Christ University in Bangalore offers a full-time Ph.D. in Psychology that takes at least 3 years. The first six months are coursework, and then you do your own research under a guide. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #63 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee is INR 2.18 Lakhs for the 3-year course, or INR 2.43 Lakhs with the thesis fee. You need 55% in your Master's. You write an entrance test and face an interview, but NET and JRF holders skip the test. Christ has four PhD admission cycles a year. Full-time scholars without an outside fellowship get INR 15,000 a month in year 1, about INR 1.8 LPA.
The total fees with the thesis fee is INR 2.43 Lakhs, while the fees without it is INR 2.18 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 2.10 Lakhs for three years. You pay INR 70,000 a year, within seven days of the result. You do not get the INR 8,000 registration fee back if you cancel. The part-time course costs INR 90,000 a year. Christ may raise the fee a little each year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | INR 2.10 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 8,000 | One time, not returned |
| Thesis adjudication fee | INR 25,000 | One time, when you submit the thesis |
| Total, no thesis fee | INR 2.18 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with thesis fee | INR 2.43 Lakhs | Full course |
Applications for the Sep 2026 cohort closed on 15 Sep 2026. The selection round is on 26 Sep 2026 and classes start on 13 Oct 2026. The Centre for Research sets these dates. Keep your proposal and mark sheets ready for the selection day.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | 8 Jul 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Admit card release | 18 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Entrance test, skill test, proposal talk and interview | 26 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Final selection list, result and offer letter | 1 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| First-year fee payment, last date | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission completion and document check | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start (coursework) | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
You need 55% in a Master's in Psychology or a related subject. UGC rules allow 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD students. If your degree is from abroad, you need an AIU equivalence certificate. If your marks fall short, you cannot apply.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | Psychology or a related subject |
| PG marks | 55%, or 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD |
| Entrance test | Christ's own test, skipped with NET, JRF, SLET, SET, GATE or an M.Phil |
| Degree from abroad | AIU equivalence certificate |
You apply online, sit the selection round, get the offer letter and pay the fee. The Centre for Research handles every step. You must pay the fee within seven days of the result, or the offer is not held.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Register on the portal, fill the form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Selection round | Entrance test, skill test, proposal talk and interview |
| 3. Check the result | Log in to the portal; the offer letter is attached if you are selected |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay online within seven days of the result |
| 5. Finish admission | Complete the document check before coursework starts |
The minimum is 55% in your Master's for General students and 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD students. Christ does not publish a closing score. The final list comes from the test, the skill test, the proposal talk, the interview and your past marks.
| Category | Minimum PG marks | Route |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55% | Entrance test, skill test and interview |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD | 50% | Entrance test, skill test and interview |
| NET, JRF, SLET, SET or GATE holder | 55%, or 50% if reserved | Skill test and interview, no entrance test |
The research fellowship pays INR 15,000 a month in year 1, INR 18,000 in year 2 and up to INR 20,000 in year 3. It goes to full-time scholars without a UGC or ICSSR fellowship. Christ publishes no placement data for PhD scholars. The fellowship starts in the seventh month, after coursework. These are the last published rates.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement data | Not published for PhD scholars |
| 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 |
| Contingency allowance | INR 10,000 a year |
| Research assistant post | INR 25,000 a month for 20 hours a week |
The UGC JRF fellowship pays INR 13.92 Lakhs over three years, the most of any scheme here. Christ's own research fellowship pays INR 6.12 Lakhs to full-time scholars with no outside fellowship. You get one of the two, not both.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UGC JRF fellowship | NET with JRF | INR 13.92 Lakhs over three years |
| Christ research fellowship | Full-time scholars without an outside fellowship | INR 6.12 Lakhs over three years |
| Year 3 paper top-up | Christ fellows with a Q1 or Q2 paper | INR 24,000 |
| Contingency allowance | Every full-time scholar | INR 30,000 over three years |
Christ University stands #63 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #96 in the NIRF Overall ranking. It holds NAAC A+. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and how people see the university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #63 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #96 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A+ |
Months 1 to 6 are coursework on research tools and quantitative and qualitative analysis. After that you do research under your guide, write papers and submit the thesis.
| Stage | What you study or do |
|---|---|
| Months 1 to 6 | Coursework on research tools, quantitative and qualitative analysis |
| After coursework | Research under your guide; the fellowship starts |
| Later years | Papers, synopsis and the thesis |
| The end | Thesis evaluation and the viva |
This course suits students who want to do research or teach psychology in a college.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: Christ University Centre for Research, PhD important dates. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the thesis fee you pay at the end.
Source: Christ University PhD fee structure 2026 and fellowship notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your Master's marks and your NET result. The card shows if you can apply and which tests you take.
Meeting the marks only lets you apply. The seat depends on your proposal, the interview and a guide with a free place in your area.
Answer two questions to see what you can get. Each fellowship pays more than the fee, so each card shows the fee it covers.
You get only one fellowship. The UGC, ICSSR and Christ fellowships do not go together.
Tap a college to see it next to Christ University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a better rank, 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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