Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University Ph.D Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual programme fee for Ph.D. Science at MAHGU is INR 90,000 per year, totalling INR 2,70,000 for three years as per the MAHGU 2025-26 official fee structure. Hostel charges are billed separately. Candidates should confirm the current fee schedule at hgu.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Science or a closely related discipline with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. The minimum is 50 percent for SC and ST candidates per UGC norms. UGC NET or JRF qualified candidates are preferred and may be exempted from the university entrance test at MAHGU’s discretion.

Ans. MAHGU selects Ph.D. candidates through a university entrance test followed by a research proposal presentation and personal interview. UGC NET and JRF holders may be directly shortlisted for the interview round. Final selection is based on combined performance across the entrance test, research proposal, and interview. Candidates should check hgu.ac.in for the 2026-27 notification and schedule.

Ans. MAHGU’s Faculty of Humanities and Science offers Ph.D. supervision in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, and Zoology. Candidates should identify an available supervisor in their chosen discipline and mention the proposed research area in their application. Research topics aligned with applied science and environmental concerns relevant to the Uttarakhand hill region are encouraged.

Ans. Yes, working professionals with the required PG degree and prescribed minimum marks are eligible to apply for the MAHGU Ph.D. programme. The programme follows UGC (Minimum Standards for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2022. Candidates should review the current-year guidelines at hgu.ac.in for part-time research registration options.

Ans. Ph.D. scholars at MAHGU can apply for National Scholarship Portal schemes and Uttarakhand government fellowships for eligible categories. UGC JRF awardees receive fellowship amounts directly from UGC subject to award conditions. MAHGU also announces merit-based institutional support for outstanding research scholars at the start of each academic year.