University Name

Bengaluru Central University

University Type

State University

Established

2017

Motto

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | NIRF | AICTE | BCI | NCTE | PCI

Notification Date

February 18, 2026

Application Start

February 19, 2026

Application Last Date

March 18, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

March 25, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

To be Notified (Expected Late April 2026)

Interview Date

To be Notified

Final List Selected Candidate

To be Notified (Expected May 2026)

Last Date of Admission

To be Notified

Online

University PhD Entrance Test

Merit List based on entrance score

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Evaluation

Final selection based on overall performance

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

Master’s Degree Certificate & Marksheet

Bachelor’s Degree Certificate & Marksheet

NET/JRF/SET Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Updated CV / Resume

Kannada

English

French History

Economics

Sociology

Political Science

Chemistry

Bio-chemistry

Mathematics

Food Science & Nutrition

Life science

Botany

Physics

Electronics

Psychology

Human Development

Computer Science

Biotechnology

Micro-Biology Commerce

Management

Education

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 3,630

Registration Fee

₹ 2,420

Security Deposit

₹ 7,090

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 7,090

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 15,081

Exam Fee

Paid directly to the Center

DRC Fee

₹ 3,542

Thesis Submission Fee

₹25,000

Extension Fee

₹15,000

Viva Fee

₹ 3,630

Name

The Finance Officer, Bengaluru City University

Account Number

6315101000001

IFSC

CNRB0006315

Bank Name

Canara Bank

Branch

Central College Campus, Bengaluru

MICR Code

560015317

Swift Code

CNRBINBB (General Bank 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