DTU Ph.D. Humanities and Social Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total academic fee for the minimum 3-year period of the PhD programme at DTU is INR 65,100. Year 1 costs INR 33,700 and Years 2 and 3 cost INR 15,700 each. If the research extends beyond 3 years, additional annual fees as notified by DTU will apply. Hostel accommodation is charged separately if required.

Ans. Candidates must hold a valid UGC NET (with or without JRF), GATE, or CSIR NET score in a relevant discipline. Those without a qualifying exam score may appear in the DTU Research Entrance Test. Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview at the Department of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences at DTU.

Ans. The department supports research in linguistics, English literature, sociology, psychology, history, political science, communication studies, and applied humanities. Research proposals at the intersection of technology and social sciences are also welcomed given DTU’s engineering orientation. Students finalise their research topic in consultation with a faculty supervisor after enrolment.

Ans. Yes. The programme is designated part-time, allowing candidates to continue employment while pursuing doctoral research. Classes and interactions with supervisors are scheduled to accommodate working scholars. A minimum of 3 years on campus is required, though the part-time format provides flexibility in scheduling coursework and research milestones around professional commitments.

Ans. Candidates who qualify UGC NET with JRF receive a fellowship of INR 37,000 per month, escalating to INR 42,000 per month after two years as Senior Research Fellow. DTU also offers an institute research fellowship of INR 15,000-20,000 per month for full-time scholars without external funding, awarded on merit and research performance.

Ans. DTU’s PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences is embedded in a technology university environment, making it particularly suited for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, technology, and society. JNU and Delhi University have dedicated humanities faculties with a larger peer community and more established research traditions in pure social sciences. The choice depends on whether the candidate’s research benefits from an interdisciplinary or a pure humanities environment.