Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute Allahabad Ph.D Social Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. PhD admission at GBPSSI is through the Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET) conducted by the University of Allahabad. Candidates with a valid UGC-NET or JRF score are exempt from CRET and move directly to the synopsis presentation stage before the Departmental Research Committee. Final selection is based on CRET or NET/JRF status combined with research aptitude, synopsis quality, and interview performance at the Jhusi, Prayagraj campus.

Ans. GBPSSI offers doctoral research across multiple social science disciplines including History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology. Research themes at the institute span subaltern leadership, caste politics, Dalit movements, climate change, urban sustainability, gender disparities, labor studies, and regional development. The institute provides access to analytical tools including STATA, SPSS, ArcGIS, and qualitative research software for doctoral scholars.

Ans. Doctoral scholars at GBPSSI can receive the UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of INR 37,000 per month in the first two years plus house rent allowance for candidates who qualified UGC-NET with JRF. The ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship is also available for social science research scholars at ICSSR-recognized institutes. NSP Post-Matric Scholarships are additionally available for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority students via scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved categories). A valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or JRF score exempts candidates from CRET. Others must clear CRET conducted by the University of Allahabad. All candidates then present a research synopsis before the Departmental Research Committee at GBPSSI for final selection.

Ans. The total programme fee for PhD at GBPSSI is INR 1,83,600 for the complete doctoral programme. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 28,000 per year. For the 2026-27 batch, the PhD admission notification has not yet been released. Admissions are tentatively expected to open in September 2026. The 2025-26 PhD admissions are now complete. Candidates should monitor gbpssi.in and allduniv.ac.in for updates.

Ans. The PhD programme at GBPSSI typically spans 3 to 5 years, depending on the research topic, pace of coursework, and timeline for thesis submission. Scholars must complete coursework in the first year and then focus on independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Progress assessments are conducted periodically by the Departmental Research Committee as per the University of Allahabad PhD regulations.