The Postgraduate Programme at National Law University Meghalaya will be offered in two forms - (i) regular two years Residential Programme and (ii) Micro-Degree Credit Postgraduate Programme (MDCPP) offered in hybrid mode along with short campus stay. The total credit requirement for MDCPP will be the same as Residential Postgraduate Programmes and will follow the same credit requirement for Taught and Non-Taught Courses. The students may convert MDCs (Micro–Degree Credits) in Postgraduate Degree on completion of stipulated credits;
The following Postgraduate Programme is available
Level Definition |
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100s: |
First-year – General Topics, High School Course Prerequisites; |
200s: |
Second-year - General Topics, 100 Prerequisites; |
300s: |
Third-year - More narrow topics, 200 and 100 Prerequisite; |
400s: |
Fourth-year – 300 Prerequisite; |
500s: |
Specialised Courses - 400 Prerequisite or Graduation; |
600s: |
More Specialised Courses – 400 Prerequisite or Graduation; |
700s: |
Highly Specialised Courses – 500 and 600 Prerequisite [PhD level Courses]. |
To complete the Postgraduate Programme requirements, a student must accumulate a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 140 credits within a two-year period.
Non–Taught Courses (A) |
Dissertation | 40 | |
Advisory Support Courses | Research–led Courses | 40 | |
Critical Legal Thinking | 20 | ||
Seminar | 4 | ||
Viva Voce | 4 | ||
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Sub Total (A) |
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108 |
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Subject Level |
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Taught Courses (B) | |||
500-600 | Core Courses | 12 | |
500-600 | Depth Electives | 10 | |
500-600 | Open Electives | 6 | |
500-600 & 700 | Major | 10 | |
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Sub Total (B) |
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38 |
The Programme aims to provide participants with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of public policy by integrating essential theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies from political science, economics, econometrics, and data science. The goal is to equip participants with the intellectual and analytical capabilities necessary for scrutinizing, evaluating, and addressing complex policy challenges in today's rapidly evolving socio-political landscape.
The Programme emphasizes acquiring and applying computer programming skills and quantitative analytical techniques to interpret large datasets, conduct precise empirical analyses, and formulate evidence-based policy recommendations. Alongside a solid grounding in theory, the curriculum offers practical engagement with real-world policy issues, providing participants with a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and pragmatic skills. The Programme also aims to foster a spirit of intellectual inquiry and critical thinking, enabling graduates to become adaptive leaders in policy-making roles. The Programme aspires to create well-rounded, highly skilled professionals who can apply multidisciplinary perspectives and empirical rigor to formulate, implement, and evaluate public policy.
Non–Taught Courses (A) | Dissertation | 40 | |
Advisory Support Courses | Research–led Courses | 30 | |
Critical Policy Thinking | 14 | ||
Seminar | 4 | ||
Viva Voce | 2 | ||
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Advanced Writing | 4 | |
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Advanced Teaching Learning | 4 |
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Self-Taught Course | 8 | |
Sub Total (A) | |||
Subject Level | |||
Taught Courses (B) | |||
500-600 | Core Courses | 16 | |
500-600 | Depth Electives | 12 | |
500-600 | Open Electives | 6 | |
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500-600 & 700 | Major | |
Sub Total (B) | 140 |
For Postgraduate Programme, the following category of Taught and Non-Taught Courses shall be offered to students as approved by the Academic Council from time to time: