Tamil University Thanjavur Ph.D Art History & Art Appreciation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D in Art History & Art Appreciation at Tamil University, Thanjavur over three years is Rs 85,100, payable as Rs 25,700 in Year 1, Rs 23,700 in Year 2, and Rs 35,700 in Year 3. A refundable caution deposit may be charged separately as per university norms.

Ans. Candidates must hold a MA in History of Art, Fine Arts, History, or a related Humanities PG degree. Minimum 55 percent marks in the qualifying PG degree (50 percent for SC, ST, and reserved categories). Candidates must qualify TURCET (Tamil University Research Common Entrance Test) or UGC-NET for admission.

Ans. TURCET is the Tamil University Research Common Entrance Test, the primary admission gateway for Ph.D programmes at Tamil University, Thanjavur. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET may be exempted from TURCET as per university norms. TURCET is conducted annually; eligible candidates also attend a departmental research interview before final selection.

Ans. Candidates who qualify UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF are eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs 37,000 during the first two years, enhanced to Rs 42,000 from the third year onwards, as per government norms. Tamil Nadu state fellowship schemes for reserved category Ph.D scholars are also available through the state higher education department.

Ans. The Ph.D programme at Tamil University, Thanjavur has a minimum duration of three years. The programme involves coursework in the first year followed by full-time research under a registered supervisor. The maximum duration permissible is six years as per UGC regulations.