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Ph.D. REGULATIONS
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(Accredited with A grade by NAAC)

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Faculties of
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Name of the Fees

Science/ Engg./
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Medicines
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Other Faculties
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Fee for NRI*

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Application Fee
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1,000/-

1,000/-

100

Registration Fee

2,000/-

2,000/-

200

Research Fee
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Caution Deposit (One time)

3,000/-

1,000/-

300

Change of Topic/Change of guide/

Change of Centre

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2,000/-

200

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3,000/-

300

Postal Charges

2,000/-

2,000/-

200

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1,000/- p.a.

1,000/- p.a.

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Library fee (only for scholars in the University

Departments)

500/- p.a.
300/- p.a.
(SC/ST only)

500/- p.a.
300/- p.a.
(SC/ST only)

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10,000/- p.a

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