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Alliance University Bangalore Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+
Alliance University Bangalore Latest Updates and News
11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore has also announced the Fee Structure 2026 for Ph.D program. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.11 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 4.11 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 35,000 a month, full-time scholars
Specialisations
14
one fee and one set of rules
Application fee
INR 3,000
paid once, with the online form
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to fellowships
02Specialisations at a glanceEvery specialisation by group, with its course page
03Which specialisation group should you pick?Who each group suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and test you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to coursework
06Admission DatesThe next batch's calendar
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which specialisations will your score get you?What each entry route opens, by your score
09ScholarshipsFellowships you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at universities in its league, side by side
11FAQsStraight answers to what students ask before they decide
About Alliance University Ph.D
Alliance University in Bangalore offers a full-time Ph.D in 14 specialisations, grouped in four fields from management and law to engineering, science and the arts. It takes at least three years and at most six. The university is UGC recognised, holds NAAC A+ and is ranked #20 in NIRF Law and #71 in NIRF Management 2025. The full fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel, the same for every specialisation, and INR 10.11 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Entry is through ARAT, the university's own test, then an interview; NET, JRF and GATE holders skip ARAT. Full-time scholars get a fellowship of INR 35,000 a month, which is INR 4.2 LPA. The university does not publish seats or placement figures for the Ph.D.
Alliance University Ph.D at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Number of Ph.D Specialisations | 14 |
| Admission Through | ARAT and interview; NET, JRF or GATE skip ARAT |
| Minimum Eligibility | Master's with 55%, or four-year honours with 75% |
| Total Fees | INR 4.11 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 2 Lakhs a year |
| Scholarship Available | INR 35,000 a month fellowship, full time |
| Median Package 2025 | Not published for Ph.D |
| Placement Rate 2025 | Not published for Ph.D |
| NIRF Management Rank | #71 in 2025 |
| NIRF Law Rank | #20 in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A+ |
Alliance University Ph.D Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 10.11 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs. The programme fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that, paid INR 1 Lakh a year for three years. You pay the INR 50,000 registration fee once, and the exam, thesis and degree fees come in later years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 50,000 | One time, at admission |
| Comprehensive exam fee | INR 20,000 | One time, after coursework |
| Thesis submission fee | INR 30,000 | One time, at submission |
| Scroll, convocation and alumni fees | INR 11,000 | One time, at the end |
| Hostel and mess | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.11 Lakhs | Every fee above except hostel |
| Total with hostel | INR 10.11 Lakhs | Every fee above |
Alliance University Ph.D Admission Dates 2027
Applications for the January 2027 batch close on 30 Sep 2026. ARAT is expected in Oct 2026 and interviews in Nov 2026. Classes are expected to start in Feb 2027, and a July batch follows each year.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| ARAT entrance exam, online | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| ARAT result and interview shortlist | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview round and synopsis review, online | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission offer letter | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Registration fee payment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
Alliance University Ph.D Eligibility
You need 55% in a master's degree, or 50% if you are from a reserved category. A four-year honours degree with 75% also lets you apply. With a three-year bachelor's degree, you first finish a bridging programme of 36 to 40 credits.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's marks | 55% in a master's or M.Phil. (50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD) |
| Honours route | A four-year honours bachelor's with 75% |
| Three-year bachelor's | A bridging programme of 36 to 40 credits first |
| Entrance test | ARAT, or a UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF or GATE score |
| Law | An LLM or a master's degree in law |
Alliance University Ph.D Admission Process
You apply online, write ARAT, and then face an online interview with a review of your research synopsis. NET, JRF and GATE holders skip ARAT. The university makes the offer, and you pay the registration fee to take the seat. Coursework fills the first six months.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the Ph.D form and pay the application fee. |
| Write ARAT | An online test; NET, JRF and GATE holders skip it. |
| Interview and synopsis | An online interview and a review of your research synopsis. |
| Pay and join | Pay the registration fee and report on campus. |
| Coursework | Research methods, ethics, academic writing and a seminar paper. |
Alliance University Ph.D Branches and Fees
All four groups cost INR 4.11 Lakhs for the full course without hostel, and 14 specialisations sit inside them. The group decides what you research, not the fee. The university does not publish seats by specialisation. The block below links every specialisation to its own course page.
| Group | Full fee, no hostel | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Policy | INR 4.11 Lakhs | 4 specialisations |
| Law | INR 4.11 Lakhs | 1 specialisation |
| Engineering and Science | INR 4.11 Lakhs | 5 specialisations |
| Humanities and Design | INR 4.11 Lakhs | 4 specialisations |
Alliance University Ph.D Entry routes
All 14 specialisations take ARAT, and a UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF or GATE score lets you skip it. The university does not publish ARAT cutoff marks. Under UGC rules, the entrance test needs 50% to qualify, and 45% for reserved categories.
| Route | Specialisations it opens | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| ARAT | All 14 | Your ARAT score, then the interview and synopsis |
| UGC-NET or JRF | All 14 | The interview and synopsis, no ARAT |
| CSIR-NET or GATE | All 14 | The interview and synopsis, no ARAT |
Alliance University Ph.D Placements
Full-time scholars get INR 35,000 a month and INR 25,000 a year for research costs. The university publishes no placement rate or salary for Ph.D scholars. So the fellowship is the only money figure you can check before you join.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement rate | Not published for Ph.D |
| Median salary | Not published for Ph.D |
| Fellowship, full-time scholars | INR 35,000 a month |
| Contingency grant | INR 25,000 a year |
| International conference support | Up to INR 1 Lakh, once |
Alliance University Ph.D Scholarships
The biggest waiver is 50% of the programme fee for differently abled students, and SC and ST students get 20%. Every full-time scholar also gets INR 35,000 a month as a fellowship. The university allows only one waiver per student, and the national fellowships for OBC, SC and ST scholars pay INR 37,000 a month through UGC-NET.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance research fellowship | Every full-time scholar | INR 35,000 a month |
| Differently abled waiver | Students with a disability certificate | 50% of the programme fee |
| SC and ST tuition waiver | SC or ST students | 20% of the programme fee |
| Alliance alumni waiver | Graduates of Alliance University | 15% of the programme fee |
| National Fellowship for OBC, SC or ST students | Selected through UGC-NET | INR 37,000 a month |
Alliance University Ph.D Ranking
Alliance is ranked #20 in NIRF Law 2025 and #71 in NIRF Management 2025, and holds a NAAC A+ grade. Collegedunia ranks it #90 in India. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and outcomes; Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, Law | 2025 | #20 |
| NIRF, Management | 2025 | #71 |
| Collegedunia, India | 2026 | #90 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A+ |
Alliance University Ph.D Hostel and Campus
A triple room with meals costs INR 1 Lakh for six months, which is INR 2 Lakhs a year, and a single room costs INR 1.26 Lakhs for six months. Hostel is optional. The campus is at Anekal, on the southern edge of Bangalore.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Triple room with meals | INR 1 Lakh for six months |
| Single room | INR 1.26 Lakhs for six months |
| Campus | Anekal, on the southern edge of Bangalore |
Alliance University Ph.D Course Structure
Coursework is 12 credits in the first six months, with a seminar paper. Then you clear a comprehensive exam, do your research with a guide and submit the thesis within six years.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| First six months | 12 credits: research methods, research and publication ethics, academic writing, learning and development |
| Seminar paper | One paper during coursework |
| Comprehensive exam | After coursework |
| Thesis | Submitted within six years of joining |
Alliance University Ph.D specialisations
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]
3 Years · Full Time · 14 courses
Total fees
INR 4.11 Lakhs
4.0339 reviews544 views last year
Median salary
Not published for Ph.D
Fellowship
INR 35,000 a month, full-time scholars
Eligibility
Master's with 55%, or honours with 75%
Entry
ARAT and interview; NET, JRF or GATE skip ARAT
Duration
3 to 6 years
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Which Ph.D specialisation group should you pick at Alliance University?
Group
Management and Policy
4 specialisations, INR 4.11 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. Entry is through ARAT, or NET, JRF or GATE.
Pick it if:
You want to teach in a business school: the Management school is ranked #71 in NIRF Management 2025, so your Ph.D comes from a ranked school.
You want a set research area: Management scholars pick from Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR, Business Analytics and AI, or General Management.
You need an income while you study: full-time scholars get INR 35,000 a month, more than the yearly programme fee of INR 1 Lakh.
Skip it if:
You want the cheapest Ph.D in the city: the full fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs, higher than all four universities in the compare block below.
You want to keep a full-time job: this is the full-time Ph.D, and the fellowship goes only to full-time scholars.
Law
1 specialisation, INR 4.11 Lakhs for three years without hostel. Entry is through ARAT, or NET or JRF.
Pick it if:
You want to research law at a ranked school: Alliance School of Law is ranked #20 in NIRF Law 2025.
You hold an LLM with 55% or more: you meet the marks rule, and a UGC-NET or JRF in law lets you skip ARAT.
Skip it if:
You hold a master's degree in another subject: the Law Ph.D asks for an LLM or a master's degree in law.
You want a job number before you decide: the university publishes no placement figure for Ph.D scholars, so there is nothing to check.
Engineering and Science
5 specialisations, INR 4.11 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. Entry is through ARAT, or NET, JRF or GATE.
Pick it if:
You hold a valid GATE or CSIR-NET score: you skip ARAT and go straight to the interview and synopsis review.
You want tech companies close to your campus: the campus is at Anekal, on the southern edge of Bangalore, past the Electronic City tech hub.
You studied Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics: the Science Ph.D covers all three, so you pick one of them for your research.
Skip it if:
You have only a three-year bachelor's degree: you must first finish a bridging programme of 36 to 40 credits before the Ph.D starts.
You expect a lower fee for a science Ph.D: every specialisation costs the same INR 4.11 Lakhs for three years without hostel.
Humanities and Design
4 specialisations, INR 4.11 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. Entry is through ARAT, or NET or JRF.
Pick it if:
You want to research the arts, design or Indian studies: this group has four specialisations at the same fee as the Management Ph.D.
You need an income while you study: full-time scholars get INR 35,000 a month, plus INR 25,000 a year for research costs.
Skip it if:
You want to finish in two years: the Ph.D takes at least three years, and the first six months go to 12 credits of coursework.
Your master's marks are below 55%: you need 55% to apply, or 50% if you are from a reserved category.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold NET, JRF or GATE, apply before 30 Sep 2026 and skip ARAT. If not, write your research synopsis before ARAT in October. Pick the group that matches your master's subject.
Ph.D Eligibility▾
Master's marks: 55% in a master's degree or M.Phil. 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD.
Honours route: A four-year honours bachelor's with 75% or more lets you apply directly.
Three-year bachelor's: You first finish a bridging programme of 36 to 40 credits.
Same rule, every specialisation: All 14 use the same marks rule; Law also asks for an LLM or a master's in law.
Entrance test: ARAT, unless you hold UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF or GATE.
Ph.D Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Ph.D form and pay the INR 3,000 application fee.
Write ARAT: The Alliance Research Aptitude Test is online. NET, JRF and GATE holders skip it.
Interview and synopsis: An online interview and a review of your research synopsis decide the offer.
Pay the registration fee: INR 50,000 once, with the first-year programme fee of INR 1 Lakh.
Coursework: 12 credits in the first six months: research methods, ethics, academic writing and a seminar paper.
Ph.D Admission Dates 2027
▾
Dates for the January 2027 batch, the same for every specialisation.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Application form, last date
The doctoral admissions page gives this date for the January 2027 batch.
Tentative
Oct 2026
ARAT entrance exam, online
NET, JRF and GATE holders skip it.
Tentative
Oct 2026
ARAT result and interview shortlist
The shortlist comes by email.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Interview round and synopsis review, online
Keep a short research synopsis ready.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Admission offer letter
The offer names your specialisation and guide.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Registration fee payment
INR 50,000 once, with the first-year programme fee.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Coursework classes start
Coursework fills the first six months.
Source: the university doctoral admissions page.
Alliance University Ph.D Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, the same for every specialisation.
Programme fee
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh
INR 3 Lakhs
Registration fee
One time, at admission
INR 50,000
Comprehensive exam fee
One time, after coursework
INR 20,000
Thesis submission fee
One time, at submission
INR 30,000
Scroll, convocation and alumni fees
One time, at the end
INR 11,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 2 Lakhs
INR 6 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,930
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
102%
yearly fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, full-time scholars, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,046
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
42%
yearly fellowship INR 4.2 LPA, full-time scholars, vs the full fee
Source: university Ph.D fee table 2027-28.
Which Ph.D specialisations will your score get you at Alliance University?
Pick your route and your score. The choices change with the route.
Your route
Your ARAT score
Your qualifying exam
ARAT · score 70% or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the UGC floor of 50% with room to spare; the interview and synopsis decide the offer.
ARAT · score 50% to 69%
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 50% floor; a clear research synopsis matters most at the interview.
ARAT · score 45% to 49%
Almost there: every branch. Only SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD students clear at 45%; others need 50%.
ARAT · score below 45%
Not this route: every branch. Write ARAT again for the next batch, or qualify through UGC-NET.
NET, JRF or GATE · JRF
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip ARAT and go straight to the interview and synopsis review.
NET, JRF or GATE · UGC-NET
Yes, you are in: every branch. A UGC-NET score lets you skip ARAT; the interview decides the offer.
NET, JRF or GATE · CSIR-NET
Yes, you are in: Engineering and Science. CSIR-NET fits these subjects, so you skip ARAT.
Almost there: the other 9 branches. Ask the admissions office if your CSIR-NET subject fits before you apply.
NET, JRF or GATE · GATE
Yes, you are in: Engineering and Science. GATE fits these subjects, so you skip ARAT.
Almost there: the other 9 branches. Ask the admissions office if your GATE paper fits before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The university does not publish ARAT cutoff marks or seats by specialisation, so these verdicts follow the UGC floor of 50%. Ask the admissions office how many scholars your department takes this batch before you pay.
Alliance University Ph.D Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see the fee waivers you can claim.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the waiver is for. Only one waiver per student.
SC and ST tuition waiver
INR 60,000
Alliance University
20% of the INR 3 Lakhs programme fee, for the full course.
Who qualifies: SC or ST students, any family incomeApply at admission
Not eligible on your answersDifferently abled waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Alliance University
50% of the programme fee, for the full course.
Who qualifies: students with a disability certificateApply at admission
Not eligible on your answersAlliance alumni waiver
INR 45,000
Alliance University
15% of the programme fee, for the full course.
Who qualifies: graduates of Alliance UniversityApply at admission
Not eligible on your answersDefence family waiver
INR 45,000
Alliance University
15% of the programme fee, for the full course.
Who qualifies: children of defence or paramilitary staffApply at admission
Not eligible on your answersNo waiver matches these answers. The INR 35,000 monthly fellowship still applies if you study full time.
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FAQs on Alliance University Ph.D
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is a Ph.D at Alliance University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you study full time and get the fellowship. The full fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs for three years without hostel, and full-time scholars get INR 35,000 a month. That fellowship is more than the programme fee each year. Check the fee block above and ask how the fellowship is paid before you accept the offer.
Which specialisation group should I pick?▾
Pick the group that matches your master's subject. Law asks for an LLM or a master's in law, and the Science Ph.D covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs in every group, so the fee does not decide it. Read the group cards above and match them with your research idea.
Should I write ARAT or wait for a UGC-NET result?▾
Write ARAT if the January 2027 batch is your goal. The last date to apply is 30 Sep 2026 and ARAT is expected in October. A NET or JRF lets you skip ARAT, but only if you hold it when you apply. If your NET result comes later, apply for the July batch instead.
Will a Ph.D here help me get a teaching job?▾
It helps, but there is no job number to check. The university publishes no placement figure for Ph.D scholars. Colleges that hire assistant professors look at your Ph.D, your research papers and your NET score. So plan to publish during the Ph.D, and write UGC-NET if you do not hold it.
Who should skip a Ph.D at Alliance University?▾
Skip it if you want to keep a full-time job. The fellowship goes only to full-time scholars, and the first six months are coursework on campus. Also skip it if the lowest fee matters most, because the four universities in the compare block charge less. If neither worries you, check the eligibility block above.
Should I count on the fellowship to pay my costs?▾
Mostly, if you stay in the hostel. The fellowship comes to INR 4.2 LPA, and the programme fee plus hostel and mess is INR 3 Lakhs a year. That leaves about INR 1.2 Lakhs a year for everything else. Ask the office how the fellowship is paid and whether it is renewed each year.
Is this Ph.D good for a research career in industry?▾
It can be, mainly in Management and the Engineering and Science group. The VISTA Ph.D is 80% practical work and centres on starting ventures. The university publishes no job figures for Ph.D scholars, so talk to scholars in your field before you decide.
Should I join in January or wait for the July batch?▾
Join in January if your marks and research synopsis are ready. The university takes Ph.D scholars in January and July, and the fee and rules are the same. Waiting six months helps only if you expect a NET or GATE result that lets you skip ARAT.
Is a Ph.D here a better choice than a cheaper university?▾
It depends on the fellowship. Alliance charges INR 4.11 Lakhs, more than the four universities in the compare block, but pays full-time scholars INR 35,000 a month. If you would not get a fellowship elsewhere, the money here more than covers the fee. Get each fellowship offer in writing before you pay.
How do I get admission to the Ph.D here?▾
Apply online by 30 Sep 2026 for the January 2027 batch and pay the INR 3,000 application fee. Write ARAT in October unless you hold NET, JRF or GATE. Then clear the online interview and synopsis review, and pay the INR 50,000 registration fee.
Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾
Yes. The full fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs for three years without hostel in all 14 specialisations. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.11 Lakhs. Check the fee block above for each part of the fee before you compare universities.
What marks do I need to apply?▾
You need 55% in a master's degree, or 50% if you are from a reserved category. A four-year honours degree with 75% also works. With a three-year bachelor's degree, you first finish a bridging programme of 36 to 40 credits.
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