University Name

Bangalore University

University Type

State University

Established

1964

Motto

Jnana Bharathi (Knowledge is Power)

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | ACU | DEB | NAAC | NIRF | AICTE | BCI | NCTE | COA | PCI |

Notification Date

January 31, 2026

Application Start

February 02, 2026

Application Last Date

February 28, 2026 (Without Fine)

Online Entrance Exam

March 07, 2026 (With ₹200 Fine)

Entrance Exam Result

March 11, 2026

Interview Date

To be Notified (Expected mid-2026)

Final List Selected Candidate

To be Notified

Last Date of Admission

To be Notified

Online

Entrance Test conducted by Bangalore University

Exemption for NET/JRF/GATE/M.Phil qualified candidates (as per UGC norms)

Shortlisting based on entrance marks

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final merit based on combined 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

10th & 12th Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet & Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Migration Certificate

Research Proposal / SOP

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Botany

Zoology

Microbiology & Biotechnology

Electronic Science

Environmental Science

Statistics

Kannada

English

History

Economics

Political Science

Sociology

Psychology

Professional & Applied Sciences

Law

Commerce (BUB)

Management (Research Centers)

Computer Applications (MCA)

Communication / Electronic Media

Library & Information Science

Physical Education

Hindi

Telugu

Urdu

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 3,000

Registration Fee

₹ 8,000

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹10000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹17000

Exam Fee

₹ 2,500

DRC Fee

₹ 3,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

₹5,000 (Per Year)

Viva Fee

₹ 10,000

Name

Finance Officer, Bangalore University

Account Number

54007592680

IFSC

SBIN0040242

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore

MICR Code

560002419

Swift Code

SBININBB

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