St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Kannada: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. (Kannada) programme is listed in the official 2026-27 brochure of St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University). However, seat availability in each intake cycle depends on the number of vacancies notified by the faculty at the time of the PhD notification. The January 2026 intake notification did not list Kannada among the departments with vacancies. Candidates should regularly check the official PhD admissions portal at phdadmissions.staloysius.edu.in and the university's notice board for the latest vacancy list before applying.

Ans. The Department of Kannada at St Aloysius University has faculty with expertise in Kannada language, literature, translation studies, folklore, and cultural studies. The department has a history of producing PhD scholars through affiliations with Tumkur University and Kannada University Hampi, with guides like Dr Mahalinga Bhat and Dr Vishwanatha Badikana having supervised PhD research in Kannada. Prospective candidates should contact the department directly to discuss their research interests and identify a suitable guide before applying.

Ans. Yes, candidates with a valid UGC-NET (Kannada subject) qualification are exempted from the written entrance test conducted by St Aloysius University. However, the personal interview on campus is mandatory for all candidates, including those with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualifications. The interview is a key component of the selection process and all candidates must be physically present on campus on the date specified in the notification.

Ans. The tuition fee for the Ph.D. (Kannada) full-time programme is Rs. 30,000 in Year I, Rs. 35,000 in Year II, and Rs. 40,000 in Year III, totalling Rs. 1,05,000 for the minimum three-year duration. If a scholar opts for on-campus hostel accommodation, an additional Rs. 75,000 per year is charged for food and accommodation. Hostel is optional and not mandatory. For extensions beyond three years, an increment of Rs. 5,000 per year is charged on the Year III fee. No caution deposit or other refundable fee has been specified in the official PhD fee notification.

Ans. The university does offer a part-time PhD option with a separate fee structure (Rs. 55,000 per year for Social Sciences and Humanities part-time scholars, same for all three years). However, the availability of part-time PhD in Kannada specifically depends on the faculty guide's willingness and the university's regulations. Candidates interested in the part-time option should contact the Kannada department and the Research and Development Cell of St Aloysius University directly to confirm eligibility and availability before applying.

Ans. The minimum duration of the Ph.D. (Kannada) programme at St Aloysius University is three years, and the maximum duration is six years. If a scholar requires an extension beyond Year III, an increment of Rs. 5,000 is charged every year on the Year III fee (Year IV: Rs. 45,000; Year V: Rs. 50,000; Year VI: Rs. 55,000). Extensions are subject to the university's PhD Regulations 2024 and require valid academic justification. Scholars are strongly advised to plan their research timeline carefully and maintain regular communication with their guide to ensure timely completion.