Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Ph.D. (Statistics) Full Time program at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a research-focused doctoral program offered under the Department of Mathematics and Statistics within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA). The program has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 and an annual tuition fee of INR 30,000 (payable till thesis submission). Admission is conducted twice a year (January and July sessions) through a university-level PhD Entrance Test. The program is popular for its interdisciplinary research environment, strong faculty, NAAC A+ accreditation, and the globally recognized Manipal brand. Research areas include probability theory, statistical inference, biostatistics, computational statistics, data analysis, and applied statistics.

Admissions for the January 2026 batch have been completed (results declared January 9, 2026; course work commenced January 21, 2026). The next admission cycle is the July 2026 session, with applications tentatively expected to open in June 2026 based on the previous year's pattern. Candidates are advised to monitor jaipur.manipal.edu for the official July 2026 notification.

Key Points

Ph.D. in Statistics is offered under the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at MUJ, with research areas including probability theory, statistical inference, biostatistics, computational statistics, time series analysis, and applied statistics.
Full-time scholars must fulfill a mandatory residential requirement of at least one semester with a minimum 75% attendance on the MUJ campus.
Candidates holding NET/SLET/JRF/GATE/M.Phil. qualifications or Teacher Fellows are exempted from the written entrance test but must appear for the interview.
Full-time scholars are eligible for the Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship and the Academic Assistance Scholarship, providing monthly stipends.
MUJ supports full-time scholars with up to INR 30,000 for attending and presenting at Scopus/WoS-indexed conferences during the entire PhD duration.
The university has 100+ national and international collaborations and encourages interdisciplinary PhD research.
Publication incentives are available under the PRAISE scheme, and IPR (patent) filing is actively encouraged.

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MUJ Ph.D. (Statistics) Fees

The Ph.D. (Statistics) Full Time program at MUJ is one of the most affordable doctoral programs at a private university in India. The fee structure consists of a one-time non-refundable registration fee of INR 10,000 and an annual tuition fee of INR 30,000, payable every year until the final thesis submission. For the minimum 3-year duration, the total program cost is INR 1,00,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus at an additional cost.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Registration Fee (One Time, Non-Refundable)	INR 10,000
Annual Tuition Fee (per year, till thesis submission)	INR 30,000
Total Tuition Fee (for minimum 3 years)	INR 90,000
Total Program Fee (Registration + 3 Years Tuition)	INR 1,00,000

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel Component	Double Occupancy	Triple + Double Occupancy
Residential Dwelling (Hostel Fee)	INR 1,59,403	INR 1,43,964
Housekeeping Charges	INR 14,647	INR 13,256
Total Hostel Fee (per academic year)	INR 1,74,050	INR 1,57,220
Refundable Security Deposit	INR 24,250	INR 24,250

The registration fee of INR 10,000 is one-time and non-refundable.
Annual tuition fee of INR 30,000 is payable every year until the final thesis submission.
Hostel accommodation is not mandatory for PhD scholars; it is optional and available on campus.
Hostel fees are strictly non-refundable upon commencement of the academic year.
An administrative processing fee of INR 5,000 is deducted from refundable amounts if a refund is claimed before the academic year commences.
For foreign/NRI scholars: Registration Fee - USD 300; Annual Fee - USD 1,100.

MUJ Ph.D. (Statistics) Admission 2026

MUJ conducts PhD admissions twice a year - in January and July sessions. The January 2026 batch admission process has been completed. The next upcoming cycle is the July 2026 session, with tentative dates based on the July 2025 pattern. Candidates who qualify NET/SLET/JRF/GATE/M.Phil. are exempted from the written test but must appear for the interview. Selection is based on performance in both the written entrance test and the interview.

MUJ PhD Admission Dates

Activity	January 2026 (Actual)	July 2026 (Tentative)
Call for PhD Applications	December 8, 2025	June 2026
Last Date to Apply	December 27, 2025	Late June 2026
PhD Entrance Test	January 5, 2026	July 2026
Interview of Shortlisted Candidates	January 6-8, 2026	July 2026
Declaration of Results	January 9, 2026	July 2026
Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship Interview	January 12-13, 2026	July 2026
Fee Submission and Document Verification	January 16, 2026	July/August 2026
Last Date of PhD Registration	January 20, 2026	August 2026
PhD Course Work Commencement	January 21, 2026	August 2026

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration Dates	Exam Date	Result Date
GATE 2026 (ST - Statistics)	August 28 - October 13, 2025	February 7-8, 14-15, 2026	March 19, 2026
CSIR-NET (Mathematical Sciences)	May 1 - May 21, 2026 (Tentative)	July 25-27, 2026 (Tentative)	September 2026 (Tentative)
UGC-NET (Statistics)	April 1 - May 1, 2026 (Tentative)	June 2026 (Tentative)	July 2026 (Tentative)

Note: Qualifying GATE (ST), CSIR-NET (Mathematical Sciences), or UGC-NET (Statistics) exempts candidates from MUJ's written entrance test. The interview is mandatory for all candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (M.Sc. Statistics or equivalent) from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or a CGPA of 5.5 and above on a 10-point scale.
SC/ST candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks.
Candidates holding M.Phil., UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE qualifications, or Teacher Fellows are exempted from the written entrance test.

Admission Process:

Apply online at admissions.jaipur.manipal.edu during the application window.
Appear for the PhD Entrance Test (online mode) - exempted for NET/SLET/JRF/GATE/M.Phil. qualified candidates.
Shortlisted candidates appear for an interview conducted by the university.
Results are declared, followed by the Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship interview (for eligible full-time scholars).
Complete fee payment, NOC submission, and document verification within the stipulated dates.
Register for PhD and commence coursework as per the schedule.

MUJ Ph.D. (Statistics) Scholarships 2026

MUJ offers two significant financial assistance schemes exclusively for full-time PhD scholars, making the program financially accessible for meritorious and deserving candidates. The Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship is the flagship scholarship, offering a progressively increasing monthly stipend over three years. The Academic Assistance Scholarship provides additional monthly support on a competitive and merit basis. These scholarships can significantly offset living and research expenses for full-time scholars.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Name	Amount	Basis
Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship	1st Year: INR 35,000/month; 2nd Year: INR 40,000/month; 3rd Year: INR 45,000/month	Selection as per MUJ criteria
Academic Assistance Scholarship	INR 20,000 - INR 30,000/month	Competitive basis, as per merit
Conference Presentation Support	Up to INR 30,000 (entire PhD duration)	For Scopus/WoS-indexed conference presentations

The Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship is available only for full-time scholars and is awarded through a separate scholarship interview conducted after the main admission results.
The Academic Assistance Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis and is subject to merit and availability.
Scholarships are applicable only for the minimum/actual duration of the enrolled program.
Any reported case of indiscipline may result in immediate cancellation of the scholarship.

MUJ Ph.D. (Statistics) FAQs

Ques. What research areas are available under PhD Statistics at MUJ Jaipur?

Ans. The PhD Statistics program at MUJ is housed in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Research areas include probability theory, statistical inference, Bayesian statistics, biostatistics, computational statistics, time series analysis, multivariate analysis, and applied statistics. Interdisciplinary research with data science, engineering, and management departments is also encouraged.

Ques. Is GATE (Statistics paper) accepted for exemption from the MUJ PhD entrance test?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified GATE (ST - Statistics), CSIR-NET (Mathematical Sciences), UGC-NET (Statistics), or M.Phil. are exempted from the MUJ PhD written entrance test. However, the interview round is mandatory for all candidates, including those with qualifying exam scores.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after a PhD in Statistics from MUJ?

Ans. PhD Statistics graduates from MUJ can pursue careers in academia (as faculty/researchers), data science and analytics roles in industry, government statistical organizations (NSO, NSSO, RBI), pharmaceutical companies (clinical trials, biostatistics), financial institutions, and research organizations. The growing demand for statisticians in AI and machine learning also opens up significant opportunities.

Ques. What is the total fee for the PhD Statistics Full Time program at MUJ?

Ans. The total program fee for the minimum 3-year duration is INR 1,00,000 (INR 10,000 one-time registration fee + INR 30,000 per year for 3 years). If the program extends beyond 3 years (up to 6 years), an additional INR 30,000 per year is payable. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs approximately INR 1,57,220-1,74,050 per academic year.

Ques. What financial support is available for full-time PhD Statistics scholars at MUJ?

Ans. Full-time scholars can avail the Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship (INR 35,000/month in Year 1, INR 40,000/month in Year 2, INR 45,000/month in Year 3) or the Academic Assistance Scholarship (INR 20,000-30,000/month). Additionally, up to INR 30,000 is provided for presenting research at Scopus/WoS-indexed conferences during the entire PhD duration.

Ques. When is the next PhD admission cycle at MUJ for Statistics?

Ans. The January 2026 batch has already been admitted. The next intake is the July 2026 session, for which applications are tentatively expected to open in June 2026. Candidates should monitor jaipur.manipal.edu for the official notification.