Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur In Association With Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Punjab: Admission Notification For Post Graduate Diploma Courses -2021-22
ABOUT MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, NAGPUR
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur was established by the Government of Maharashtra by way of enactment known as Maharashtra National Law University Act (Maharashtra Act No. VI of 2014). The University is the nineteenth National Law University in India. The University is pursuing excellence in legal and justice education under the visionary mentorship of the Chancellor, Hon'ble Shri Justice Bhushan Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India and dynamic leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of the University. It is a residential University engaged in promoting quality legal education and facilitating and promoting cutting edge research on thriving issues of law, social science and humanities. The University is presently offering B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Five-Year Integrated Degree Course; LL.M. One-Year Postgraduate Degree Course and Ph.D. interface with law. The University has launched B.A.LL.B. (Honors in Adjudication and Justicing) Five-Year Integrated Degree Course, the first-of-its-kind in India; it aims to train and equip students for the entry level of Judiciary
ABOUT RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL) has been established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The University acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in August 2006. The University got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and also got recognition under Section 12-B of the UGC Act. The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law has ranked at number 10 in the rankings of law institutions by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019.
The RGNUL is the first National Law University which has been awarded 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) after rigorous assessment based on various quality parameters. RGNUL has also been accorded Graded Autonomy under the UGC (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations, 2018.
ABOUT THE COURSES
These courses shall be offered in academic Year 2021-22 in "Distance Education Mode" in association with Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. The PG Diploma courses will be spread over two semesters and there will be contact classes in every semester on weekend classes i.e on Saturday and Sunday. Contact classes will be scheduled in the month of August-November and April-May of the academic year for two weeks and exams will be conducted in the First weekend of April and August respectively. Results will be published in September, 2022. These Courses will be conducted in a blended learning format with online and in-person Classes which will be notified from time to time.
Currently all physical academic activities of the University are suspended due to outbreak of Covid-19. Therefore, Online mode of teaching is opted for all regular and distance education courses offered by the University. Accordingly, till the University reopens, the classes of the PG Diploma Courses 2021-22 academic sessions will be also conducted through Cisco Webex online platform used by the University. Physical classes of the PG Diploma Courses will be conducted once the physical academic activities of the University resumes.
The University invites online applications for admission to the following P. G. Diploma Courses through Distance learning mode for the Academic Year 2021-22.
Courses Offered:-
| Sr. No. | Diploma Course |
| 1. | Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PGDAPR) |
| 2. | Post Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (PGDFDR) |
| 3. | Post Graduate Diploma in Energy Laws and Policy (PGDELP) |
| 4. | Post Graduate Diploma in Mediation (PGDM) |
DURATION AND TERMINATION
The duration of the Courses shall be for a period of one year. The maximum period for completion of the Course shall be three academic years including the year of admission. Every candidate admitted to the course shall pay the prescribed fees at the time of admission. If a candidate is required to continue the course beyond the academic year because of his/her non- fulfillment of the prescribed requirements for the award of the Diploma, he/she can continue the course for the subsequent two academic years or till all the requirements are fulfilled, whichever is earlier, by paying a Re-registration fee as prescribed for each year. At the end of the third academic year if the candidate fails to fulfill all the requirements for the award of the Diploma, the admission stands automatically cancelled. In such cases they need to enroll afresh for the programme.
ELIGIBILITY
The eligibility for admission to Diploma Courses shall be any graduate with not less than 50% marks (45% in case of reserved categories) from a recognised University. Students undertaking five-year integrated Degree Courses shall be eligible for admission (only Fourth and Fifth Year students). There is no age limit. Professionals and Employees are also eligible for the admission. Interested candidates have to submit the duly filled online application along with other enclosures and fee.
FEE STRUCTURE
| Details | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Family Dispute Resolution | Energy Laws | Mediation |
| Total Fee- After 40 % Fees reduction due to Covid-19 | Rs. 16,200/- | Rs. 10,200/- | Rs. 12,000/- | Rs. 12,000/- |
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
This PG Diploma Courses aim to offer a comprehensive coverage of laws and practice of particular area of course. These courses will be offered once in every academic year in "Open and Distance Learning Mode". Enrolled students will be required to attend classes (Online and in-person) on (weekend classes i.e on Saturday and Sunday) at the university, undertake field-visit and faculty supervised research assignments. The teaching methodology will involve mainly interactive and experiential education e.g. seminar, focused group discussion, simulation, role-play exercise, case study etc. Currently all physical academic activities of the University are suspended due to outbreak of Covid-19. Online mode of teaching is opted for all regular and distance education courses offered by the University. Accordingly till the University reopens, the classes of the PG Diploma Courses will be also conducted through Cisco Webex Online Platform of the University. Physical classes of the PG Diploma Courses will be conducted after academic activities resume. The teaching methodology in online and physical classes will involve mainly interactive and experiential education e.g. seminar, focused group discussion, simulation, role-play exercise, case study etc.
Library Access: Enrolled candidates are entitled to have access to MNLU Nagpur library on all working days for the entire duration of the course for reference. The candidates have to produce their course identity card at the entry point of the MNLU Nagpur library. However, due to outbreak of Covid-19 the University physical academic activities are currently suspended. Until resumption of the University the enrolled students of the PG Diploma Courses will be provided access to NLU Nagpur Electronic Library Resources.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND EXAMINATION:
The duration of the PG Diploma course will be spread over two semesters. Every semester three papers will be taught. Evaluation of each paper will be on 100 Marks involving close-book examination, presentation and viva. University will provide a diploma on successful completion of all requirements of the course.
Examination: Examination would be conducted on each paper of 100 marks and a dissertation. The examination paper will contain both objective and subjective type questions.
Marks allocation: Total marks would be 100 in each paper.
Passing marks: Minimum 50% of marks must be obtained by the candidates to pass in each paper.
Teaching Schedule
These Courses will be conducted in a blended leaning format with online and in-person Classes which will be notified from time to time.
ADMISSION
The admission to Diploma Courses shall be on the basis of inter se merit prepared on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying examination and any other criterion prescribed by the University.
IMPORTANT DATES
1. Date of Advertisement June 01, 2021
2. Last Date to submit application August 10, 2021(through online)
3. Commencement of session August 28, 2021 (Tentative)
HOW TO APPLY?
The candidates have to submit the online application through below mentioned link along with uploading the required enclosures and payment of fee details:
Note:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. Any concealment of required information or furnishing wrong information will amount to cancellation of admission at any time.
- All the admissions are provisional and the University reserves the right not to consider the candidature of any candidate for admission and / or to cancel the admission at any time.
- Accommodation will not be provided to the PG Diploma students during classes and Examination.
- Change of Course is not permitted once the admission formalities are over.
- The University reserves the right to modify / revise the admission procedure, course curriculum, the examination pattern and the fee structure from time to time.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr. Manish Yadav
Course Coordinator,
Post Graduate Diploma in Energy Laws and Policy (PGDELP)
Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PGDAPR)
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (PGDFDR)
Postgraduate Diploma in Mediation (PGDM)
Phone: 91+0712-2812607(664)
Mob. No.: +91-9993603025
ADDRESS
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
Moraj Design and Decorator (DnD) Building,
Near Oil Depot, Mihan Fly Over, Wardha Road,
Khapri, Nagpur-441108
Maharashtra, INDIA
Phone: : 91+0712-2812607(664)
Website: www.nlunagpur.ac.in Email: dlc@nlunagpur.ac.inFor Brochure, click here