National College Tiruchirappalli Ph.D English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Department of English at National College, Trichy has 5 active research guides: Dr. Ramesh T.S., Dr. Srividhya V., Dr. Akila T.G., Dr. Preya M.N.V., and Dr. Nainar Sumathi P. The department's research areas include Literary and Critical Studies, Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Ecocriticism, Translation Studies, Human Rights Literature, and Language Studies. Candidates are advised to contact the department to check supervisor availability and research interests before applying.

Ans. Yes, the BDU Ph.D. Qualifying Entrance Examination is mandatory for all candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programmes at Bharathidasan University-affiliated colleges, including National College, Trichy. However, candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF in English are typically exempted from this entrance examination as per UGC regulations. The exam is conducted twice a year (February and August sessions) and applications are submitted online at oms.bdu.ac.in.

Ans. Yes, the Ph.D. (English) programme is available in Part-Time mode, which is particularly suitable for working college lecturers and school teachers who wish to pursue doctoral research alongside their employment. The minimum duration for Part-Time Ph.D. is typically 4-5 years. Part-Time scholars are generally not eligible for monthly fellowships like JRF/SRF but can benefit from the department's research infrastructure and faculty guidance.

Ans. Yes, the Department of English has signed an MOU with Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh for academic collaboration. The department has also hosted international conferences, including the IV International Conference of the Organisation for Studies in Literature and Environment (OSLE-India) on the theme Ecology: Texts and Contexts. These collaborations provide research scholars with opportunities for international academic exposure.

Ans. The college-level fee for Ph.D. (English) is approximately Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 per year, with additional fees payable to Bharathidasan University for registration and examinations. Full-Time scholars who hold UGC-NET/JRF qualification are eligible for the UGC JRF fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month (JRF) and Rs. 42,000 per month (SRF). SC/ST scholars can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) and minority scholars for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF).

Ans. Yes, the department regularly conducts NET/SET coaching classes on weekends for English aspirants. These classes are conducted by Dr. Benet, Associate Professor, and are attended by students from across Tamil Nadu. Qualifying UGC-NET/JRF not only exempts candidates from the BDU Ph.D. entrance exam but also makes them eligible for the UGC Junior Research Fellowship, which provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 during the Ph.D. programme.