St Aloysius offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Hindi with 2 seats under the School of Languages and Cultural Studies. The research degree follows UGC Ph.D. rules and takes place on campus in Mangaluru. The university is UGC-recognised as a deemed university and is part of an institution founded in 1880. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.05 Lakhs for full-time scholars. You get in through the university entrance test and interview. NET, CSIR NET, GATE and KSET qualified students skip the written test. UGC JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years.
The full course costs INR 1.05 Lakhs without hostel and INR 1.50 Lakhs if you add one extension year. The tuition fee is INR 1.05 Lakhs. You pay it once each year for three years. The university fixes this fee for Social Sciences and Humanities Ph.D. scholars. If your work needs more time, the first extension year adds INR 45,000.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 course fee | INR 30,000 | Per year x 1, INR 30,000 a year |
| Year 2 course fee | INR 35,000 | Per year x 1, INR 35,000 a year |
| Year 3 course fee | INR 40,000 | Per year x 1, INR 40,000 a year |
| Extension year reserve | INR 45,000 | Per year x 1, INR 45,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.05 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with extension | INR 1.50 Lakhs | Full course plus one extension year |
The 2027 form is expected in Nov 2026, with the last date expected in Jan 2027. The entrance test is expected in Jan 2027, and classes start in Jan 2027. These dates are estimates from the last published cycle. Watch the Ph.D. portal before you plan travel.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. notification and form | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Online application, last date to apply | Nov 2026 to Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test hall plan | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Final result and selection list | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Research registration and guide allotment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
The main route needs a master's degree with 55% marks, and the relaxed mark is 50%. A four-year bachelor's degree route needs 75% marks. You should apply only if your Hindi research topic fits the department guide list. International students follow the AIU rules.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's route | Master's degree or equal degree with 55% marks |
| Reserved relaxation | 50% marks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD |
| Four-year UG route | 75% marks in a four-year bachelor's degree |
| Research fit | Hindi literature, language, translation, folklore or comparative studies |
The process has the online form, the entrance test, document check, interview and research registration. You upload certificates first. The university then checks your marks and route. If you miss original papers at document check, your registration can wait until you bring them.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Apply on the Ph.D. portal and upload certificates |
| 2. Write test | Take the university test unless you have a valid exemption |
| 3. Attend interview | Discuss the research plan with the school panel |
| 4. Show papers | Bring original UG, PG and exemption certificates |
| 5. Register | Pay the first fee and complete research registration |
The university has not published a category-wise closing score for Hindi. The entrance test has 100 marks and the exemption route skips the written test. Treat the interview as the main filter after eligibility. Keep your research plan ready before the document check.
| Route | Published score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| University entrance test | Not published | Ph.D. admission cycle, 2026 |
| NET or CSIR NET route | Interview only | Exemption route, 2026 |
| GATE or KSET route | Interview only | Exemption route, 2026 |
| Final result and selection list | Not published | Institute list after interview |
INR 4.44 LPA is the UGC JRF support for the first two years. INR 5.04 LPA applies in later years, while average placement pay is not published. Most scholars use the degree for teaching, research and translation work. Ask the department about guide fit before you join.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average placement pay | Not published |
| UGC JRF support, first two years | INR 4.44 LPA |
| UGC JRF support, later years | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Main outcomes | Teaching, research and translation work |
The biggest support can cover INR 1.05 Lakhs of the course fee when a fellowship or state scheme applies. The college also lists endowed scholarships and fee concessions. Government schemes need category and income papers. You should check the scholarship office before paying the first fee.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| UGC JRF support | UGC NET JRF qualified scholars | INR 1.05 Lakhs fee cover from stipend |
| Government post-matric support | SC, ST or OBC-NCL with income papers | INR 55,000 fee support estimate |
| Endowed fee concession | Merit and financial need, college decision | INR 30,000 fee support estimate |
| EWS fee support | EWS certificate and income papers | INR 75,000 fee support estimate |
Deemed university and NAAC 3.67 out of 4 are the main published labels. The institution record starts in 1880 and a current Collegedunia course rank for Ph.D. Hindi is not published. Use the guide list and topic fit more than rank for this course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| UGC status | 2024 | Deemed university |
| Institution record | 1880 | Founded institution |
| NAAC | 2025 | 3.67 out of 4 |
| Collegedunia Ph.D. Hindi ranking | 2026 | Not published |
Year 1 covers course work, research method and the Hindi research plan. Years 2 and 3 focus on field work, writing and review meetings. The guide decides the reading plan with you. Submit progress on time, because extension fees start after year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research method, subject reading and research proposal |
| Year 2 | Data work, literature review and chapter writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, review meetings and submission work |
| Extension year | Extra writing time with a higher yearly fee |
Hindi has 2 seats in the official vacancy list, and the school is Languages and Cultural Studies. The January notice listed the same department route as the later Ph.D. portal. Apply early, because a small seat count makes guide fit important.
| Seat item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Department | Hindi |
| School | Languages and Cultural Studies |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Guide area | Hindi literature, language, translation, folklore and comparative studies |
This course suits students with a clear Hindi research topic and a teaching or research goal.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: St Aloysius Ph.D. notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add one extension year.
Source: St Aloysius Ph.D. fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route. The cards explain what the published admission rule means.
The college does not publish a closing score for Ph.D. Hindi. Use the route card as a first check, then match your research topic with the Hindi guide list before you apply.
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