NCU Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The NorthCap University offers both full time and part-time PhD programs in 23 specializations with a minimum duration of 3 years to a maximum duration of 6 years. The admission to PhD Program takes place twice a year, in June – July and November and December. 

The admission for PhD Programs is done based on NPET/ GATE/ JRF/ SLET and UGC – NET scored with minimum weightage of 50% and 30% in qualifying degree. The final list of selection is approved by the Dean and Chairman of the university. The university accepts applications both in offline and online mode.

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NCU PhD Course Highlights

• The total intake of the PhD 2023 for all departments at NorthCap University is 68 seats.
• Candidates who do not have a valid score in national tests like GATE, UGC-NET and SLET will have to appear in the university’s NPET and will have the following weightage: NPET marks – 50%, Qualifying degree marks – 30%, and Interview –20%
• The annual PhD course fee at NCU is INR 82,000 for both full-time and part-time candidates. Semester-wise fees to be paid in two equal semester wise instalments of INR 41,000 each at the beginning of each semester.

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NCU PhD Eligibility Criteria & Fees

The eligibility that each candidate must fulfil is mentioned in the below table.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign National, NRI, OCI Applicants and Part-Time Candidates:

Foreign National, NRI, OCI Applicants: Candidate must have a Master’s degree from a foreign university along with an equivalence certificate of AIU.

For Part-Time Candidates: Candidate must submit ‘No Objective Certificate’ on a papyrus from a capable authority clearly expressing that the candidate is allowed to pursue PhD on part-time mode.

NCU PhD Fees

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NCU PhD Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for Doctor of Philosophy is done based on marks scored in Entrance Test GATE, JRF, SLET, NET with minimum weightage of numerous components –

• National Level Entrance Test – 50%
• Qualifying Degree Marks – 30% and,
• Personal Interview – 20%

That candidate who doesn’t have reasonable marks in entrance test like GATE, UGC –NET and SLET will have to give NCU PhD Entrance Test known as NPET and will have to score at least 50%. 

NCU PhD Entrance Exam

• The Entrance Test NPET is a 2 hours duration objective type test held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the given date by the university. 
• The NPET is managed by the Controller of Examination at NCU University Campus. 
• Other information regarding room number shall be informed through the mail and after the entrance test, the personal interview will take place on the same day from 1:00 PM onwards.

How to Apply?

• A candidate can apply either online or offline.
• Firstly, visit the official website of NCU University.
• Download the application form or fill the Application form online.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee of INR 100.
• For offline application fee can be submitted in cash or through Demand Draft in the name of NCU University.
• Submit the application form.

Documents Required

• 10th Mark Sheet.
• Qualifying Degree Mark Sheet.
• National level Entrance Test Score.
• Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Migrant Certificate.
• NOC from the employer (only for part-time candidates).
• Original Fee Receipt.
• Adhar Card.
• Hardcopy of the application form.

NCU PhD Course Details

PhD is a short form of Doctor of Philosophy is an academic degree with a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 5 to 6 years. PhD is the supreme degree students can gain, usually PhD needs a master’s degree but some universities allow students to do PhD straight after their undergrad.

Semester–wise Syllabus:

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