IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Liberal Arts: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aspirants seeking admission to 3-year Full-time Ph.D. Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

MoE/Institute Fellowship: This is a full-time program; candidates should not be employed in any organization. UGC-JRF and other fellowships from outside IIT Hyderabad: This is a full-time program; candidates should not be employed in any organization. External: This category is for working professionals.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 MoE/Institute Fellowship:-

55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas. For obtaining MoE/Institute fellowship, a candidate must have qualified the UGC-NET or GATE or an equivalent qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts, IITH. Candidates must also provide the evidence of passing the UGC-NET/equivalent qualifying examination. Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (Master's degree, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to the cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

 UGC-JRF or Comparable Fellowship

UGC-JRF or Comparable Fellowship: 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas. Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts. Candidates must also provide documentary evidence of qualifying for UGC-JRF/equivalent fellowship. Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (Master's degree, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to the cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

External

55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas. Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts. Those employed (full-time/part-time) in any organization should produce a no-objection certificate from their employer to be eligible to write the written test and/or appear for the interview. Candidates should have a minimum work experience of two years following the Master's degree. Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (MA, MSc, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to the cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

Note:-

Tuition Fee for External Students – Rs 30,000 (per semester)

Total One Time Fee for Regular Students (Staying in Hostels) – Rs 17,000

Total One Time Fee for Regular Students (Day Scholars) – Rs 11,000

Total One Time Fee for External Students (Day Scholars) – Rs 9,500

Total Semester Fee for Regular Students (Staying in Hostels) (Gen/EWS/OBC) – Rs 53,345

Total Semester Fee for Regular Students (Staying in Hostels) (SC/ST/PH) – Rs 48,345

Total Semester Fee for Regular Students (Day Scholars) (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (Gen/EWS/OBC) -Rs 16,500

Total Semester Fee for Regular Students (Day Scholars) (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (SC/ST/PH) -Rs 11,500

Total Semester Fee for External Students (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (Gen/EWS/OBC) – Rs 41,500

Total Semester Fee for External Students (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (SC/ST/PH) – Rs 41,500

Grand Total for Regular Students (Staying in Hostels) (Gen/EWS/OBC) – Rs 72,233

Grand Total for Regular Students (Staying in Hostels) (SC/ST/PH) – Rs 67,233

Grand Total for Regular Students (Day Scholars) (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (Gen/EWS/OBC) – Rs 29,388

Grand Total for Regular Students (Day Scholars) (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) (SC/ST/PH) – Rs 24,388

Grand Total for External Students (Hostel & Mess Expenses not included) – Rs 52,888

Note:-

1.**The medical insurance premium amount (per annum) and insurance policy coverage (presently Rs.2,00,000) is subject to change.
2.The Industry/Organization will have to sponsor the tuition fee for the candidate. Only submission of NOC will not be adequate for consideration under this category.
4. QIP students’ fee structure is on par with that of Regular students. But they are exempted to pay “Training & Placement” fee Rs.1,500/-.