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The Ph.D. in Law at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology (BSAU), Chennai is a research programme offered under the Department of Law (Crescent School of Law). The programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and is available in both full-time and part-time modes. The total academic fees for the programme is Rs. 1,80,500 (excluding hostel), with a tuition fee of Rs. 25,000 per semester. The Crescent School of Law is known for its strong foundation in social sciences and legal education, offering research opportunities in areas such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, and International Law. Admissions are conducted twice a year (January and July sessions) through a written entrance exam and interview.

Admissions for the July 2026 session are currently open. The online application started on March 16, 2026, and the last date to apply is May 4, 2026. The Online Entrance Exam is scheduled for June 10, 2026, and the Online Interview on June 11, 2026. Admission letters will be dispatched to selected candidates by June 29, 2026, with the batch commencing on July 8, 2026.

Key Points

The Crescent School of Law offers Ph.D research in areas such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, and Cyber Law.
Full-time research scholars are eligible for the B.S. Abdur Rahman Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Rs. 15,000/month and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) of Rs. 17,000/month (Social Sciences and Humanities stream).
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Law) are exempted from the written entrance test.
The programme provides access to an exhaustive collection of online legal journals and databases.
Hostel accommodation is available for research scholars on campus.
NRI and foreign nationals are eligible for admission through Full-Time mode only, with a separate fee structure.

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27 Mar, 2026 BS Abdur Rahman University PhD Admission (Jul) 2026 is ongoing till May 4, 2026. Apply Now!. The online entrance exam & interview will be held on Jun 10 & 11, 2026.

17 Nov, 2025 BS Abdur Rahman University Ph.D Law Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.81 Lakhs.

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BSAU Ph.D. (Law) Fees

The Ph.D. (Law) programme at BSAU has a uniform and affordable fee structure. The tuition fee is Rs. 25,000 per semester for both full-time and part-time scholars. In addition to tuition, a one-time admission fee of Rs. 500 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 are charged. The total academic fees for the entire programme (6 semesters over 3 years) amounts to Rs. 1,80,500. Hostel accommodation is available separately at approximately Rs. 2,85,000 for the full programme duration.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per semester)	25,000
Tuition Fee (6 semesters - 3 years total)	1,50,000
Admission Fee (one-time)	500
Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable)	5,000
Other Fees (Synopsis + Viva-Voce)	25,000
Total Academic Fees	1,80,500
Hostel Fees (optional, full programme)	2,85,000
Total Fees (with Hostel)	4,65,500

Caution Deposit of Rs. 5,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the Ph.D Viva-Voce.
Synopsis Fee: Rs. 10,000 (payable at the time of synopsis submission).
Viva-Voce Fee: Rs. 15,000 (payable before the final viva).
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable, paid at the time of applying).
Hostel fees are optional and not included in the Total Academic Fees row.
Fee payment is accepted via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI.
For NRI students, the total Ph.D fees is approximately Rs. 5,84,000 for the entire programme duration.

BSAU Ph.D. (Law) Admission 2026

BSAU conducts Ph.D admissions twice a year, in January and July sessions. The admission process involves an online application, a written entrance exam (MCQ-based), and an online interview. Candidates with a valid UGC-NET (Law) qualification are exempted from the written test. The July 2026 session is currently open for applications, with the last date to apply being May 4, 2026.

BSAU Ph.D. (Law) Admission Dates - July 2026 Session

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Date for Application Submission	May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Call Letters to Eligible Candidates	June 8, 2026 (Monday)
Online Entrance Exam	June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
Online Interview	June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Admission Letter to Selected Candidates	June 29, 2026 (Monday)
Fee Payment and Certificate Verification	July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Commencement of Programme	July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Provisional Registration	July 13, 2026 (Monday)

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates (Accepted for Ph.D. Law Admission)

Exam	Event	Date
UGC-NET Law (Phase 1)	Exam Date	Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026
UGC-NET Law (Phase 1)	Result	February 4, 2026
UGC-NET Law (Phase 2)	Registration (Tentative)	Apr 1 - May 1, 2026
UGC-NET Law (Phase 2)	Exam Date (Tentative)	June 2026

UGC-NET (Law) qualified candidates are exempted from the BSAU written entrance test. Candidates must carry valid score cards at the time of interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a Post-Graduate degree (LL.M. or equivalent) in Law or a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
Candidates who have qualified for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET (Law) are exempted from the written entrance test.
NRI and foreign nationals are eligible for admission through Full-Time mode only.

Admission Process:

Submit the online application at https://crescentadmissions.mastersofterp.in/ along with a one-page write-up on the proposed research topic.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 online.
Shortlisted candidates will receive call letters for the Online Entrance Exam and Online Interview.
Online Entrance Exam: 100 MCQs (50 Subject-Specific + 50 Research Methodology), 2 hours, no negative marking.
Online Interview: 15-minute PPT presentation on the proposed research topic.
Allocation of Research Supervisor by the Department-Level Selection Committee based on research topic and specialisation.
Selected candidates must submit original certificates, pay tuition fee and caution deposit for provisional registration.
Part-time scholars must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer in the prescribed format.

BSAU Ph.D. (Law) Scholarships 2026

BSAU offers institutional research fellowships exclusively for full-time Ph.D scholars. For Law (Social Sciences and Humanities stream), the fellowship amounts are Rs. 15,000/month (JRF) and Rs. 17,000/month (SRF). Government scholarships such as UGC-JRF are also applicable for eligible candidates who qualify UGC-NET with JRF.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Eligibility	Amount
B.S. Abdur Rahman Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Full-time Ph.D scholars (Social Sciences and Humanities)	Rs. 15,000/month
B.S. Abdur Rahman Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Full-time Ph.D scholars (Social Sciences and Humanities, after JRF period)	Rs. 17,000/month
UGC-JRF	Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Law) with JRF	As per UGC norms (Rs. 37,000/month for JRF)

Institutional fellowships (JRF and SRF) are applicable only for full-time research scholars.
Part-time scholars are not eligible for institutional research fellowships.
UGC-JRF holders may receive their fellowship directly from UGC as per government norms.
Fellowship amounts are subject to revision as per institutional and government policies.

BSAU Ph.D. (Law) FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. (Law) at BSAU?

Ans. Candidates must hold an LL.M. degree (or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in Law) with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Law) are exempted from the written entrance test and only need to appear for the online interview.

Ques. What are the research areas available under Ph.D. (Law) at BSAU?

Ans. The Crescent School of Law supports research in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, Cyber Law, and related areas. Candidates are advised to review the research profiles of supervisors on the official website before applying.

Ques. Is UGC-NET mandatory for Ph.D. (Law) admission at BSAU?

Ans. UGC-NET is not mandatory, but candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Law) are exempted from the written entrance test. All candidates, including NET-qualified ones, must appear for the online interview with a 15-minute PPT presentation on their proposed research topic.

Ques. What is the fellowship amount for Ph.D. (Law) scholars at BSAU?

Ans. Full-time Ph.D scholars in the Social Sciences and Humanities stream (which includes Law) are eligible for the B.S. Abdur Rahman Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Rs. 15,000 per month, upgraded to the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) of Rs. 17,000 per month after the initial period.

Ques. Can I pursue Ph.D. (Law) at BSAU in part-time mode while practicing as a lawyer?

Ans. Yes, BSAU offers the Ph.D programme in part-time mode. Part-time scholars must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. However, part-time scholars are not eligible for the institutional research fellowship (JRF/SRF). This makes the part-time mode suitable for practicing lawyers and legal professionals.

Ques. How many times a year does BSAU conduct Ph.D. (Law) admissions?

Ans. BSAU conducts Ph.D admissions twice a year - in January and July. The July 2026 session application window is open from March 16 to May 4, 2026. The January session typically opens applications around October-November of the previous year.