The Centre for Economic and Social Studies Hyderabad Ph.D Political Science And Public Administration: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aspirants seeking admission to 4-year Full-time Ph.D. program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

The candidates who possess one of the following qualifications are eligible to apply:

• A Post-Graduate Degree with at least 55 percent marks or its equivalent Grade [50 percent marks for SC/ST/ Differently-Abled categories] in the concerned subject from any recognized university.
• An M.Phil Degree in the subject concerned from any recognized university.
• Candidates qualified in the National level tests in UGC-NET, for JRF, ICSSR Fellowship holders, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship holders, and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET).
• Candidates in UGC – FDP (Faculty Development Programme).

Entrance Exam

The admissions are based on an Entrance Test in one of the above subjects and Interview for eligible candidates.

Reservation

The reservation policy of the Government of Telangana will be followed.

Short-listed candidates will be called for Interview. Final selection will be based on the overall performance in the Entrance Test and the Interview.

Examination Fee Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five Hundred only) per Paper.