Agra College Ph.D : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Ph.D. admission at Agra College is through DBRAU. Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF or CSIR-NET/JRF are directly called for interview by the Department Research Committee. Others must clear the DBRAU Ph.D. Entrance Test (DET). Applications are submitted through the DBRAU Samarth portal (dbrauadm.samarth.edu.in) during the notification window, typically in the second half of the year.

Ans. Annual college fees for Ph.D. at Agra College are ₹1,200 per year for aided/regular seats and ₹2,400 per year for self-finance seats, as per the 2025-26 fee structure. The minimum duration is 3 years, giving a minimum total of ₹3,600 (aided) or ₹7,200 (self-finance). DBRAU university fees, thesis evaluation charges, and examination fees are payable separately.

Ans. Agra College has Ph.D. supervisors across subjects aligned with DBRAU's approved research areas, including Hindi, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, and Zoology, subject to supervisor availability. Confirm with the relevant department head before applying.

Ans. UGC-NET or JRF is not mandatory, but provides two key advantages: NET/JRF qualifiers are exempt from the DBRAU Ph.D. Entrance Test (DET); and JRF holders receive a monthly stipend from UGC (currently ₹37,000/month). Candidates without NET/JRF must clear the DET and are not eligible for the UGC fellowship.

Ans. The minimum Ph.D. duration is 3 years from enrolment, extendable up to 6 years. The degree is awarded by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra. Agra College (est. 1823) is one of the oldest institutions in the DBRAU system with a long tradition of doctoral research across Arts and Science disciplines.