Christ University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Statistics at its Bengaluru Central campus. The university holds NAAC A+ and is #63 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.48 Lakhs for three years, and INR 3.68 Lakhs with a hostel room. You get a seat through the CHRIST Entrance Test, a Skill Assessment, a research proposal talk and an interview. Holders of NET, SET or GATE skip only the Entrance Test. The first six months are coursework on every working day. After that, full-time scholars get a monthly stipend of INR 18,000 in year 2, which is INR 2.16 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.68 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.48 Lakhs. The programme fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years. You pay INR 80,000 each year, and CHRIST takes INR 20,000 off it every year for full-time scholars. You also pay a registration fee of INR 8,000 once, and it does not come back. The hostel fee is extra and only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 8,000 | One time, not refundable |
| Hostel room, twin | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a year, last published fee |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.48 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.68 Lakhs | Full course |
Applications for the September 2026 batch closed on 15 Sep 2026. The selection process is on 26 Sep 2026 and the final list comes on 1 Oct 2026. You must pay the fee by 9 Oct 2026 or you lose the seat. Coursework begins on 13 Oct 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | 8 Jul 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Briefing session for applicants | 21 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Entrance Test and Skill Assessment | 26 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research proposal talk and interview | 26 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Result and seat offer: final selection list | 1 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Fee payment, last date | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission and document check | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start: coursework begins | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
You need a master's degree in Statistics or a close subject with at least 55% marks. If you hold NET, SET, GATE or an M.Phil, you skip the Entrance Test. You still take the Skill Test, the proposal talk and the interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | Statistics or a close subject, 55% or more |
| Entrance Test | Needed unless you hold NET, SET, GATE or an M.Phil |
| Skill Test | Needed for every applicant |
| Research proposal | A written proposal that you present to a panel |
The steps are the online form, the Entrance Test and Skill Assessment, the proposal talk, the interview and the fee. The Centre for Research handles every step. You choose the selection date and campus when you fill the form. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the Centre for Research portal |
| 2. Take the tests | Entrance Test and Skill Assessment on the admit card date |
| 3. Present your proposal | Talk through your research plan, then face the interview |
| 4. Pay and join | Pay the fee, finish admission and start coursework |
The cutoff to apply is 55% in your master's degree. After that, the panel looks at your test marks, your skill check, your proposal and your interview. It also reads your past marks from Class 10 up to your master's degree. CHRIST does not publish a closing score.
| What is checked | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's marks | 55% or more |
| Entrance Test | Pass it, unless NET, SET, GATE or M.Phil holders |
| Skill Test | Every applicant takes it |
| Proposal and interview | A clear research plan in statistics |
CHRIST does not publish placement figures for this Ph.D. Full-time scholars get INR 15,000 a month in year 1 after coursework and INR 18,000 a month in year 2. In year 3 you get INR 18,000, or INR 20,000 if you publish in a Q1 or Q2 journal. You also get INR 10,000 a year for research costs.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend, year 1 | INR 15,000 a month, after coursework |
| Stipend, year 2 | INR 18,000 a month, INR 2.16 LPA |
| Stipend, year 3 | INR 18,000 or INR 20,000 a month |
| Research allowance | INR 10,000 a year for three years |
The CHRIST full-time scholarship takes INR 20,000 off the fee each year, which is INR 60,000 over three years. A UGC or CSIR JRF pays INR 37,000 a month, which covers the rest of the fee. You get the CHRIST scholarship with no form, as it is part of the fee.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST full-time scholarship | Every full-time Ph.D. scholar | INR 60,000 over the course |
| UGC or CSIR JRF | Scholars who hold a JRF | INR 37,000 a month |
Christ University is #63 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #96 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. It holds NAAC A+. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, jobs and the data each university files every year.
| Ranking body | Rank or grade |
|---|---|
| NIRF University 2025 | #63 |
| NIRF Overall 2025 | #96 |
| NAAC | A+ |
The Ph.D. starts with six months of coursework, then research with your guide. Coursework is on every working day from 9 am to 4 pm, and you need 85% attendance. After coursework you give 4 to 6 hours a day to department work.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| First six months | Coursework and the coursework exam |
| After coursework | Submit your final research proposal |
| Research years | Research with your guide, 4 to 6 hours of department work a day |
| End | Thesis and viva |
This course suits students who like numbers and proofs and want a research or teaching career.
These are the official 2026 dates for the September batch. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research, September 2026 cohort dates. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. The INR 20,000 yearly full-time scholarship is in the calculator below. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research fee sheet and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your master's marks and the tests you hold. The card tells you if you can apply and which tests you take.
Clearing the 55% rule only lets you apply. The seat depends on your proposal and interview, so spend more time on the proposal than on the test.
Answer one question to see what comes off the fee. Confirm the final amount with the Centre for Research.
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The syllabus for the Christ University entrance exam for the MSc entrance test CUET 2024 is based on basic knowledge of Analytical Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning, General Knowledge, English, Fundamental Accounting, Data Analysis, and Interpretation. The total no of questions in the exam is 120. One question is of one mark. Incorrect answers will be marked -0.25 marks.
So, Christ University suggests students solve as many questions as possible from the previous year’s question papers to achieve their desired score.
According to me, MSc from Christ University is better than the School of Graduate Studies. Structure, discipline, organized education, the best academic staff, a lush green and serene environment, etc are the specialties of Christ University. The placement record of Christ University is excellent for the UG and PG courses. The vision of Christ University is Excellence and Service. There are various M.Sc departments such as Mathematics, Physics and Electronics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science. So, students have various options to pursue an MSc from Christ University.
SLCU Christ University is one of the best private Law colleges in India. SLCU Law ranking by IIRF is 16 out of 50 in India in 2024 and it was ranked #17 out of 70 by India Today in 2023.
I did my LLM in Intellectual Property and Trade Law from SLCU Christ University in 2018. I can say it is one of the top private universities to do LLM courses because of its education Quality, teaching methods, etc. SLCU offers decent placements with lucrative offers and high ROI. The Department has a seperate placement cells which guides and trains students for placements, how to face Group discussions for interviews, etc. Right from the final semester SLCU's active placement cells starts teaching students; how to sit for the interview, to talk and negotiate for high package, building an attractive CV, etc. The average CTC package when I completed my graduation at SLCU Christ University was between INR 4 - 7 LPA and for sure it is above INR 7 LPA these days. Luthra and Luthra, S&R Associates, Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB & Partners are some top recruiters in SLCU for LLM graduates.
Christ University has a separate school for its law course that is School of Law - Christ University. SLCU offers several Law courses at UG, PG, Diploma and Doctorate level. It offers 3 LLM courses at a fees Structure ranging between INR 1,50,000 - 2,50,000 based on LLM specializations.
Pursuing a LLM course from SLCU Christ University Bangalore at a fees of INR 2.50 Lakhs is not expensive as per my perspective. For financially weaker students, SLCU Christ University Bangalore also provides Education Loan and many scholarships. I myself was one such user to get Scholarships from Christ University. Scholarships at SLCU are offered based on academic results of a student during LLM course. When compared to other colleges offering LLM and the Education Quality and facilities offered at Christ University, fees is reasonable.
No, you cannot pursue LLB from Christ University without BBA or BA. My name is Rohan Tiwari. I have completed an LLM from Christ University. This is the same question that I had before.
Christ University, Bangalore offers different law courses including integrated LLB and LLM. School of love Christ University does not offer a direct LLB course. Candidates wishing to pursue LLB course must have to complete 10 + 2 or any Bachelors Degree for minimum 3 years. One cannot opt LLB without any prior Bachelor's degree. But if anyone likes to do only LLB then they have to spend 1 year extra which means that if someone has intentionally or unintentionally completed a 3-years degree course like BA, BCom, BBA, etc. then one can pursue a 3 years LLB course. So I have done BA Hons from Pune University but due to the transfer of my father, we relocated to Bangalore and later on I got interested in Law studies so I opted for a 3-years LLB course at Christ University. I spent 6-years for BA and LLB courses. So according to my experience it is better to pursue integrated LLB courses with BBA / BA or BCom, etc.
Yes, School of Law, Christ University is very good for BA LLB course. SLCU offers a 5-years integrated BA LLB program.
I have made a table for the updated BBA fee structure at Christ University, for you below.
| Fee for Karnataka State Students | Fee for other Indian states | Fee for NRI | Fee for SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Fee for Other Foreign Nationals | Year of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 1 |
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 2 |
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 3 |
| INR 290,000 | INR 320,000 | INR 450,000 | USD 7000 | USD 8000 | 4 |
I completed my MBA from Christ University Bangalore in 2023.
The class timings at Christ University Bangalore vary for different courses. For MBA, the classes begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm. There is rarely an off on working days.
For such queries, Christ University has a mobile app called “Christ University Student App”. You can also connect to the information desk at Christ University during working hours for such queries.
I have completed my MBA from Christ University. I have good connections with Christ University, and they call me for counseling and mentoring the current MBA batches. Mostly I come across the question of whether science graduates can pursue an MBA at Christ University.
First of all, candidates who wish to get admission into Christ University must be well acquainted with the eligibility criteria set by the University for MBA admission. Aspirants must complete a Bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 60%. In addition to that, they must qualify MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / ATMA. Finally, shortlisted candidates are called for GD/ PI and document verification.
You are eligible for MBA admissions at Christ University Bangalore with a Bachelor’s in any stream, as long as you fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria.
As a Christ University student, I would like to answer this question for you.
I have completed an MBA in Human Resources Management from Christ University in 2019. As per my knowledge, experience plays an important role in MBA admission into any top College/ University like Christ.
MBA Admissions at Christ University are entrance-based. Aspirants must qualify an MBA entrance and face GD PI rounds to get admission. For some MBA specializations and Executive MBA, one may also be asked for a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
After my bachelor's, I started working in a 4-star hotel and took a break from my studies. There I worked for 2 years and gained important knowledge and skills. I was given preference over other candidates because of my work experience.
This is how work experience plays a role in MBA admissions at Christ University.
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