K.R. Mangalam University Gurugram Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes. Candidates holding a valid UGC NET, JRF, GATE, or CSIR qualification are exempt from the KPET written test and proceed directly to the research aptitude interview before the Doctoral Research Committee. Submitting the qualifying scorecard at the time of application is sufficient to claim the exemption; no additional written test registration is required.

Ans. The KRMU PhD Fellowship provides up to ₹25,000 per month to top KPET scorers with strong research proposals, available to full-time scholars only. At ₹25,000 per month, a fellowship holder recoups the ₹4,10,000 programme fee within roughly 5 months of stipend earnings. Continuation requires satisfactory progress reports every six months from the Doctoral Research Committee.

Ans. Yes. Working faculty members of recognised institutions are eligible for the KRMU Faculty Development Fellowship, which offers up to 50% tuition waiver on the ₹4,10,000 fee. Wards of serving or retired Defence and CAPF personnel are eligible for the Defence and CAPF Wards Scholarship, also offering up to 50% tuition waiver. Both are subject to eligibility verification at the time of admission.

Ans. No. Among the 15 disciplines offered, Pharmaceutical Sciences is available in full-time mode only at KRMU. All other 14 disciplines (Chemistry, Commerce, CSE, Economics, Education, English, Forensic Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Psychology) are offered in both full-time and part-time modes.

Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years under UGC PhD Regulations 2022, with a maximum of 5 years as stated in the programme listing. This includes mandatory coursework, a comprehensive examination, and original thesis research with at least one publication required before submission. Extensions beyond 5 years may be requested as per UGC norms, subject to Doctoral Research Committee approval.