English at Chandigarh University Online Chandigarh University Online MA English: Fees 2026

The total programme fee is ₹75,000 for 2 years, which works out to about ₹37,500 per year. Payment can be made by semester, year or in full, and no-cost EMI is available on annual or lump sum plans.

You need a recognised bachelor's degree. The university may ask for supporting documents during the online application, so keep your mark sheets and identity proof ready before you start registering.

The programme is offered by a university approved by UGC-DEB for online degrees and graded NAAC A+. Please verify the current approval status on the official UGC-DEB website before you pay any fee.

Exams are conducted in online proctored mode, so you can appear from home with a stable internet connection and the required devices. A re-exam facility is available if you miss an exam, and no separate exam fee is charged.

A PhD in English for Working Professionals is a doctoral degree designed for busy professionals. In India, this program is offered with the name of Part-Time PhD in English, which is provided in a hybrid mode.

Working professionals cannot pursue an Online PhD in English in India. This is due to the guidelines of the University Grants Commission. However, working professionals can earn equally valid Doctorate of Business Administration in a fully Online mode.

PhD in English for Working Professionals in Part-Time mode has the following eligibility requirements for admission- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in English from a recognized university. A minimum of 55% to 60% aggregate marks is required. Work experience of 5 to 10 years in a full-time mode of employment. Cleared the PhD eligibility test held by the university or at the national level. Employer’s consent through an NOC to pursue this program.

Completing a part-time PhD in English can take anywhere between 5 and 8 years. Working professionals have to dedicate this much time to earn this degree. The program also needs some visits to the campus for classes and research. This can be hard for full-time employees. However, the duration of the Doctorate of Business Administration Online is only 3 years and can be done fully from home without any campus visits.

When enrolling in a part-time PhD in English, professionals must pay ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year as course fees. This doesn’t include travel, accommodation, or research costs, which are additional. However, an online DBA that offers a diverse range of specializations generally costs between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh for the full duration. It allows learners to earn their doctoral degree from leading foreign universities without extra expenses.