Is there any entrance exam for Purnea University UG admission 2026?

No. Purnea University does not conduct any entrance exam for BA, B.Sc, or B.Com admissions. Selection is based purely on Class 12 board exam marks through the Samarth portal merit list process.

What is the minimum percentage for Purnea University UG admission?

The minimum requirement is 40% in Class 12 for BA and 45% for B.Sc and B.Com. Bihar government reservation norms apply for category-wise relaxation.

What is the registration fee for Purnea University admission?

The online registration fee on the Samarth portal is INR 500. This is paid at the time of application submission.

What is the UG fee range at Purnea University?

Annual UG programme fees at Purnea University range from INR 4,500 to INR 12,300 depending on the stream, college, and specific course. Contact your allotted constituent college for exact figures.

How does the Purnea University merit list process work?

The Samarth portal generates subject-wise and category-wise merit lists based on Class 12 aggregate marks. Cut-off lists are published for each round. Candidates who appear on the merit list must complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

What is the UG programme duration at Purnea University under NEP 2020?

The 2026-30 UG batch follows the 4-year programme structure under the National Education Policy 2020. Students can exit after 1, 2, or 3 years with a certificate, diploma, or degree respectively. A 4-year completion leads to a Honours or Honours with Research degree.

Is there a management quota at Purnea University?

No. Purnea University is a state university with no management quota. All UG and PG seats are filled through centralised merit lists on the Samarth Admission Portal.

What documents are required for Purnea University admission?

Required documents include the Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate, migration certificate, caste certificate if applicable, income certificate for scholarship applications, transfer certificate, passport-size photographs, and Aadhaar card. Carry originals and photocopies on the reporting date.

What PG programmes are available at Purnea University?

Purnea University offers MA, M.Sc, and M.Com postgraduate programmes. PG admission is also merit-based on graduation marks, conducted through the Samarth portal when PG notifications are released.

Purnea University Ph.D Home Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B

3.4

(46 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 4.11 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Fellowship

INR 4.2 LPA

NET or JRF support, if approved

Form cost

INR 1,000

General, BC, EBC and EWS

Seats

Home Science department listing

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research funding 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and degree you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your profile get you in?Eligibility ranges by route and category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Purnea Ph.D. Home Science

Purnea University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Home Science through PAT and interview. The course is for students who want doctoral research in family studies, food and nutrition, textiles, extension or human development. The university is state university under Bihar Act 13 of 2016 and the department lists Home Science faculty and Ph.D. syllabus. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs in this calculator because the course fee is not cleanly published. The full fee with hostel and living estimate is INR 8.12 Lakhs. NET JRF scholars can get INR 4.2 LPA as outside fellowship support. The seat count and placement rate are not published.

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Fees

The full course costs INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.12 Lakhs with hostel. The research programme fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that. You pay the application fee in year 1 and the research programme fee each year. The exam, thesis, final certificate and alumni fees are paid when those steps come. Hostel adds INR 4.01 Lakhs if you take the lowest listed room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Application fee	INR 50,000	One time, in year 1
Research research programme fee	INR 3 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years
Coursework exam fee	INR 20,000	One time, on application
Thesis submission fee	INR 30,000	One time, before thesis check
Final certificate and alumni fees	INR 11,000	One time, near completion
Hostel and mess	INR 4.01 Lakhs	INR 11,000 a month for 36 months plus one fee
Total, no hostel	INR 4.11 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 8.12 Lakhs	Full course

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Admission Dates 2027

The PAT application window closed on 24 Mar 2026 and the next subject steps are listed by the university. Interview and joining dates are announced by notice, and classes start after reporting. Keep the synopsis, marks papers and fee proof ready after the offer.

Event	Date	Status
Application form, last date to apply	10 Feb 2026 to 24 Mar 2026	Over
Ph.D. Admission Test	31 Oct 2026	Tentative
PAT result and shortlist	20 Nov 2026	Tentative
Interview and synopsis review	20 Nov 2026	Tentative
Admission offer and seat acceptance	5 Dec 2026	Tentative
First fee payment, last date	20 Dec 2026	Tentative
Reporting and document check	5 Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	15 Jan 2027	Tentative

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Eligibility

The main route needs 55% in a master's degree in Home Science or a close subject. Reserved categories get a 5% relaxation. You can also enter after a four-year Honors degree with 75% marks. If you fall short on the four-year route, the university asks for a bridging programme.

Requirement	What you need
Master's route	Master's degree with 55% marks
Reserved category	5% relaxation as per rules
Four-year Honors route	75% marks
Subject	Home Science or a close subject

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Admission Process

Step 2 charges INR 1,000 and step 6 is the final review. Purnea University takes the form first, then you write PAT, attend the interview and submit your research synopsis. The university checks your scholastic record, work experience and activity record before the final offer. If you miss the fee date in the offer, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Submit form	Fill the online application
2. Pay fee	Pay INR 1,000 application fee
3. Write PAT	Take the Ph.D. Admission Test
4. Attend interview	Discuss your research plan and subject fit
5. Submit synopsis	Share the proposed dissertation topic
6. Final review	The university checks academic and work record

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Cutoff

The published academic rule is 55% in the master's route and 75% in the four-year Honors route. No PAT score cutoff is published. The safer plan is to meet the academic rule first and prepare a clear synopsis before the interview.

Route	Closing score or rule	Round and year
Master's degree	55%	2027 admission rule
Reserved category	50%	Relaxed academic rule
Four-year Honors	75%	Direct entry rule
PAT cutoff	Not published	Selection test

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Placements

NET JRF scholars can get INR 4.2 LPA as outside fellowship support. The placement rate is not published for this doctoral course. The department points students towards teaching, research, data analytics, actuarial science, finance, statistics and human development roles after research training.

Metric	Value
Research fellowship	INR 4.2 LPA, NET JRF scholars
Monthly fellowship	INR 35,000
Placement rate	Not published
Career areas	Teaching, research, data analytics, finance and human development

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Scholarships

The biggest listed support can cover INR 2 Lakhs of the fee in this calculator, and the NET JRF support is INR 35,000. Contingency, workshop and conference support add smaller research funding. You need committee approval, and awards depend on availability and review.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Research fellowship	NET JRF scholars approved by committee	INR 2 Lakhs fee cover shown here
Contingency grant	NET JRF scholars	INR 75,000 over the course
International conference funding	Case by case	INR 1 Lakh
National workshop funding	Scholars without other funding support	INR 90,000 over the course

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Ranking

The table lists NAAC B and 60 seats on the Home Science department page. A course-level public rank is not published for this Ph.D. The state university status matters more here because doctoral admission depends on guide fit and research area.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC B	2026	State university
Course-level public rank	2026	Not published
Home Science department seats	2026	60 seats

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Course Structure

Coursework starts before full research work and the full course takes at least 3 years. Scholars clear PAT, coursework, comprehensive exam and thesis submission. Directed courses are made for the chosen research area.

Stage	What you study or do
Coursework	Research methods and directed courses
Comprehensive exam	Subject check before thesis work
Research work	Original work with a guide
Thesis	Submission, review and viva

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Hostel and Campus

The lowest listed hostel cost is INR 11,000 a month when converted from the six-month fee. Meals and laundry are included for six months. Rooms are given by availability, so check the room type before paying the deposit.

Item	Detail
Lowest hostel fee	INR 66,000 for six months
Converted monthly cost	INR 11,000
Room allotment	First come, subject to availability
Meals and laundry	Included for six months

Should you pick Ph.D. Home Science at Purnea University?

This course suits students who want doctoral research in maths, nutrition research or human development.

Pick it if:

You want research funding: NET JRF scholars can get the INR 35,000 NET JRF support after the university committee approves it.

You need home science, not pure theory only: the department lists AI, extension education and family studies as research areas.

You want campus research tools: Home Science department and research guides support data, robotics and automation work on campus.

Your family wants a planned fee: the official PAT notice fixes INR 4.11 Lakhs before hostel.

Skip it if:

You need a sure job placement: the course page gives no placement rate for doctoral scholars, so plan for teaching or research roles.

You cannot wait for selection steps: PAT, interview and subject fit review happen after the application form closes.

You need a hostel room on demand: Purnea University gives rooms by availability, so pay the deposit only after checking room type.

You want a short course: the minimum stay is 3 years, and research can take longer.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if you want research and can pay the first fee after the offer. If you need a sure job, ask for placement records first.

Ph.D. Home Science Eligibility▾

Master's marks: 55% in Home Science or a close subject.

Relaxed marks: 50% for reserved categories as per rules.

Honors route: A four-year Honors degree needs 75% marks for direct entry.

M.Phil route: M.Phil coursework with 55% also counts.

Final result: Waiting students must submit proof within three months of admission.

Ph.D. Home Science Admission Process▾

Submit form: Fill the online application for the Ph.D. intake.

Pay application fee: Pay INR 1,000 before the selection steps.

Write PAT: PAT means Ph.D. Admission Test.

Attend interview: Discuss your subject fit and proposed research area.

Submit synopsis: Share the proposed dissertation plan before final selection.

Ph.D. Home Science Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 intake dates where published. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Over

10 Feb 2026 to 24 Mar 2026

Application form, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 15 Sep 2026.

Tentative

31 Oct 2026

Ph.D. Admission Test

The test checks research aptitude before interview.

Tentative

20 Nov 2026

PAT result and shortlist

Shortlisted candidates move to interview and synopsis review.

Tentative

20 Nov 2026

Interview and synopsis review

Carry your research idea and degree papers for review.

Tentative

5 Dec 2026

Admission offer and seat acceptance

Accept the offer only after reading the fee terms.

Tentative

20 Dec 2026

First fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the offer deadline.

Tentative

5 Jan 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and fee proof for the joining file.

Tentative

15 Jan 2027

Classes start

Coursework begins after reporting and guide mapping.

Tentative

Aug 2027 to Sep 2027

Application form, last date to apply

Expected to follow the same month pattern as the 2027 intake.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Ph.D. Admission Test

Expected after the application deadline.

Tentative

Oct 2027

PAT result and shortlist

Expected before the interview step.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Interview and synopsis review

Expected to check subject fit and research plan.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Admission offer and seat acceptance

Expected after interview review.

Tentative

Dec 2027

First fee payment, last date

Expected before the January joining month.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected before coursework starts.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Classes start

Expected in the Ph.D. intake month.

Source: Purnea University Ph.D. 2027 page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Application fee

One time, in year 1

INR 50,000

Research research programme fee

Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year

INR 3 Lakhs

Coursework exam fee

One time, on application

INR 20,000

Thesis submission fee

One time, before thesis check

INR 30,000

Final certificate and alumni fees

One time, near completion

INR 11,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per month × 36, INR 11,000 a month

INR 3.96 Lakhs

Hostel maintenance fee

One time, when hostel is booked

INR 5,000

Hostel security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 20,000

Total course fee

INR 4.11 Lakhs

3 years · registration + programme + exam and thesis fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 8.12 Lakhs

3 years · registration + programme + exam fees + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 6,930

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

102%

research fellowship INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 13,691

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

52%

research fellowship INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Purnea University PAT notice and Ph.D. ordinance. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you Ph.D. Home Science at Purnea University?

Pick your route and category. The cutoff ranges use published academic marks, not PAT score.

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to estimate research support. Confirm the final amount with the university.

Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 4.11 Lakhs

published fee heads

Not published

FellowshipNET JRF scholars

INR 4.2 LPA

if approved

Not published

Application feebefore selection

INR 1,000

paid with form

Not published

Minimum durationcoursework included

years minimum

Not published

Master's marksmain academic rule

percent rule

Not published

In short

Patna University is a state peer, but its same-course figures were not cleanly published here. If Purnea University confirms your guide and topic, decide on that written offer.

In short

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University is a Bihar peer, but comparable fee and fellowship figures were not published cleanly. If both call you, ask both departments for guide fit in writing.

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Lalit Narayan Mithila University gives another Bihar option, but the public figures did not match this table. If Purnea University has your guide, keep it first.

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Magadh University is useful as a Bihar backup, but the same-course numbers were not published cleanly. If Purnea University confirms the guide, take the clearer offer first.

In short

B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University is another state option, but matching Ph.D. Home Science numbers were not cleanly published. If Purnea University gives guide fit, prefer the clearer file.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University Ph.D. Home Science

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Home Science at Purnea University worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a research path and can use the fellowship route. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs, while NET JRF scholars can get INR 4.2 LPA as outside fellowship support. Check the committee rules before you count that money.

Should I take this course if I only want a quick job?▾

No, not as your first choice. This is a doctoral research course with a minimum 3-year stay, and the placement rate is not published. Take it if you want teaching, research or analytics roles. Ask the department for recent scholar outcomes before paying.

Is this course good for research in nutrition research or AI?▾

Yes, if your research idea fits the department. The official areas include food and nutrition, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, family studies and numerical methods. Write a clear synopsis around one of these areas before the interview, because the synopsis review is part of selection.

Who should pick this Ph.D. at Purnea University?▾

Pick it if you already like fieldwork, nutrition or family research and want a guide in Home Science. The department lists human development, statistics, extension education and data analytics. Use the eligibility block first, then check faculty fit before you pay the first fee.

Who should skip this Ph.D. course?▾

Skip it if you need a fixed placement path or a short classroom course. The course page gives no placement rate for doctoral scholars, and research can take longer than the minimum 3 years. Ask for guide availability, fellowship terms and hostel room type first.

Is the fellowship enough to cover the fee?▾

It can help a lot, but do not count it before approval. The page lists INR 35,000 per month for NET JRF scholars, which is INR 4.2 LPA. The full course fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs. Ask when the committee reviews your fellowship.

Should I join if my master's marks are just above 55%?▾

You can apply, but marks only clear the first gate. The master's route needs 55%, and reserved categories get a 5% relaxation. PAT, interview and subject fit review decide the final offer, so spend time on your research plan.

Is the Honors route better than doing a master's first?▾

It depends on your marks and research readiness. Direct entry after a four-year Honors degree needs 75% marks. If your mark is lower, the page points to a master's or bridging route. Ask the admission office which route fits your transcript.

Can I get hostel while doing this Ph.D.?▾

Yes, but it is subject to availability. The lowest hostel fee shown is INR 66,000 for six months, and the converted 3-year hostel cost in this page is INR 4.01 Lakhs. Check the room type before paying the deposit.

Can I pay the Ph.D. fee in parts?▾

Yes, the fee is already split by year and stage. The research programme fee is INR 1 Lakh a year for 3 years, and the application fee is paid in year 1. Exam, thesis and completion fees come later. Read the offer letter before paying.

What happens after I submit the application?▾

You pay INR 1,000, write PAT, attend the interview and submit a research synopsis. The university then checks your academic record, work record and activity record. Keep all marks papers ready, because document check happens before joining.

Should I choose this course for higher studies abroad later?▾

It can help if your thesis and publications are strong. The course is a Ph.D., so the next step is usually post-doctoral research, teaching or research work. Use the university support for conferences, and choose a guide whose area matches your plan.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 2026

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