IGNOU Ph.D. in Law Admission 2026 | Entrance Exam & Course Details

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a Ph.D. in Law for the academic year 2025-26, providing an opportunity for advanced legal research. Below are the key details regarding admission, entrance exam, eligibility, and course structure:

IGNOU Ph.D. in Law Admission 2025-26: Key Details

1. Eligibility Criteria

• A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).

• Candidates with a UGC-NET/JRF qualification (or equivalent) are exempt from the entrance exam.

• Professionals with legal experience (judges, advocates, law teachers) may get preference.

2. Admission Process

• Entrance Exam (IGNOU Ph.D. Entrance Test - PET) for those without NET/JRF.

• Interview/Viva-Voce for shortlisted candidates.

• Final selection based on entrance test score + interview performance.

3. IGNOU Ph.D. Entrance Exam (PET) Details

• Exam Mode: Online (CBT - Computer-Based Test)

• Duration: 2 hours

• Syllabus:

  • Research Aptitude (30%)

  • Legal Theory & Jurisprudence (30%)

  • Specialization in Law (40%) (e.g., Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights, etc.)

• Exam Pattern: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Qualifying Marks: 50% (45% for reserved categories)

4. Important Dates (Tentative for 2025-26)

• Application Start: March-April 2025

• Last Date to Apply: May-June 2025

• Entrance Exam (PET): July-August 2025

• Interview/Viva: September-October 2025

• Course Commencement: January 2026

5. Course Duration & Structure

• Minimum Duration: 3 years

• Maximum Duration: 6 years

• Coursework: 6 months (compulsory for non-NET candidates)

• Research Proposal Submission: After coursework completion.

• Thesis Submission & Viva-Voce: Final evaluation.

6. Fee Structure

• Registration Fee: ~?16,800 (for the first year)

• Coursework Fee: ~?5,000

• Thesis Evaluation Fee: ~?10,000 (at submission)

7. How to Apply?

• Visit IGNOU’s official website (ignou.ac.in)

• Fill the Ph.D. application form (online).

• Upload required documents (LL.M. marksheet, ID proof, etc.).

• Pay the application fee (~?1,000 for General, ~?800 for reserved categories).

8. Specializations in Ph.D. Law

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• International Law

• Human Rights Law

• Environmental Law

• Corporate & Commercial Law

Important Notes

? NET/JRF qualified candidates are exempt from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.
? IGNOU follows UGC guidelines for Ph.D. admissions.
? Check the official IGNOU website for exact dates and updates.

For further details, visit: IGNOU Official Ph.D. Portal