11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore has also announced the Fee Structure 2026 for Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering program. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.53 Lakhs.
Alliance University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. CSE through Alliance School of Advanced Computing. The degree is taught on campus in Bengaluru with course work, research reviews and a thesis. Alliance is UGC recognised, NAAC A+ graded and ranked QS Asia #582, with 33,000+ alumni. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs and INR 8.12 Lakhs with the lowest hostel plan. Admission is through ARAT, NET or JRF exemption, interview and synopsis review. The seat count is not published. Full-time scholars can claim INR 4.2 LPA as monthly research support. Alliance lists 800+ recruiting partners and research areas in AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and AIoT.
The full course costs INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.12 Lakhs with hostel. The programme fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that. You pay the programme fee once every year for 3 years. Alliance charges the registration fee once, and it adds exam, thesis, scroll, convocation and alumni fees.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | INR 50,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Programme fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years |
| Comprehensive exam fee | INR 20,000 | One time |
| Thesis submission fee | INR 30,000 | One time |
| Doctoral scroll fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Convocation fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Alumni association fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Hostel and living | INR 4.01 Lakhs | Lowest hostel plan, 6 half-years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.11 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.12 Lakhs | Full course |
The January 2027 application deadline was 30 Sep 2026, and ARAT is expected in Oct 2026. Interview and synopsis checks are expected in Nov 2026. Keep your research note ready before the test call comes.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. application form, last date to apply | 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | Over |
| ARAT admit card | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Alliance Research Aptitude Test | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| ARAT result and shortlist | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Personal interview and synopsis check | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Final selection and offer letter | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Registration fee payment, last date | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need 55% in a master's degree or 75% in a four-year UG Honours degree. NET is not must for ARAT route. If you already have NET or JRF, Alliance can use that route with the interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 55% marks in the same or linked field |
| Four-year UG Honours | 75% marks for the direct route |
| Entrance route | ARAT, or NET or JRF exemption where accepted |
| Research fit | Synopsis, interview and past academic record |
The process has online form, INR 3,000 application fee, ARAT, interview and synopsis review. You apply online first. Alliance then tests your research fit and sends the offer if the panel clears your file.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the Ph.D. CSE form on the Alliance admission portal |
| 2. Pay application fee | Pay INR 3,000 for the Ph.D. application |
| 3. Write ARAT | Take the Alliance Research Aptitude Test, unless exempted |
| 4. Attend interview | Explain your research plan and show your past work |
| 5. Accept offer | Pay the registration fee and finish document check |
The table marks 70 and above as the strong ARAT range, and 55 to 69 as close. It also prints 55% for master's marks and 75% for the UG Honours route. Alliance does not publish a closing rank.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong ARAT file | 70 and above | January 2027 guide |
| Close ARAT file | 55 to 69 | January 2027 guide |
| Master's marks | 55% | Official gate |
| Four-year UG Honours | 75% | Official gate |
Full-time scholars can claim INR 4.2 LPA as research support, paid as INR 35,000 a month. Alliance lists 800+ recruiting partners and 120+ internship companies for its wider student group. Ph.D. outcomes depend on your guide, papers and lab work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Research support | INR 4.2 LPA for full-time scholars |
| Monthly fellowship | INR 35,000 a month |
| Recruiting partners | 800+ listed by Alliance |
| Internship companies | 120+ listed by Alliance |
| Research areas | AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, AIoT |
The biggest listed waiver is INR 3 Lakhs for eligible employee families, and the alumni waiver is INR 45,000. Research contingency can add INR 75,000 over 3 years. You need the right link to Alliance or the grant rule before you count any waiver.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance alumni waiver | Alliance alumni joining Ph.D. | INR 45,000 |
| Research contingency grant | Full-time Ph.D. scholars approved for research spend | INR 75,000 |
| Employee family waiver | Eligible employee family under the service rule | INR 3 Lakhs |
| Workshop travel funding | Approved conference or workshop work | INR 90,000 |
Alliance is NAAC A+ graded, QS Asia ranked #582 and listed in the NIRF University rank group 151 to 200. The placement brochure also states QS India #68. Use these ranks to judge the university name, not the Ph.D. guide.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | A+ |
| QS Asia | 2026 | #582 |
| QS India | 2026 | #68 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | 151 to 200 |
Course work comes first, then research reviews, paper work and the final thesis. The minimum time is 3 years and the normal maximum is 6 years. You should plan the topic before admission because the interview checks your synopsis.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, advanced computing topics and guide mapping |
| Year 2 | Research reviews, experiments, datasets and paper work |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, defence work and final submission |
| Maximum time | 6 years in the normal Ph.D. rule |
The lowest hostel plan costs INR 3.96 Lakhs for 3 years, and the security deposit is INR 20,000. Rooms are given on first come first served payment. The Bengaluru campus also gives access to guest talks and research links.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lowest hostel plan | INR 66,000 for six months |
| Three-year hostel cost | INR 3.96 Lakhs |
| Security deposit | INR 20,000, refundable |
| Campus city | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
This course suits students who already have a research idea in advanced computing.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: Alliance University admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: Alliance University fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your qualification and route. These score ranges are a guide because Alliance uses ARAT, interview and synopsis together.
Alliance does not publish a closing rank for this Ph.D. Use the 55% and 75% gates first, then judge your ARAT score with your synopsis. A weak research note can stop a file that clears the marks gate.
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