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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Kannada: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.05 Lakhs
3 years, no living
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
academic entry pay used for ROI
Cutoff
50
entrance score, interview round
Research route
68%
coursework and guide work
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without living
07Will your score get you in?Entrance scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada)
St Aloysius offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. (Kannada) with 4 seats through St Aloysius Entrance Test. The course is taught on campus through coursework, guide meetings and thesis work. The institute holds Deemed and stands Listed in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing 2026 and UGC listed in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without living is INR 1.05 Lakhs, paid year by year, and INR 2.85 Lakhs with living cost. You get admission through the college entrance test and interview. The General seat closed at score 50 in interview round of 2025. The latest published batch used INR 4.2 LPA as the academic pay figure and 68% completed coursework on time.
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Fees
The full course costs INR 1.05 Lakhs without living cost and INR 2.85 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 1.05 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, eight times in all. The first, second and third year fees are listed separately. Living cost adds INR 1.80 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 course fee | INR 30,000 | One time, year 1 |
| Year 2 course fee | INR 35,000 | One time, year 2 |
| Year 3 course fee | INR 40,000 | One time, year 3 |
| Living cost | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no living | INR 1.05 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living | INR 2.85 Lakhs | Full course |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Admission Dates
Admission fee payment closed on 5 Aug 2026. Counselling allotment comes on 7 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 26 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application form, last date to apply | 15 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Entrance test and interview | 11 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Entrance test result | 18 Jul 2026 | Over |
| St Aloysius application form | 20 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Admission fee payment | 5 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Counselling allotment | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, final date | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department reporting and document check | 26 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 11 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Vacancy review | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Eligibility
You need a master's degree in Kannada or a related subject with 55% marks; 50% is allowed for reserved categories. NET, KSET, GATE and eligible M.Phil students skip the written test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's subject | Kannada or a related subject |
| Master's marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Exam | College entrance test, unless exempt |
| Age | No age limit printed |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Admission Process
Apply online, write the test, attend interview and join coursework are the four steps in the table. St Aloysius checks your papers and then selects the scholar. You then pay the admission fee by the given date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Submit the PhD form before the last date |
| 2. Write the test | Attend the entrance test unless you are exempt |
| 3. Attend interview | Bring original marks cards and research papers |
| 4. Join coursework | Meet the guide and start coursework |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 45 in 2025. These are the St Aloysius interview round entrance scores for General seats. The General entrance score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Entrance score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | Interview round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 45 | Interview round, 2025 |
| SC | 40 | Interview round, 2025 |
| ST | 35 | Interview round, 2025 |
| EWS | 42 | Interview round, 2025 |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Placements
The latest published batch uses INR 4.2 LPA as the academic pay figure and INR 4 LPA as the median. The higher pay point is INR 8 LPA. Most scholars move to teaching, editing, translation and research work after the viva.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.2 LPA, latest published batch |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 8 LPA |
| Coursework completed on time | 68% |
| Work paths | Teaching, editing, translation and research |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. The state post-matric route gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Ranking
The college stands Listed in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing and UGC listed in NIRF engineering, with Deemed. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. scoreing | 2026 | Listed |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | UGC listed |
| UGC | 2024 | A+ |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Course Structure
Year 1 has research methods, Year 2 has guide meetings, and Year 3 has thesis writing. The table shows what you study in each year. The work ends with pre-submission and viva steps.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods and Kannada study |
| Year 2 | Guide meetings and chapter plan |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing and paper work |
| Year 4 | Pre-submission work and viva |
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Living and Campus
Living cost is not part of the PhD fee table. Scholars usually arrange rooms in Mangaluru and visit campus for coursework, guide meetings and department work.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus visits | Coursework and guide meetings |
| Room plan | Scholars arrange their own stay if needed |
| Food | Not part of the course fee |
| Campus | Mangaluru campus with language departments |
Should you pick Ph.D. (Kannada) at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You have a Kannada research topic: the department has recognised guides, so apply only after matching your topic to one guide.
You want language research work: the course leads to teaching, editing and translation roles, not campus company hiring.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile uses INR 4.2 LPA, so the fee can come back in the first work year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on any guide: Kannada vacancies change by intake, so ask the department before paying.
You need daily campus classes: PhD work depends on guide meetings, reading and writing more than fixed daily classes.
You want company placement: this research course does not work like a job-focused master's course.
You will wait for the next notice: keep your proposal ready because the form dates are short.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are reserved category and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. (Kannada) Eligibility▾
Marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A St Aloysius Entrance Test score. score (your main score) decides the reserved category seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D. (Kannada) Admission Process▾
Write St Aloysius Entrance Test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on St Aloysius: St Aloysius (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. (Kannada) Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
15 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
St Aloysius Entrance Test registration
Last date to apply was 11 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
11 Jul 2026
Entrance test and interview
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
18 Jul 2026
Entrance test result
The score card is the only paper St Aloysius reads.
Over
20 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
Counselling choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 31 Jul 2026.
Over
5 Aug 2026
Admission fee payment
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Counselling allotment
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Admission fee, final date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
26 Oct 2026
Department reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
11 Nov 2026
Classes start
Living rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Vacancy review
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
St Aloysius Entrance Test registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Entrance test and interview
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance test result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: St Aloysius 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Year 1 course fee
One time, in year 1
INR 30,000
Year 2 course fee
One time, in year 2
INR 35,000
Year 3 course fee
One time, in year 3
INR 40,000
Add living cost
Room and food estimate
Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,770
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
400%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,805
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
147%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: St Aloysius PhD notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Kannada at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published St Aloysius entrance scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
51 to 65: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 65: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
General · reserved category
65 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
66 to 80: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 80: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
46 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · reserved category
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
61 to 75: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 75: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
SC · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
SC · reserved category
55 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
56 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
ST · General
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
ST · reserved category
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
51 to 65: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 65: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
EWS · General
42 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
43 to 57: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 57: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
EWS · reserved category
57 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 72: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 72: not this year. Try the next intake or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Interview round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid after you keep the required papers ready.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid after you keep the required papers ready.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 30,000
St Aloysius
Adjusted against the course fee after the office checks your papers.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid after you keep the required papers ready.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
INR 70,000
Your net course fee: INR 35,000
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs
St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada) vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University). The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no living
INR 1.05 Lakhs
course fee
INR 95,000
INR 10,000 less
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 15,000 more
INR 1.05 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.30 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 90,000
INR 15,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
academic pay point
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, latest batch
INR 4.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 3.7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of scholars on time
68%
coursework on time
60%
8 points lower
72%
4 points higher
58%
10 points lower, latest batch
66%
2 points lower
62%
6 points lower
Closing rankentrance list, General
50
Interview round, 2025
45
5 places tougher
55
5 places easier
58
8 places easier
52
2 places easier
56
6 places easier
Seatsthis course
4
last Kannada vacancy list
3
1 fewer
7
3 more
2
2 fewer
8
4 more
10
6 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
400%
on INR 4.2 LPA
505%
105 points higher
333%
67 points lower
362%
38 points lower
315%
85 points lower
390%
10 points lower
In short
Tumkur costs less and shows a higher pay point, but its closing number is tougher. If both guides fit your topic, compare supervisors first.
In short
Kannada University has more seats but a higher fee than this page. If your topic needs a language-only campus, compare guide names first.
In short
Mangalore University charges the same fee here but has fewer seats in this comparison. If both guides fit, choose the campus where your archive work is easier.
In short
Karnatak University has more seats and a slightly easier close, but the fee is higher in this table. If guide fit is equal, keep St Aloysius first.
In short
Bangalore University is the lowest fee peer here, but the pay point is lower in this table. If St Aloysius has your guide, keep it above Bangalore.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on St Aloysius Ph.D. (Kannada)
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. (Kannada) at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without living is INR 1.05 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the entrance score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 50 in interview round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What work can this course lead to?▾
Most scholars aim for teaching, research, editing and translation work after the viva. The latest published batch averaged INR 4.2 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 68% of the batch was placed. If you want company placement, this research course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this PhD here?▾
Skip it if you need a job-focused course or a daily class timetable. PhD work depends on reading, guide meetings and writing. The college fee is low, but the work needs long self-study hours. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a job-focused course.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good teaching or research path needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General entrance score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and apply only when your research topic is ready.
Will the course help if I want teaching work?▾
Yes, if you build proof of research work. The page uses INR 4.2 LPA as the academic pay point and INR 4 LPA as the median. Keep your coursework clean, publish if your guide allows it, and prepare for lecturer or research posts outside the college.
Is this PhD right if I want Kannada teaching?▾
Pick Kannada if you want a software job and ECE if you want a school teaching or translation work. Kannada places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its entrance score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Kannada, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
Should I apply if I do not have NET?▾
Apply on the PhD portal and attend the college entrance test unless you are exempt. The department checks your papers and interviews you before admission. Then pay the admission fee by the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the place.
Is the full fee low enough for a PhD?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 1.05 Lakhs without living. With living cost it comes to INR 2.85 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the living adds each year.
Should I join if I need to pay in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the course fee year by year, so the money is not due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the academic year starts; the office tells you what is allowed.
Should I pay before I know the refund rule?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the college refund date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so ask the fee office about refund rules before you pay.
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