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CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, is one of India's premier private deemed universities, offering a Part Time Ph.D in Computer Science through its School of Sciences at the Central Campus. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with an annual fee of Rs 80,000 for part-time scholars. Admission is primarily based on a university-level entrance test, skill assessment, research proposal presentation, and personal interview, with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualified candidates exempted from the entrance test. The programme is highly sought after by working professionals and industry practitioners who wish to pursue doctoral research without leaving their careers, making it one of the most popular part-time research programmes in Bangalore.

Admissions for the June 2026 cohort are currently open. Applications opened on March 3, 2026, and the last date to apply online is June 14, 2026. The selection process (Entrance Test, Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview) is scheduled for June 19, 2026. The final selection list will be published on June 24, 2026, and the batch commences on July 10, 2026.

Key Points

The programme is offered in Part Time mode, making it ideal for working professionals and industry practitioners in the IT and tech sector.
Scholars are required to attend the campus periodically for coursework, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) presentations, and other academic activities.
Candidates with UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET/SET/KSET, GATE, or M.Phil qualifications are exempted from the PhD Entrance Test but must appear for the Skill Assessment.
The programme follows a cycle-based admission model with four admission cycles per year, offering flexibility in joining.
Full-time PhD scholars (not applicable to part-time) are eligible for a Research Fellowship of Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month after coursework completion.
Part-time scholars are expected to submit a Research Proposal as part of the application and selection process.
The university has a strong research culture supported by the Centre for Research, with access to well-equipped labs, journals, and international collaborations.
Thesis adjudication fee of Rs 25,000 is payable separately at the time of thesis submission.

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Christ Univ PhD CS Fees

The annual fee for the Ph.D (Computer Science) Part Time programme at Christ University Bangalore is Rs 80,000 per year for all part-time scholars, irrespective of the discipline. This fee is uniform across all PhD programmes at the university. In addition to the annual tuition fee, scholars are required to pay a one-time thesis adjudication fee of Rs 25,000 at the time of thesis submission. The application fee is Rs 8,000 (non-refundable), payable at the time of submitting the application.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs)
Application Fee (non-refundable)	8,000
Annual Tuition Fee (per year)	80,000
Thesis Adjudication Fee (one-time, at submission)	25,000
Total Fees (for 3 years, excluding thesis fee)	2,40,000
Total Fees (for 3 years, including thesis fee)	2,65,000

The annual fee of Rs 80,000 is applicable for both full-time and part-time PhD scholars.
The application fee of Rs 8,000 is non-refundable.
Thesis adjudication fee of Rs 25,000 is payable separately at the time of thesis submission and is not included in the annual fee.
Hostel facility is available on campus but is generally not availed by part-time scholars.
Hostel fees are not mandatory for part-time scholars.
No EMI or instalment option is officially mentioned; fees are typically paid annually.
Full-time scholars (not part-time) are eligible for an annual scholarship of Rs 20,000 and a contingency allowance of Rs 10,000 per year.

Christ Univ PhD CS Admission 2026

Admissions for the June 2026 cohort are currently open. The selection process involves an Entrance Test, Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview. Candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET/SET/KSET qualifications or M.Phil degree are exempted from the Entrance Test but must appear for the Skill Assessment. The process is conducted in person at the applied campus.

Christ University PhD Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Opens	March 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	June 14, 2026
Release of Admit Card	June 15, 2026
Orientation	June 16, 2026
Entrance Test, Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview	June 19, 2026
Publication of Final Selection List	June 24, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	July 6, 2026
Last Date to Complete Admission	July 7, 2026
Inauguration and Commencement of Coursework	July 10, 2026

Accepted Entrance Exams

Exam	Relevance
UGC-NET (Computer Science and Applications)	Exemption from Entrance Test; JRF holders get fast-track admission
CSIR-NET (Engineering Sciences)	Exemption from Entrance Test
GATE (CS/IT)	Exemption from Entrance Test
KSET/SLET/SET	Exemption from Entrance Test
Christ University PhD Entrance Test	Mandatory for candidates not holding any of the above qualifications

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a Postgraduate (Master's) degree in Computer Science, MCA, M.Tech (CS/IT), or a related discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates with M.Phil degree in a relevant discipline are also eligible.
Working professionals applying for the Part Time mode must be employed in a relevant field and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

Admission Process

Register and submit the online application at espro.christuniversity.in with the required documents and application fee of Rs 8,000.
Upload academic documents, research proposal, and relevant certificates (NET/GATE/KSET etc., if applicable).
Appear for the selection process: Entrance Test and Skill Assessment (exempted for NET/GATE/KSET holders), Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview.
Academic performance (Class 10, 12, UG, PG) is also assessed as part of the selection.
Shortlisted candidates are published in the final selection list; selected candidates must pay fees and complete admission formalities within the stipulated dates.
Coursework commences as per the batch inauguration date.

Christ Univ PhD CS Scholarships 2026

Christ University offers a structured fellowship and scholarship scheme for PhD scholars. While the Research Fellowship (Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month) is exclusively for full-time scholars, part-time scholars can benefit from the St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Research Fellowship, which is a prestigious award open to meritorious PhD scholars. Additionally, external fellowships from UGC, CSIR, DST, and other government bodies are accepted and encouraged.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Research Fellowship	Rs 45,000 per month (for up to 3 years)	Meritorious full-time PhD scholars selected through a competitive process; renewable annually based on performance
UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF	As per UGC/CSIR norms (Rs 37,000 per month for JRF)	Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET JRF or CSIR-NET JRF
Annual Scholarship (Full-Time Scholars only)	Rs 20,000 per year	Full-time PhD scholars enrolled at Christ University
Contingency Allowance (Full-Time Scholars only)	Rs 10,000 per year (max 3 years)	Full-time PhD scholars after successful completion of coursework
Research Fellowship (Full-Time Scholars only)	Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month	Full-time PhD scholars after coursework completion (not applicable to part-time)

The St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Research Fellowship is primarily for full-time scholars but part-time scholars may apply based on university guidelines.
Part-time scholars are not eligible for the university's internal Research Fellowship.
External fellowships (UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.) are accepted and scholars receiving such fellowships are guided by separate university guidelines.
Scholarship applications and renewals are managed by the Centre for Research.

Christ University Ph.D Computer Science Ranking

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#23 out of 277 in India 2025

#2nd in Bangalore

#2 in Karnataka

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#10 out of 217 in India 2025

#2nd in Bangalore

#2 in Karnataka

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#10 out of 100 in India 2025

#1st in Bangalore

#1 in Karnataka

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Christ Univ PhD CS FAQs

Ques. Can a working professional apply for the Part Time PhD in Computer Science at Christ University Bangalore?

Ans. Yes, the Part Time PhD programme is specifically designed for working professionals. Applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer as part of the application process. The programme allows scholars to continue their employment while pursuing doctoral research, with periodic campus visits required for coursework and RAC presentations.

Ques. Is the Christ University PhD Entrance Test mandatory for all applicants?

Ans. No. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, SET, KSET, GATE, or have completed an M.Phil programme are exempted from the PhD Entrance Test. However, all candidates, including those with exemptions, must appear for the Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview.

Ques. What is the minimum duration of the Part Time PhD programme at Christ University?

Ans. The minimum duration for the Part Time PhD programme is 3 years, and the maximum duration is 6 years. The first year typically involves coursework, followed by research work, RAC presentations, and finally thesis submission and defence.

Ques. Are part-time PhD scholars eligible for the Research Fellowship offered by Christ University?

Ans. No. The Research Fellowship (Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month) is exclusively for full-time PhD scholars. Part-time scholars are not eligible for this internal fellowship. However, part-time scholars who hold external fellowships such as UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF may continue to receive those as per the respective funding agency's norms.

Ques. How many admission cycles are there for the PhD programme at Christ University?

Ans. Christ University follows a cycle-based admission model with four admission cycles per year: Cycle 1 (March-June, batch begins July), Cycle 2 (July-September, batch begins October), Cycle 3 (September-December, batch begins January), and Cycle 4 (December-March, batch begins April). This provides flexibility for candidates to join at different points in the year.

Ques. What research areas are available under the PhD Computer Science programme at Christ University Bangalore?

Ans. The PhD Computer Science programme at Christ University covers a wide range of research areas including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Information Security, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging areas in computing. Candidates are expected to identify a research area and prepare a research proposal as part of the admission process.