BHU Ph.D in philosophy - Fees, Eligibility, Seats and Admission 2025

The fee for Ph.D in philosophy at BHU is 8368 INR. Ph.D in philosophy admission 2024 at BHU will be based on UGC NET, CSIR NET.

Eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) require candidates to hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. The minimum percentage required for admission may vary depending on the department, but generally, a score of at least 55% is expected. Additionally, applicants must qualify in the BHU Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the university or any other national-level entrance examination such as UGC-NET or GATE. Candidates who have already obtained an M.Phil. degree or have cleared the JRF examination conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ICMR/DBT are exempt from the RET. The selection process also involves an interview conducted by the respective department, where the candidate's research proposal and academic background are evaluated.

Documents Required :

• PG mark sheet or equivalent
• UGC NET, CSIR NET mark sheet or equivalent
• Birth certificate or any other proof of age
• Character certificate from the last attended institution
• Migration certificate from the last attended institution
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photographs
• Aadhaar card or any other government-issued ID proof