CU South Bihar Ph.D Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. For AY 2026-27, CUSB conducted admissions primarily through UGC-NET scores and a personal interview, in line with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022. However, CUSB also conducted a separate Ph.D. Entrance Test (in December 2026) for certain departments where NET-qualified candidates were insufficient to fill seats. For Psychology, the primary route is UGC-NET (June 2024 cycle or later). Candidates should check the official CUSB notification for AY 2027-28 to confirm whether an entrance test will be conducted for Psychology or if NET alone suffices.

Ans. The minimum duration for the Ph.D. programme at CUSB is 3 years (6 semesters) from the date of registration, as per UGC Regulations 2022. The maximum duration is 6 years. Completing the degree in exactly 3 years is possible but depends on timely submission of the thesis, successful pre-submission seminar, and completion of all coursework requirements. Extensions beyond 6 years require special approval from the university.

Ans. Yes, CUSB provides hostel accommodation to Ph.D. scholars, but it is subject to availability and merit-based allotment. Ph.D. scholars are allotted hostel for a maximum of 3 years. The hostel fee is Rs. 15,000 per semester, with a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 3,000 and an annual hostel maintenance charge of Rs. 1,000. JRF awardees can claim HRA reimbursement for hostel fees as per UGC HRA rules. Mess facility is provided when operational.

Ans. The Ph.D. programme at CUSB is a full-time, regular programme. Candidates who are in full-time employment are generally not eligible unless they are on study leave or have prior approval from their employer. The UGC Non-NET Fellowship, which is available to CUSB Ph.D. scholars, explicitly states that candidates receiving any salary (including part-time) are not eligible for the fellowship. Candidates in employment should carefully review the CUSB Ph.D. Ordinance 2023 and the specific notification before applying.

Ans. The Department of Psychological Sciences at CUSB covers a broad range of research areas including Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, and Community Psychology. The department has faculty with specializations in Clinical Psychology (including M.Phil. in Medical and Social Psychology from RINPAS) and other applied areas. The department also runs a Centre for Well-Being, which reflects its focus on applied and community-oriented psychological research. Prospective students are advised to contact the department directly or visit the faculty page on the CUSB website to identify a suitable supervisor before applying.

Ans. As per CUSB's Ph.D. admission notification for AY 2026-27, only UGC-NET scores from the June 2024 cycle onwards are valid for admission. NET scores from cycles prior to June 2024 are explicitly not accepted. This is in line with the UGC public notice dated 27 March 2024 (No. F.4-1/UGC-NET Review Committee/2024(NET)/140648). Candidates must ensure their NET scorecard is from June 2024 or a later cycle. The validity of the NET score for Ph.D. admission purposes is as per UGC guidelines applicable at the time of admission.