Andhra Pradesh University of Law Admission to 5 year Integrated BA L.L.B. (Hons.), Ph.D. and LL.D. Programmes – 2009- 2010

Andhra Pradesh University of Law
Swamy Gnanananda Guest House,
Palace Lay Out, Peda Waltair, Visakhapatnam - 530017
Phone: 0891 - 6466255
Website: www.apulvisakha.org

ADMISSIONS 2009-2010
Admission to 5 year Integrated BA L.L.B. (Hons.), Ph.D. and LL.D. Programmes – 2009- 2010

Last date of submission of Forms: 30th May, 2009
Date of Entrance Test : APULCET – 2009: 14th June, 2009 (Sunday) – for BA LLB

Applications are invited for admission to 5 year Integrated BA L.L.B. (Hons.), Ph.D. & LL.D. Programmes – 2009- 2010

Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy in Law, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences with Law, Doctor of Philosophy in Science or any Other Allied Subjects with Law and Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights Law

Eligibility: For BA. LL.B. (Hons):

1. To be eligible for admission, a candidate should have passed the Higher Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent recognized by the University, secured 45% marks in the aggregate.

2. Age: Candidates should not be above 20 years of age as on 1st July, 2009 (22 years in case of SC / ST / BC Candidates).

3. All candidates seeking admission should note that 5 Year Integrated B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) Course is purely residential.

For Ph. D. :

A) Full time Ph.D. Programme :

An applicant seeking admission to full time Ph.D. Degree programme shall have:

(i) A Master's Degree in Law from any recognised University having scored a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate

(ii) With a view to encourage interdisciplinary studies and research with strong legal component, the APUL encourages candidates from other disciplines also to register for Ph.D. full time programme. Such candidates must have :

i. A Master's Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the field of research with a Bachelor's Degree in law; or

ii. A Master's Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the research with established research credentials by way of publications; or

iii. A Master's Degree or equivalent degree or diploma in any subject relevant to the research with long term indepth practical experience in the area to be researched; or

iv. M.Phil. degree or equivalent degree or diploma in the relevant subject with excellent academic background.

B) Part time Ph.D. Programme : An applicant seeking admission to Part time Ph. D. Programme shall:

i) Be a Judge of any State High Court in India or Supreme Court of India; or

ii) Have minimum of 5 years active practice as an Advocate or experience as Judicial Officer or Law Officer in govt. or semi govt., undertaking or reputed Law Firm etc. for a similar period; or

iii) Have Master's Degree in Law with 3 years experience as a regular teacher in law in any University Department or Law College or Research Institution affiliated to a recognized University with aptitude for research evidenced by research work; or

iv) Have Master's Degree in Social Sciences or Science with three years experience as regular teacher or researcher in any University Department or Research Institution of P.G. College affiliated to a recognized University with aptitude for research as evidenced by research work and also by referral research papers.

C) Ph.D. in Human Rights Law:   Candidates who have passed P.G. degree in Human Rights or P.G. Diploma awarded by the Indian Institute of Human rights, New Delhi are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. Full Time or part time Programme in Human Rights Law subject to the fulfillment of the conditions laid down in 1 (A) and (B). In addition, candidates who have passed P.G. Diploma in Human Rights should forward their applications through the Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi.

For LLD:

LL.D. may be awarded / conferred upon a person for exceptional academic achievements in the field of law or inter-disciplinary subjects having interface with law. However, it is open to a person with Ph.D. Degree in Law to register for LL.D. The dissertation/thesis submitted may be considered for the award of LL.D. Degree provided it is recommended by the competent authorities constituted for this purpose as an original and outstanding contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the filed of law and other allied disciplines.
Application procedure: Candidates will have to apply by downloading the prescribed application form from the university website. The filled in applications, accompanied by demand draft for Rs.1,000/- (Rs.500 in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST who should enclose copy of caste certificate) drawn in favour of 'Registrar, A.P. University of Law' payable at Visakhapatnam should be sent to the given address.