University Name

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU)

University Type

State Government University

Established

2008

Motto

Leading to Knowledge and Innovation

Location

Patna, Bihar, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | AICTE | MCI / NMC | DCI | PCI | INC | BCI | NCTE | COA |

Notification Date

June 15, 2026

Application Start

June 20, 2026

Application Last Date

July 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

August 02, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

August 12, 2026

Interview Date

August 18 – 22, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 28, 2026

Last Date of Admission

September 10, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Entrance Test conducted by AKU

Exemption for NET/JRF/SET/GATE qualified candidates (as per UGC norms)

Shortlisting based on entrance/academic performance

Personal Interview (PI)

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Merit List prepared by the University

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates

Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets

Post Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets

NET/JRF/SET/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card)

Passport Size Photographs

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer

Economics

Sociology

Psychology

Business Management

Marketing

Finance

HR

Computer Applications

Education

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

Registration Fee

₹10,000

Security Deposit

₹ 2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹12,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹20,000

Exam Fee

₹ 2,000

DRC Fee

₹ 5,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,000

Viva Fee

₹ 10,000

Name

Account Number

IFSC

Bank Name

Branch

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation