Anurag University Ph.D Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaPrivate UniversityEstd 2020NAAC Grade A
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PhD (Information Technology) - Part Time Program at Anurag University, Hyderabad

Program Overview: 4-year part-time doctoral program in Information Technology designed for working professionals. Annual Fee: Rs 50,000 | Total Program Fee: Rs 2,50,500 | GATE/UGC-NET Exemption Available | Current Cycle: Closed (Jan 2026) | Next Cycle: Aug 2026 (Tentative)

KEY POINTS

  • Research Areas: Machine Learning & AI, IoT & Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Network Security & Cryptography, Distributed Systems, Computer Networks
  • Program Type: Part-time for working professionals | NOC Required | Faculty: 4 Supervisors with 20 total vacancies | NAAC Rating: A | NIRF Ranking: 140

Anurag PhD IT Fees

Tuition Fee: Rs 50,000 × 4 years = Rs 2,00,000

Application Fee: Rs 3,000 (one-time)

Admission Fee: Rs 25,500 (one-time)

Registration Fee (Coursework): Rs 4,000 × 5 = Rs 20,000

Exam Fee (Coursework): Rs 3,000 × 5 = Rs 15,000

Milestone-Based Fee: Rs 35,000 × 4 = Rs 1,40,000

Pre-Thesis Defence Fee: Rs 7,000 (one-time)

Thesis Submission Fee: Rs 10,000 (one-time)

Thesis Defence Fee: Rs 30,000 (one-time)

TOTAL PROGRAM FEES: Rs 2,50,500

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Room TypeFee
5-Seater Non-ACRs 1,05,000/year
4-Seater Non-ACRs 1,15,000/year
4-Seater ACRs 1,25,000/year
  • Late fee Rs 35,000/year for duration beyond standard period

Anurag PhD IT Admission 2026

Admission Timeline

EventDate
Application OpensJan 28, 2026
Application DeadlineFeb 14, 2026
Entrance ExamFeb 28, 2026 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Offline)
InterviewTo be notified
Next CycleAug 2026 (Tentative)

National Exams Accepted

ExamDate
GATE 2026Exam Feb 7, 8, 14, 15 | Result: Mar 19, 2026
UGC-NET Phase 1Exam Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026 | Result: Feb 4, 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2June 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NETJuly 25-27, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Masters degree in IT or related field with minimum 55% from UGC-recognized institution
  • MCA/MSc CS holders must have MTech CSE/IT
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates

Admission Process

  • Online application at careers.anurag.edu.in/phdform with Rs 3,000 application fee
  • NOC required for part-time candidates
  • Written test (unless exempted by GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/MPhil or 5+ years experience)
  • Interview round
  • Note: Part-time candidates not eligible for JRF

Anurag PhD IT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

ScholarshipDetails
ANURAG JRFNot applicable for part-time candidates
UGC-JRFRs 37,000/month (Years 1-2), Rs 42,000/month (Year 3 onwards) - For UGC-NET JRF qualifiers
CSIR-JRFRs 37,000/month (Years 1-2), Rs 42,000/month (Year 3 onwards) - For CSIR-NET JRF qualifiers
SC/ST/OBC Tuition WaiverUp to 100% tuition fee waiver per Telangana government guidelines (75% attendance required)

Anurag PhD IT FAQs

Ques. Who are the PhD supervisors and their research areas?

Ans. Four faculty members supervise PhD research with expertise in data engineering, IoT/cloud computing, network security, and machine learning. Total 20 vacancies available across all supervisors.

Ques. What is the difference between PhD IT and PhD CSE at Anurag University?

Ans. PhD IT focuses on information technology applications while PhD CSE emphasizes computer science fundamentals. Curriculum and research areas differ accordingly.

Ques. Can cybersecurity or cloud professionals pursue part-time PhD?

Ans. Yes, part-time PhD is specifically designed for working professionals including those in cybersecurity and cloud computing fields.

Ques. What are the minimum coursework requirements?

Ans. Research Proposal Writing & Presentation Ethics (4 credits) plus 2 specialization courses (4 credits each). Minimum 50% marks required. Coursework must be completed within 2.5 years.

Ques. What are the publication requirements?

Ans. Minimum 3 papers in Scopus/SCI/ACM/IEEE/ASME/Web of Science indexed journals, 3 Research Review Meetings, plus pre-PhD coursework completion.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after PhD?

Ans. Positions as Data Engineer, AI/ML Researcher, Cybersecurity Specialist, Cloud Architect, Big Data Analyst, or academic roles. Employment opportunities in TCS Research, Infosys Labs, CDAC, NIC, CERT-In, and engineering colleges.

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