05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Comparative Literature Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 64,980 .
University of Hyderabad offers a full-time Ph.D. in Comparative Literature through the Centre for Comparative Literature. The programme has a minimum period of two years and starts with course work, research ethics and supervised thesis work. UoH is a UGC central university and NIRF ranked it #17 among universities in 2025. The full fee without hostel for the first two years is INR 21,160, and INR 29,860 with hostel cost added. You get a seat through the UoH entrance route or the UGC NET route, followed by interview. The 2026 intake had 3 UoH entrance seats. A UGC JRF scholar gets INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years.
The full course costs INR 21,160 without hostel and INR 29,860 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15,240 of that. You pay the tuition fee each semester, four times in two years. The deposit of INR 2,160 comes back when you leave. Hostel cost adds INR 8,700 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 15,240 | INR 3,810 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Students union fund | INR 1,160 | INR 580 a year, 2 years |
| Students welfare fund | INR 520 | INR 260 a year, 2 years |
| Medical fee | INR 4,240 | INR 2,120 a year, 2 years |
| Deposit | INR 2,160 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel cost | INR 8,700 | INR 4,350 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 21,160 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 29,860 | Full course |
The next form is expected in Apr 2027 and the entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Counselling should follow after the interview list. Watch the UoH admissions page because the fee is paid on the counselling day.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UoH Ph.D. registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| Hall ticket download | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| UoH entrance exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Final answer key and result | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview shortlist | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission counselling and allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The table asks for a master's degree with 55% marks, or the relaxed mark for reserved categories. You need Comparative Literature, a language or literature subject, or a related field. You must bring the category paper if you claim relaxation.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's degree in Comparative Literature, language, literature or a related field |
| Marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Route | UoH entrance exam or UGC NET route |
| Language | English is the medium of instruction |
UoH first takes the online form and fee. You then write the entrance exam or apply through UGC NET. Shortlisted students attend the interview with the research proposal. If selected, you pay the first semester fee the same day.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Submit the UoH online form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Write exam | Take the UoH entrance exam if your route needs it |
| 3. Attend interview | Carry the research proposal and original papers |
| 4. Join seat | Pay the first semester fee after allotment |
A score near 75/100 is a strong score and 60/100 is the working cutoff range used here. UoH does not publish a clean closing score for this course. The interview carries 30 marks, so the final list can still change after the test.
| Category | Score range | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75/100 and above | Guide range, 2027 |
| OBC-NCL | 65/100 and above | Guide range, 2027 |
| SC | 55/100 and above | Guide range, 2027 |
| ST | 55/100 and above | Guide range, 2027 |
| EWS | 65/100 and above | Guide range, 2027 |
The published pay figure for this research course is the UGC JRF stipend of INR 4.44 LPA. UoH does not publish a course placement rate for this Ph.D. Most outcomes are teaching, research, publishing, translation and cultural work after thesis submission.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| UGC JRF stipend | INR 4.44 LPA for the first two years |
| Course placement rate | Not published |
| Common path | Teaching, research, publishing and translation |
| Centre focus | Indian, world, cultural and literary studies |
Four schemes can cut the cost by INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 in this calculator. The SC and ST social welfare route gives the biggest guide waiver. State and central schemes need income papers, and PwD students pay fewer heads at admission.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC or ST fee support | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 10,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 5,000 over the course |
| EWS support | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 5,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 5,000 over the course |
UoH stands at #17 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and is a UGC central university. NIRF ranks the whole university, not this one centre. The rank still matters because Ph.D. students use the same library, faculty network and campus systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #17 |
| UGC | 2026 | Central university |
| Institution of Eminence | 2020 | Granted status |
The first year has course work of 12 to 14 credits and a research ethics course of 2 credits. The thesis work follows under a supervisor. You choose the topic with the faculty after the centre checks the proposal.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Course work, research ethics and proposal work |
| Year 2 | Thesis work with the supervisor |
| After year 2 | Further thesis work if the scholar needs more time |
This course suits students who want literary research and can spend long months reading, writing and meeting a supervisor.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: UoH admission notices and prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel cost.
Source: UoH semester wise fee. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are guide scores because UoH does not publish a clean closing score.
Do not treat the score alone as the final answer. UoH gives weight to the interview and research proposal, so read the centre's faculty areas before you apply.
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