About MNLU
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai has been established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act VI of 2014 as one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The establishment of National Law University in Maharashtra under the Act has been envisaged with the intent of imparting advanced legal education and promoting society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of social welfare.
About the Program
Conflict is an inevitable element of our life and in the words of CJI Surya Kant, “Mediation ensures no voice suppresses another”. The Master of Arts in Mediation & Conflict Resolution for Executives is introduced to equip students, academicians and professionals with an array of skills and expertise in the world of dispute resolution.
Besides mastering practical skills, and developing academic insights into theory, the program also offers Exit Option after one year (completion of 40 credits), which will be recognized as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Regardless of one’s profession, Mediation can be a significant game changer in dealing with life issues.
With the skill sets it promises, the Program will bolster participants’ social and professional standing and make them more valuable as personnel by strengthening their ability to lead, negotiate and resolve conflicts across diverse settings. This is a practice-oriented program with an exceptional faculty of scholars and practitioners covering a wide spectrum of mediation, conflict management, and resolution.
No. of Seats
The total number of seats is 30. However, the University reserves the right to alter the number of seats for the program in a given academic year without prior notice.
NOTE: (Reservation: As per Maharashtra Government Rules.)
Eligibility
A Degree in any discipline. Final year students are also eligible to apply.
Exam Scheme
The evaluation of participants in the program will be continuous. Each paper will be evaluated for 100 marks in the manner as mentioned below:
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- Internal (50 marks) : Class Participation/Presentation/Projects/Role-plays/ Reflections
- External (50 marks) : End Term Examination
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Deadline
10th September, 2026.
Contact
Co- coordinator – Prof. (Dr.) Abijit More
Assistant Professor
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
+91 7020667287
abhijit.more@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Ms. Anindita C Bhaumik
Research Assistant for Centre for Mediation and Research
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
+91 8454008836
anindita.bhaumik@mnlumumbai.edu.in