South Asian University New Delhi Ph.D Sociology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

1. A minimum of 17 years of regular education (12 years of regular schooling + a 3-year Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree + a 1 year Master’s degree in Sociology or related disciplines like Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Social Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Education, Geography, Law, Social Work, Development Studies, Criminology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, English, Comparative Literature, Comparative Religious Studies or Sociology of Science) from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade.

2. Applicants who have not completed their Masters level course and are yet to appear for their last year/semester exam may also take the Entrance Test. However, their admission will be subject to their fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria of the aggregate percentage of marks at the Masters level besides clearing the Entrance Test.

Admission is based on an  Entrance test followed by an interview.

Note- Fee Details:

1.  For Non-SAARC Students-

• Tuition fee- US$ 4500 per semester (US$ 9000 per year) for day scholars  & US$ 5100 per semester (US$ 10200 per year) for boarders
• Admission Fee- US$ 100 
• Security Deposit (Refundable)- US$ 100
• Students' Aid Fund- INR50 per semester

2. For SAARC Students-

• Security Deposit (Refundable)- US$ 100