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University of Hyderabad Ph.D Folk Culture Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3
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University of Hyderabad Latest Updates and News

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

Total fees
INR 62,820
6 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.44 LPA
UGC JRF research support
Cutoff
55%
Master's marks, General
Placement rate
1 seat
2026 intake for this subject
In This Page▾
01AboutCourse facts, fees, dates and research fit02Should you pick itWho this course suits and who should skip it03EligibilityMarks, subject and entrance rules04Admission ProcessSteps from form to document check05Admission DatesThe full Ph.D admission cycle06FeesFull course fees with the cost toggle07Will your score get you inScore ranges and admission chance08ScholarshipsSchemes that can lower your fee09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies

UOH offers a six-year, full-time Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies with 1 seat through the UoH entrance test and interview. The course is taught at the Centre for Folk Culture Studies in Hyderabad, a centre made for folklore, folk speech and community study. UOH has NAAC A and stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 62,820, paid across 12 semesters, and INR 2.09 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You need a master's degree, usually 55% marks. UGC JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA for the first two research years.

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Fees

The total with hostel is INR 2.09 Lakhs, while the total without hostel is INR 62,820. The tuition fee is INR 45,720. You pay tuition each semester across 12 semesters. UOH adds student fund, welfare and medical fees each year. The deposit is paid once and comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 45,720INR 3,810 a semester, 12 semesters
Students Union FundINR 3,480INR 580 a year, 6 years
Students Welfare FundINR 1,560INR 260 a year, 6 years
Medical feeINR 12,060INR 2,010 a year, 6 years
Refundable depositINR 2,160One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and livingINR 1.46 LakhsAdded cost estimate for 6 years
Total, no hostelINR 62,820Full course
Total with hostelINR 2.09 LakhsFull course

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Admission Dates

Application is expected in Apr 2027, and counselling is expected in Jul 2027. Classes are expected in Aug 2027. UOH has not posted the 2027 calendar yet. You should keep the entrance test score, interview call and category papers ready for counselling.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensApr 2027Tentative
Application, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
UoH entrance testJun 2027Tentative
Final OMR key and resultJun 2027Tentative
Interview call listJun 2027Tentative
Interview roundJul 2027Tentative
Admission counselling and seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Eligibility

You need 55% in a master's degree for the General seat rule, and reserved groups usually need 50%. You also need the UoH entrance test or a valid research fellowship route. If your mark sheet is pending, you must bring the final paper when UOH asks.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's degree55% marks for General applicants
Reserved groups50% marks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD
Entrance routeUoH entrance test and interview
Fellowship routeUGC JRF or a matching fellowship, when UOH accepts it

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Admission Process

UOH takes the form, entrance test, interview, counselling, fee payment and document check in that order. You fill the form online and write the test first. The centre then calls students for interview. If your name is on the counselling list, you report in person and pay the fee the same day.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formSubmit the UOH Ph.D application online
2. Write the testTake the entrance test in the listed subject paper
3. Attend interviewMeet the centre panel on the given date
4. Join counsellingReport with original papers and copies
5. Pay the feePay after UOH checks your papers

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Cutoff

The General mark rule is 55% and the relaxed mark rule is 50%. The 2026 subject seat was 1 for ST. UOH shortlists by the entrance test, interview and seat table. The score card matters, but the final seat depends on papers and merit order.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General55% master's marksEligibility rule, 2026
SC50% master's marksRelaxed rule, 2026
ST50% master's marksRelaxed rule, 2026
OBC-NCL50% master's marksRelaxed rule, 2026
Seat table1 ST seatApproved intake, 2026

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Placements

UGC JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA for the first two research years, and the course placement rate is not published. The intake was 1 seat in 2026. This Ph.D is built for research work, teaching goals and field study, not a campus job cycle.

MetricValue
Research supportINR 4.44 LPA through UGC JRF
Campus placement rateNot published for this course
Intake1 seat in 2026
Likely routeResearch, teaching and cultural field work
Centre focusFolk speech, performance and community study

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Scholarships

The largest fee help shown here is INR 45,720, which can cover the tuition fee. UGC JRF pays INR 4.44 LPA as research support. State and central schemes ask for category, income and bank papers, so you should keep those papers ready before the form month.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Telangana post-matric supportSC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 45,720 tuition support
UGC JRF fellowshipJRF award holders who join Ph.DINR 4.44 LPA research support
PwD fee reliefPwD students under UOH fee rulesINR 45,720 tuition relief
Central disability scholarshipPwD students with valid papersINR 20,000 course support

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Ranking

UOH stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A. The centre sits inside a central university in Hyderabad. NIRF ranks the whole university, not this single Ph.D course. Use the rank for campus strength and use the course tables for subject fit.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#18
NAACLatest gradeA
Institution type2026Central university

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Course Structure

The course starts with research design and moves into field work, interviews and thesis writing. The centre teaches folklore, cultural practice and community study. You work with a guide and build the thesis around a clear field problem.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Research method, folklore theory and topic work
Year 2Field notes, reading and proposal work
Year 3 to 6Field study, chapters, review and thesis submission

UOH Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Seats and Campus

The approved 2026 intake shows 1 seat for Folk Culture Studies. The seat was listed for ST in that table. The centre is in Hyderabad, so field work can use city archives, language groups and nearby cultural networks.

ItemDetail
Total seats1 seat
Listed categoryST, 2026 intake
Campus cityHyderabad
CentreCentre for Folk Culture Studies

Should you pick Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies at University of Hyderabad?

This course suits students who want field research on folk life and can work on a long thesis.

Pick it if:
You have the ST seat: the 2026 intake has 1 seat, so your category paper must be ready before counselling.
You want field research: the centre studies folk speech, performance and community life, with Hyderabad as the field base.
You like interviews and field notes: the written test checks essay answers and research ability before the interview.
Your fee limit is low: the full fee is INR 62,820, and JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want a quick campus job: this is a thesis course, and the course placement rate is not published.
You cannot travel for counselling: UOH asks shortlisted students to report in person with original papers.
Your topic is outside folk culture: the centre focuses on folklore, cultural practice and community study.
You need more seats: Folk Culture Studies had 1 seat in 2026, so backup research areas matter.
Counsellor's advice
If your topic fits the centre, apply early and keep every category paper ready. If you need a job first, wait and build research work.
Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Eligibility▾
Master's marks: You need 55% marks for the General rule.
Relaxed marks: SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students usually need 50% marks.
Entrance route: You write the UoH entrance test and attend the interview.
Fellowship route: JRF holders can be considered when UOH lists that route.
Category papers: Bring valid caste, income or PwD papers if you claim relaxation.
Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Apply on the UOH admissions portal and pay the application fee.
Write the test: The Folk Culture Studies paper has essay and objective questions.
Attend interview: Shortlisted students meet the centre panel on the listed date.
Report in person: UOH checks original papers before it confirms the seat.
Pay same day: You lose the seat if you miss the payment step after counselling.

Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027
Application form opens
Expected in the same month as the 2026 form opening.
Tentative
May 2027
Application, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as the 2026 last date to apply.
Tentative
Jun 2027
UoH entrance test
Expected after the application window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Final OMR key and result
Expected after the entrance test papers are checked.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Interview call list
Expected after the written test result.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Interview round
Expected in the same month as the 2026 interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission counselling and seat allotment
Expected after the interview shortlist is made.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected on the counselling day after paper check.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected before the admission fee is paid.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after admission counselling closes.

Source: University of Hyderabad Academic and Examinations. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per semester × 12, INR 3,810 a semester
INR 45,720
Students Union Fund
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 2,010 a year
INR 12,060
Refundable deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,160
Add hostel and living
Hostel fee
Per year × 6, INR 4,350 a year
INR 26,100
Living cost
Per month × 60, INR 2,000 a month
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 62,820
6 years · university fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.09 Lakhs
6 years · university fee + hostel + living
Education loan EMI
INR 1,059
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
707%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,523
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
213%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: University of Hyderabad 2026-27 Semester wise Fee. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies at UOH?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the published UOH Ph.D eligibility rule.

Category
Route
General · Entrance route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
General · JRF route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
OBC-NCL · Entrance route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
OBC-NCL · JRF route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
SC · Entrance route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
SC · JRF route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
ST · Entrance route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
ST · JRF route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
EWS · Entrance route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
EWS · JRF route
55% and above: yes, you can be considered if the test and interview clear.
50% to 54%: almost there. Use this only if your category relaxation applies.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise the marks first or use a valid fellowship route.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 2026 seat table showed 1 ST seat for this subject. Treat the marks rule as the first gate, then check the seat table before you pay.

University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies 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.

Telangana post-matric support
INR 45,720
State social welfare department
Tuition support for eligible SC or ST research students.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central disability scholarship
INR 17,100
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Course support for PwD students with valid papers.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
UOH EWS fee help
INR 15,000
University of Hyderabad
Small fee help for students with an EWS certificate.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 15,000
Backward Classes Welfare Department
Fee help for eligible OBC-NCL research students.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 17,100
Your net course fee: INR 45,720
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 62,820
Estimated total waiver
INR 32,100
Your net course fee: INR 30,720
Estimated total waiver
INR 62,820
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 32,100
Your net course fee: INR 30,720

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INR 4.44 LPA
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If the peer does not publish this exact course data, compare the fee and subject fit first. Take UOH when the Folk Culture Studies guide fits your topic.
In short
If the peer does not publish this exact course data, compare the fee and subject fit first. Take UOH when the Folk Culture Studies guide fits your topic.
In short
If the peer does not publish this exact course data, compare the fee and subject fit first. Take UOH when the Folk Culture Studies guide fits your topic.
In short
If the peer does not publish this exact course data, compare the fee and subject fit first. Take UOH when the Folk Culture Studies guide fits your topic.
In short
If the peer does not publish this exact course data, compare the fee and subject fit first. Take UOH when the Folk Culture Studies guide fits your topic.

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

FAQs on University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies at UOH worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your goal is research in folk culture. The full fee without hostel is INR 62,820, and the centre is built around folklore, field notes and community study. If you want a campus job first, use the placement line above before you decide.
Should I take this course if I clear the entrance test?▾
Take it only if your topic fits the centre. The 2026 intake had 1 seat, so a test score alone does not make the seat sure. Keep your research note ready, and check the counselling list before you pay any fee.
What work can this Ph.D lead to after UOH?▾
It mainly leads to research, teaching and cultural field work. The page uses INR 4.44 LPA as UGC JRF research support, not a campus salary. If your plan is a company job, speak to the centre about past scholars before you join.
Who should skip this Ph.D at UOH?▾
Skip it if you need a quick job or a taught course with many seats. The course placement rate is not published, and the 2026 intake had 1 seat. Pick it only when you can work on a long thesis and field study.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, this is already a research degree. The centre focuses on folk speech, performance and community life, so it suits students who can read, travel, interview people and write. Before applying, match your topic with the centre focus and a possible guide.
Should I wait one year if I miss the 1 seat?▾
It depends on your topic and category. The 2026 table showed 1 seat for this subject, so waiting has risk if the seat table changes. If your topic is ready, apply again, but keep another research area ready too.
Is the fee worth it against the JRF support?▾
Yes, if you hold JRF support. The fee without hostel is INR 62,820, while JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA for the first two research years. If you do not have JRF, check the scholarship block and your living cost first.
Is Hyderabad a good city for this subject?▾
Yes, because the city gives access to archives, languages and cultural groups. The course still depends on your field topic, not the city alone. If your topic needs another region, ask the centre how field visits and guide meetings will work.
Should I choose UOH if I need to pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee table shows semester and yearly heads. Tuition is INR 3,810 a semester across 12 semesters, and medical and fund heads are yearly. Keep the first payment ready for counselling because UOH asks for fee payment after paper check.
How do I get admission to this Ph.D course?▾
You fill the UOH Ph.D form, write the entrance test and attend the interview if shortlisted. Counselling then checks your papers and seat fit. Follow the admission dates block above, because missing the reporting or payment step can cost you the seat.
Is the full fee without hostel low enough for this Ph.D?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 62,820 for 6 years. This excludes the refundable deposit of INR 2,160 because that comes back when you leave. Use the fee toggle above if you want to see hostel and living cost added.
Should I count on scholarships before I decide?▾
Yes, but only when your category, income and papers match a scheme. The calculator shows fee help up to INR 45,720 and JRF research support of INR 4.44 LPA. Apply on time and confirm the final amount with UOH before you count it.

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University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question

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

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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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