University of Lucknow Ph.D Arts: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual programme fee for PhD in Arts at University of Lucknow is INR 14,260 per year. For a 3-year program, the total programme fee comes to INR 42,780. A refundable caution money deposit of INR 5,000 and an application fee of INR 2,000 for General and OBC candidates are charged additionally. Thesis submission and examination fees apply separately as per university notification.

Ans. UGC-NET qualification is not mandatory but provides an advantage. Candidates who hold UGC-NET JRF or CSIR-NET JRF are exempted from the university’s Research Entrance Test (RET) and must only attend the personal interview. Candidates without JRF must appear for the RET, which is a 100-question MCQ test of 90 minutes covering research methodology and the chosen subject.

Ans. The PhD in Arts at University of Lucknow covers a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines including Hindi, English, Urdu, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Sanskrit. Candidates must choose a specific discipline and present a research proposal aligned with the faculty’s ongoing research interests at the time of interview.

Ans. The Research Entrance Test conducted by University of Lucknow consists of 100 multiple choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The paper is divided into two equal sections: 50% questions on research methodology (general) and 50% on the chosen subject area in Arts. The merit list for admission is prepared with 70% weightage to RET score and 30% to performance in the personal interview.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant Arts or Humanities discipline from a UGC-recognized university. The minimum required aggregate is 55% for General and OBC candidates and 50% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Candidates who have completed a professional degree considered equivalent to a Master’s degree by the university are also eligible to apply.

Ans. Yes, working professionals can apply for the PhD in Arts at University of Lucknow. However, the program typically requires candidates to be present for coursework in the first year, RET and interview stages, and regular meetings with the assigned research supervisor. Part-time PhD options, if offered, would be notified in the official LU PhD admission brochure. Candidates should confirm mode of study at the time of admission.