Ph.D. Programme in Law

Duration of the PhD Programme:

1. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
2. A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.
3. Female Ph.D. scholars and PWD (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.
4. Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.

Minimum Qualifications for Admission:

1. Candidates who have completed Master’s degree programme corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
2. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/ PwD categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time to time. Kindly attach the necessary certificates to claim such
3. The applicant for part-time PhD should:
   • Prove to the satisfaction of Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) that his official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time to research.
   • Ensure that facilities for pursuing research are available at his place of work in the chosen field of research, where

Eligibility Conditions for Admission:

a)It is desirable that the applicants, who possess minimum prescribed qualifications for admission to Ph.D. Programme, should have excellent academic/professional track record in the relevant discipline.
b)The applicant for part-time Ph.D. should:

• Prove to the satisfaction of Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research.
• Ensure that facilities for pursuing research are available at his place of work in the chosen field of research, where required.

Areas of Specializations:

Students enrolled in the doctoral programme can specialize in one of the following areas:

a)   Maritime Law b)  Decision Sciences c)   Entrepreneurship d)  Finance & Accounting e)   Marketing

f)   Organizational Behavior & Human g)   Resource Management h)  Operations Management •            Logistics and Supply Chain •            Port Management

Number of Seats:

Sr. No.	School	Available Seats	Mode of Enrollment
1	School of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration	3	Full Time/Part Time

Note: The suitability of the topic and eligibility of the candidate will be determined by the availability of the Supervisor/research facility/appropriateness of the research proposal to be accepted by the University.

Category of Scholars:

Scholars can be registered full time or on part-time basis.

1. A full-time scholar has to attend the University regularly and will be subject to the prescribed attendance rules of the
2. Working professionals of Industries/Corporate, R&D organizations, Laboratories, Government/Private Institutions, NGOs, Banking Institutions, and other Organization / Institutions personnel may be allowed to pursue PhD on a part-time basis. Such candidates are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their parent organization/department/employer stating that he/she is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis and that his/her duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for Part Time Scholars will have to attend the classes for assigned course-work as per the rules of the University.

Course Work:

1. Registered Full-time and Part-time PhD Scholars shall undertake course work of one/two semesters in the University within one year from the date of provisional registration, failing which his/her registration shall be
2. The Credit requirement for the Ph.D. coursework is a minimum of 12 credits, including a “Research and Publication Ethics” course as notified by UGC vide D.O. No. F.1- 1/2018(Journal/CARE) in 2019 and a “Research methodology” course.
3. The course work shall be treated as a prerequisite for
4. Additionally, the Scholar Research Advisory Committee (SRAC) may prescribe a course(s) to the research scholar.
5. A Ph.D. scholar must obtain a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale in the course work to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit his or her thesis.

Selection Process:

For UGC NET/JRF passed candidates (exempted from GPAT 2025):

1. Registration
2. Presentation of the proposed research before the Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) & interview
3. Final declaration of provisional selection list for admission to PhD Degree Programme

For candidates appearing for GPAT 2025:

1. Registration
2. GMU PhD Admission Test (GPAT-2025)
3. Declaration of Admission Test Result
4. Presentation of the proposed research before the Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) & interview
5. Final declaration of provisional selection list for admission to PhD Degree Programme

Format of Admission Test & Presentation:

Description	Admission Test	Presentation
Duration	60 Minutes	15 Minutes
Mode	Multiple Choice Questions Based Online Examination (100 Questions)	PowerPoint Presentation

Focus Areas	Paper I: Research Methodology & English (50 Questions) Paper II: Subject Awareness ·        Domain Knowledge (50 Questions)	Research Intent: ·         Topic of Research ·         Why research on topic? ·         Proposed Research Objectives ·         Literature Review done (if any) ·         Intended outcome of the research
Syllabus	UGC NET syllabus for both Paper I: Research Methodology & English (50 Questions) and Paper II: Subject Awareness.

Fee Structure for the Academic Year 2025-26

Fee Structure for PhD Degree Programme*
Fees	Full Time	Part Time
Admission Fee	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000
Non-Refundable Security Deposit/ Alumni Fund	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 15,000
Total (one time)	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 20,000
Semester Fee
Semester Fee	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 30,000
Semester Fee – NRI & Foreign National	500 USD	500 USD
Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (Per Annum)	Rs. 16,500	NA
Examination Fee (Per Semester)	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 6,000
Academic Facility Fee (Library, Computer, Internet, Training, etc.) (Per Annum)	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 12,000
Hall of Residence, Mess and other related Fees (facility not provided during vacation period, rooms are provided on sharing basis) ** If applicable (Per Annum) (Hostel is subject to availability)	Rs. 79,500	NA
Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee (Per Annum)	Rs. 3,000	NA
Total	Rs. 147,000	Rs. 48,000
Total Fees	Rs. 167,000	Rs. 68,000
Total Fees for Foreign Student	500 USD + Rs. 1,37,000	500 USD + Rs. 38,000
PhD Thesis Evaluation Fees of Rs. 30,000 are required to be paid while submitting the final thesis.
*Subject to change as per the decision of the Finance Committee/ Executive Council of the University.
**The Hall of Residence, Canteen and other related Fees is for 11 months only. Please be aware that hostel rooms will be allotted subject to availability.

Admission Form and Fees Payment

The candidates who are interested in seeking admission to PhD Programme can apply directly by filling out the online admission form and paying the application fee of INR 4,000/- (non-refundable)
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The hard copy of the filled-in admission form along with all the relevant certificates shall reach the University through the post to the below-mentioned address latest by 12^th April 2025. The cover shall be clearly marked as “Application for Admission to the PhD Programme – Relevant Subject”.
 
Address:
The Registrar, Gujarat Maritime University, At GNLU Campus, Attalika Avenue Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382426 (Gujarat), INDIA.
 
Contact Information:

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