Amity University Mumbai Ph.D Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Amity University Ph.D. Political Science Admission 2026

Amity University Mumbai conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year for January and July sessions. For the Part Time Ph.D. in Political Science, candidates must apply online, appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) unless exempted, and clear the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) interview. The January 2026 session application window for Mumbai campus closed on December 6, 2025. The next (July 2026) session is expected to open for applications around April-May 2026, with PET dates tentatively in May-June 2026.

Admission Schedule - July 2026 Session

Note: For reference, the last date to apply for the January 2026 session at Mumbai campus was December 6, 2025.

UGC-NET Exam Dates

Note: A valid UGC-NET (JRF/LS/PhD category), CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-JRF, or ICMR-JRF score in the relevant field exempts candidates from APET. Only the FRC Interview is required for exempted candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Master's degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Political Science or a related field (such as Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, South Asian Studies) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement (i.e., 50% marks).
• Part Time PhD applicants must be employed and are required to submit an Employment Verification Certificate and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of joining.

Admission Process

• Register and fill the online application form at the Amity PhD portal (portal.amity.edu) and pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 online.
• Upload all required documents: passport-size photograph, Class X marksheet, post-graduation marksheets, preliminary research idea (up to 1,000 words), and Employment Verification Certificate (for Part Time applicants).
• Candidates with a valid national-level qualification (UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, etc.) in the relevant field are exempted from APET; they must submit a scanned copy of the certificate.
• Appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) - 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (50 marks General/Research Aptitude + 50 marks Subject-Specific Political Science).
• Qualified/exempted candidates appear before the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) for an interview (30 marks).
• Selected candidates receive an admission letter on the Amity Admission Microsite; fee payment and joining formalities to be completed as per the schedule.

Amity University Ph.D. Political Science Scholarships 2026

Amity University offers research fellowships and financial assistance to Ph.D. scholars, primarily for full-time scholars. Part Time Ph.D. scholars may be eligible for fee concessions and financial aid as per university norms. The Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is the flagship financial support program for full-time PhD scholars; Part Time scholars are generally not eligible for the monthly stipend but may benefit from other fee-related concessions.

Scholarship Details

• The Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) monthly stipend is available exclusively to Full Time Ph.D. scholars.
• Part Time scholars may apply for fee concessions or financial aid as per the university's prevailing policy.
• UGC-NET JRF holders who switch to Part Time mode may retain their JRF fellowship as per UGC norms, subject to UGC's own conditions.
• Scholars who are Amity academic/non-academic staff, JRF/SRF/RA employed in the university, or national fellowship holders may be eligible for additional fee concessions.
• For the latest scholarship details, contact the Amity Mumbai admissions office at admissions@mum.amity.edu or call 7303-396-396.