Christ University in Bangalore offers a three-year, full-time PhD in Mathematics through its Centre for Research. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #63 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The annual fee is INR 80,000, so the full fee for three years is INR 2.40 Lakhs. You get in through Christ's own selection day: an entrance test, a skill test, a research proposal talk and an interview. NET, GATE or SET holders skip the written test. The Mathematics department has 49 openings for the September 2026 batch. Full-time scholars get a fellowship of INR 15,000 a month after coursework, which is INR 1.8 LPA, and it rises in later years.
The total fee with the thesis fee is INR 2.65 Lakhs, and the fee without it is INR 2.40 Lakhs. The annual fee is INR 80,000 for each of the three years. You pay the thesis fee of INR 25,000 once, when you submit the thesis. The Centre for Research sets the same annual fee for full-time and part-time scholars.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Thesis fee | INR 25,000 | One time, when you submit the thesis |
| Total, no thesis fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with thesis fee | INR 2.65 Lakhs | Full course |
Forms for the September 2026 batch closed on 15 Sep 2026. Selection day is 26 Sep 2026 and the final list comes on 1 Oct 2026. Classes start on 13 Oct 2026. Keep your proposal, your papers and the fee ready for these dates.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | 8 Jul 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Selection admit card | 18 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Online briefing for applicants | 21 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Entrance test, skill test, proposal talk and interview | 26 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Result: final selection list | 1 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Fee payment, last date to keep the seat | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission and document check at the Centre | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start: coursework inauguration | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
You need at least 55% in your master's degree in Mathematics or a close subject. NET, JRF, SET, KSET, GATE or a finished M.Phil lets you skip the entrance test. You still take the skill test. A foreign degree needs an equivalence certificate from the AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree marks | At least 55% |
| Test waiver | NET, JRF, SET, KSET, GATE or a finished M.Phil |
| Skill test | Every applicant takes it |
| Foreign degree | AIU equivalence certificate |
You apply online, then attend selection day at your campus. Selection day has the entrance test, the skill test, the proposal talk and the interview. The final selection list names who gets a seat. If you do not pay the fee by the last date, your admission is not confirmed.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form and upload your proposal and CV |
| 2. Selection day | Entrance test, skill test, proposal talk and interview |
| 3. Final selection list | Check if your name is on the list |
| 4. Pay and join | Pay the fee and finish admission at the Centre for Research |
There is no closing rank for this PhD; the cutoff is 55% in your master's degree. NET, GATE or SET holders skip the written test but not the skill test. Christ also reads your Class 10, Class 12, degree and master's marks with your proposal.
| Route | Marks you need | What you take |
|---|---|---|
| NET, JRF, SET, KSET or GATE | 55% in master's | Skill test, proposal talk, interview |
| Finished M.Phil | 55% in master's | Skill test, proposal talk, interview |
| None of these | 55% in master's | Entrance test, skill test, proposal talk, interview |
The Christ research fellowship pays INR 15,000 a month in year 1 and INR 18,000 in year 2. In year 3 it is INR 20,000 if you have a paper in a Q1 or Q2 journal. The university publishes no PhD placement record. You apply for college teaching and research posts yourself.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fellowship, year 1 | INR 15,000 a month |
| Fellowship, year 2 | INR 18,000 a month |
| Fellowship, year 3 | INR 20,000 a month with a Q1 or Q2 paper, else INR 18,000 |
| Research assistant post | INR 25,000 a month, two years after coursework, once the synopsis is in |
| Placement record | Not published |
The Christ PhD scholarship gives INR 20,000 a year, which is INR 60,000 over the course. A contingency allowance of INR 10,000 a year for three years pays research costs after coursework. The Karnataka Labour Welfare Board lists INR 6,000 for children of workers covered by its fund.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ PhD scholarship | Every full-time scholar | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Contingency allowance | Full-time scholars after coursework | INR 10,000 a year for three years |
| Christ research fellowship | Full-time scholars with no UGC or CSIR fellowship | INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 a month |
| Karnataka Labour Welfare Board | Children of workers covered by its fund | INR 6,000 |
NIRF 2025 ranks Christ University #63 among universities and #96 overall. NAAC gives it an A+ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception data that the university files.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #63 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #96 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A+ |
The first six months are coursework, from 9 am to 4 pm on working days, with 85% attendance needed. After you pass the coursework exam and your proposal is approved, you research under a guide. From then on you also do up to six hours a week of department work.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| First six months | Coursework classes, 85% attendance, coursework exam |
| After coursework | Approved proposal, research under a guide, department work |
| Later years | Papers, the synopsis and the thesis |
The Mathematics department has 49 openings for the September 2026 batch and 22 research guides. The main research areas are fluid mechanics, graph theory, mathematical modelling and cosmology, and optimization. Each guide takes scholars in their own area, so match your proposal to one.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PhD openings, September 2026 batch | 49 |
| Research guides in Mathematics | 22 |
| Research areas | Fluid mechanics, graph theory, mathematical modelling and cosmology, optimization |
This course suits students who want a research or college teaching career in Mathematics and can study full time.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research, September 2026 batch dates. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year, from the fee notice for the December 2024 batch. Turn on the toggle to add the thesis exam fee.
Source: CHRIST Centre for Research PhD fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your master's marks and your test result. The card shows where you stand under Christ's published rules.
A NET or GATE result does not give you a seat by itself. It only lets you skip the written test; the skill test, the proposal talk and the interview still decide.
Answer the question to see what comes off your fee. The monthly research fellowship is paid to you and is not counted here.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tap a college to see it next to Christ University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees and marks, a higher fellowship, a better rank.
Fees and fellowships can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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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