A candidate shall be eligible to register for admission to the PhD programme after he/she has obtained;

1.1 A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.

A relaxation of 5 % marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.

1.2 Candidates who have completed the M.Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

• Full-time Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. program.
• Part-time Ph.D. Program shall be for a minimum duration of four (4) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of eight (8) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. program.
• A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the regulation governing the award of PhD at IIPHG.
• Female Ph.D Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. Programme.

The fees mentioned below do not include food charges.

Sr. No	Fees Detail	Indian Scholars	Foreign/NRI Scholars
1	Application Fee	Rs. 1,000.00	$ 20
2	Registration Fee	Rs. 10,000.00	$ 150
3	Tuition Fee & Semester Fees	Rs. 55,000.00	$ 800
4	Synopsis Fee /Defense	Rs. 10,000.00	$ 150
5	Convocation Fee
Sr. No	Charges Details	Indian Scholars	Foreign/NRI Scholars
1	Hostel Charges (per Semester)	Rs. 33,000.00	$ 400