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

Ans. The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at IIS (Deemed to be University) Jaipur is a full-time research programme for a minimum of 3 years, focused on social theory and sociological thought, caste and social stratification, family and marriage studies, gender and women’s studies, rural and urban sociology, tribal studies, and sociological 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 Sociology 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 Sociology at IIS Jaipur requires a postgraduate degree in Sociology, Social Work, or a related social science discipline 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 Sociology programme at IIS Jaipur covers research in social theory and sociological thought, caste and social stratification, family and marriage studies, gender and women’s studies, rural and urban sociology, tribal studies, and sociological research methods. Doctoral scholars are assigned a supervisor from the Department of Sociology 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.