Christ University PhD Psychology FAQs
Ques. What is the annual fee for PhD Psychology at Christ University Bangalore?
Ans. The annual programme fee is INR 80,000 for both full-time and part-time scholars. Full-time scholars receive a university scholarship of INR 20,000 per year, reducing the net annual payable to INR 60,000. Part-time scholars pay INR 80,000 per year. A one-time registration fee of INR 8,000 applies at enrolment. The total net fee for full-time scholars over the 3-year minimum is INR 1,80,000.
Ques. Do PhD Psychology scholars at Christ University receive a stipend?
Ans. Full-time PhD scholars at Christ University receive a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 in Year 1, INR 18,000 in Year 2, and INR 18,000 to INR 20,000 in Year 3 depending on Q1 or Q2 research publication output. An annual contingency grant of INR 10,000 is also provided for up to three years. Part-time scholars do not receive the stipend or contingency grant.
Ques. Is a national exam required for PhD Psychology admission at Christ University?
Ans. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) in Psychology or Social Sciences, or hold SLET, KSET, SET, or an M.Phil degree, are exempt from the Christ University PhD written entrance test. They appear directly for the Research Skill Assessment and personal interview. Candidates without these qualifications must clear the Christ University PhD Entrance Examination before proceeding to the Research Skill Assessment stage.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD Psychology at Christ University?
Ans. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent Social Sciences discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Candidates currently completing their final postgraduate semester may apply provisionally and must submit final mark sheets and degree certificates before the cohort enrolment deadline.
Ques. What research areas are available in PhD Psychology at Christ University?
Ans. PhD Psychology at Christ University covers research in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, counselling psychology, organisational psychology, educational psychology, and positive psychology. Scholars work under supervised faculty mentors with active research projects. The programme is suited for candidates seeking academic careers, clinical research roles, or policy research in the mental health and wellbeing sector.







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