RV University Bangalore Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What is the minimum eligibility for PhD at RV University?

Candidates must hold a Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Relaxation to 50 percent is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per UGC norms. The programme follows UGC PhD Regulations 2022 for all disciplines.

Q: What fellowship support is available for PhD scholars at RVU?

UGC JRF and CSIR JRF holders receive a fellowship of INR 37,000 per month during their research period. RV University also offers its own research fellowships for meritorious selected scholars. Details are notified on rvu.edu.in after admissions. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC scholars may apply for state scholarship schemes via scholarships.gov.in.

Q: What is the total fee for a PhD at RV University?

The fee for a PhD at RV University is INR 3,12,000 for the minimum three-year duration, comprising INR 75,000 tuition and INR 29,000 other fees per year. The fee is the same across all eight disciplines and for both full-time and part-time modes. Hostel charges, if availed, are separate.

Discipline	Mode	Total Fees
Business Management	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Computer Science and Engineering	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Design	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Drama, Films and New Media	Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Economics and Public Policy	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Law	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Liberal Arts	Full-Time / Part-Time	INR 3,12,000
Media Studies	Full-Time	INR 3,12,000

Event	Date
PhD Admission Applications	Open at rvu.edu.in/admissions
UGC-NET Phase 2 Exam	22-30 June 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2 Result	1 July 2026
RVU Doctoral Entrance Test	As notified on rvu.edu.in
Research Interview	After qualifying exam or entrance test

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC JRF / CSIR JRF	INR 37,000/month	UGC-NET/CSIR-NET qualifiers with JRF
RVU Research Fellowship	As notified by RVU	Merit-based, selected PhD scholars at RV University
Karnataka State Scholarship	As per state norms	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC doctoral scholars

RVU Ph.D FAQs

Ques. Is NET or GATE mandatory for PhD admission at RV University?

Ans. NET/GATE/SET is not mandatory for PhD admission at RVU. Candidates without these scores can appear for the RVU Doctoral Entrance Test. However, holding a valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SET/SLET score exempts candidates from the entrance test entirely. All candidates must still clear a research interview before the RVU doctoral committee.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for PhD at RV University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Relaxation to 50 percent is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per UGC norms. The programme follows UGC PhD Regulations 2022 for all disciplines.

Ques. Can working professionals pursue a part-time PhD at RV University?

Ans. Yes. RV University offers part-time PhD mode for most disciplines including Business Management, CSE, Economics, Design, Law, and Liberal Arts. The part-time mode is designed for working professionals who can continue employment while completing their doctoral research under a registered supervisor at RVU.

Ques. What fellowship support is available for PhD scholars at RVU?

Ans. UGC JRF and CSIR JRF holders receive a fellowship of INR 37,000 per month during their research period. RV University also offers its own research fellowships for meritorious selected scholars. Details are notified on rvu.edu.in after admissions. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC scholars may apply for state scholarship schemes via scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. What is the total fee for a PhD at RV University?

Ans. The fee for a PhD at RV University is INR 3,12,000 for the minimum three-year duration, comprising INR 75,000 tuition and INR 29,000 other fees per year. The fee is the same across all eight disciplines and for both full-time and part-time modes. Hostel charges, if availed, are separate.

Ques. How is the research supervisor assigned for PhD students at RVU?

Ans. The research supervisor at RVU is assigned after the candidate clears the research interview and completes enrolment formalities. Candidates are expected to submit a brief research proposal during the interview stage. The doctoral committee reviews the proposal and matches the scholar with a faculty supervisor based on the research area and departmental availability.