PhD in Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts & Fine Arts — Admissions Information
Overview: This page focuses on PhD admissions for Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and Fine Arts. It explains eligibility, subjects that fall under these disciplines, required documents, application steps, selection process and career paths. Click "Enquire Now" to open the short form (Name & Mobile Number only).
Eligibility for PhD (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Typical eligibility requirements include a relevant Master's degree, minimum marks as per university policy (often ~55% for general category), and qualifying the entrance test or interview unless exempted by national qualifications (NET/GATE/MPhil etc.). Sponsored or part-time applicants must provide NOC and employment proof as required by the department.
Subjects & Research Areas (Representative list)
Humanities
- English Literature
- Comparative Literature
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Cultural)
- Philosophy
- Languages & Linguistics
- Religious & Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science & International Relations
- Economics
- Human Geography
- Psychology
- Education
Arts & Fine Arts
- Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking)
- Performing Arts (Theatre, Music, Dance)
- Film & Media Studies
- Design Studies
- Curatorship & Heritage Studies
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas
- Digital Humanities
- Environmental Humanities
- Arts & Health
- Urban & Cultural Studies
Documents to prepare
- PG & UG mark sheets and degree certificates (scanned)
- Government ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving Licence)
- Passport-size photo and scanned signature
- One-page research summary (concise statement of intent)
- MPhil certificate / publications (if any)
- Experience certificate / NOC for sponsored applicants
Application process (basic)
- Watch for the official admission notification with dates and fees.
- Apply online via the university portal, upload documents and pay fees.
- Department screens applications and shortlists candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates attend entrance test and/or interview.
- Selected candidates receive an offer letter and must complete registration.
Next steps & contact
When the university opens admissions, apply via the official portal. For a quick initial contact, use the enquiry form (Name & Mobile) — the record will be saved with program set to exactly "PhD", so your enquiry is correctly categorized for admissions follow-up.