Magadh University Gaya Ph.D Computer Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PAT (Ph.D. Admission Test) is mandatory for most applicants. However, candidates who have cleared UGC NET/JRF in the relevant subject are exempted from PAT and are directly called for the research aptitude interview. All other candidates must appear for PAT and clear the cutoff to advance to the interview round at Magadh University.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Ph.D. in Computer Science at Magadh University is INR 1,08,000, payable as INR 18,000 per semester across six semesters. An application fee of INR 1,000 for General/OBC (INR 750 for reserved categories) is charged separately at the time of application submission.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. SC/ST and PwBD candidates are eligible with a minimum of 50% marks. Final-year postgraduate students may apply provisionally but must submit final mark sheets at the time of enrollment.

Ans. The last date to submit the online application for Ph.D. Computer Science admission 2026-27 at Magadh University is 31 August 2026. Candidates must register on the official portal at magadhonline.in and complete the application before this deadline. The PAT exam date will be announced separately on the university website after the application window closes.

Ans. UGC JRF holders receive INR 37,000 per month, upgrading to INR 42,000 (SRF) after two years. SC/ST students can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship at INR 25,000 per month, while minority community students may apply for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship. All fellowships are applied for separately on the UGC portal and are not awarded automatically by Magadh University.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Computer Science at Magadh University is a minimum 3-year full-time research program. The first year typically includes mandatory coursework covering research methodology and advanced computing topics. The remaining period is devoted to dissertation research under a faculty supervisor. The maximum permitted duration is generally 6 years subject to university regulations.