Alliance University Bangalore Ph.D Indian Knowledge System: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+ 3.3

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11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore has also announced the Fee Structure 2026 for Ph.D Indic Studies program. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.11 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.11 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
research fellowship annual value
Selection
ARAT + PI
synopsis is checked
Placement rate
Not published
research course outcome

About Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies

Alliance University offers a three-year minimum, full-time Ph.D Indic Studies through ARAT and interview. The course studies Indian knowledge systems through philosophy, Sanskrit, art, history, Ayurveda, yoga and culture. Alliance is a UGC-recognised private university with NAAC A+ and a Bengaluru campus. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs, paid through registration, yearly program fee and later exam charges. Hostel can take the full cost to INR 8.12 Lakhs. Full-time scholars can get INR 35,000 per month, equal to INR 4.2 LPA, and a contingency grant of INR 25,000 per year. The January 2027 application deadline was 15 Sep 2026.

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.12 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3 Lakhs. You pay the program fee once every year for three years. The registration fee is paid once. The hostel figure uses the lowest published six-month room fee and mess.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Registration feeINR 50,000One time, in year 1
Tuition feeINR 3 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years
Comprehensive exam feeINR 20,000One time, after coursework
Thesis submission feeINR 30,000One time, when you submit thesis
Scroll, convocation and alumni feeINR 11,000One time, after viva
Hostel and messINR 4.01 LakhsSix-month fee over 3 years, plus one-time maintenance
Total, no hostelINR 4.11 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.12 LakhsFull course

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Admission Dates 2027

The application deadline for January 2027 was 15 Sep 2026. ARAT is expected in Oct 2026 and interviews are expected after that. Document check is expected in Dec 2026. Classes start in Jan 2027.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to apply15 Sep 2026Over
Call letter for ARATOct 2026Tentative
ARAT examOct 2026Tentative
ARAT result and shortlistNov 2026Tentative
Personal interviewNov 2026Tentative
Research synopsis checkNov 2026Tentative
Selection allotmentNov 2026Tentative
Admission fee, last dateDec 2026Tentative
Document check and registrationDec 2026Tentative
Classes startJan 2027Tentative

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Eligibility

You need a master's degree with 55% marks, or an M.Phil. with 55%. Reserved categories follow Karnataka rules. A four-year honours graduate with 75% can also apply under UGC rules. If you are waiting for final results, you must give proof within three months.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's degree55% marks or an equal grade
Reserved categoryRelaxation as per Karnataka rules
Four-year honours degree75% marks, with UGC relaxation where allowed
Selection routeARAT, interview and research synopsis check

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Admission Process

The table has 5 steps and an INR 3,000 application fee. Alliance takes the form first and then the fee. You write ARAT and attend the interview. If you miss the fee date after selection, you lose the admission.

StepWhat you do
1. Submit formFill the Ph.D form online
2. Pay application feePay INR 3,000 before the form closes
3. Write ARATTake the Alliance Research Aptitude Test
4. InterviewDiscuss your research plan with the panel
5. Final selectionWait for the combined review of test, interview and synopsis

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Cutoff

Alliance has not published a minimum ARAT score. The table shows three applicant profiles instead. The panel reads your degree marks, ARAT, interview and synopsis together. Use the checker below to see which applicant profile is safest.

ProfilePublished scoreRoute and year
Master's degree applicantNot publishedARAT and interview, 2027 intake
M.Phil. applicantNot publishedARAT and interview, 2027 intake
Four-year honours applicantNot publishedARAT and interview, 2027 intake

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Placements

The official page does not publish research outcome pay for this Ph.D. It publishes INR 35,000 per month, or INR 4.2 LPA, for full-time scholars. The course leads to academic research, cultural research, teaching and heritage work.

MetricValue
Research fellowshipINR 35,000 per month
Annual fellowship valueINR 4.2 LPA
Contingency grantINR 25,000 per year
International conference fundingUp to INR 1 Lakh once
Placement payNot published

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Scholarships

The biggest direct support is the INR 35,000 per month research fellowship for full-time scholars. The contingency grant adds INR 25,000 per year. Alumni can get 15% tuition waiver. Employees can get a tuition waiver based on service years.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Research fellowshipFull-time scholarsINR 35,000 per month
Contingency grantFull-time scholarsINR 25,000 per year
International conference supportCase by case, once during the programUp to INR 1 Lakh
Alliance alumni waiverAlliance alumni in any UG, PG or Ph.D program15% tuition waiver

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Ranking

Alliance has NAAC A+ and is recognised by UGC. Collegedunia does not publish a separate Indic Studies Ph.D profile for this course. The university is listed as South India's first private university under Karnataka Act No 34 of 2010.

Profileing bodyYearProfile or grade
NAAC2024A+
UGC2011Recognised private university
Collegedunia course profile2026Not published

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Course Structure

The program has coursework, research proposal review, comprehensive exam, thesis work and viva. The research areas include Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, Indian history, Ayurveda, yoga, folk traditions and Indian science. You work with a supervisor and can use allied disciplines.

StageWhat you do
CourseworkStudy research methods and area papers
ProposalPresent your research plan to the panel
Comprehensive examClear the exam after coursework
ThesisSubmit original research and face viva

Alliance Ph.D Indic Studies Hostel and Campus

The Bengaluru campus has hostel options for six months at a time. The lowest published room fee is INR 66,000 for six months. Meals and laundry are included in the hostel fee. Rooms are given only if available.

ItemDetail
Lowest hostel feeINR 66,000 for six months
Hostel maintenanceINR 5,000 one time
Meals and laundryIncluded for six months
Room ruleGiven first after payment, subject to availability

Should you pick Ph.D Indic Studies at Alliance University?

This course suits students who want deep research on Indian knowledge systems.

Pick it if:
You want Indic research: the page lists Sanskrit, philosophy, Ayurveda, yoga, folk arts and Indian science as research areas.
You need monthly support: full-time scholars can get INR 35,000 per month plus INR 25,000 per year.
You want mixed guidance: the doctoral page says scholars work with mentors across allied disciplines.
You can wait for review: Alliance checks ARAT, interview, synopsis and past marks before final selection.
Skip it if:
You want a quick job: the official page talks about research, teaching and culture work, not research outcome pay.
You need a sure hostel: hostel rooms are given only if rooms are available after payment.
You need a fixed score: Alliance has not published a minimum ARAT score for this course.
You missed the form date: the January 2027 application deadline was 15 Sep 2026, so ask before paying.
Counsellor's advice
Pick this course if your research plan fits the listed Indic areas. If you need research outcome pay first, choose a taught PG course.
Ph.D Indic Studies Eligibility▾
Master's marks: you need 55% marks or an equal grade in a master's degree.
Reserved categories: relaxation follows Karnataka rules for SC, ST, OBC and other groups.
Honours route: a four-year honours degree needs 75% marks, with UGC relaxation where allowed.
Final results: you can get provisional admission, but must give master's proof within three months.
Selection route: you need ARAT, personal interview and a research synopsis check.
Ph.D Indic Studies Admission Process▾
Form: submit the online Ph.D application before the last date.
Application fee: pay INR 3,000 after the form is filled.
ARAT: take the Alliance Research Aptitude Test when called.
Interview: discuss your research synopsis with the panel.
Final selection: Alliance checks test, interview, past marks and work record together.

Ph.D Indic Studies Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
15 Sep 2026
Application form, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 15 Sep 2026. Late forms were not listed.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Call letter for ARAT
Shortlisted students get the test message by email.
Tentative
Oct 2026
ARAT exam
You write the research aptitude test on the given slot.
Tentative
Nov 2026
ARAT result and shortlist
The shortlist decides who attends the interview.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Personal interview
Carry your research plan and academic papers.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Research synopsis check
The panel checks if your topic fits the school.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Selection allotment
The admission offer follows the combined review.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the admission if the fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Document check and registration
Bring original degree papers and identity proof.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Classes start
Coursework starts after registration is done.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected near the same month as the 2027 intake.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Call letter for ARAT
Expected after form review.
Tentative
Oct 2027
ARAT exam
Expected after call letters are sent.
Tentative
Nov 2027
ARAT result and shortlist
Expected before interviews.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Personal interview
Expected after the shortlist.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Research synopsis check
Expected along with the interview review.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Selection allotment
Expected after the combined review.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Admission fee, last date
Expected before registration.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Document check and registration
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Classes start
Expected in the January intake.

Source: Alliance University Ph.D course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University Ph.D Indic Studies Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 50,000
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Comprehensive exam fee
One time, after coursework
INR 20,000
Thesis submission fee
One time, when you submit thesis
INR 30,000
Scroll, convocation and alumni fee
One time, after viva
INR 11,000
Hostel security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 36, INR 11,000 a month
INR 3.96 Lakhs
Hostel maintenance fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 4.11 Lakhs
3 years · registration + tuition + exam fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.12 Lakhs
3 years · registration + tuition + exam fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 6,930
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
102%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,691
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University doctoral fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you Indic Studies at Alliance University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Alliance admission office closing profiles.

Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Alliance University Ph.D Indic Studies Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

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.

Research fellowship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Contingency grant
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Alliance alumni waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Alliance University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Employee tuition waiver
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.21 Lakhs

Alliance University Ph.D Indic Studies vs similar colleges

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

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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.11 Lakhs
tuition + registration
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Average payresearch fellowship value
INR 4.2 LPA
full-time scholars
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Placement ratepublished Ph.D research outcome rate
55%
master degree mark rule
55%
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Closing profileARAT score, General
75
honours route mark
75
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75
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75
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Seatspublished intake
3
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3
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ROIfellowship value vs the full fee
102%
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In short
Christ University is a useful check if you want a Bengaluru doctoral option. If Alliance fits your Indic Studies topic and the supervisor fit is clear, keep this page first.
In short
Jain University is another city option, but check the exact research area before you apply. If your proposal is about Indian knowledge systems, Alliance has the clearer page for this topic.
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REVA University may suit students who want a broad private university choice. If you need named Indic research areas and fellowship details, Alliance is easier to judge.
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CMR University is a backup for Bengaluru applicants. If your research topic matches Alliance and you can pay the fee, apply here before you add backups.
In short
Dayananda Sagar University is another backup in Bengaluru. If Alliance matches your topic and support plan, choose it before backup applications.

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

FAQs on Alliance University Ph.D Indic Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D Indic Studies at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my profile is just above the closing profile?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at profile 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a profile that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the profile checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and research groups companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the research outcome cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research outcome figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better profile?▾
Only if you can raise your profile by a lot, not a little. The General closing profile got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research outcome training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Indic Studies if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Indic Studies places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing profile is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Indic Studies, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the ARAT exam and fill this college in your Alliance admission office choice list. A seat comes in the round your profile clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Alliance admission office gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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