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However there is definitely PhDs in two centres, i.e., Centre for Law & Governance, and Centre for International Legal Studies.
If you have a masters in international law or Human rights then CILS is the one for you. For others you can opt for Law & Governance.
However, one important point, there is no written exam for these centres, and they only take JRF candidates. There's a direct interview which is related to your research proposal. But only for JRF candidates. Moreover, alot of people apply, last year there were approx 200 candidates for the law & governance centre. So the competition is tough.
Prior research experience or work experience is not mandatory but will be appreciated by the board. Depending on the day and time a board may have anywhere from 5-10 members as a panel. During mine, there were 9 members and most of them were from other departments.
If you wish to pursue a PhD then you have to definitely push yourself in terms of literature review.
Note, that this year JNU has decided to accept UGC NET score as your written exam score. It's a 70:30 ratio, 70% from UGC NET score and 30% for interview. However, it's not clear whether the two centres of law will also comply with this or they will resort to their own method of allowing only JRF candidates.
Other than this, no matter what the media says, across the world JNU is a well respected institute. You will get plenty of opportunities to blossom in this place. Not only national, but even international conferences are available through JNU to present papers and research.
Any more queries, I can answer.
P.S. I applied to both the law centres but didn't get selected, however I applied in a non-law centre as well and that's how I got admitted to JNU.
Just check it out.
I am very intrigued by the scholars in political science coming out of JNU and the consistent ranking of the university.
I am now a 31 years old corporate lawyer with a lot of responsibilities but considering I only have 1 life, I would like to get an opportunity to expose my mind to how Political Science is taught at JNU.
Requesting your response to the following:
1. Are there any videos of lectures from the classes?
2. Any online courses which I can enroll to?
3. A list of books which are usually taught or read by the students?
Thanking you in advance.