MANUU Ph.D Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Urdu medium requirement at MANUU applies primarily to the eligibility criterion - candidates must have studied Urdu as a subject or medium at some level (10th/12th/graduation). However, research scholars at MANUU typically have the option to write their thesis in either Urdu or English, as the university promotes bilingual academic work. It is advisable to confirm the current thesis submission language policy directly with the Department of Economics before applying, as individual supervisors may also have preferences.

Ans. The MANUU Entrance Test for Ph.D. Economics is a written objective-type exam of 2 hours duration. It tests the candidate's knowledge of core Economics topics including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics/Econometrics, Development Economics, and Indian Economy. The difficulty level is moderate - comparable to UGC NET Economics paper. Candidates who have cleared UGC NET in Economics generally find the MANUU ET manageable. Preparing from standard M.A. Economics textbooks and previous UGC NET papers is the most effective strategy.

Ans. The Ph.D. Economics programme at MANUU is indeed highly competitive given the limited intake of 6 seats. In the 2025-26 cycle, the 1st list of shortlisted candidates for online certificate verification was released on 1st July 2025, indicating a significant number of applicants. Reservation norms apply (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), so the number of unreserved seats is even fewer. Candidates with UGC NET/JRF qualification have a significant advantage in the interview stage.

Ans. Yes. MANUU provides a UGC Non-NET Fellowship of Rs. 8,000 per month to regular Ph.D. scholars who do not hold a JRF and maintain 75% attendance. Scholars who have qualified UGC NET with JRF receive the UGC JRF amount (Rs. 37,000/month for the first 2 years, upgraded to SRF at Rs. 42,000/month thereafter). Additionally, students from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds can apply for national fellowships through the National Scholarship Portal. The combination of low fees and fellowship support makes MANUU an economically attractive option for doctoral research.

Ans. The Department of Economics has faculty specialising in International Trade, International Finance, Applied Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Monetary Economics, Islamic Banking, and Development Economics. The thrust areas of the department are development of marginalised and minority communities in India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The number of Ph.D. seats available each year depends on the number of faculty members with available supervisory capacity (typically 6 seats total). Prospective candidates are advised to contact the department (hod.economics@manuu.edu.in) before applying to identify a potential supervisor whose research interests align with their proposed topic.

Ans. The course listed here is the Full-Time Ph.D. (Economics) programme, which requires regular attendance at the Hyderabad campus. MANUU does separately offer a Ph.D. in Sponsored/Self-Financing (Part-Time) mode for working professionals, which is notified separately (usually in the winter session, around January-February each year). The part-time mode has different eligibility and fee structures. If you are a working professional, you should specifically look for the Part-Time Ph.D. notification on the MANUU website rather than applying under the regular full-time mode.