St Aloysius offers a three-year, part-time Ph.D History through its School of Arts and Humanities. The course is for working students who can do guided research while staying linked to the campus. The university has NAAC A++ with CGPA 367 and stood #73 in the NIRF college ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.65 Lakhs, paid year by year, and INR 4.20 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply on the Ph.D portal and face the St Aloysius entrance test unless NET, KSET, GATE or an old M.Phil. exempts you. History had 1 vacancy and 1 listed guide. The university has not published an LPA pay figure for this research course.
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.65 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 1.65 Lakhs. You pay INR 55,000 each year for three years. Hostel and mess add INR 2.55 Lakhs if you take a room. The part-time extension fee stays at INR 55,000 a year after year three.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Course fee | INR 1.65 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 55,000 a year |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.55 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 85,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.65 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.20 Lakhs | Full course |
The August 2026 intake has finished its entrance test and interview. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; applications are expected to close in Jun 2027. The entrance test and interview should follow in Jul 2027. Keep checking the Ph.D portal before you plan travel.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Application last date | 30 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test | 11 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and shortlist | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and selection allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and final registration | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
A master's degree needs 55% marks, and the relaxed mark is 50% for listed reserved categories. A three-year bachelor route needs 75% marks. You must upload all degree papers and category papers where needed. NET, KSET, GATE and old M.Phil. qualified students skip the written test but still face document check and interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's route | 55% marks in a relevant master's degree |
| Reserved category relaxation | 50% marks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD |
| Four-year bachelor route | 75% marks after a three-year bachelor degree |
| Exemption route | NET, KSET, GATE or old M.Phil. before 11 Jul 2009 |
The process has five steps: online form, entrance test, document check, interview and final registration. You apply on the Ph.D portal and upload your marks cards. The university conducts a 100-mark written test for non-exempt students. If you miss document check or the interview, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the Ph.D form and upload certificates |
| Write test | Answer research method and History questions |
| Document check | Bring originals and one set of copies |
| Interview | Discuss your proposal with the school panel |
| Final registration | Pay the fee and submit missing papers |
History had 1 vacancy in the August 2026 notice and the entrance test carried 100 marks. No closing rank is published for this course. The useful cutoff is the eligibility mark and the strength of your proposal. NET, KSET, GATE and old M.Phil. can replace the written test.
| Route | Published number | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| History vacancy | 1 | One seat was listed for the intake |
| Entrance test | 100 marks | Half research method and half History |
| Master's mark | 55% | Base mark for most students |
| Reserved category mark | 50% | Relaxed mark for listed categories |
The department lists 1 History research guide for this intake and the university has not published an LPA pay figure for Ph.D History. This course is a research degree, not a placement course. Students should judge it by guide fit, topic fit, library access and the time they can give while working.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| History research guide | 1 |
| Published LPA pay | Not published |
| Research area | Women studies and modern Indian history |
| Career route | Teaching, research and higher academic work |
The largest possible fee help on this page is INR 1.65 Lakhs, which can bring the course fee to zero if granted. The Ph.D notice says a limited number of institutional research fellowships are available. State, central and SAFAL support need income, category or merit papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional research fellowship | Selected Ph.D students under university rules | Up to INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income papers | INR 55,000 |
| Central support through NSP | Eligible students with income papers | INR 30,000 |
| SAFAL endowment support | Needy students approved by the university | INR 40,000 |
St Aloysius has NAAC A++ with CGPA 367 and #73 in NIRF college ranking 2025. The deemed university status was granted in 2024. These ranks help you read the campus strength, but your guide and research proposal matter most for this course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ with CGPA 367 |
| NIRF college ranking | 2025 | #73 |
| UGC status | 2024 | Deemed to be University |
The August 2026 notice listed 1 History vacancy and 1 History guide. The guide area is women studies and modern Indian history. You should shape your proposal around that fit before applying, because a part-time Ph.D needs steady guide contact.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| History vacancy | 1 |
| History guide | Dr Mona Jacqueline Mendonca |
| Guide area | Women studies and modern Indian history |
This course suits working students who want guided History research while staying close to Mangaluru.
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 notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Source: St Aloysius Ph.D fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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