About Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law, NLSIU Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental law @ PGDEL Offers by National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, 2025 Batch, has been provided continuously since 2000. It provides expertise in the law relating to the environment and the ecological, socio-economic, scientific and administrative issues that inform its application.
The PGDEL is tailored to aid the knowledge and career progression of lawyers, activists, academics, adjudicators, researchers and administrators interested in building a more ecologically and socially conscious milieu.
Programme Highlights
- The first of its kind in India, this programme introduces learners to domestic, international, and local environmental laws, their limitations and application, as well as current innovations in environmental conservation, renewable energy, and climate change.
- Aids in building a critical awareness about the legislative and judicial aspects of Water, Air and Waste Management in India.
- Tailored to build the capacity of environmental professionals, activists, green-law enthusiasts, professionals from pollution control boards, R&D organisations and construction companies.
- The programme is spread across one year and gives learners the flexibility to design their own learning pathway.
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility for applying for this programme is a graduate degree (in law or other fields) from a recognized university.
Students with a degree certificate or its equivalent from any UGC-recognized university, Association of Indian Universities, CA, CS, ICWA, Open University/distance learning can apply. There shall be no restriction as to age, nationality, gender or employment status.
Fee
For Indian Nationals
| Regular Fees | |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000 |
| Admission Fee | Rs. 3,000 |
| Course Fee | Rs. 24,800 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 3,200 |
| Total fees | Rs. 33,000 |
| Other fees | |
| Admission late fee | Rs. 500 |
| Continuation fee | Rs. 3,500 per year |
| Extension fee | Rs. 6,000 per year |
| Re-evaluation fees | Rs. 900 per paper |
For Foreign Nationals
| Regular fees | |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000 |
| Admission Fee | Rs. 3,000 |
| Course Fee | Rs. 74,500 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 3,200 |
| Total fees | Rs. 82,700 |
Important Dates
Tentatively the Classes will begin from mid of August 2025.
What is the scheme of Assessment
Every course shall have a combination of formative and summative assessments. This will aid in regular learning and understanding concepts better. Please note the following details regarding the upcoming assessments: Assessment Details:
| Sl. No | Assessment Type | Assessment Pattern | Marks Allotment | Mode |
| 1. | Formative I | MCQs | 20 Marks | Online |
| 2. | Formative II | MCQs | 30 Marks | Online |
| 3. | Summative | Subjective | 50 Marks | In-person |
Instruction/How to Apply
Help
For admission-related queries, please write to admissions.pace@nls.ac.in