The National Law University of Meghalaya (NLU MEG) invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme for the Academic Year 2026-27.

Join NLU Meg for Your PhD Journey

Embark on a transformative academic journey at National Law University Meghalaya (NLU Meg), where forward-thinking individuals with a keen understanding of technology's role in today's dynamic educational landscape are invited to delve into research. NLU Meg is committed to nurturing the future leaders and strives for progressive higher education.

Explore Our Campus

Nestled amidst the picturesque vistas of Shillong, NLU Meg boasts a heritage campus adorned with architectural brilliance and equipped with cutting-edge facilities. Our classrooms transcend traditional boundaries, offering a seamless blend of tradition and technology, fostering innovation and academic excellence.

Dynamic Learning Environment

At NLU Meg, we believe that education is not just imparted but crafted into a holistic and transformative experience. Our hybrid classrooms leverage advanced technology, ensuring an immersive learning experience. With expansive journal databases and a technology-driven Learning Management System, we empower our scholars to thrive in a digitally enhanced academic setting.

Domain offered:

1. School of Law and Language
   1. Socio-legal studies and indigenous governance
   2. Cultural Studies, Socio-Legal Studies, Law and Language, Policy Science
2. School of Traditional, Customary and Indigenous Law
   1. Land governance, ethnicity, tribal studies, gender, culture and development among indigenous communities in Northeast India
3. School of Technology and Law
   1. Machine Learning, Data Mining, Medical Image Processing and Analysis
   2. Cryptography and Privacy-Preserving Systems, Blockchain Technology and Network Security, Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing
   3. Data Mining, Algorithms
4. School of Economics, Taxation and Finance
   1. Accounting & Finance
5. School of Criminal Justice, Criminology and Victimology
   1. Criminal Law and Constitutional Law
6. School of Gender Studies
   1. Gender studies, international politics, climate and Environment studies, Refugees, International organization, regional organization
7. School of Corporate Laws and Business Management
   1. Business Law
8. Inter-disciplinary research domains may also be offered as applicable.

Diverse PhD Opportunities

We welcome PhD candidates from various disciplines including Law, Policy Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Data Science. At NLU Meg, a PhD candidate may belong to one of the following categories:

1. Regular Assistantship, Individual Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/ DBT/INSPIRE/ ICMR etc.), Project, Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) [under AICTE and UGC], University Employee
2. Sponsored, Working Professional, Hon'ble Judge of High Court and Supreme Court
3. Foreign National

Details of the categories:

1. A PhD scholar in the Regular Assistantship (University research student) is eligible for getting a University Research Fellowship, as approved by the Academic Council.
2. A PhD scholar in the Individual Fellowship joins the University's PhD programme as an individual scholar and receives funding from agencies such as UGC/ CSIR/DBT/ INSPIRE/ICSSR.
3. A PhD scholar in the Sponsored category is one who is sponsored by an organisation of repute for the PhD programme.
4. A PhD scholar in the Project category is one who works either as a research fellow or as research staff in a University project.
5. A research scholar under the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), is a sponsored faculty member of another University who is selected for admission to the PhD programme.
6. A PhD scholar in the University-Employee category (University Employee Research scholar) is a permanent/tenure/research fellow employee of the University who is sponsored by the University for the PhD programme.
7. A non-Indian PhD scholar will belong to the Foreign National category (Foreign research scholar).
8. A PhD scholar in the working professional category is a working professional with bright academic background and employed in well-established and reputed organization. (private/government), research organizations, and Ministries of Central and State Governments with ten years of experience.

The University is completely residential, except for the Hon'ble Judges (including retired) of High Court and Supreme Court, working professionals. Every other candidate is required to stay in the Halls of Residence.

Candidate eligibility criteria:

The University Research Council (URC) retains the authority to review and extend invitations to candidates for the selection process at its discretion. Any decision made by the University is final and binding.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme (Vide para 1.2 of Regulation)

1. All scholars seeking admission to the PhD programme under the categories mentioned below shall have to possess requisite marks/grades in the qualifying degree as shown below:
   1. "Minimum 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10-point scale in the qualifying examination in Law/Engineering/Science/Commerce/Management/Humanities/Social Science/MBBS and/or equivalent.".

Note: The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree awarding University provides marks in CGPA system. Their admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript.

Minimum qualifying degree required for seeking admission to the PhD programme

1. LLM (2 years programme /1 years programme) after EITHER at least 5 years of integrated LLB degree after 10+2 examination OR 3 years LLB degree after 10+2+3 examination
2. For Hon'ble Judges of High Court and Supreme Court and professionals with ten(10) years' experience, the Master's degree may be waived, and decision of the URC on marks will be final and binding.
3. Dual Degree BA/BBA/BSC LL.B (Hon) with Double Major from National Law University of Meghalaya
4. MBA/PG Diploma in Management of 2-year duration (after completion of B.Tech/M.Sc/MA/M.Com)
5. M.Sc. (Master of Science) / MA (Master of Arts) / M.Phil (1 year)
6. M.Tech (Master of Technology)/MS/ME (Master of Engineering)/ M.Sc.(Engg.,)/MA
7. M. Arch./MCP (Master of City planning) /MRP (Master of Regional Planning)
8. M. Phil. (2 years programme)
9. BE/BTech/MCA
10. An equivalent of the aforesaid degree

Application Process

To apply, visit our portal at [www.nlumeg.ac.in], register, and complete the online application (the portal will guide you step-by-step). Submit two letters of recommendation on official letterheads of the referees (to be uploaded in a pdf format by the referee themselves in the provided link which will automatically sent to the referees' email ID), pay the application fee, and verify your details before submission. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed, and application fees are non-refundable.

Application Fees

• Indian Nationals (Regular, Individual, Project, QIP, University Employee): Rs. 4800/-
• Sponsored, Working Professionals, Judge: Rs. 12,000/-
• Foreign Nationals: Rs. 6200/-

*The application fee is non-refundable

NOTE

1. The University is completely residential, except for the Hon'ble Judges (including retired) of High Court and Supreme Court, working professionals. Every other scholar is required to stay in the Halls of Residence.
2. If the PhD Scholar [Sponsored, Working Professionals, Judge] avails the University Halls of Residences and Mess Facilities, the payment for the same will be charged Per Day, as per the University's rates fixed from time to time.
3. Residential Fees for Foreign Nationals - HRA of Fellowship 18,000/- (Rupees Eighteen Thousand only) per month, for Foreign and Sponsored scholars.
4. Fees are payable every trimester.
5. Trimester fees must be paid by the 05th of the month following the trimester's commencement for each Academic Year.

Programme Fees (per trimester)

Category 1:-

The trimester fee structure for the PhD Scholars in the category of [Regular, Individual, Project, QIP, University Employee] are:

Rupees Ninety-Five Thousand only

Category 2:-

The trimester fee structure for the PhD scholars in the category of [Sponsored, Working Professionals, Judge] are:

Rupees Ninety Thousand only

** If the PhD Scholar [Sponsored, Working Professionals, Judge] avails the University Halls of Residences and Mess Facilities, the payment for the same will be charged Per Day, as per the University's rates fixed from time to time.

Category 3 :-

The trimester fee structure for the PhD scholars in the category of [Foreign Nationals] is:

Rupees One Lakh and Seven Thousand only

The candidate is required to pay the trimester fees until the submission of the thesis. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) process will be governed by the National Law University Meghalaya Doctor of Philosophy Regulation 2023.

Residential Fees

HRA of Fellowship
Rs. 18,000/- per month for Foreign and Sponsored candidates

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Application: 9th May 2026 (Sat).
• Last Date for Application: 15th June 2026 (Mon)
• NLU MEG PhD Entrance Test (MEG PET) Date: 22nd June 2026.
• Research Proposal Presentation Dates: 2nd July 2026.
• Enrolment Offer Release Date: To be notified.
• Joining Date: To be notified.