University of Calcutta Ph.D History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The minimum total fee for PhD History at the University of Calcutta is INR 33,500 for a 3-year full-time programme. This includes a registration fee of INR 500, a refundable security deposit of INR 1,000, semester fees of INR 4,000 per semester (6 semesters for 3 years), a thesis submission fee of INR 5,000, and a viva voce fee of INR 3,000. The entrance exam fee of INR 100 is paid separately.

Ans. No, it is not mandatory for all candidates. Applicants who have qualified UGC-NET, JRF, SET, SLET, or hold a DST-INSPIRE scholarship are exempted from the Research Entrance Test conducted by Calcutta University. Only candidates without any of these qualifying certificates must appear for the RET and then the personal interview round.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in History or a closely related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates are eligible with 50% aggregate marks. Final-year postgraduate students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the marks requirement before the admission deadline.

Ans. The Department of History at Calcutta University offers research supervision across ancient history, medieval history, modern Indian history, colonial history, economic history, social history, and the history of Bengal and eastern India. Candidates are expected to identify a potential supervisor and research area while submitting their application and research proposal.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as university faculty members, researchers at institutions like ICHR and ASI, and positions in central government research bodies, state archaeological departments, and heritage organisations. Qualifying UGC-NET after the PhD also opens teaching positions in colleges and universities under the UGC norms across India.

Ans. Yes, JRF holders receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 in the first 2 years (JRF phase) and INR 42,000 in the subsequent SRF phase from UGC. SC/ST candidates can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, minority community students for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, and OBC students for the National Fellowship for OBC candidates, all processed through the NTA portal.