Frequently Asked Questions:
Thank you for visiting our courses page, reading the FAQs will provide you with complete information on course process and procedure. We advise you to go through the below questions as it will provide required clarifications on many questions/doubts you might have with regard to your chosen course…
There is only online mode of study for the Post Graduate Diploma courses for which you need internet access. All course material, discussion forum and examination will be conducted in the online mode.
The basic eligibility criterion for application to any Course is Graduation.
However, Professionals with two years of work experience are preferred for the courses as we tailor-make the courses to suit the requirements of working professionals who want to specialise in a particular field.
Nonetheless, we encourage Fresh Graduates to apply for the courses too, but we believe that no applicant should take up the Course for acquiring an additional degree certificate. Therefore, we require a Statement of Purpose SOP, which should elaborate on how you, as a participant, will benefit from the course and add to the knowledge base of the Course. Selection will be solely on a merit basis
A Statement of Purpose is one of the most important parts of the application process. It is the first document the admission panel will look at when your application is being screened. It is a personal statement about who you are, what you do and why you think you are a good candidate for this course. This is your chance to talk to the admission panel and tell them about your background and interests, and It should not be a bald statement of facts but a letter that speaks about your unique capabilities and how you will add to the knowledge base of the batch.
Centre for Environmental Law has two Post Graduate Diploma Courses
- Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Environmental Management
While both courses have an element of Environmental Law, they are all fundamentally different from each other. An applicant should read the prospectus carefully before choosing the Course. A number of factors like your interest, previous work experience and Graduation subjects will determine your choice of course.
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy is structured for someone who wants to specialise in the field of Environmental Law. The Course is structured in a way that it is equivalent in spirit to a Master's in Environmental Law, as it focuses on national and international laws and case studies.
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Environmental Management is a tailor-made course that combines the elements of urbanisation, environment and laws and bylaws of urban planning and development. It combines the three elements into a comprehensive course with an attempt to provide maximum benefit to our participants. The course is aimed at professionals who want to create a niche for themselves in the urban environmental sector.
The courses are run by the Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-India, in collaboration with National Law University, Delhi, a UGC recognized National Law University.
WWF-India and NLU Delhi issue the marksheets and certificates jointly.
Please note that the Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy was previously run by WWF-India in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU but we are NOT affiliated with IGNOU for any Courses presently.
Yes, we accept applications from professionals from all fields. We have a number of Defence personnel in our alumni who have benefitted greatly from the courses in their field of work. The courses are structured in a way that they focus on practical aspects as much as theoretical aspects making them useful for professionals working in any sector.
You may apply for the course once your result is declared and you have a provisional certificate/bona fide letter from your institution confirming the completion of the course.
