Christ Univ PhD Political Science FAQs
Ques. Is the Ph.D. in Political Science at Christ University a full-time or part-time programme, and can working professionals apply?
Ans. The course listed here is the Full-Time Ph.D. in Political Science at the Bangalore Central Campus. Christ University also offers a Part-Time PhD option for working professionals. Full-time scholars are required to be present on campus and are not permitted to take up full-time employment simultaneously. Part-time scholars, however, can continue their jobs while pursuing the PhD.
Ques. Is UGC-NET mandatory for admission to the PhD Political Science programme at Christ University?
Ans. UGC-NET is not mandatory, but it is highly beneficial. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), SLET, SET, KSET, GATE, or hold a teacher fellowship, or have completed an M.Phil., are exempted from the Christ University PhD Entrance Test. However, all candidates, including NET-qualified ones, must appear for the Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview.
Ques. What is the research fellowship amount for full-time PhD scholars at Christ University, and when does it start?
Ans. The Research Fellowship begins from the 7th month of the programme, i.e., after the successful completion of coursework. The amounts are: Year 1 - Rs 15,000/month, Year 2 - Rs 18,000/month, Year 3 - Rs 20,000/month (for scholars with at least one Q1/Q2 journal publication) or Rs 18,000/month (without such publication). This fellowship is not available to scholars already receiving UGC-JRF, ICSSR, CSIR, or similar external fellowships.
Ques. What research areas are available under the PhD Political Science programme at Christ University?
Ans. The Department of International Studies, Political Science and History encourages research across a wide range of areas including political theory, political thought, government and governance, comparative politics, public administration, international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution. The department particularly welcomes inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research proposals.
Ques. How many admission cycles are there for the PhD programme at Christ University, and when should I apply?
Ans. Christ University follows a cycle-based admission model with four cohorts per year: Cycle 1 (March-June, batch starts July), Cycle 2 (July-September, batch starts October), Cycle 3 (September-December, batch starts January), and Cycle 4 (December-March, batch starts April). Currently, the June 2026 cohort (Cycle 1) is open with applications accepted until June 14, 2026.
Ques. What is the total cost of the PhD Political Science programme at Christ University after accounting for the fellowship?
Ans. The annual fee is Rs 80,000. However, full-time scholars receive an annual scholarship of Rs 20,000 and a contingency allowance of Rs 10,000 per year (post-coursework), reducing the net annual cost. Additionally, the Research Fellowship of Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000 per month (post-coursework) significantly offsets the fee. For a 3-year programme, the gross fee is Rs 2,40,000 plus a one-time thesis adjudication fee of Rs 25,000. After scholarships and fellowship, the net financial outgo is considerably lower, making it one of the more affordable and financially supported PhD programmes in a private deemed university.
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