Ph.D. in Linguistics at PSTU

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Linguistics, PSTU in Hyderabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹3,900, which works out to about ₹1,000 a year.

PSTU is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PSTU — 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 PSTU before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Linguistics, 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 PSTU'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 PSTU on its website (pstucet.org) 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.

PSTU runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Telugu

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

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Linguistics genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3,900 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 PSTU compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Hyderabad?