Andhra University Visakhapatnam Ph.D Anthropology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Andhra University’s Ph.D. (Anthropology) is a full-time doctoral programme of minimum 3 years, offered on campus at Visakhapatnam. Admission is through AURCET, the university’s research common entrance test. Minimum tuition fees are INR 45,000 over 3 years at INR 15,000 per year. Ranked 23rd among Indian universities by NIRF 2025, the university has a long-established Anthropology department known for fieldwork-based research on tribal communities and socio-cultural issues of South India.

Andhra University Ph.D. Anthropology Fees 2026

• Course fee of INR 15,000 is payable annually at the beginning of each enrolled year.
• Part-time scholars pay a higher course fee of INR 25,000 per year under university norms.
• SC and ST candidates may be eligible for fee concessions as per university and state government policy.

Andhra University Ph.D. Anthropology Admission 2026

• UGC NET JRF and GATE qualifiers are generally exempt from AURCET and proceed directly to interview.
• Applications and fee payment are completed online through the Andhra University Directorate of Admissions portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related social science discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC and ST candidates and persons with disabilities).
• Candidates must qualify AURCET unless they hold UGC NET JRF, GATE, or an equivalent national fellowship recognised by Andhra University.
• Part-Time Ph.D. applicants must provide proof of regular employment at a recognised educational institution, research organisation, or government department.

Admission Process

• Candidates register and apply online through the Andhra University Directorate of Admissions portal and upload required documents during the application window.
• Eligible candidates appear for AURCET, an online test comprising 50% research aptitude questions and 50% Anthropology subject-specific questions.
• Shortlisted candidates based on AURCET score are called for a personal interview or viva-voce conducted by the Department of Anthropology.
• The final merit list is prepared based on the combined AURCET score and personal interview performance and published on the university website.
• Selected candidates complete the enrollment process and pay the registration fee by the deadline specified in the selection notice.

Andhra University Ph.D. Anthropology Scholarships 2026

• UGC JRF applications are submitted through the NTA portal after qualifying UGC NET with JRF rank.
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and MANF applications are processed through the UGC online scholarship portal every year.