Mumbai: Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai has invited applications for its post-doctoral degree programmes for the 2026 academic year, offering research tracks leading to the degrees of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), and Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.).
Established under the Maharashtra Act No. VI of 2014, the university is among India’s leading institutions for legal education and research. The programmes are designed for scholars seeking to pursue advanced academic work and contribute to high-level interdisciplinary research.
According to the university, applicants must submit their forms through the official MNLU Mumbai website, where detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions are available. Only complete applications submitted within the specified timeline will be considered for further evaluation.
The selection process will involve multiple stages, beginning with the scrutiny of applications. Candidates shortlisted in the first stage will be required to submit a detailed research proposal, followed by an academic presentation and evaluation before the final selection.
The programmes will be administered from the university’s Powai campus at the CETTM-MTNL Building, Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai, which hosts several research initiatives and advanced academic programmes in law and related disciplines.
Key Points
Institution: Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
Degree Tracks Offered
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Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)
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Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
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Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)
Important Dates
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Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Research Proposal Submission (for shortlisted candidates): April 20, 2026
Selection Process
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Initial scrutiny of applications
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Shortlisting of candidates
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Submission of detailed research proposal
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Final presentation and evaluation
Contact Details
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Phone: 022-25703187 / 88 / 89
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Email: phdadmission@mnlumumbai.edu.in
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Address: 2nd Floor, CETTM-MTNL Building, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai
The post-doctoral programmes at MNLU Mumbai offer a platform for scholars to undertake advanced research and contribute to academic discourse in law and allied disciplines. With the application deadline set for March 31, 2026, eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications within the stipulated timeline.
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