Date Posted: October 26, 2026
Institution Name: NMIMS (SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), School of Law (SOL), Hyderabad Campus
NMIMS has published the NMIMS Hyderabad Law Recruitment 2026 listing for the post of Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Law at the School of Law (SOL), Hyderabad Campus. The listing was posted on October 23, 2026 and shows 3 openings. The campus is at Plot no. B4, Green Industrial Park, Jadcherla, Telangana. Associate Professor candidates need a Ph.D. in Law, at least 8 years of teaching, research or professional experience, 7 SCI publications and a Research Score of 75. Assistant Professor candidates need a Master’s in a related discipline with 55% marks and a pass in UGC-NET or SLET/SET. Applications go through the NMIMS Career Site. Full details on eligibility and the application process are below.
Institution Profile:
In 1981, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) established Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) to meet the growing demand for management education. In 2003, NMIMS was declared a deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. The Vision of the University is to be a globally admired University by 2030. The Mission of NMIMS is to emerge as a Centre of Excellence, best in class in India and Asia and yearning to be the best in the world by 2030.
With the legacy of 40 years, NMIMS has grown to being not only one of the top-10 B-schools in India but also emerged as a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus University at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Shirpur, Dhule, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chandigarh and seventeen constituent schools that include Management, Family Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Commerce, Economics, Law, Science, Liberal Arts, Design, Performing Arts, Mathematical Science, Agricultural Science, Hospitality Management, Branding & Advertising and Distance Learning. In addition, we have nine Centres of Excellence as well at the University.
Employment Type: Regular, Private Deemed University (job schedule listed as “Unaided”)
Post Name/Designation
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor – SOL – Law, Hyderabad Campus
Total Vacancies
3 (Three) openings. The listing does not split them by designation.
Required Educational Qualifications
For Associate Professor (Essential):
- A Ph.D. degree with a first-class Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
OR (candidates from industry and the profession):
- First-class Master’s degree in Law.
- Significant professional work that can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D. degree in Law.
For Assistant Professor (Essential):
- Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade or CGPA on a defined scale, with a good academic record. The one-year LL.M course introduced by the UGC is not considered an essential qualification unless supported by an M.Phil degree.
- The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, or SLET/SET accredited by the UGC.
Required Experience
For Associate Professor:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching, research and/or industry at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent grade. This excludes time spent on research leading to the Ph.D. and academic administration in a university, affiliated college, or research institute or centre.
- Minimum 7 SCI publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Minimum Research Score of 75.
- Industry/profession route: 8 years of industrial or professional experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
For Assistant Professor: No minimum years of experience are stated as essential. A Ph.D. with 2 years of experience is listed as preferred.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ph.D. preferred, with 2 years of experience (Assistant Professor).
- At least two papers based on the candidate’s Ph.D. work presented at conferences or seminars sponsored, funded or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR or a similar agency.
- Published work of high quality, with active research and evidence of publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. Published work may include books, research periodicals, Ph.D. guidance, consultancy projects, and patents filed.
Age Limit
Not specified in the listing.
Candidate Profile
The listing suits law academics with research strength and, for the Associate Professor level, an established publication record. Candidates from the legal profession with significant work equivalent to a Ph.D. may also apply for the Associate Professor post. Assistant Professor candidates should hold a UGC-NET or SLET/SET qualification and a good academic record.
Pay Scale/Pay Level
Not specified in the listing.
Application Fee
Not specified in the listing.
Selection Process
Not specified in the listing. Candidates should check the NMIMS Career Site and watch for communication from the university.
Job Location
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Posting Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Not specified in the listing |
Apply Mode
Online, through the NMIMS Career Site (Oracle Candidate Experience portal, “Apply Now”).
How to Apply
Open the job listing on the NMIMS Career Site, click Apply Now, and complete the online application for Job ID 15205.
Application Procedure
- Open the NMIMS Career Site listing for “Associate Professor / Assistant Professor – SOL – Law”.
- Click Apply Now and register or sign in.
- Enter personal, academic, experience, and publication details.
- Upload your CV and supporting documents.
- Submit the application and keep the confirmation.
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Updated CV with publications, conference papers and research score
- Ph.D. certificate and Law degree certificates and mark sheets
- UGC-NET or SLET/SET certificate (Assistant Professor)
- Experience certificates (teaching, research, industry or profession)
- M.Phil certificate, if relying on a one-year LL.M
- Photo ID proof
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (Job Listing) | NMIMS Career Site – Job 15205 |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are advised to verify all details on the official NMIMS Career Site before applying. The listing does not state the salary, deadline, or selection stages. NMIMS reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason.
Benefits of Joining NMIMS Hyderabad
Joining NMIMS as a law faculty member gives you the chance to teach at a school of law on a dedicated campus in Jadcherla, Telangana. The listing places weight on research, publications and guidance of Ph.D. scholars, so it suits academics who want to stay research-active while teaching. Candidates from the profession can also enter at the Associate Professor level on the strength of significant professional work. The campus setting and a multi-disciplinary university around it offer room to grow a law programme from a young base.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — NMIMS Hyderabad Law Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the NMIMS Hyderabad Law Recruitment 2026 listing about?
A. It is a faculty opening for Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Law at the School of Law, NMIMS, Hyderabad Campus.
Q2. How many openings are there?
A. The listing shows 3 openings.
Q3. Where is the campus located?
A. Plot no. B4, Green Industrial Park, Jadcherla, Telangana – 509301.
Q4. What is the essential qualification for Assistant Professor?
A. A Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 55% marks, and a pass in UGC-NET or SLET/SET.
Q5. Is a one-year LL.M accepted?
A. Only if supported by an M.Phil degree.
Q6. What does an Associate Professor need?
A. A Ph.D. in Law with a first-class degree, 8 years of experience, 7 SCI publications and a Research Score of 75.
Q7. Can professionals from outside academia apply?
A. Yes, for Associate Professor, with a first-class LL.M, significant work equivalent to a Ph.D., and 8 years of professional experience.
Q8. How can candidates apply?
A. Online through the NMIMS Career Site by clicking Apply Now on Job ID 15205.
Q9. What is the salary?
A. The listing does not state the salary.
Q10. What is the last date to apply?
A. The listing does not state a deadline, so candidates should apply early.
The NMIMS Hyderabad law faculty opening suits NET-qualified postgraduates and research-active law scholars who want to teach at a growing school of law. Candidates should read the full listing, confirm the last date on the NMIMS Career Site, and submit their applications early.
