CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
One-time Non-refundable Charges (payable at Semester I admission)	INR 3,500
Caution Money (refundable on programme completion)	INR 4,000
Semester I (coursework phase)	INR 14,000
Semester II (coursework phase)	INR 14,000
Semester III (research phase)	INR 12,000
Semester IV (research phase)	INR 12,000
Semester V (research phase)	INR 12,000
Semester VI (research phase)	INR 12,000
Thesis Submission, Evaluation and Certificate Fees (end of programme)	INR 22,000
Total Fees (minimum 3 years, Hostel charges separate)	INR 105,500

One-time non-refundable charges include admission, certificate, medical examination, student welfare, identity card, thesis, convocation, alumni, and modernisation fees.

SC/ST/PwD students receive a tuition fee waiver of INR 2,500 per semester; their coursework-phase per-semester charge is INR 11,500 and research-phase is INR 9,500, with a minimum three-year total of INR 90,500.

The thesis submission, evaluation, and certificate fee of INR 22,000 is payable at the time of thesis submission and is included in the minimum total above.

Optional hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the total above.

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Window Opens	March to April 2026 (Tentative)
Written Entrance Test (CIT Kokrajhar)	June 2026 (Tentative)
Personal Interview	June to July 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Publication	July 2026 (Tentative)
Semester I Registration	August 2026 (Tentative)

Apply online at admission.cit.ac.in during the notified application window; the application fee is INR 1,500 (INR 750 for SC/ST/PwD).

Candidates with a valid NET or SLET certificate are exempt from the written test and directly attend the personal interview; all other eligible candidates appear in the written entrance test followed by the interview.

Final selection is based on written test and interview scores; document verification requires original Master’s degree certificate, all semester marksheets, category certificate if applicable, and NET/SLET certificate if applicable.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant Humanities, Social Sciences, or related discipline with a minimum of 55 percent marks in aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) from a recognised university.

Candidates with a valid NET or SLET certificate are exempt from the written entrance test and are called directly for the personal interview conducted by CIT Kokrajhar.

Admission Process

Apply online at admission.cit.ac.in; pay the application fee and upload Master’s degree marksheets, category certificate, and NET/SLET certificate if applicable.

Appear in the written entrance test held at CIT Kokrajhar campus, or attend directly for the personal interview if you hold a valid NET or SLET certificate.

Attend the personal interview conducted by the department; candidates are assessed on research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.

After selection and merit list publication, accept the offer, pay the first-semester fee, and complete enrolment with original documents at CIT Kokrajhar.

✓ Opt for this if

You are a Northeast-region student seeking a PhD at an Institute of National Importance
Your research interest is in English literature, linguistics, or Economics in the Northeast context
You have a valid NET or SLET and want admission without an additional written test
Low tuition fees (INR 1,05,500 total) are important to your doctoral funding plan

✗ Skip if

You need a dedicated humanities research university with a larger faculty pool
Your research area is outside English or Economics
You require a metropolitan location for archival access or fieldwork

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC-JRF/SRF (CSIR or UGC)	INR 31,000 to INR 37,000 per month	Full-time PhD scholars with valid JRF qualifying in relevant disciplines; applied through the respective fellowship scheme
GATE-based Scholarship (MHRD/AICTE)	INR 12,400 per month	PhD students admitted on the basis of a valid GATE score to recognised technical institutes; disbursed for up to three years
Assam State Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per state norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Assam; applied through the Assam state scholarship portal
Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC, Assam)	As per government norms	OBC students domiciled in Assam; family income below INR 1 lakh per annum

Full-time PhD scholars with a valid JRF may receive a monthly fellowship from CSIR or UGC; this is distinct from institute fees and is credited directly by the fellowship body.

Central scholarships and fellowships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the respective fellowship portals; submit bank, category, and academic documents during the annual application window.

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) FAQs

Ques. What research areas are available in the Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences at CIT Kokrajhar?

Ans. The programme focuses on English language and literature and Economics. Scholars may pursue research in English linguistics, literary studies, applied linguistics, and economic studies with particular relevance to the Northeast Indian context.

Ques. Can candidates without a NET or SLET certificate apply for this PhD?

Ans. Yes. Candidates without NET or SLET must appear in the written entrance test conducted by CIT Kokrajhar, followed by a personal interview. Those with a valid NET or SLET certificate are exempt from the written test and called directly for the interview.

Ques. Is there any financial support for PhD scholars in the Humanities department?

Ans. PhD scholars with a valid UGC-NET JRF may receive monthly fellowships from UGC. CIT Kokrajhar may also offer limited institute-level support; check the official notification for details at the time of admission.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for the Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences at CIT Kokrajhar?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant Humanities or Social Sciences discipline with a minimum of 55 percent marks. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates are eligible with 50 percent marks.

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D Humanities And Social Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Fees

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences) Scholarships 2026

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