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Opens Applications for Six One-Year PG Diploma Programmes for 2026-27
has officially opened admissions for its one-year Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) programmes for the 2026–27 academic session, offering six specialized courses tailored for legal professionals, graduates, and working executives seeking domain-specific expertise.
The university, established under the , is inviting applications across six disciplines: Crime Investigation, Medical Jurisprudence and Forensic Science (PGD-CMF); Intellectual Property Rights (PGD-IPR); Litigation Lawyering and Law Firm Management (PGD-LLLFM); Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (PGD-HRMIR); Environmental Justice: Law and Policy (PGD-EJLP); and Public Policy (PGD-PP). The last date to submit applications is August 30, 2026 .
A Bridge Between Academia and Practice
Each programme is structured as a two-semester course carrying a total of 40 credits, with classes conducted offline at the campus on holidays to accommodate working professionals. The curriculum blends research-based tutorials, lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and field visits, with sessions delivered by seasoned academicians and industry experts.
The programmes are designed for graduates, legal practitioners, judicial officers, law enforcement personnel, corporate professionals, government officials, and researchers. According to the university, the courses aim to
"bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice"
while equipping learners to address
"contemporary legal, regulatory, and policy challenges."
Eligibility and Fee Structure
Candidates who have passed a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university are eligible to apply. Students appearing for their qualifying examinations may also apply, subject to submitting their final mark sheets within two months of the programme's commencement.
The application fee is ₹1,000. Programme fees for the five law-focused diplomas are set at ₹60,000 for Indian students and USD $635 for international students. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Policy, offered by the , carries a reduced fee of ₹30,000 (USD $318 for international applicants). Convocation charges are billed separately per university rules.
Admission Process and Key Dates
Applications are to be submitted via the respective Google Forms linked in the official brochure, along with payment of the ₹1,000 application fee. The university will screen and shortlist candidates based on prescribed admission criteria, after which shortlisted applicants will receive email instructions for programme fee payment. Final admission is confirmed upon successful verification of documents and fee remittance.
The programmes run from September 2026 to August 2027 , with a maximum course completion period of two years. Each programme has an intake capacity of 60 seats, and courses will commence only upon reaching the minimum required number of admissions. A partial refund of 50% is available for cancellation requests submitted within 15 days of receiving the admission offer; no refunds are processed after 30 days.
Why ?
, established in 2014, has positioned itself as one of India's premier National Law Universities, offering five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), one-year LL.M. programmes, an M.A. in Mediation and Conflict Resolution, and a growing portfolio of post-graduate diplomas. The university's governing bodies include distinguished judges, senior advocates, eminent academicians, and veteran bureaucrats, lending significant weight to its academic governance.
The University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey , and Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Prakash N Chaudhary , have been credited with steering the institution toward newer strides in legal education. Through these professional diploma offerings, continues its mission of capacity building and academic excellence, preparing skilled professionals capable of tackling complex legal and societal issues.
Interested candidates can access the detailed programme brochure and application links on the university's official website. For queries, the admissions office can be reached at +91 8591577609 during business hours on working days.
