GITAM University Bengaluru Ph.D English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The academic fee for Ph.D. (English) at GITAM Bengaluru is INR 30,000 per year, totalling INR 90,000 for the minimum three-year duration. Additionally, GITAM awards a Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month (for up to 3 years) to all full-time scholars, which far exceeds the annual academic fee. Application fee is INR 1,200.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Master’s degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, or an equivalent discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Valid GReAT, GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET score is required; NET/GATE holders are directly called for an interview. Candidates with M.Phil. in English or M.A. English with 55% marks and research or teaching experience may also apply.

Ans. All full-time PhD scholars admitted to GITAM are eligible for the GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month for a maximum period of three years. Meritorious scholars may also receive the MURTI Excellence Fellowship of INR 40,000 per month. No separate application is required; the fellowship is awarded at the time of admission.

Ans. The Ph.D. (English) at GITAM Bengaluru covers research in literature, linguistics, critical theory, postcolonial studies, English language teaching, comparative literature, and discourse analysis. Students work under experienced faculty at GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry collaboration opportunities.