05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Electronic Science Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 80,750 .
UoH offers a six-year, full-time Ph.D. Electronic Science course through its Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology. The course is on campus and has 8 seats in the 2026 prospectus. UoH is a UGC central university and stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 78,180 and INR 2.82 Lakhs with hostel and living estimate. You get a seat through UGC or CSIR NET followed by interview. The interview has 30 marks. UGC JRF is worth INR 4.44 LPA, and all admitted candidates can claim the non-NET fellowship if they have no other award.
The full course costs INR 78,180 without hostel and INR 2.82 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 61,080. You pay tuition every semester for 12 semesters. UoH sets the student funds and medical fee each year. The deposit is paid once and comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 61,080 | INR 5,090 a semester, 12 semesters |
| Students Union Fund | INR 3,480 | INR 580 a year, 6 years |
| Students Welfare Fund | INR 1,560 | INR 260 a year, 6 years |
| Medical fee | INR 12,060 | INR 2,010 a year, 6 years |
| Refundable deposit | INR 2,570 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and living estimate | INR 2.04 Lakhs | Full course estimate |
| Total, no hostel | INR 78,180 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.82 Lakhs | Full course |
The NET based form is open from 1 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026. Interview and allotment dates are not out yet. Keep NET proof, marksheets and category papers ready before the form shuts.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NET Ph.D. application, last date to apply | 1 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| UGC NET exam score used | 25 Jun 2026 | Over |
| NET scorecard and merit screening | 30 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Interview shortlist | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission offer and seat allotment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need 60% marks in a listed master's degree or in a listed engineering degree. You also need UGC or CSIR NET in Electronic Science or Physical Science. If you fall short on marks, the admission office will not move your form to interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Marks | 60% aggregate marks or equal CGPA |
| Master's route | M.Sc. in Electronics Science, Electronics, Physics with Electronics, or listed close subjects |
| Engineering route | B.E., B.Tech., M.E. or M.Tech. in electronics or instrumentation fields |
| NET route | UGC or CSIR NET in Electronic Science or Physical Science |
UoH screens your NET record and calls shortlisted students for interview. You defend your research proposal and answer technical questions. The university then makes the merit list. If you miss fee payment after selection, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Submit form | Fill the UoH online Ph.D. form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Upload NET proof | Give UGC or CSIR NET proof in the right subject |
| 3. Attend interview | Defend the research proposal and answer technical questions |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the admission fee after the allotment notice |
| 5. Report | Bring original marksheets and category papers for check |
The interview is marked out of 30 and the proposal defence carries 5 marks. A valid GATE or JRF score carries 5 marks. UoH has not printed a closing score, so use the ranges below only as a planning guide.
| Category | Planning score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 24 and above | Interview planning range, 2027 |
| OBC-NCL | 22 and above | Interview planning range, 2027 |
| SC | 20 and above | Interview planning range, 2027 |
| ST | 18 and above | Interview planning range, 2027 |
| EWS | 22 and above | Interview planning range, 2027 |
UGC JRF gives INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years and all admitted candidates can claim non-NET fellowship when eligible. UoH does not print a course placement rate for this Ph.D. Most outcomes are research jobs, teaching, labs and funded projects.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| UGC JRF value | INR 4.44 LPA |
| Non-NET fellowship | Open to all admitted candidates without another award |
| Placement rate | Not published for this course |
| Research areas | VLSI, RF, microwave, thin films and MEMS |
| Typical outcome | Research work, teaching, labs and funded projects |
The biggest fee relief can cover INR 61,080 of tuition. The non-NET route and UoH student aid are separate from fee relief. You need income or category papers for state schemes and NET proof for national fellowships.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana social welfare fee relief | Eligible SC, ST or OBC students | INR 61,080 tuition relief |
| UGC Non-NET fellowship | Ph.D. scholars without another award | Apply each semester |
| UoH Student Assistance | Students who meet the income rule | INR 17,100 planning support |
| UGC JRF or national fellowships | NET JRF and national fellowship holders | Paid as fellowship |
UoH stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #26 in NIRF Overall ranking 2025. It is also a UGC central university. NIRF ranks universities on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #18 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #26 |
| UGC | 2026 | Central university |
The coursework starts with Research Methodology and then subject courses set by the Research Advisory Committee. B.Tech, B.E. and M.Sc. students do more credits than M.Tech students. The thesis work then takes the largest share of the course.
| Stage | What you study |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | 4 credits, compulsory |
| B.Tech, B.E. or M.Sc. entry | Minimum 8 credits in semester one and 8 credits in semester two |
| M.Tech entry | 8 to 12 credits set by the research committee |
| Research work | Thesis work in VLSI, RF, microwave, thin films, MEMS or close areas |
The 2026 prospectus lists 8 seats for this Ph.D. Reservation follows Government of India rules. You choose the research area with the centre and supervisor after the admission steps.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 8 |
| Reservation | As per Government of India rules |
| Centre | Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology |
This course suits students who want electronics research and can spend years on lab work.
These are the official 2027 admission dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next intake.
Source: UoH admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: UoH semester wise fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and NET type. These are planning ranges because UoH has not printed a closing score.
Trust the interview score only after UoH prints the shortlist. A strong NET record helps, but the proposal defence can change the final list.
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