St Aloysius offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Media Studies through its Communication and Journalism department. The university holds NAAC A++. Its CGPA is 3.67 out of 4. The department is known for media labs, student publications and alumni in Reuters, TV9 and newspapers. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.05 Lakhs. You enter through the PhD entrance test and interview, while UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, KSET and old M.Phil candidates skip the written test. Media Studies listed 4 seats in the January notice. The media programmes report 95% placement, and the pay figure used on this page is INR 4.2 LPA.
The total fees with the first extension year is INR 1.50 Lakhs while the fees without extension is INR 1.05 Lakhs. The yearly course fees add up to INR 1.05 Lakhs. You pay year wise for the normal three-year research period. The first extension year adds INR 45,000 if your thesis work needs more time.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 course fee | INR 30,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Year 2 course fee | INR 35,000 | One time, in year 2 |
| Year 3 course fee | INR 40,000 | One time, in year 3 |
| First extension year | INR 45,000 | One time, after year 3 |
| Total, no extension | INR 1.05 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with extension | INR 1.50 Lakhs | Full course plus first extension year |
The next form is expected in Nov 2026 and the entrance test is expected in Jan 2027. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on the last notices. Keep your research proposal, mark sheets and category paper ready before the last date to apply.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD notification and application form, last date to apply | Nov 2026 to Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Admit card and test room list | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance result and score list | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and interview | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Selected list and guide allotment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and admission registration | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
A master degree needs 55% marks, and a four-year bachelor degree needs 75% marks. Reserved categories get 5% relaxation. You need these marks before you apply, and you must bring original papers when the department checks your file.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master degree | 55% marks or an equal grade |
| Four-year bachelor degree | 75% marks or an equal grade |
| Relaxation | 5% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled and EWS |
| Test exemption | UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NET-PhD, GATE, KSET or old M.Phil route |
The process has an online form, entrance test, document check, interview and selected list. You apply first and upload papers. The university decides the call through your score and interview. If you are exempted from the written test, you still attend document check and interview.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Apply online and choose Media Studies |
| 2. Write the test | Answer research method and subject questions |
| 3. Attend interview | Discuss your research proposal with the panel |
| 4. Check the list | Read the selected list and pay the fee in time |
The published Media Studies selected scores went from 61 to 83 in the January list. The lowest selected score was 61. These are interview plus test scores for the printed list, so use them as a guide and not as a promise.
| Applicant group | Selected score | List |
|---|---|---|
| Highest printed score | 83 | January selected list |
| Middle printed score | 68 | January selected list |
| Lower printed score | 66 | January selected list |
| Lowest printed score | 61 | January selected list |
The media programmes report 95% placement and the page uses INR 4.2 LPA as the average pay marker. PhD students should read this as media-school strength, not a campus salary promise. The course fits teaching, research, media training and research-led newsroom work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement rate | 95% for media programmes |
| Average pay marker | INR 4.2 LPA |
| Alumni examples | Reuters, TV9, Times of India and Deccan Herald |
| Research setting | Audio studio, student publications and media labs |
The biggest support on this page is INR 1.05 Lakhs, which can cover the base course fee. State and central schemes need income and category papers. Institutional research support depends on department approval, so ask before you count it in your plan.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional research fellowship | Selected research scholars | Up to INR 1.05 Lakhs |
| Karnataka post-matric support | SC or ST with income paper | Up to INR 30,000 |
| Central Sector support | Eligible students through NSP | Up to INR 30,000 |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL with income paper | Up to INR 30,000 |
NAAC A++ is the grade, and 1880 is the college history year. The CGPA is 3.67 out of 4. NAAC checks teaching, research and systems. The grade matters because a PhD student depends on the research setting as much as the fee.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 | A++, CGPA 3.67 out of 4 |
| Institution history | 1880 | St Aloysius college tradition |
| University type | Deemed to be university | UGC listed status |
The PhD test has 50 marks for research method and 50 marks for Media Studies. Coursework starts after admission. You then work with the guide, write the proposal, collect data and submit the thesis after the minimum period.
| Stage | What you study or do |
|---|---|
| Entrance test | Research method and Media Studies questions |
| Coursework | Research method, theory and writing |
| Proposal work | Topic, review and method plan |
| Thesis work | Data, chapters, checks and final submission |
Media Studies listed 4 seats and Dr Jolly Jose was named for Communication and Journalism. You should match your topic to the guide before paying the fee. A small seat count means a strong proposal matters.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 in Media Studies |
| Guide listed | Dr Jolly Jose |
| School | Communication and Journalism |
| Mode | Full-time research |
This course suits students who want media research, teaching or research-led newsroom work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: St Aloysius PhD admission 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 the first extension year.
Source: St Aloysius PhD fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your applicant type and mode. The cutoff ranges use the published selected scores.
The lowest printed Media Studies selected score was 61. A test score alone is not final because the interview and guide fit also matter.
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