Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies at AURO University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies, AURO University in Surat runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹4.65 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.55 lakh a year.

AURO University is a private institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AURO University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at AURO University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AURO University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AURO University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AURO University on its website (www.aurouniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

For Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies specifically, the average salary on record is ₹7 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AURO University runs 10 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Sri Aurobindo Studies
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in Design
• Ph.D. in Science
• Ph.D. in Hospitality Management
• Ph.D. in Business Management
• Ph.D. in English
• Ph.D. in Mass Communication
• Ph.D. in Information Technology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹4.65 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does AURO University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Surat?