Andhra University, College of Science & Technology Visakhapatnam Ph.D Statistics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. is a full-time doctoral programme with a minimum duration of 3 years, extendable up to 6 years as per Andhra University regulations. Scholars must complete a compulsory coursework semester, submit annual progress reports to a Doctoral Committee, and have at least one peer-reviewed research publication accepted before thesis submission is permitted by the university.

Ans. AURCET (Andhra University Research Common Entrance Test) is the entrance examination for all Ph.D. programmes at Andhra University. It is conducted online over multiple days, typically in November. For the 2026-27 cycle, the exam is scheduled from November 3 to 7, 2026. Candidates shortlisted on AURCET scores are called for a departmental interview before final seat allotment.

Ans. The consolidated programme fee is INR 80,000 for the entire doctoral duration. A thesis submission fee of INR 10,000 and a viva examination fee of INR 5,000 are charged separately at the time of final thesis submission. Hostel and mess charges are not included and are payable separately based on the accommodation facility chosen by the scholar.

Ans. Yes. Candidates who cleared UGC NET JRF before enrolment are eligible to receive monthly fellowship support throughout the Ph.D. tenure as per UGC norms. Scholars without JRF may apply for the AP State Post-Matric Scholarship if they belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories and hold valid Andhra Pradesh domicile. NSP scholarships are also available to eligible candidates from all categories via scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Ph.D. (Statistics) at Andhra University covers statistical inference, probability theory, multivariate analysis, design of experiments, time series analysis, biostatistics, and econometrics. Applied research areas include sample survey methods for government data collection, statistical modelling in public health, and economic data analysis. The department has collaborative research ties with government statistical agencies and regional research organisations in Andhra Pradesh.

Ans. Yes. UGC NET JRF in Mathematical Sciences is accepted for research fellowship funding during Ph.D. (Statistics) at Andhra University. Candidates who cleared the JRF receive monthly fellowship support from UGC throughout the doctoral tenure. CSIR does not cover Statistics directly, so UGC NET is the primary national fellowship route for statistics scholars. Candidates may also apply for AP state scholarships if they meet the category and domicile eligibility criteria.