Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences at Babu Banarasi Das University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences, Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹2.42 lakh, which works out to about ₹81,000 a year.

Babu Banarasi Das University is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Babu Banarasi Das 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.

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

To be considered for Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences, 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 Babu Banarasi Das 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 Babu Banarasi Das University on its website (bbdu.ac.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show an average package of ₹14.52 lakh and a highest package of ₹23.22 lakh at Babu Banarasi Das University. 1,406 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Babu Banarasi Das University runs 7 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Computer Applications
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Basic Science
• Ph.D. in Pharmacy
• Ph.D. in Engineering
• Ph.D. in Education

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

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.42 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Babu Banarasi Das University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Lucknow?