Which exam is mandatory for NLU Jodhpur BA LLB admission?

CLAT UG is the only exam accepted for BA LLB and BBA LLB admission at NLU Jodhpur. No other exam such as AILET or LSAT is accepted. Admission is through Consortium of NLUs counselling only.

What is the CLAT 2026 general category closing rank for NLU Jodhpur?

The CLAT 2026 general category closing rank for BA LLB at NLU Jodhpur was around AIR 357 as per CLAT 2026 Consortium counselling data. Ranks may vary slightly across rounds.

Does NLU Jodhpur have a management or direct admission quota?

No. NLU Jodhpur is a public national law university and has no management quota. All seats including NRI supernumerary seats are filled through CLAT Consortium counselling.

What is the total fee for the BA LLB programme at NLU Jodhpur?

The total 5-year fee for the general category is INR 14,47,000. Year 1 fee is INR 3,05,000 (tuition INR 1,75,000 plus other charges INR 1,30,000). NRI quota total is INR 69,17,000 for 5 years.

What is the Rajasthan domicile quota at NLU Jodhpur?

NLU Jodhpur reserves 25% of seats horizontally for Rajasthan domicile candidates. This reservation is applied across all categories including General, OBC, SC, and ST. Domicile candidates with lower CLAT ranks may still secure a seat within this quota.

What is the minimum eligibility for NLU Jodhpur LLM admission?

Candidates must hold an LLB or equivalent with minimum 55% for General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. LLM admission is through CLAT PG via Consortium of NLUs counselling. Four specialisations are available.

Can final-year LLB students apply for NLU Jodhpur LLM?

Yes. Final-year LLB students may appear for CLAT PG. However, admission confirmation requires submission of the final degree certificate meeting the minimum 55% (General) aggregate.

How many rounds of CLAT counselling does NLU Jodhpur participate in?

NLU Jodhpur participates in all 5 rounds of Consortium of NLUs counselling. Candidates can choose Freeze, Float, or Withdraw at each round. The final round typically concludes in May of the admission year.

Are NRI seats available at NLU Jodhpur?

Yes. NRI and Foreign National supernumerary seats are available at NLU Jodhpur. These seats are allocated through the CLAT Consortium NRI category. The 5-year NRI quota fee is INR 69,17,000.

NLU Jodhpur Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

NLUJ PhD Law Fees 2027

Semester	General Quota	NRI Quota
Semester 1	INR 1,22,500	INR 1,74,000
Semesters 2 to 6 (per semester)	INR 52,500	INR 79,000
Total Fees (6 Semesters)	INR 3,85,000	INR 5,69,000

Fee figures are as per the 2026 academic year notification published by NLUJ.

Semester 1 fee includes a higher other charges component compared to subsequent semesters.

Hostel and mess charges are payable separately and are not included in the above totals.

NLUJ PhD Law Admission 2027

Event	Date
PhD Application Opens	February 2027 (Tentative)
PhD Application Closes	April 2027 (Tentative)
NLUJ PhD Entrance Test	May 2027 (Tentative)
Interview and Viva Voce	June 2027 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation	July 2027 (Tentative)

All 2027 PhD admission dates are extrapolated from the 2026 schedule and subject to official announcement.

UGC-NET JRF holders are exempted from the written entrance test and directly invited for interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

LL.M. or equivalent law degree from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate marks.

SC/ST, OBC non-creamy layer, differently-abled, and EWS candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate.

UGC-NET or JRF qualification exempts candidates from the NLUJ written entrance test.

Candidates must submit a research proposal as part of the application process.

Admission Process

Submit the online application on the official NLUJ portal with research proposal and academic documents.

Appear for the NLUJ PhD Entrance Test if not holding UGC-NET or JRF qualification.

Shortlisted candidates are called for a research proposal presentation and interview at NLUJ.

Final selection is based on 70% entrance test score and 30% interview performance for non-JRF candidates.

JRF holders are evaluated entirely on the research proposal and viva-voce interview.

Confirmed candidates complete enrolment at NLUJ Jodhpur with original academic documents.

✓ Opt for this if

Pursuing a career in legal academia, research, or law school teaching.
Hold UGC-NET JRF and want a premier NLU research environment.
Interest in specialized research in constitutional, corporate, or international law.
Plan to contribute to legal policy advisory roles or think tanks.

✗ Skip if

Looking for a doctoral programme leading to corporate or litigation careers directly.
Do not hold an LL.M. or equivalent degree for eligibility.
Prefer a PhD programme in a metro city with greater research collaboration access.

NLUJ PhD Law Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC-NET JRF Fellowship	INR 31,000 per month (Years 1 to 2) and INR 35,000 per month (Years 3 to 5)	Candidates qualifying UGC-NET with JRF designation
NLUJ Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	As per scheme terms	Students meeting merit and financial need criteria set by NLUJ for the current year
IDIA Scholarship	Tuition, hostel, and mess covered	Socio-economically disadvantaged candidates identified through IDIA selection process

JRF fellowship amounts are as per UGC norms and subject to revision by the UGC.

PhD students without JRF may apply for NLUJ internal research grants where available.

NLUJ PhD Law FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD in Law at NLUJ?

Ans. Candidates must hold an LL.M. or equivalent law degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. SC/ST, OBC non-creamy layer, differently-abled, and EWS candidates require a minimum of 50%. Candidates holding UGC-NET or JRF qualification are exempted from the written entrance test and are directly called for an interview based on their research proposal.

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD in Law at NLUJ?

Ans. The total fee for the PhD in Law at NLUJ for general category students is INR 3,85,000 over 6 semesters. The first semester fee is INR 1,22,500, and each subsequent semester costs INR 52,500. NRI category students pay a total of INR 5,69,000. Hostel and mess charges are payable separately.

Ques. Is the PhD entrance test mandatory at NLUJ?

Ans. The NLUJ PhD Entrance Test is mandatory for candidates who do not hold UGC-NET or JRF qualification. Candidates with a valid JRF designation are directly invited for an interview and research proposal presentation without appearing in the written test. Final selection for non-JRF candidates is based on 70% entrance test score and 30% interview performance.

Ques. What financial support is available for PhD Law students at NLUJ?

Ans. PhD students at NLUJ with a valid UGC-NET JRF designation receive a monthly fellowship of INR 31,000 in the first two years and INR 35,000 per month in years 3 to 5, as per UGC norms. NLUJ also offers an internal merit-cum-means scholarship for eligible students. IDIA scholarship recipients may additionally have tuition, hostel, and mess expenses covered.

Ques. What are the career prospects after PhD in Law from NLUJ?

Ans. PhD in Law graduates from NLUJ typically pursue careers as law professors at National Law Universities or central universities, legal researchers at think tanks and policy institutes, legal advisors at government bodies, or practising advocates with research specialisation. The NLUJ PhD credential is well-regarded in Indian and international academic legal circles, enabling positions at institutions of repute.

Ques. What research areas does NLUJ support for PhD in Law?

Ans. NLUJ supports PhD research across a wide range of legal disciplines including constitutional law, corporate law, international law, environmental law, criminal law, intellectual property, and human rights law. Research proposals must align with the academic expertise available among NLUJ faculty supervisors. Candidates are advised to contact NLUJ’s academic office to confirm supervisor availability for their proposed research area before applying.