University Name

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) University

University Type

Private University

Established

2003

Motto

Meritum Ethicus (Meaning: Merit with Ethics)

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Approval

UGC | AICTE | BCI | COA | DEB | NAAC A++ | AACSB | SAQS | QS I-GAUGE | NIRF | AIU | ACU | CRISIL |

Notification Date

February 15, 2026

Application Start

February 15, 2026

Application Last Date

March 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

March 28, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

Apr – 5 2026

Interview Date

Apr-26

Final List Selected Candidate

April 2026 (Third Week)

Last Date of Admission

May-26

Online

Online Application Form Submission

PhD Entrance Test conducted by ICFAI University

Personal Interview

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Selection Based on Written Test + Interview

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

PhD Application Form

Passport Size Photographs

10th Marksheet & Certificate

12th Marksheet & Certificate

Graduation Marksheet & Degree Certificate

Post Graduation Marksheet & Degree Certificate

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

Valid ID Proof (Aadhar / Passport / PAN)

Updated CV / Resume

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Research Proposal

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Management

Engineering

ECE

CE

CSE

ME

EEE

Basic Sciences & Humanities

Law

Economics

Development Studies and Public Policy

Science & Technology

Education

Commerce

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Science & Engineering

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Electronics and Communication Engineering

English

Hindi

Computer Applications

Political Science

Physical Education & Yoga

Special Education

Library & Information Science

Clinical Psychology

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,800

Registration Fee

₹ 40,000

Security Deposit

₹ 10,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹60,000*

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹60,000*

Exam Fee

Included in Sem Fee

DRC Fee

Included in Sem Fee

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

same

Viva Fee

Included in Sem Fee

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

Online Fee Payment

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