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MKU Ph.D. (Biology) Fees
The Ph.D. (Biology) programme at MKU involves a one-time registration fee at the time of admission, followed by annual research fees payable each year throughout the programme. For science subjects like Biology, the annual research fee is Rs. 15,000. The total fees over the minimum 3-year duration amount to approximately Rs. 71,000, inclusive of registration, annual research fees, and thesis submission charges. Additional charges apply for extension, change of guide/title, and other administrative processes.
Fee Components
| Fee Component | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Application Form Fee | 1,000 |
| Registration Fee | 3,000 |
| Methodology Test Fee | 3,000 |
| Course Work Fee | 2,000 |
| Administrative Fee | 2,000 |
| Annual Research Fee (Science) x 3 years | 45,000 |
| Ph.D. Synopsis Submission Fee | 5,000 |
| Ph.D. Thesis Submission Fee | 10,000 |
| Total Fees (Approx. for 3-year programme) | 71,000 |
- The above total is calculated for the minimum 3-year duration.
- Fees for extended periods will be higher.
- Extension fee: Rs. 4,000 per year (applicable if the scholar exceeds the stipulated period).
- Hostel facility is available on campus; hostel fees are separate and not mandatory.
- Fees are to be paid online through the MKU e-payment portal or via Demand Draft in favour of "The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University."
- NRI/Foreign national candidates are charged in US dollars (approximately $950 per year for science subjects).
- SC/ST candidates are exempted from the application fee for the first application.
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