarship for the whole course.

Category
Your link with Alliance
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

PwD scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Alliance University
Taken as a fee waiver for the whole course. Only one is allowed, so the biggest one shows.
Who qualifies: PwD students with 50% marks overallApply with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Employee scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Alliance University
Taken as a fee waiver for the whole course. Only one is allowed, so the biggest one shows.
Who qualifies: Alliance University staff, 1 to 9 years of serviceApply with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
SC and ST scholarship
INR 80,000
Alliance University
Taken as a fee waiver for the whole course. Only one is allowed, so the biggest one shows.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, 70% in the entrance testApply with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni scholarship
INR 60,000
Alliance University
Taken as a fee waiver for the whole course. Only one is allowed, so the biggest one shows.
Who qualifies: Alliance University alumni on a doctoral courseApply with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.40 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1 Lakh
Your net course fee: INR 3 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2 Lakhs

Alliance University PhD in Law vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.

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Alliance University
Bangalore
Compared with
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Bangalore
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Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bangalore
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CMR University
Bangalore
Compared with
Presidency University
Bangalore
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4 Lakhs
registration + programme, exam and thesis
INR 1.88 Lakhs
INR 2.12 Lakhs less, School of Law
INR 3.50 Lakhs
INR 50,000 less, PhD, all subjects
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh less, PhD, all subjects
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 1.90 Lakhs less, PhD, all subjects
Average paylaw school, latest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Alliance School of Law
INR 10 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more, School of Law
Not published
Not published
Not published
Placement rateshare of the law batch placed
100%
latest batch
70%
30 points lower, School of Law
Not published
100%
Same rate, LLB 2024
Not published
NIRF Law rankall India
#20
NIRF 2025
#16
4 places higher, NIRF 2024
Not published
Not published
Not published
Hostel and mess3 years, on campus
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs a year
Not published
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 1.20 Lakhs less, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 3.60 Lakhs less, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 2.40 Lakhs less, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
In short
CHRIST charges less for the same three years and its law school average pay is higher. If cost decides your call, take CHRIST; if the monthly fellowship matters more, stay with Alliance.
In short
Jain charges less and its hostel costs less too, but it publishes no law placement figures of its own. If you want numbers you can check before you pay, Alliance prints more of them.
In short
CMR has the cheapest hostel here and its law batch was fully placed in 2024, but it is not on the NIRF law list. If a ranked law school matters to you, stay with Alliance.
In short
Presidency charges the least over three years and its hostel costs less, but it publishes no law placement or ranking figures. If the fee decides your call, look at Presidency; Alliance prints more you can check.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Alliance University PhD in Law

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get a PhD in Law seat at Alliance University?▾
Apply online, then sit for ARAT and an interview. A UGC NET or JRF holder skips the written test. The university sends an offer letter after the merit list.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 4 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Can I do this PhD part time?▾
Yes. Alliance University takes both full-time and part-time research scholars, and the shortest length is three years either way. This page carries the full-time route.
Do I get a stipend as a full-time scholar?▾
Yes. Alliance University pays full-time PhD scholars INR 35,000 a month while they work on the thesis. A part-time scholar does not get it.
What marks do I need in my LLM?▾
You need 55% in the LLM, or 50% if you are SC, ST, OBC-NCL or PwD. The checker above shows what your own category needs.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The calculator above lists the four waivers this course takes, from the PwD waiver to the alumni one. Alliance University lets you take only one for the whole course.
When do classes for the next intake start?▾
Classes for the January 2027 intake start in Jan 2027. The form for it closed on 15 Sep 2026, so the next chance is the intake after it.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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