Anjaneya University Raipur Ph.D Education: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. PhD Education students at Anjaneya University can pursue research across a wide range of themes including pedagogy and innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum design and development, educational psychology and learning behaviour, special and inclusive education, distance and technology-mediated education, higher education policy and governance, comparative education, and teacher training effectiveness. The specific research area is finalised in consultation with the doctoral committee and the assigned guide at the time of research proposal evaluation and registration.

Ans. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Education (M.Ed) or an allied discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks at the postgraduate level. Candidates with a valid UGC-NET JRF or CSIR-NET JRF may be exempted from the university entrance test as per current UGC PhD regulations. Relaxations in the minimum percentage requirement apply for reserved category candidates as per university and UGC norms in force at the time of admission.

Ans. Yes. Candidates who qualify the UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship exam are eligible to receive a monthly stipend of INR 37,000 during the JRF phase and INR 42,000 during the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) phase, as notified by UGC. The fellowship is disbursed subject to satisfactory annual research progress reviewed by the doctoral committee. Candidates holding a qualifying fellowship may also be exempted from the university PhD entrance test as per UGC PhD regulations 2022.

Ans. The minimum duration for the PhD in Education at Anjaneya University is 3 years as mandated under UGC PhD regulations. The actual duration may extend beyond three years depending on research progress, data collection timelines, and the doctoral committee’s assessment at periodic progress reviews. The programme is conducted in full-time mode and candidates are expected to be present at the university for coursework, seminars, and progress presentations during the registration period.

Ans. A PhD in Education from Anjaneya University opens pathways to academic careers as an assistant professor or associate professor in education departments at colleges and universities, research positions with educational think tanks and NGOs, curriculum development roles with state and central boards of education, education policy analyst positions in government bodies, and senior roles in teacher training institutes. PhD holders may also qualify for positions in international educational organisations and research foundations focused on school effectiveness and educational outcomes.

Ans. The total programme fee for the minimum 3-year PhD in Education at Anjaneya University is INR 3,50,000. Examination and registration charges may be additional as per university norms for each academic year. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 75,000 per year on an optional basis. JRF and SRF fellows who receive UGC or CSIR fellowships can partially offset the programme fees from their monthly research stipends over the course of their fellowship tenure.