Christ University in Bangalore offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Commerce through its Centre for Research. The first two semesters are coursework, and then you research and write a thesis. The university is a deemed university with a NAAC A+ grade, and NIRF ranked it #63 among universities in 2025. The full fee is INR 2.73 Lakhs for three years, without hostel or mess. You get in through the university's own entrance test, a skill test, a proposal talk and an interview. UGC-NET and JRF holders skip the written test. The seat count for this course is not published. Full-time scholars get a fellowship of INR 15,000 a month in year 1, which is about INR 1.8 LPA.
The total fees with the campus mess is INR 4.46 Lakhs, while the fees without it is INR 2.73 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 80,000 a year for three years. The registration fee of INR 8,000 is paid once and is not returned. Full-time scholars get INR 20,000 a year back as a scholarship.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Admission registration fee | INR 8,000 | One time, not refunded |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 25,000 | One time, when you submit the thesis |
| Campus mess | INR 1.73 Lakhs | INR 4,800 a month, 36 months |
| Total, no mess | INR 2.73 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with mess | INR 4.46 Lakhs | Full course |
The next cohort is expected to start coursework in Jan 2027, and its forms are expected in Sep 2026. The June 2026 cohort began coursework on 10 Jul 2026. Last year the last date to apply was 7 Dec 2025. So plan your research proposal before Dec 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application forms open | Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admit card release | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Entrance test, skill assessment and interview | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Result: final selection list | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Fee payment to accept the seat | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission completion and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework and classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% if you are SC, ST, OBC or PwD. The degree should be an M.Com, an MBA or a related subject. If you hold UGC-NET, JRF, SET or an M.Phil, you skip the written test. You still sit the skill test and the interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree | M.Com, MBA or a related master's degree |
| PG marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD |
| Written test | Christ's own entrance test, skipped with UGC-NET, JRF, SET or M.Phil |
| Foreign degree | An equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities |
You apply online, then sit the entrance test, the skill test, the proposal talk and the interview on one day. After the final selection list, you pay the first-year fee and the INR 8,000 registration fee by the deadline. If you miss it, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the Christ admission portal before the last date |
| 2. Test day | Entrance test, skill assessment, proposal talk and interview |
| 3. Check the list | See the final selection list on the website |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay the first-year fee and the INR 8,000 registration fee by the deadline |
| 5. Finish admission | Complete the document check before coursework starts |
The minimum is 55% in your PG course, or 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD students. Christ does not publish a cutoff score for the entrance test. The test, the skill test and the interview together decide the seat. So your research proposal matters as much as your marks.
| Category | Minimum PG marks | Written test |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55% | Yes, unless you hold NET, JRF, SET or M.Phil |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwD | 50% | Yes, unless you hold NET, JRF, SET or M.Phil |
| Test score cutoff | Not published | Not published |
Full-time scholars get INR 15,000 a month in year 1 and INR 18,000 a month in year 2. In year 3 it is INR 18,000, or INR 20,000 if you publish in a Q1 or Q2 journal. Christ does not publish placement figures for this Ph.D. The fellowship stops if you take a job or another scholarship.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 fellowship | INR 15,000 a month, after coursework |
| Year 2 fellowship | INR 18,000 a month |
| Year 3 fellowship | INR 18,000 or INR 20,000 a month |
| Contingency grant | INR 10,000 a year |
| Campus placement figures | Not published |
Full-time scholars get a CHRIST scholarship of INR 20,000 a year, which is INR 60,000 over three years. It cuts the yearly fee from INR 80,000 to INR 60,000. You must work on campus on all working days. You lose it if you hold a job, a sponsorship or another scholarship.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST full-time scholarship | Full-time scholars on campus with no other funding | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Monthly fellowship | Full-time scholars, after coursework | INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 a month |
| Contingency grant | Full-time scholars, for research costs | INR 10,000 a year |
NIRF ranked Christ University #63 among universities in 2025, and NAAC gave it an A+ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results, outreach and how others see the university. NAAC grades the whole university after a campus visit.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #63 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A+ |
Semesters 1 and 2 are coursework on research methods and your subject area. After that you research under your guide and write the thesis. The earliest you can submit is at the end of three years.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| Semesters 1 and 2 | Coursework on research methods and your subject area |
| After coursework | Research under your guide and write the thesis |
| End of year 3 at the earliest | Thesis submission and evaluation |
This course suits students who want a research or college teaching career in commerce and can work on campus full time.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the December 2025 cohort. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research admission dates notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. The 2027 fee is not out yet, so these rows carry the latest fee notice. Turn on the toggle to add the campus mess.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and your PG marks. Christ does not publish a test cutoff, so this checks the minimum marks.
Clearing the minimum marks only lets you sit the test. Most of the decision comes from the test day, so a clear research proposal counts as much as your marks.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the Centre for Research.
The scholarship needs full-time work on campus and no job, sponsor or other scholarship.
Tap a college to see it next to Christ University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a bigger fellowship, easier marks.
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The syllabus for the Christ University entrance exam for the MSc entrance test CUET 2024 is based on basic knowledge of Analytical Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning, General Knowledge, English, Fundamental Accounting, Data Analysis, and Interpretation. The total no of questions in the exam is 120. One question is of one mark. Incorrect answers will be marked -0.25 marks.
So, Christ University suggests students solve as many questions as possible from the previous year’s question papers to achieve their desired score.
According to me, MSc from Christ University is better than the School of Graduate Studies. Structure, discipline, organized education, the best academic staff, a lush green and serene environment, etc are the specialties of Christ University. The placement record of Christ University is excellent for the UG and PG courses. The vision of Christ University is Excellence and Service. There are various M.Sc departments such as Mathematics, Physics and Electronics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science. So, students have various options to pursue an MSc from Christ University.
SLCU Christ University is one of the best private Law colleges in India. SLCU Law ranking by IIRF is 16 out of 50 in India in 2024 and it was ranked #17 out of 70 by India Today in 2023.
I did my LLM in Intellectual Property and Trade Law from SLCU Christ University in 2018. I can say it is one of the top private universities to do LLM courses because of its education Quality, teaching methods, etc. SLCU offers decent placements with lucrative offers and high ROI. The Department has a seperate placement cells which guides and trains students for placements, how to face Group discussions for interviews, etc. Right from the final semester SLCU's active placement cells starts teaching students; how to sit for the interview, to talk and negotiate for high package, building an attractive CV, etc. The average CTC package when I completed my graduation at SLCU Christ University was between INR 4 - 7 LPA and for sure it is above INR 7 LPA these days. Luthra and Luthra, S&R Associates, Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB & Partners are some top recruiters in SLCU for LLM graduates.
Christ University has a separate school for its law course that is School of Law - Christ University. SLCU offers several Law courses at UG, PG, Diploma and Doctorate level. It offers 3 LLM courses at a fees Structure ranging between INR 1,50,000 - 2,50,000 based on LLM specializations.
Pursuing a LLM course from SLCU Christ University Bangalore at a fees of INR 2.50 Lakhs is not expensive as per my perspective. For financially weaker students, SLCU Christ University Bangalore also provides Education Loan and many scholarships. I myself was one such user to get Scholarships from Christ University. Scholarships at SLCU are offered based on academic results of a student during LLM course. When compared to other colleges offering LLM and the Education Quality and facilities offered at Christ University, fees is reasonable.
No, you cannot pursue LLB from Christ University without BBA or BA. My name is Rohan Tiwari. I have completed an LLM from Christ University. This is the same question that I had before.
Christ University, Bangalore offers different law courses including integrated LLB and LLM. School of love Christ University does not offer a direct LLB course. Candidates wishing to pursue LLB course must have to complete 10 + 2 or any Bachelors Degree for minimum 3 years. One cannot opt LLB without any prior Bachelor's degree. But if anyone likes to do only LLB then they have to spend 1 year extra which means that if someone has intentionally or unintentionally completed a 3-years degree course like BA, BCom, BBA, etc. then one can pursue a 3 years LLB course. So I have done BA Hons from Pune University but due to the transfer of my father, we relocated to Bangalore and later on I got interested in Law studies so I opted for a 3-years LLB course at Christ University. I spent 6-years for BA and LLB courses. So according to my experience it is better to pursue integrated LLB courses with BBA / BA or BCom, etc.
Yes, School of Law, Christ University is very good for BA LLB course. SLCU offers a 5-years integrated BA LLB program.
I have made a table for the updated BBA fee structure at Christ University, for you below.
| Fee for Karnataka State Students | Fee for other Indian states | Fee for NRI | Fee for SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Fee for Other Foreign Nationals | Year of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 1 |
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 2 |
| INR 229,000 | INR 249,000 | INR 359,000 | USD 5200 | USD 5800 | 3 |
| INR 290,000 | INR 320,000 | INR 450,000 | USD 7000 | USD 8000 | 4 |
I completed my MBA from Christ University Bangalore in 2023.
The class timings at Christ University Bangalore vary for different courses. For MBA, the classes begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm. There is rarely an off on working days.
For such queries, Christ University has a mobile app called “Christ University Student App”. You can also connect to the information desk at Christ University during working hours for such queries.
I have completed my MBA from Christ University. I have good connections with Christ University, and they call me for counseling and mentoring the current MBA batches. Mostly I come across the question of whether science graduates can pursue an MBA at Christ University.
First of all, candidates who wish to get admission into Christ University must be well acquainted with the eligibility criteria set by the University for MBA admission. Aspirants must complete a Bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 60%. In addition to that, they must qualify MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / ATMA. Finally, shortlisted candidates are called for GD/ PI and document verification.
You are eligible for MBA admissions at Christ University Bangalore with a Bachelor’s in any stream, as long as you fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria.
As a Christ University student, I would like to answer this question for you.
I have completed an MBA in Human Resources Management from Christ University in 2019. As per my knowledge, experience plays an important role in MBA admission into any top College/ University like Christ.
MBA Admissions at Christ University are entrance-based. Aspirants must qualify an MBA entrance and face GD PI rounds to get admission. For some MBA specializations and Executive MBA, one may also be asked for a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
After my bachelor's, I started working in a 4-star hotel and took a break from my studies. There I worked for 2 years and gained important knowledge and skills. I was given preference over other candidates because of my work experience.
This is how work experience plays a role in MBA admissions at Christ University.
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