Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore offers Ph.D programmes across 27 disciplines spanning Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Commerce, Law, and Humanities. Both Full Time and Part Time modes are available for most disciplines. The unified annual fee is INR 65,334 per year, amounting to a total of INR 1,96,000 across the 3-year programme. Admission is through the DSU PhD Entrance Test (DPET) or with a waiver for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET holders.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- DPET is waived for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET holders, enabling direct-interview entry without a separate DSU entrance test.
- Both Full Time (campus-based) and Part Time (working professional) modes are available across most disciplines at the same fee and duration.
- UGC PhD Regulations 2022 apply to all scholars enrolled at DSU’s NAAC A+ accredited integrated campus in Bangalore.
DSU Bangalore PhD Fees 2026
All Ph.D specializations at DSU carry a uniform total fee of INR 1,96,000 for the 3-year programme, regardless of discipline or mode.
| Discipline Group | Specializations | Total Fees |
|---|
| Engineering | Aerospace Engineering (FT)
Aerospace Engineering (PT)
Computer Science and Engineering (FT)
Computer Science and Engineering (PT)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (FT)
Electronics and Communications Engineering (PT)
Mechanical Engineering (FT)
Mechanical Engineering (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Life Sciences | Biochemistry (FT)
Biochemistry (PT)
Biological Sciences (FT)
Biotechnology (FT)
Biotechnology (PT)
Genetics (FT)
Microbiology (FT)
Microbiology (PT)
Molecular Biology (FT)
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Physical Sciences | Chemistry (FT)
Chemistry (PT)
Mathematics (FT)
Mathematics (PT)
Physics (FT)
Physics (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Health Sciences | Community Medicine (FT)
Community Medicine (PT)
Nursing (FT)
Nursing (PT)
Pathology (FT)
Pathology (PT)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (FT)
Physiotherapy (FT)
Physiotherapy (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Computer Science | Computer Applications (FT)
Computer Application (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Commerce and Management | Commerce and Management (FT)
Commerce (PT) | INR 1,96,000 |
| Law and Humanities | Law (FT)
Law (PT)
English Literature (FT)
English Literature (PT)
Journalism and Mass Communication (FT) | INR 1,96,000 |
- Fees cover tuition and registration for all 3 years.
- Verify the current fee at dsu.edu.in before applying.
DSU Bangalore PhD Admission 2026
DSU PhD admission is through DPET or waived for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET holders. All candidates must clear a mandatory personal interview at DSU. DPET 2026 dates are yet to be notified by DSU at dsu.edu.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DPET 2026 Registration | As notified by DSU |
| DPET 2026 Exam | 2026 |
| Personal Interview | After DPET or waiver confirmation |
| Admission Confirmation | July 2026 |
- DPET waived for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, and SLET qualified candidates.
- Check dsu.edu.in for DPET notification and registration window.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Masters degree (M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, LL.M., or equivalent) in the relevant discipline from a UGC-recognised university.
- Minimum 55% aggregate in Masters (50% for SC/ST candidates).
- Valid DPET score or qualifying certificate in UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET for entrance waiver.
- Mandatory personal interview at DSU Bangalore for all shortlisted candidates.
Admission Process
- Register for DPET 2026 at dsu.edu.in or prepare qualifying exam certificate for waiver application.
- Appear for DPET and check results, or submit qualifying exam certificate at dsu.edu.in.
- Attend the mandatory personal interview at DSU Bangalore on the notified date.
- Receive admission offer and pay the first-year fee to confirm enrolment.
- Confirm supervisor allocation and research topic within the first semester.
✓ Opt for this if
- Researchers seeking Bangalore-based PhD with UGC Regulation 2022 compliance across diverse disciplines
- Working professionals wanting a Part Time PhD at the same fee as Full Time
- GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET holders who can bypass DPET and enter via direct interview
- Students from DSU PG programmes wanting to continue research with existing supervisors on campus
✗ Skip if
- Researchers requiring fellowship funding tied to a centrally funded institute such as IIT or IISc
- Those needing PhD from a ranked university for international postdoctoral applications
- Students wanting remote or fully online PhD research without campus presence
DSU Bangalore PhD Scholarships 2026
DSU PhD scholars can access government fellowships and state scholarships alongside DSU internal support.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per NSP norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority scholars. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | Full/partial support | Karnataka SC/ST scholars. Apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | Partial support | Karnataka OBC/Minority scholars. Apply via state portal |
| DSU Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver | High DPET score or qualifying exam merit. Contact DSU admissions |
| DSU Management Discretionary Scholarship | Need-based assistance | EWS scholars. Contact DSU scholarship cell |
- Apply to government scholarships immediately after admission confirmation.
- Contact DSU scholarship cell for internal award details.
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