Annamalai University Chidambaram Ph.D History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PhD in History at Annamalai University, Chidambaram has a minimum duration of 3 years and can extend up to 6 years for full-time scholars. The total course fee for the 3-year programme is INR 1,15,230 based on earlier published records, with a one-time entrance exam fee of INR 1,500 at the time of application. Scholars holding UGC-JRF qualifications additionally receive a monthly fellowship to support their research and living expenses.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.A. in History or a related humanities discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks. UGC-NET, JRF, SLET, SET, or M.Phil holders from approved institutions are exempt from the Annamalai University PhD Entrance Test and are directly called for the interview. Candidates with a UGC teacher fellowship are also exempt from AUPET under the same provision.

Ans. The last date to submit the online application for PhD History 2026 at Annamalai University is 8 August 2026. Applications opened on 7 July 2026 and must be submitted through annamalaiuniversity.ac.in with the entrance exam fee of INR 1,500. The PhD Entrance Test is scheduled for 25 September 2026, followed by the final merit list on 25 October 2026 and admission confirmation by 15 November 2026.

Ans. The PhD History programme at Annamalai University covers research areas including ancient Indian history, Chola and Pallava dynastic history, Tamil inscriptions and epigraphy, medieval South Indian political history, economic history, social and cultural history, modern India, colonial studies, and historiography. The university’s location in Chidambaram provides proximity to significant South Indian temples and historical sites valuable for primary research and fieldwork.

Ans. Yes, PhD History students can avail the UGC Junior Research Fellowship at INR 37,000 per month for UGC-NET JRF holders, enhanced to SRF at INR 42,000 per month after 2 years. SC/ST scholars can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and minority community students for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, both at INR 37,000 per month. The Indian Council of Historical Research offers a Junior Research Fellowship at INR 20,000 per month for selected researchers.

Ans. Candidates without qualifying national-level tests must appear in the Annamalai University PhD Entrance Test on 25 September 2026. However, holders of UGC-NET, JRF, SLET, or SET qualifications in History or humanities subjects, along with M.Phil holders from approved universities, are exempt and directly called for the interview on the same date. All candidates must apply online at annamalaiuniversity.ac.in by 8 August 2026.