Ph.D. in Law 

at NLU Jodhpur, Jodhpur

No, you cannot directly join NLU Jodhpur without taking the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. The CLAT is a mandatory entrance examination for admission to NLU Jodhpur and other National Law Universities (NLUs).

The CLAT exam assesses the candidate's aptitude for legal studies and their ability to handle legal concepts and reasoning. It covers various topics, including English Language, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, and Critical Reasoning.

Therefore, if you are interested in pursuing a law degree at NLU Jodhpur, you must first appear for the CLAT exam and score well to secure admission.

Students seeking to apply for programmes offered at National Law University, Jodhpur need to fulfill the eligibility and selection criteria for the desired programme. The applications are accepted via online mode for all the courses. Interested candidates can refer to the following steps to complete NLU Jodhpur application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NLU Jodhpur

Step 2: Register to generate login credentials.

Step 3: Fill the application form.

Step 4: Upload the documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee via debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

Step 6: Submit and print the application form.

At NLU Jodhpur, meritorious students are eligible for scholarships and financial aid from the university. Students who have applied for UG courses at NLU Jodhpur and have a total annual family income of less than INR 6 Lacs are eligible for this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, students must first complete out an application form. The University assigns points to students, and the scholarship amount is determined by the number of points granted.

Determining the "top course" of NLU Jodhpur is subjective and depends on individual interests and career aspirations. However, based on overall reputation, placements, and academic rigor, the following courses are highly regarded at NLU Jodhpur:

1. B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): This integrated five-year programme provides a comprehensive legal education, preparing students for a successful career in law. The programme is known for its rigorous curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong placement record.

2. LL.M. (Corporate Laws and IPR): This one-year postgraduate programme offers specialised training in corporate laws and intellectual property rights (IPR). The programme is designed to prepare students for careers in corporate legal departments, law firms, and IPR consultancies.

3. MBA (Insurance): This two-year postgraduate programme offers a specialised focus on the insurance industry. The programme covers a wide range of insurance-related topics, including risk management, underwriting, pricing, and claims management.

4. MBA (Business Administration): This two-year postgraduate programme provides a comprehensive business education, preparing students for a variety of management roles. The programme covers a wide range of business topics, including marketing, finance, accounting, operations management, and strategic management.

These courses consistently receive positive feedback from students, alumni, and industry professionals. They offer strong academic foundations, practical learning opportunities, and excellent placement records, making them highly sought-after programs among NLU Jodhpur aspirants.

NLU Jodhpur MBA admission is provided to the applicants who fulfil the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 50% in Class 10 and 12
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA 
• Applicants appearing for the final examination of their Bachelor’s degree are eligible for provisional admission, subject to fulfilling the above-mentioned eligibility criteria and submitting the relevant documents on or before Aug 31 of the year of admission.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme of NLU Jodhpur must submit an online application by visiting the official NLUJ website. Based on the graduation score of applicants, the university will shortlist candidates for further selection rounds. These rounds include a group discussion and a personal interview. A final merit list or selected candidates will be prepared and released by the university on its official website. This merit list is prepared on the following basis:

• Percentage/CGPA in graduation: 70% Weightage
• Group discussion: 15% Weightage
• Personal interview: 15% Weightage

Selected candidates must submit the prescribed fee before the specified due date. Failing to do so will lead to the cancellation of their selection.

Yes, NLU Jodhpur follows a seat reservation policy while admitting students to its MBA programme. The percentage-wise seat reservation followed by the university is as follows:

i.   Applicants belonging to SC category: 15%

ii.  OBC candidates: 21%

iii. MBC of Rajasthan: 6%

iv. Specially Abled Persons (SAP): 5%

v.  Domicile Reservation: 25% (Horizontal)

vi. Applicants belonging to ST category: 7.5%

NLUJ MBA admission dates are released by the university on its official website. As of now, the university has not released any notification for the admission dates relating to the MBA at NLUJ. The following table conatins the important dates based on the  admission cycle of 2024-24:

NLUJ students are recruited by national regulators, senior counsels, reputed national and international law firms, corporates, and financial institutions. Some of the prominent organisations that participated in National Law University Jodhpur placements in 2023 are listed below:

NLU Jodhpur MBA fee include tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, and other fees. The total fee for the two-year programme is INR 4.99 lakh. The following table presents the fee break-up of the total MBA fee at NLU Jodhpur:

NOTE: The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website of the university. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.