GGSIPU offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Environment Management through the University School of Environment Management. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #22 in NIRF State University ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs, paid every year and at admission. Admission is through PET or a valid NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE or CEED route, followed by an interview. The final Ph.D. slots are notified by the Research and Development Cell. The official campus pay for this Ph.D. is not published, so the ROI tile uses INR 5.4 LPA from entry research roles as a guide.
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.13 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 75,000. The yearly study fee is INR 45,500. You pay the yearly fee during the course. The admission fee and exam fee are paid once. Hostel and mess are added only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 75,000 | INR 25,000 a year, 3 years |
| University charges | INR 60,000 | INR 20,000 a year, 3 years |
| Innovation and incubation fee | INR 1,500 | INR 500 a year, 3 years |
| Alumni contribution fund | INR 2,000 | One time |
| Examination fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Security deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.71 Lakhs | Added over 3 years if you take hostel |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.42 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.13 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 form is expected in Feb 2027 and the last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027. PET is expected from Apr 2027 to May 2027. Interviews are expected in Jun 2027 and classes start in Aug 2027. Watch the official Ph.D. brochure before you fill the form.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. application form opens | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Documents for PET exemption | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PET admit card | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. Entrance Test | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| PET result and exempted list | May 2027 | Tentative |
| USEM interview and research plan check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling allotment, selected list and fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The master route needs 55% marks, and the four-year bachelor route needs 75% marks. You get a 5% relaxation if you belong to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD or EWS. You also need the right science or engineering background before you apply.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master route | Master degree after a four-year bachelor degree or a two-year master after a three-year bachelor, with 55% |
| Bachelor route | Four-year bachelor in basic sciences, applied sciences or engineering with 75% |
| Relaxation | 5% marks relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and EWS |
| Subject route | Graduation in Sciences or Engineering is must |
| Exam route | PET score or a valid NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE or CEED score |
PET has 100 MCQs and takes 2 hours. GGSIPU takes the form first, then checks PET or exemption papers. USEM then interviews shortlisted students and checks the research plan. You must pay the fee and finish document check after selection.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the Ph.D. form | Choose Environmental Science or USEM as per the brochure |
| 2. Upload exemption papers | Use this step if you have NET, GATE, CEED or an equal test |
| 3. Write PET | Answer 100 MCQs in 2 hours with no negative marking |
| 4. Attend interview | Show your research plan and subject fit before the school |
| 5. Pay fee and report | Pay the admission fee and complete document check |
The General PET qualifying score is 50% and the relaxed category score is 45%. NET Category 2 and 3 candidates use 70% test score and 30% interview weight. The score only makes you eligible; the school still checks slots and research fit.
| Category or route | Closing score or weight | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General PET | 50% qualifying score | PET 2026 |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and EWS PET | 45% qualifying score | PET 2026 |
| NET Category 2 or 3 | 70% test score + 30% interview | Admission 2026 |
| Interview | 30% weight | Admission 2026 |
The university has not published course placement data for this Ph.D., so the average pay is marked as a guide. The ROI tile uses INR 5.4 LPA for entry research roles. Ph.D. students mainly use the degree for teaching, research projects, consulting support and environment policy work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published average pay | Not published for this Ph.D. |
| ROI guide used on this page | INR 5.4 LPA |
| Research route | Teaching, project research and policy work |
| Recruiter type | Universities, labs, projects and environment firms |
| Campus support | R and D Cell notifies final slots and school process |
Four schemes can cut the fee from INR 18,750 to INR 75,000. The Delhi merit-cum-means route gives the biggest tuition waiver on this page. State and central schemes need income papers, category papers or an EWS certificate before the portal closes.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi merit-cum-means full support | NFSA card or the lowest income group | INR 75,000 tuition waiver |
| Delhi merit-cum-means half support | Family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 37,500 tuition waiver |
| Delhi merit-cum-means quarter support | Family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 6 Lakhs | INR 18,750 tuition waiver |
| EWS support | EWS certificate and income paper | INR 50,000 estimate on this page |
GGSIPU holds NAAC A++ and stands #22 in NIRF State University ranking 2026. The Ph.D. brochure also lists QS Southern Asia rank 56. NAAC checks the university as a whole, while NIRF and QS use data filed by the university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
| NIRF State University | 2026 | #22 |
| QS Southern Asia | 2026 | 56 |
PET has 100 MCQs and covers research methods and environment topics. The syllabus gives equal space to research method and subject knowledge. The Ph.D. work then moves to coursework, research review, field or lab work and thesis writing.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| PET research method | Statistics, research design and analysis tools |
| PET subject part | Ecology, remote sensing, GIS and environmental science |
| Coursework | Research method, topic review and school papers |
| Thesis work | Field data, lab data, writing and viva |
The Dwarka campus has university hostels and mess charges for students who get a room. The hostel annual charge is INR 35,000 and mess charge is INR 51,000. Rooms are allotted by hostel rules, so you should confirm room availability before paying hostel cost.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi |
| Hostel annual charge | INR 35,000 a year |
| Mess charge | INR 51,000 a year |
| Security deposits | INR 10,000, returned when you leave |
This course suits students who want research work in environment studies and can wait for an academic career.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: GGSIPU Ph.D. admission brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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Source: GGSIPU Ph.D. admission brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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