University of Hyderabad Ph.D Social Exclusion And Inclusive Policy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Social Exclusion And Inclusive Policy Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 64,980 .

Total fees
INR 63,480
6 years, no hostel
Stipend
INR 0.96 LPA
Non NET estimate, if granted
Interview
30 marks
Research proposal and interview
Seats
3
Approved PhD intake

About UOH Ph.D. SEIP

University of Hyderabad offers Ph.D. Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy as a full-time research course at its School of Social Sciences. The maximum fee table covers 6 years and 12 semesters. UOH is a central university in Hyderabad and holds #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel and without refundable deposits is INR 63,480. Admission is through the UOH entrance route with a research proposal interview. The approved intake is 3 seats. A non NET scholar may get support equal to INR 0.96 LPA if the university grants it. The course suits students who want policy research, field work and teaching roles.

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Fees

The total with hostel charges is INR 71,580 and the total without hostel is INR 63,480. The tuition fee is INR 45,720. You pay tuition once every semester for 12 semesters in the maximum fee table. The university fixes the fee head. Hostel room rent, crockery and hostel fund add INR 8,100, while the refundable deposits are separate.

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 12,720INR 2,120 a year, 6 years
Refundable depositsINR 2,160One time, returned when you leave
Hostel chargesINR 8,100Room rent, crockery and hostel fund
Total, no hostelINR 63,480Full course
Total with hostelINR 71,580Full course

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Admission Dates

The next full entrance cycle is expected to open in Apr 2027. The last date to apply is expected in May 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Use these dates as estimates until UOH publishes the next notice.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensApr 2027Tentative
Application registration, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
Hall ticket downloadMay 2027Tentative
UOH entrance examJun 2027Tentative
Entrance result and interview shortlistJun 2027Tentative
Research proposal interviewJul 2027Tentative
Selected and wait listJul 2027Tentative
Admission counselling and allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Eligibility

You need a master degree with 55% marks in one listed social science or policy subject. Reserved category students get the 5% relaxation allowed by UGC rules. You should check your subject before you apply, because the centre lists the allowed subjects.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMaster degree in a listed social science or policy subject
Marks55% for General and EWS
Relaxed marks50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD
RouteUOH entrance exam and research proposal interview

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Admission Process

The table has 5 steps and the General form fee is INR 600. UOH opens the form on its admission portal and you apply online. You write the entrance exam unless the notice gives you a direct interview route. The centre checks the research proposal and interviews shortlisted students. If you miss fee payment or document check, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the UOH form and pay INR 600 if you are General
2. Write examTake the UOH entrance exam if the notice asks for it
3. Attend interviewDefend your research proposal before the centre
4. Pay feePay the admission fee by the last date
5. ReportBring original papers for document check

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Cutoff

UOH does not publish a closing rank for this Ph.D. course. The interview component is 30 marks, and the approved intake is 3 seats. A safer profile has a strong entrance score, a clear research proposal and a subject that matches the centre.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GeneralNot publishedAdmission list, 2026
OBC-NCLNot publishedAdmission list, 2026
SCNot publishedAdmission list, 2026
STNot publishedAdmission list, 2026
EWSNot publishedAdmission list, 2026

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Placements

The table shows INR 0.96 LPA as the non NET support estimate. UOH does not publish course placement rate or average job pay for this Ph.D. course. This is support money, not job pay. Most students use the Ph.D. for teaching, policy research, projects and fellowships.

MetricValue
Published placement rateNot published
Average job payNot published
Non NET support estimateINR 0.96 LPA
Main outcomesTeaching, policy research, projects and fellowships

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Scholarships

The biggest fee support shown here is INR 45,720 through social welfare fee support for eligible SC and ST students. UOH Non NET support is shown as INR 17,760 against the course fee. JRF and external fellowships can support living cost, but confirm the amount before you join.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Social welfare fee supportSC or ST, family income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearINR 45,720
UOH Non NET supportEligible Ph.D. scholar, subject to university noticeINR 17,760
EWS fee supportEWS certificate and income proofINR 15,000
OBC post matric supportOBC-NCL with income proofINR 20,000

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Ranking

UOH stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #32 in NIRF Research ranking 2025. The university is UGC approved and based at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. These ranks help show research strength, but your guide fit matters most.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#18
NIRF Research2025#32
UGC2026Central university

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Course Structure

The course work comes first, and the thesis work follows after the centre approves the proposal. You study research methods, social exclusion, policy and field based reading. The guide and centre decide the final research path.

StageWhat you study
Course workResearch methods and core readings
ProposalTopic, field plan and method
ResearchField work, reading and chapter writing
ThesisSubmission, review and viva

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Seats and Intake

The approved intake is 3 seats, split across General, SC and OBC in the 2026 notification. A small intake means guide fit and proposal fit matter a lot. You should apply only when your topic matches the centre.

QuotaSeats
General1
SC1
OBC1
Total3

Should you pick Ph.D. SEIP at UOH?

This course suits students who want policy research and can work with a small guide group.

Pick it if:
You want social policy research: UOH has a Social Sciences school and a centre built around exclusion studies.
You have a focused topic: the interview checks your proposal, so a clear field question helps you more than broad interest.
You can handle a small intake: there are 3 seats, so apply only if your subject matches the centre.
Your fee worry is low: the full fee without hostel is INR 63,480, before refundable deposits.
Skip it if:
You want quick campus jobs: UOH does not publish a course placement rate for this research course.
You need a taught master plan: this is thesis work after course work, not a classroom heavy degree.
You are unsure about topic fit: ask the centre before paying, because guide fit decides the research path.
You count on stipend only: INR 0.96 LPA is only the support estimate used here, not job pay.
Counsellor's advice
If your research question is clear, apply and prepare the proposal first. If you mainly want a job, choose a taught course.
Ph.D. SEIP Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a master degree in a listed social science or policy subject.
Marks: General and EWS students need 55% marks or an equal grade.
Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students get a 5% marks relaxation.
Route: UOH entrance score and interview decide the final admission list.
Proposal: Bring a research proposal that matches the centre's subject area.
Ph.D. SEIP Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the UOH PhD form and pay the application fee on the portal.
Write exam: Take the UOH entrance exam unless the notice gives a direct interview route.
Interview: The centre checks your research proposal and subject knowledge.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee before the last date, or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring original mark sheets, category papers and fee receipt for document check.

Ph.D. SEIP 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.

Apr 2027Tentative
Application form opens
Start checking the UOH admission portal in this month.
May 2027Tentative
Application registration, last date to apply
Submit the form before the last date to apply.
May 2027Tentative
Hall ticket download
Download the hall ticket before the exam.
Jun 2027Tentative
UOH entrance exam
Write the entrance exam if this route is listed.
Jun 2027Tentative
Entrance result and interview shortlist
Check the shortlist on the UOH website.
Jul 2027Tentative
Research proposal interview
Defend your topic and method before the centre.
Jul 2027Tentative
Selected and wait list
Check whether your name is on the admission list.
Jul 2027Tentative
Admission counselling and allotment
Accept the seat if you are allotted one.
Aug 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid.
Aug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers for document check.
Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start
Course work is expected to start in this month.

Source: University of Hyderabad admission notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Fees 2027

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

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 2,120 a year
INR 12,720
Deposits Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,160
Add hostel charges
Hostel room rent
Per semester × 12, INR 500 a semester
INR 6,000
Hostel crockery
Per year × 6, INR 250 a year
INR 1,500
UOH Hostel Fund
One time, in year 1
INR 600
Total course fee
INR 63,480
6 years · tuition + annual fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 71,580
6 years · tuition + annual fees + hostel charges
Education loan EMI
INR 1,070
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
151%
support estimate INR 0.96 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,207
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
134%
support estimate INR 0.96 LPA vs the full fee

Source: University of Hyderabad fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at UOH?

Pick your category and route. The score ranges are a guide because UOH does not publish a closing score.

Category
Route
General, UOH exam route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
General, JRF route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
OBC-NCL, UOH exam route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
OBC-NCL, JRF route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
SC, UOH exam route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
SC, JRF route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
ST, UOH exam route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
ST, JRF route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
EWS, UOH exam route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
EWS, JRF route
80 and above: strong chance. Keep your proposal sharp for the interview.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply, but prepare a clearer research question.
Below 65: difficult this year. Improve the proposal and try the next cycle.
EDITOR'S NOTE

UOH has not published a closing score for this course. Use the 30 mark interview and the 3 seat intake as the real warning: a clear proposal matters as much as the entrance score.

UOH Ph.D. SEIP Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with UOH.

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.

Social welfare fee support
INR 45,720
State social welfare department
This can cover tuition fee for eligible SC and ST scholars after sanction.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, income below INR 2 LakhsApply by admission month
Not eligible on your answers
UOH Non NET support
INR 17,760
University of Hyderabad
This is fee support shown against the course cost for eligible Ph.D. scholars.
Who qualifies: eligible Ph.D. scholarApply by UOH notice
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 15,000
Government scholarship route
This supports eligible EWS students with valid income papers.
Who qualifies: EWS, income up to INR 8 LakhsApply by portal date
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post matric support
INR 20,000
Government scholarship route
This supports OBC-NCL students with income papers.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 LakhsApply by portal date
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 17,760
Your net course fee: INR 45,720
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 63,480
Estimated total waiver
INR 37,760
Your net course fee: INR 25,720
Estimated total waiver
INR 63,480
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 32,760
Your net course fee: INR 30,720

UOH Ph.D. SEIP vs similar colleges

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

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Total fees6 years, no hostel
INR 63,480
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INR 63,480
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INR 0.96 LPA
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Seatslatest intake
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Application feeGeneral category
INR 600
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NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#18
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In short
If you want the Hyderabad campus and UOH guide fit, keep UOH high. If Pondicherry University gives a better guide for your topic, choose that seat.
In short
If you want the Hyderabad campus and UOH guide fit, keep UOH high. If MANUU Hyderabad gives a better guide for your topic, choose that seat.
In short
If you want the Hyderabad campus and UOH guide fit, keep UOH high. If Utkal University gives a better guide for your topic, choose that seat.
In short
If you want the Hyderabad campus and UOH guide fit, keep UOH high. If University of Calcutta gives a better guide for your topic, choose that seat.
In short
If you want the Hyderabad campus and UOH guide fit, keep UOH high. If Jamia Millia Islamia gives a better guide for your topic, choose that seat.

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

FAQs on UOH Ph.D. SEIP

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take Ph.D. SEIP at UOH if I want policy research?▾
Yes, if your topic is about exclusion, public policy or social justice. UOH has a Social Sciences school and the approved intake is 3 seats, so guide fit matters. Read the centre work, prepare a clear proposal and apply only if your question matches the faculty area.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, the fee is low for a full research degree. The full fee without hostel and refundable deposits is INR 63,480 over 6 years. If hostel charges apply, the shown total is INR 71,580. Check the fee PDF before paying, because medical charges can change.
Should I apply if my entrance score is near the middle range?▾
Apply, but do not depend on the score alone. UOH does not publish a closing score for this course, and the interview component is 30 marks. Use the checker above only as a guide. A focused proposal can help your interview.
Is this course good for jobs after Ph.D.?▾
It is better for research and teaching paths than quick campus jobs. UOH does not publish a course placement rate for this Ph.D. The page shows INR 0.96 LPA only as a support estimate. Choose it if you want academic, policy or project work.
Who should skip this course at UOH?▾
Skip it if you want a taught course with fixed classroom outcomes. This is a thesis based Ph.D. with course work first and long research after that. If your topic is not ready, take time to shape it before you pay the admission fee.
Is UOH better if I already have a strong proposal?▾
Yes, a strong proposal helps a lot here. The centre checks research proposal and domain knowledge in the interview, and only 3 seats were approved in the last notification. Write a narrow question, show your method and match it to the centre.
Should I wait for the next intake instead of applying now?▾
Wait if your documents or topic are not ready. The 2026 UOH entrance cycle for this course has already reached classes, and the page shows 2027 estimates. Use the time to improve the proposal and check the next official notice.
Can I get hostel at UOH for this Ph.D.?▾
You can apply for hostel after admission, but it is not automatic. The fee block adds INR 8,100 for room rent, crockery and hostel fund over the fee horizon. Mess deposits and dues can be separate, so check the Chief Warden page before deciding.
Can scholarships cover the full fee?▾
Yes, some support can cover a large part of the course fee. The calculator shows INR 63,480 as the highest estimate when eligible supports combine. It is an estimate, not a promise. Keep income, category and admission papers ready for the portal.
What should I check before paying the admission fee?▾
Check three things before you pay. First, confirm that your master subject is on the allowed list. Second, ask whether your research topic fits the centre. Third, read the fee row, because refundable deposits are separate from the fee total.
Does UOH publish a cutoff for this Ph.D.?▾
No, UOH does not publish a closing rank or score for this course. The real signals are the 3 seat intake, entrance shortlisting and the 30 mark interview. Use the score checker as a planning tool, then focus on your proposal.
Is this course right for higher studies and teaching?▾
Yes, that is the main fit. A Ph.D. is the research route for teaching, policy research and project work. UOH is #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #32 in Research ranking 2025. Choose it if you can commit to long research work.

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