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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
Dharmashastra National Law University
Jabalpur
A Joint Initiative
Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority
Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority
Jabalpur
Applications for the first batch open on 9 August 2026. Apply now
Applications for the first batch are closed.
Fees & Schedule

Fees & Important Dates


Everything you need before you apply: what it costs, when it runs, and what is available on campus.

Application Fee
₹500
payable by every candidate when applying

This fee covers processing of the application. It is not the course fee, and it is non-refundable.


Total Course Fee
₹7,000
for the entire course

Payable only by candidates who are selected, who will be informed separately. Applicable to General and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates pay a concessional fee of ₹6,000 on production of a valid caste certificate.

Application fee (payable with the application)₹500
General & OBC₹7,000
SC & ST (concessional)₹6,000
Examination & certificateIncluded
Hostel & messPayable separately

Seats are limited to forty in a batch. Where the applications received and shortlisted exceed the seats available, the remaining shortlisted candidates are considered for the next cohort of the course.

The application fee and the course fee are both non-refundable.

Academic Calendar

Important dates


22 June 2026
MoU executed
MPSLSA and DNLU sign the Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration in mediation education and training.
9 August 2026
Applications open
Online registration for the first batch opens.
August 2026
Selection list published
Selection by a committee constituted jointly by MPSLSA and DNLU.
September 2026
Classes commence
Orientation followed by Month I theory modules.
November – December 2026
Assessment & certification
Written and practical examinations, project submission and award of the joint certificate.
On Campus

Delivery, hostel and facilities


Seminar hall at DNLU, Jabalpur
Seminar hall, DNLU Jabalpur: theory sessions and mock mediation.
Students working in the DNLU library
University library: ADR collection and digital databases.

Mode of delivery

Offline sessions at DNLU, Jabalpur with online and practical components as determined under MCPC guidelines.

Hostel & mess

Available on campus on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to availability. Charges payable separately; fee payment does not guarantee allotment.

Library & resources

Access to the University library, ADR databases and the digital reading list for the duration of the course.

Accessibility

Interpretation and accessibility support can be arranged for the batch reserved for the hearing and speech impaired community.

Ready to become a trained mediator?

Forty seats to a batch. Shortlisted candidates beyond that number are considered for the next cohort.

Register for Admission