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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.65 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Selection score
61
PhD entrance, Political Science
Vacancies
2
August intake, Political Science
NIRF rank
#73
College category, 2025
In This Page▾
01AboutWhat the course costs, asks for and leads to02Should you pick itWhen this part-time research seat makes sense03EligibilityMarks, entrance route and exemption rules04Admission ProcessForm, test, interview and joining steps05Admission DatesThe next intake cycle in order06FeesFull course fee and added cost toggle07Will your score get you inCutoff range for this course08ScholarshipsFee help you may claim09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) offers Ph.D Political Science in part-time mode for a minimum of 3 years. The college is NAAC A++ and was ranked #73 in the NIRF College list. The full course fee is INR 1.65 Lakhs without added visit cost. Admission uses the university Ph.D entrance test and interview, while UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, KSET and M.Phil candidates can skip the test. The August intake listed 2 Political Science vacancies and one part-time selection at 61 marks. This page shows INR 0 LPA for pay because no Ph.D placement figure is published.
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Fees
The total fees with added visit cost is INR 2.25 Lakhs while the fees without it is INR 1.65 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.65 Lakhs. You pay the fee once every year for the minimum course time. The university fixes this Ph.D fee. You add campus visits and printing only if your research needs them.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.65 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 55,000 a year |
| Campus visits and research printing | INR 60,000 | Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year |
| Total, no added cost | INR 1.65 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Total with added cost | INR 2.25 Lakhs | Full course, with estimate |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Admission Dates
Applications are expected to open in Nov 2026, and coursework classes are expected to start in Feb 2027. The official 2027 calendar is not out yet. You should watch the university Ph.D portal for the form and the entrance test notice. Missing the last date means you wait for the next intake.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application registration | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD application, last date to apply | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test result and shortlist | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment and admission offer | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Eligibility
You need 55% in a master degree, or 75% after a four-year bachelor degree. Reserved groups get a 5% relaxation. The university checks your marks before the test or interview. If your marks fall short, the form will not move ahead.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Marks after master degree | 55% or more |
| Four-year bachelor route | 75% or more |
| Relaxation | 5% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled and EWS |
| Exemption | UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, KSET or M.Phil can skip the entrance test |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Admission Process
The table has a 100-mark entrance test and 5 admission steps. UGC NET and similar test holders go straight to the interview. You must bring marks papers and the employer NOC if you apply as a part-time scholar. The university then gives the offer.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Online form | Fill the Ph.D form and pick Political Science |
| Entrance test | Write the 100-mark test unless you are exempt |
| Interview | Meet the department panel and discuss the research idea |
| Document check | Give marks papers, ID proof and employer NOC |
| Fee payment | Pay the first year fee after the offer |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Cutoff
The selected Political Science part-time scholar had 61 marks in the August intake result. A 55 to 60 score range is close but not a sure seat. The university also checks the interview and available guides. You should treat the last score as a guide, not as a fixed promise.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 61 | Final result 2026 |
| Close range | 55 to 60 | Use only as a guide |
| Below range | Below 55 | Not safe from the published result |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Placements
The pay figure is not published, and the Political Science department lists 2 guides for this intake. This is a research degree, so the main outcomes are teaching, research work and policy roles. You should ask your guide about research assistant work before paying the fee.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | Not published |
| Research guides | 2 |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Likely outcome | Teaching, research work, policy and civil services preparation |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Scholarships
The biggest listed help in this page is INR 55,000 through state post-matric fee help. Other schemes can cut INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 from the course fee. You must match category and income rules. Keep caste, income and bank papers ready before the portal opens.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income proof | INR 55,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | General students with lower family income | INR 20,000 |
| EWS fee help | EWS students with income proof | INR 30,000 |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL students with income proof | INR 25,000 |
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Ranking
St Aloysius was ranked #73 in the NIRF College list, and NAAC gave it A++ grade. The NIRF number rates the college as a whole, not this Ph.D course alone. You should read it with the department guide list and the Ph.D fee.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF College | 2025 | #73 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
| UGC status | 2026 | Category 1 recognized |
Should you pick Ph.D Political Science at St Aloysius?
This course suits working students who want guided research in politics, rights or gender studies.
Pick it if:
You want a guide in rights research: the department lists work in human rights, gender issues and international relations.
You need part-time study: the fee notice has a part-time Social Sciences and Humanities fee for this Ph.D.
You have UGC NET: you skip the entrance test and go straight to interview and document check.
Your score is near 61: the last published Political Science part-time selection was at that score.
Skip it if:
You need campus hiring: the university does not publish Ph.D Political Science pay, so jobs depend on your research network.
Your job cannot give NOC: part-time applicants must bring employer permission before the interview stage.
You need many seats: the August intake listed only 2 Political Science vacancies, so guide fit matters a lot.
You cannot wait a year: missed form dates mean you move to the next Ph.D intake.
Counsellor's advice
If your topic fits the listed guides, apply and prepare for the interview. If you need campus hiring, ask the department first.
Ph.D Political Science Eligibility▾
Master marks: you need 55% or more in the master degree route.
Four-year route: you need 75% or more after a four-year bachelor degree.
Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled and EWS students get 5% relaxation.
Test exemption: UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, KSET and M.Phil candidates can skip the entrance test.
Part-time paper: you need an employer NOC before the interview and document check.
Ph.D Political Science Admission Process▾
Apply online: fill the Ph.D admission form and choose Political Science.
Write test: the entrance test has research method questions and Political Science subject questions.
Use exemption: UGC NET and similar test holders go straight to interview and document check.
Attend interview: discuss your research idea with the department panel and show your papers.
Pay fee: accept the offer and pay the first year fee by the university deadline.
Ph.D Political Science Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Nov 2026Tentative
PhD application registration
The form is expected after the earlier August cycle ends.
Dec 2026Tentative
PhD application, last date to apply
Use this month as the expected last date to apply.
Jan 2027Tentative
PhD entrance test
The test is expected before interview and document check.
Jan 2027Tentative
Entrance test result and shortlist
The result is expected before the offer stage.
Jan 2027Tentative
Interview and document check
Bring marks papers, ID proof and employer NOC if part-time.
Feb 2027Tentative
Seat allotment and admission offer
The university is expected to release selected names after the interview.
Feb 2027Tentative
First year fee payment
You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Feb 2027Tentative
Coursework classes start
Coursework is expected to start after joining and guide allotment.
Source: St Aloysius PhD entrance notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add campus visit and research cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 55,000 a year
INR 1.65 Lakhs
Add campus visits and research printing
Campus visits and research printing
Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year
INR 60,000
Education loan EMI
INR 2,782
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Course fee per year
INR 55,000
tuition fee only
Education loan EMI
INR 3,794
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Estimated yearly cost
INR 75,000
tuition + added cost
Source: St Aloysius PhD fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Ph.D score get you a seat at St Aloysius?
Pick your category and mode. The cutoff range uses the published Political Science result.
Category
Mode
General · Part Time
61 and above: yes, you are close to the last published selection. Prepare your interview topic.
55 to 60: almost there. Apply if your guide match is strong.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Use NET or prepare again.
General · Full Time
61 and above: yes, if a full-time vacancy is listed in your research area.
55 to 60: almost there. Ask the department if a full-time guide is free.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Build a stronger research plan.
OBC-NCL · Part Time
61 and above: yes, you are close to the last published selection. Prepare your interview topic.
55 to 60: almost there. Apply if your guide match is strong.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Use NET or prepare again.
OBC-NCL · Full Time
61 and above: yes, if a full-time vacancy is listed in your research area.
55 to 60: almost there. Ask the department if a full-time guide is free.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Build a stronger research plan.
SC · Part Time
61 and above: yes, you are close to the last published selection. Prepare your interview topic.
55 to 60: almost there. Apply if your guide match is strong.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Use NET or prepare again.
SC · Full Time
61 and above: yes, if a full-time vacancy is listed in your research area.
55 to 60: almost there. Ask the department if a full-time guide is free.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Build a stronger research plan.
ST · Part Time
61 and above: yes, you are close to the last published selection. Prepare your interview topic.
55 to 60: almost there. Apply if your guide match is strong.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Use NET or prepare again.
ST · Full Time
61 and above: yes, if a full-time vacancy is listed in your research area.
55 to 60: almost there. Ask the department if a full-time guide is free.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Build a stronger research plan.
EWS · Part Time
61 and above: yes, you are close to the last published selection. Prepare your interview topic.
55 to 60: almost there. Apply if your guide match is strong.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Use NET or prepare again.
EWS · Full Time
61 and above: yes, if a full-time vacancy is listed in your research area.
55 to 60: almost there. Ask the department if a full-time guide is free.
Below 55: not safe from the published result. Build a stronger research plan.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The published result shows one Political Science part-time selection at 61 marks. Use 61 as a guide, not a promise, because the university can change vacancies.
St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to estimate fee help. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
State post-matric scholarship
INR 55,000
State welfare department
This can cover one year of the Ph.D fee for eligible SC or ST students.
Who qualifies: SC or ST with income proofApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
National Scholarship Portal
This helps lower-income students reduce the course fee after admission.
Who qualifies: General or EWS with lower incomeApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answersEWS fee help
INR 30,000
State or university fee help
This can cut part of the tuition fee for EWS students with valid papers.
Who qualifies: EWS with income proofApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 25,000
State welfare department
This can reduce the fee for OBC-NCL students who meet the income rule.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL with income proofApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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If you need a published peer number, ask Mangalore University before you choose. If you want this page fee and guide data, use St Aloysius first.
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If you need a published peer number, ask Christ University before you choose. If you want this page fee and guide data, use St Aloysius first.
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If you need a published peer number, ask St Josephs University before you choose. If you want this page fee and guide data, use St Aloysius first.
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If you need a published peer number, ask Manipal Academy of Higher Education before you choose. If you want this page fee and guide data, use St Aloysius first.
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If you need a published peer number, ask University of Mysore before you choose. If you want this page fee and guide data, use St Aloysius first.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on St Aloysius Ph.D Political Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Political Science at St Aloysius worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you already have a clear research topic and can use the part-time route. The full fee without added cost is INR 1.65 Lakhs for the minimum 3-year course. Ask the department if your topic fits one of the listed guides before you pay.
Should I take this part-time Ph.D if I have a job?▾
Yes, if your employer gives the NOC and your work hours leave time for research. Part-time applicants must bring employer permission for the interview stage. Speak to your guide about meetings and coursework before you accept the offer.
What job does this Ph.D lead to?▾
It mainly supports teaching, research work, policy work and civil services preparation. The university does not publish an average pay figure for Ph.D Political Science. If salary is your first goal, ask the department about research assistant work and alumni outcomes.
Is 61 a safe Ph.D entrance score here?▾
It is a useful guide, not a promise. The published Political Science part-time selection showed 61 marks in the final result. A later intake can change by guide availability, interview score and the number of vacancies, so prepare above that level.
Should I apply if I do not have UGC NET?▾
Yes, if you meet the marks rule and can write the university entrance test. UGC NET and similar test holders skip the test, but other students can still enter through the 100-mark Ph.D entrance and interview. Prepare research method and Political Science topics.
Who should skip this Ph.D here?▾
Skip it if you need campus hiring data or a fixed salary outcome. The page prints no average pay because the university does not publish one for this Ph.D. You should also skip it if your employer will not give the required NOC.
Is part-time better than full-time for me?▾
Part-time is better if you must keep your job while doing research. The course fee notice lists the part-time Social Sciences and Humanities fee at INR 55,000 a year. Full-time makes more sense only if the department lists a guide and vacancy for it.
Can I finish the course in three years?▾
Yes, three years is the minimum time used for the fee total on this page. The full fee shown is INR 1.65 Lakhs for that minimum course time. Research degrees can take longer, so ask your guide about coursework, review dates and thesis progress.
Is this course right for higher studies and teaching?▾
Yes, that is the main fit. Political Science Ph.D work helps if you want teaching, research or policy work. The department lists research areas such as human rights, gender issues and international relations, so match your topic before applying.
Should I wait for the next intake if my topic does not match a guide?▾
Yes, wait if no listed guide works with your topic. The August intake had 2 Political Science vacancies, so guide fit matters more than only clearing the test. Ask the department before the fee date if your topic is close.
How do I get admission to this Ph.D?▾
You apply online, write the Ph.D entrance test unless exempt, attend the interview and pass document check. The test has research method and subject questions. Part-time students must bring an employer NOC, then pay the first year fee after the offer.
Can I get a scholarship for this Ph.D?▾
You may get fee help if your category and income match a scheme. This page estimates up to INR 55,000 from state post-matric help and smaller sums from other schemes. Keep caste, income and bank papers ready before you apply.
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