IIS University Ph.D Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at IIS (Deemed to be University) Jaipur is a full-time research programme for a minimum of 3 years, focused on microeconomic theory and market structure, macroeconomics and monetary policy, international trade and development economics, labour economics and public finance, and econometrics and quantitative research methods. Scholars work under an assigned supervisor and submit a thesis for evaluation by internal and external examiners. IIS Jaipur is a women’s Deemed University with NAAC B++ accreditation in Jaipur.

Ans. The total fee for the minimum 3-year Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at IIS Jaipur is INR 2,19,000, payable as INR 73,000 per year across the minimum research period. If the research tenure extends beyond 3 years, additional annual fees apply. Examination and library fees are charged separately as applicable.

Ans. Admission to PhD Economics at IIS Jaipur requires a postgraduate degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related social science with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Candidates appear in the IIS Research Entrance Test (RET) or submit a valid UGC-NET, JRF, or SLET score. Shortlisted candidates present a research proposal and attend an interview. Final selection is based on RET score, academic record, and interview. IIS Jaipur is a women’s university and only female candidates may apply.

Ans. The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme at IIS Jaipur covers research in microeconomic theory and market structure, macroeconomics and monetary policy, international trade and development economics, labour economics and public finance, and econometrics and quantitative research methods. Doctoral scholars are assigned a supervisor from the Department of Economics based on their research interest and available supervisory capacity. The university also encourages interdisciplinary research across humanities, social sciences, and management studies.

Ans. PhD scholars at IIS Jaipur holding UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF fellowships may be eligible for fellowship payments as per UGC norms. Scholars may also apply for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) awards at scholarships.gov.in if eligible under reserved categories. Students should check the current scholarship and fellowship policy at iisuniv.ac.in before applying.

Ans. The PhD programme at IIS (Deemed to be University) Jaipur has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years as per UGC PhD Regulations. Scholars must complete coursework in the first year, submit a research proposal, and present progress reports as required by the doctoral committee. The thesis is submitted after the minimum research period and evaluated by external examiners before the degree is awarded.