CSJMU Ph.D Geography: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. Geography programme at CSJMU is available both at the university campus and through affiliated colleges in the Kanpur region. In the 2025-26 session, 17 seats were allotted in Geography across affiliated colleges, while the university campus also has approved supervisors for Geography research. You should check the approved supervisor list on the CSJMU website before applying to ensure your preferred research area and supervisor are available at your preferred centre.

Ans. Yes, candidates who have qualified UGC NET (even without JRF) in Geography are exempted from the CSJMU Ph.D. entrance test. You will be directly called for a subject-wise interview before the selection committee. However, only JRF holders are eligible for the monthly fellowship (Rs. 37,000/month for JRF; Rs. 42,000/month for SRF). NET-only qualified candidates do not receive the UGC fellowship but may be eligible for university-level fellowships subject to availability.

Ans. For a General/OBC candidate completing the Ph.D. in the minimum 3-year period, the total cost works out to approximately Rs. 1,07,000. This includes the one-time admission fee of Rs. 45,000, annual fees of Rs. 10,000 per year for 3 years (Rs. 30,000), synopsis/RDC fee of Rs. 6,000, thesis evaluation fee of Rs. 15,000, viva fee of Rs. 10,000, and provisional certificate fee of Rs. 1,000. If the thesis submission is delayed beyond 3 years, additional annual fees of Rs. 10,000 per year will apply. SC/ST/PwD candidates pay a lower admission fee of Rs. 30,000, reducing the total to approximately Rs. 92,000 for a 3-year completion.

Ans. CSJMU offers research in a wide range of Geography sub-disciplines including physical geography, human geography, environmental geography, geomorphology, remote sensing and GIS, urban geography, population geography, and agricultural geography. The university publishes an approved supervisor list on its website (csjmu.ac.in) every year. You should review this list before applying to identify supervisors whose research interests align with yours. After selection, the university allots supervisors based on availability and the scholar's research proposal. You can also contact potential supervisors directly before applying to discuss your research interest.

Ans. The Ph.D. programme at CSJMU allows a maximum of 6 years for thesis submission. If you are unable to submit within 3 years, you will need to pay an annual fee of Rs. 10,000 for each additional year until submission. Beyond 4 years, extension charges also apply (Rs. 2,000 for up to 3 months, Rs. 3,000 for up to 6 months, Rs. 5,000 for up to 1 year, as per the 2015-onwards extension policy). You must also continue submitting progress reports every six months throughout your tenure; failure to do so may attract late fees or administrative action.

Ans. Yes, CSJMU offers a part-time Ph.D. option for working professionals. The part-time Ph.D. fee is Rs. 50,000 per year (for 2023-24 and 2024-25 batches). Candidates sponsored by industries or government organizations may also be admitted through an interview process without the entrance test, provided the sponsoring organization is assigned as a research centre. However, completion of the mandatory pre-Ph.D. coursework is compulsory for all scholars, including part-time and sponsored candidates. The maximum duration for part-time Ph.D. is also 6 years from the date of registration.