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Best Doctorate of Philosophy (Law) College in Punjab, India

The Ph.D. in Law aims to encourage the academic excellence of researchers in the legal sector by providing them with legal knowledge and expertise in developing analytical and critical skills to address complex legal issues. Through the program, researchers gain access to advanced labs and collaborate with 250+ universities in 60 countries. This enables them to explore diverse legal domains and emerging developments, identify new areas of legal study, and contribute fresh perspectives to the evolving legal landscape.

35,000 Full-Time Research Fellowship

Up to 2 Lakh funding for every Q1 journal publication

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  • ₹90 Crore+ Government & Industry Funded Research Projects
  • 21,000+ Scopus-indexed Publications
  • 5,300+ Patents Filed in Diverse Domains
  • 1,72,800+ Scopus Citations
  • 200+ Departmental Research Groups
  • 250+ International Collaborations in 60 Countries for Research
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Research Fellowships and Scholarships

  • Up to ₹2,00,000 for every Q1 journal publication
  • Full-time Research Fellowship of ₹35,000 per month
  • ₹8,000 funding for every conference paper published and indexed in scopus database
  • Full financial support to file and obtain patents
  • Industry-Sponsored Research Grants in AI, ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies.
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Chandigarh University PhD. in Law
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Top Law Studies College in Punjab and India

Distinctive Edge of Ph.D. in Law at Chandigarh University

  • Mentorship by the World’s Top 2% Scientists
    Learn from doctoral faculty, including those ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists (Stanford Global List 2025)—visionaries in research and global innovation.
  • High-Impact Research Publications
    Domain-specific research guidance enables scholars to publish in high-impact Q1 journals and prestigious indexed platforms like Scopus and Web of Science.
  • Collaborative Research with Tech Giants
    Strong collaborations with the world’s leading companies offer exclusive subject-matter expert mentoring, research opportunities on disruptive technologies, and funding to drive innovation.
  • Global Research Opportunities in 60+ Countries
    International research exposure through dual supervision and joint research project opportunities with more than 250 prestigious international institutions in over 60 countries.
  • Premium Research Resources
    Unrestricted access to IEEE journals, prestigious international conference proceedings, and top research databases like Springer and Elsevier, ensuring exposure to the latest breakthroughs.
  • Top-Tier Legal Facilities
    State-of-the-art infrastructure, including the ‘Madhyastha’ Centre of Excellence, promoting expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mediation, and Legal Negotiation.
  • World-Class Research Infrastructure
    More than 20 Industry-Collaborated Centres of Excellence and State-of-the Art Labs for groundbreaking discoveries and research excellence.
  • Funding for Future Innovations
    Up to ₹2 Lakh grant for research papers published, full support for patent filing, travel grants for global conferences, and assistance in securing government research funding from DST, ICMR, SERB, and more.
  • Ethical Research Practices
    Access to Turnitin for rigorous plagiarism checks, promoting a culture of integrity and authenticity in all scholarly work.
  • Technology Business Incubator
    Entrepreneurial incubation centre offering seed funding and mentorship to transform innovative research into business ventures.
  • Exclusive R&D Talent Acquisition Network
    Premier career opportunities in top-tier research hubs and Fortune Global 500 companies through our extensive global collaboration network.

Research Thrust Areas

  • Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights and Liberties, Federalism and Decentralisation, Constitutional Amendments and Reforms.
  • Business Law: Competition Law and Antitrust, International Trade and Dispute Resolution, Consumer Protection, and E-Commerce Regulations.
  • Corporate Law: Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring.
  • Technology Law: Data Privacy and Protection Regulations, Intellectual Property in Technology, AI and Ethical Considerations in Law, Cybersecurity Law and Digital Crime
  • IPRs: Patent Law and Innovation, Copyright in the Digital Age, Trademark Protection.
  • Criminal Law: Cybercrime and Digital Evidence, Juvenile Justice and Reform, Sentencing Policies and Criminal Procedure.
  • Civil law: Contract Enforcement and Remedies, Tort Liability and Compensation, Property Disputes and Land Law.

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