ILI PhD | Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus - All You Need to Know

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About ILI PhD Entrance Exam

The Indian Law Institute (ILI) PhD Entrance Exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, for admission to its prestigious PhD program in Law. Established in 1956, ILI is a premier legal research institute that aims to advance legal education and research in India. The PhD program is designed for candidates interested in contributing to the academic and professional development of the legal field through rigorous research.

LI provides a structured PhD admission process, including an entrance examination and interview, where candidates are evaluated on their research potential and knowledge of law. The institute encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research, making it a prestigious choice for scholars aspiring to excel in the field of law.

Eligibility

• To apply for the ILI PhD program, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  
• Applicants holding an LL.M. degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply.
  
• The application form must be completed in all respects and submitted along with a brief Research Plan (as per the prescribed format) for admission.
  
• For more details regarding Ph.D. Regulations, Admission Test, and Guidelines, candidates should visit the ILI website (www.ili.ac.in).
  
• Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply. However, their admission will be contingent upon providing proof of having met the minimum required qualification at the time of admission.
  
• If the result of the qualifying examination is not declared by the date of admission, the admission will be provisional.
• Candidates who have qualified UGC JRF are exempted from taking the admission test. They must upload the UGC JRF certificate during the application process.
• Candidates exempted from the written test will be shortlisted based on the Research Plan submitted along with their application form.

Exam Pattern

The ILI PhD Entrance Test assesses the research aptitude, legal knowledge, and analytical skills of candidates. The test is divided into two parts:

1. Part I: Research Methodology (50 marks): Five Questions to be answered out of eight
2. Part II: Core Areas of Law (50 marks): Five Questions to be answered selecting at least one question out of each subject in not more than 150 words from subjects :
   (i)Jurisprudence, (ii)Constitutional Law, (iii) IPC &(iv)Commercial Laws (Contracts, Partnership & Sale Of Goods)

• For candidates who have not qualified UGC JRF, a written test of three hours duration is conducted in offline mode
• Candidate must secure: (I) 50% marks to qualify. (II) 45% marks for candidates from reserved categories.
• Qualified candidates will be called for an interview and will be assessed based on: Written Examination (70%), Interview and Research Plan Presentation (30%).

Syllabus