University of Hyderabad Ph.D Anthropology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3

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05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Anthropology Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 64,980 .

Total fees
INR 63,480
6 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.36 LPA
PG placements, NIRF 2025
Cutoff
55%
MA Anthropology minimum marks
Placement rate
12%
PG batch placed, latest data

About UOH Ph.D. Anthropology

University of Hyderabad offers a six-year, full-time Ph.D. Anthropology through the Department of Anthropology. The course is research based and is taught on campus through course work, fieldwork and thesis work. UOH is a central university with UGC recognition, NAAC A grade and #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 63,480 and INR 71,580 with hostel fee. You get a seat through the UoH entrance and interview route. The department listed 5 seats for Anthropology. The latest PG placement data shows INR 6.36 LPA median pay and 12% placement.

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 71,580 and the total fees without hostel is INR 63,480. The tuition fee is INR 45,720. You pay the tuition fee every semester across 12 semesters. UOH fixes the semester fee. Hostel fee is separate and you pay it only if a room is allotted.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 45,720INR 3,810 a semester, 12 semesters
Other feeINR 5,800INR 580 in ten semesters
Students welfare fundINR 1,560INR 260 a year, 6 years
Medical feeINR 12,720INR 2,120 a year, 6 years
DepositsINR 2,160One time, refundable
Hostel feeINR 8,100INR 1,350 a year, 6 years
Total, no hostelINR 63,480Full course
Total with hostelINR 71,580Full course

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Admission Dates

Admission counselling is set for 30 Sep 2026. Fee payment closes on 7 Oct 2026 and classes are expected in Jan 2027. Check the admission portal after each list, because UOH posts results there.

EventDateStatus
Ph.D. entrance registration, last date to apply30 Apr 2026 to 21 May 2026Over
Ph.D. entrance exam6 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026Over
Interview shortlist12 Aug 2026Over
Department interview18 Aug 2026Over
First wait list19 Aug 2026Over
Admission counselling30 Sep 2026Confirmed
Admission fee payment, last date7 Oct 2026Confirmed
Reporting and document check20 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes startJan 2027Tentative

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Eligibility

You need MA Anthropology with 55% marks. SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students get the 5% relaxation allowed for Ph.D. admission. You must bring marks papers and category papers when UOH checks them.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMA Anthropology
Marks55% for General and EWS
Relaxation5% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD
RouteUoH entrance and interview

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Admission Process

UOH shortlists students through the entrance score and calls them for interview. You submit a research proposal and answer questions from the department. If selected, you pay the fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the Ph.D. form on the UOH admission portal
2. Write the examSit for the UoH entrance exam
3. Attend interviewCarry the research proposal and certificates
4. Pay feePay by the last date and report with papers

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Cutoff

The published academic cutoff is 55% in MA Anthropology for General and EWS students. Reserved-category students get 5% relaxation. UOH did not publish a clean final entrance score for this course, so use the marks rule first.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General55% in MA AnthropologyAdmission rule, 2026
EWS55% in MA AnthropologyAdmission rule, 2026
OBC-NCL50% after relaxationAdmission rule, 2026
SC50% after relaxationAdmission rule, 2026
ST50% after relaxationAdmission rule, 2026

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Placements

The latest PG placement data shows INR 6.36 LPA median pay and 12% placement. Ph.D. Anthropology is mainly a research course. Students usually look at teaching, research projects, field research and policy work.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.36 LPA, latest PG data
Average payNot published for this course
Highest offerINR 46 LPA, university placement season
Batch placed12%
Work areasTeaching, research, field studies and policy work

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Scholarships

The biggest listed support is INR 60,000 over the course from the Central Sector Scheme. State post-matric support can cut tuition for eligible SC, ST or OBC-NCL students. Keep income and category papers ready before you apply.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 60,000 over the course
Telangana post-matric supportSC or ST students with income papersTuition fee support as approved
OBC post-matric supportOBC-NCL students with income papersTuition fee support as approved
PwD fee reliefPwD certificateFee relief under UOH rules

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Ranking

UOH is #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A grade. The university is a central university with UGC recognition. These ranks show the university level, not a separate Anthropology rank.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#18
NAACLatest cycleA
UGCCentral universityRecognised

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Course Structure

Year 1 has course work and research methods. Year 2 moves into proposal work and field planning. Later years focus on fieldwork, writing and supervisor meetings.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Course work, theory and research methods
Year 2Proposal work and field planning
Year 3 to Year 5Fieldwork, reading and chapter writing
Year 6Thesis submission and viva work

UOH Ph.D. Anthropology Hostel and Campus

The hostel admission fee is INR 3,850 for UR, EWS and OBC students in 2025 to 2026. UOH has 23 hostels and gives rooms only if seats are free. Students within 50 km of campus are not considered.

ItemDetail
Hostels23 hostels on campus
Hostel admission feeINR 3,850 for UR, EWS and OBC
Distance ruleStudents within 50 km are not considered
CampusMain campus at Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Should you pick Ph.D. Anthropology at UOH?

This course suits students who want research, fieldwork and teaching more than a quick campus job.

Pick it if:
You want a research name: UOH is #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and is known for postgraduate research.
You have MA Anthropology: the department asks for 55% marks, so check this before filling the form.
You need a campus hostel: UOH has 23 hostels, but rooms are given only if seats are free.
Your fee budget is small: the full fee without hostel is INR 63,480, much less than many private research courses.
Skip it if:
You want quick campus hiring: Ph.D. Anthropology is research first, and only 12% is shown in the PG placement data.
You live near campus: hostel rules say students within 50 km are not considered for rooms.
You do not have a proposal: the interview checks your research idea, so weak proposal work can hurt you.
You need a fixed job figure: UOH does not publish course-wise average pay for this Ph.D. course.
Counsellor's advice
If you want research or teaching, take this seat after checking your supervisor fit. If you need a job fast, choose a job-linked PG course.
Ph.D. Anthropology Eligibility▾
Degree: You need MA Anthropology from a recognised university.
Marks: General and EWS students need 55% marks or an equal grade.
Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students get 5% relaxation.
Route: You must clear UoH entrance shortlisting and the department interview.
Ph.D. Anthropology Admission Process▾
Write UoH entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on UoH admission portal: UoH admission portal (the central counselling body) selects every seat here.
Fill forms: List this college and course high. Accept keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection list or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Anthropology Admission Dates 2027

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

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
30 Apr 2026 to 21 May 2026
Ph.D. entrance registration
Last date to apply was 21 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
6 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026
Ph.D. entrance exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
12 Aug 2026
UoH entrance result and rank
The rank card is the only paper UoH admission portal reads.
Over
18 Aug 2026
UoH admission portal application form
Choices locked when the window shut on 29 Aug 2026.
Over
19 Aug 2026
First wait list
The first wait list was posted online.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Admission counselling
Selected students pay the first fee and accept the seat.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 7 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals and category papers if they apply.
Confirmed
Apr 2027
Classes start
The department shares the exact first class date.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Spot list
Only if seats are left over after fee payment.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Ph.D. entrance registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Ph.D. entrance exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jan 2028
UoH entrance result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
UoH admission portal application form
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round selection lists
Six lists are expected again.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: UoH admission portal 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Anthropology Fees 2027

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This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel fee.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 12, INR 3,810 a semester
INR 45,720
Other fee
Per year × 6, INR 580 a year
INR 3,480
Students welfare fund
Per year × 6, INR 260 a year
INR 1,560
Medical fee
Per year × 6, INR 2,120 a year
INR 12,720
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,160
Add hostel fee
Hostel fee
Per year × 6, INR 1,350 a year
INR 8,100
Total course fee
INR 63,480
6 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 71,580
6 years · tuition + other fee + hostel fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,070
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1002%
median PG pay INR 6.36 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,207
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
889%
median PG pay INR 6.36 LPA vs the full fee

Source: UOH semester fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Anthropology at University of Hyderabad?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show the UoH entrance score used for this course.

Category
Route
General, General route
70 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
54 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
General, Reserved route
65 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
50 to 64: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
49 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
OBC-NCL, General route
64 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
50 to 63: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
49 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
OBC-NCL, Reserved route
60 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
46 to 59: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
45 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
SC, General route
58 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
45 to 57: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
44 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
SC, Reserved route
54 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
40 to 53: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
39 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
ST, General route
56 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
43 to 55: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
42 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
ST, Reserved route
52 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
38 to 51: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
37 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
EWS, General route
68 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
53 to 67: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
52 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
EWS, Reserved route
63 and above: yes, you are likely to get called. Keep your papers ready for the interview.
48 to 62: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for the next list.
47 and below: not this list. Try again only if later lists move down.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The interview has 30 marks, so do not read the score as a final seat promise. If your score sits in the middle range, keep the research proposal ready and watch each list.

University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Anthropology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 10,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 15,000
University of Hyderabad
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 12,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Jan 2028
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 10,000
Your net course fee: INR 53,480
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 63,480
Estimated total waiver
INR 22,000
Your net course fee: INR 41,480
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 33,480
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 38,480

University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Anthropology vs similar colleges

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

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University of Calcutta
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Total fees6 years, no hostel
INR 63,480
tuition + other fee
INR 40,000
INR 23,480 less
INR 74,000
INR 10,520 more
INR 30,000
INR 33,480 less
INR 50,000
INR 13,480 less
INR 55,000
INR 8,480 less
Average paylatest PG batch
INR 6.36 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.36 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.56 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.86 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 1.16 LPA less
INR 5.9 LPA
INR 0.46 LPA less
Placement rateshare of PG batch placed
12%
Class of 2025
10%
2 points lower
9%
3 points lower
8%
4 points lower
7%
5 points lower
9%
3 points lower
Closing scoreentrance score, General
55%
final list
55%
Same score
50%
5 points lower
55%
Same score
55%
Same score
55%
Same score
Seatsthis course
5
UoH entrance
4
1 fewer
6
1 more
5
Same seats
5
Same seats
6
1 more
In short
Delhi University costs less, but UOH pays a little more on the PG median used here. If both call you, pick by supervisor fit; if only UOH calls, take this seat.
In short
Pondicherry costs more and pays less, but it has one extra seat. If your score clears UOH, keep UOH above it; if not, use Pondicherry as the safer option.
In short
Calcutta costs less and has the same seat count, while UOH pays more on the PG median. If supervisor fit is similar, keep UOH higher.
In short
Pune costs less but pays less on the numbers shown here. If you need the lower fee, compare supervisors first; otherwise keep UOH higher.
In short
JNU has one extra seat and a lower fee, while UOH shows higher pay here. If both shortlist you, choose the supervisor and field site first.

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

FAQs on University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Anthropology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Anthropology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 63,480 and the last batch averaged INR 6.36 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 62 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research, teaching and field roles with research projects and teaching roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.36 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 12% of the batch was placed. If you want a field research role instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large campus in Hyderabad, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 to year 6 cover field methods and social theory, and the thesis work can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 12% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.36 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than Sociology at this college for me?▾
Pick Anthropology if you want a software job and Sociology if you want a field research role. Anthropology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Sociology now and want Anthropology, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the UoH entrance exam and fill this college in your UoH admission portal form list. A seat comes in the list your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days UoH admission portal gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 6-year fee is INR 63,480 without hostel. With hostel fee it comes to INR 71,580. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question

Does the Central University of Hyderabad offer UG courses or any integrated courses?

Sudeshna Bhar
Anushua MitraM.A (Political science) from University of Hyderabad (2020)

Yes, Hyderabad Central University offers various integrated courses in science, social science, and humanities. 

  • In Humanities there is a five-year integrated program, i.e. language science, there are also Hindi and Tamil. 
  • In social sciences, the integrated programs include Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. 
  • In Science, the university offers Integrated M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, System Biology, Earth Science. They also offer professional courses, i.e. IMSC Optometry, IMSC Health Psychology.

These are the courses Hyderabad Central University offer in undergraduate.

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