CSJMU Ph.D Arts and Humanities: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. CSJMU offers PhD programmes across a wide range of Arts and Humanities subjects including Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, History, Psychology, Social Work, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science, Education, and allied disciplines. Yes, PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication is offered by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC) and falls under the Arts and Humanities faculty. The department specifically offers PhD in Print Media, Broadcast Media, New Media, Film Studies, and Integrated Marketing Communication. You need to select your subject at the time of application and appear for the subject-specific interview.

Ans. NET/JRF qualified candidates are exempted from the CSJMU PhD entrance test and are directly called for subject-wise interviews. However, the interview is mandatory for all candidates including NET/JRF holders. Additionally, certain other categories are also exempted from the entrance test: serving faculty members (Assistant/Associate Professors on regular posts in CSJMU or affiliated government colleges who have completed probation), industry-sponsored candidates, and serving defence officers of Colonel rank or above with 15+ years of service. All exempted candidates must still appear for the interview and complete the mandatory pre-PhD coursework after admission.

Ans. The PhD programme at CSJMU has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, including the pre-PhD coursework period. The pre-PhD coursework is mandatory for all newly admitted scholars (except those specifically exempted as per UGC norms) and typically covers research methodology, subject-specific advanced topics, and academic writing. The coursework is conducted within the university and scholars must pass it before proceeding to full-time research. The syllabus for pre-PhD coursework is available on the CSJMU research portal at csjmu.ac.in/research/syllabus/.

Ans. The number of PhD seats in each subject at CSJMU depends on the number of available and approved supervisors in that department, as each supervisor can guide a limited number of scholars as per UGC norms. The seats are announced in the official PhD admission notification each year. Given that CSJMU is a large university with multiple departments under Arts and Humanities, the total seats across all subjects can be substantial. However, competition is high, especially in popular subjects like Hindi, English, Economics, and Journalism. NET/JRF qualified candidates have a significant advantage as they are directly called for interviews without the entrance test.

Ans. The one-time admission fee for the 2022 batch onwards is Rs. 35,000 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 25,000 for SC/ST/PwH candidates. In addition, you will need to pay Rs. 5,000 for synopsis submission and RDC/RAC, Rs. 2,000 every 6 months for progress report submission (minimum Rs. 12,000 over 3 years), Rs. 10,000 for thesis evaluation, Rs. 6,000 for viva voce, and Rs. 400 for the provisional degree certificate. The total approximate cost for a General/OBC candidate completing the PhD in 3 years (minimum) is around Rs. 58,400 excluding application fee and hostel charges. Extension charges apply if the programme extends beyond 4 years.

Ans. Yes, CSJMU offers a part-time PhD option for working professionals. The part-time PhD fee is Rs. 35,000 per year (2022 batch onwards). Part-time scholars are required to fulfil the same academic requirements as full-time scholars, including pre-PhD coursework, progress reports every 6 months, and thesis submission within the maximum duration of 6 years. However, part-time scholars typically need to be present on campus for coursework, RAC/RDC meetings, and viva voce. The sponsoring organisation (employer) may be assigned as the research centre in case of industry-sponsored candidates. It is advisable to confirm part-time availability in your specific subject with the concerned department head before applying.