Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 8, 2026

The Ph.D. (French) program at Amity University Jaipur is a full-time doctoral research program offered by the Amity School of Languages, Jaipur campus. The program has a minimum duration of 3 years and focuses on advanced research in French language, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. The total fee for the program is approximately Rs. 3.14 Lakhs for the minimum 3-year duration (Rs. 49,000 per semester x 6 semesters + Rs. 10,000 registration + Rs. 10,000 security deposit). Admission is based on the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) followed by an interview, and the program is popular among language scholars, academicians, and those aspiring to teach French at the university level or pursue careers in diplomacy, translation, and international organizations.

Admissions at Amity University for PhD programs are accepted twice a year, for January and July sessions. For the July 2026 session, applications are currently open (as of April 2026). The last date to apply for the Jaipur campus for the July 2026 session is expected around April-May 2026, with PET dates tentatively in May-June 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official Amity PhD admission microsite at www.amity.edu/phd for the latest updates.

Key Points

The program is offered under the Amity School of Languages, Jaipur, which is a dedicated language institute with experienced faculty in French studies.
The curriculum in the first semester includes Research Methodology, Review of Published Research Work, Research and Publication Ethics, Literary Theory and Criticism, and French Studies.
Candidates who have cleared UGC-NET (JRF/LS), CSIR-NET, GATE, or other national-level competitive exams in the relevant field are exempted from the APET (written test) and need to appear only for the interview.
Both Full Time and Part Time modes are available for Ph.D. (French) at Amity University Jaipur.
The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is fully refundable upon completion of the Ph.D.

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Amity Jaipur Ph.D. (French) Fees

The Ph.D. (French) program at Amity University Jaipur has a per-semester academic fee of Rs. 49,000 for full-time scholars. For the minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters), the total academic fee amounts to Rs. 2,94,000. Adding the one-time registration fee and security deposit, the total cost comes to approximately Rs. 3,14,000 (excluding hostel). Hostel charges are separate and optional.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Registration Fee (one-time)	10,000
Security Deposit (one-time, refundable)	10,000
Academic Fee (per semester)	49,000
Academic Fee (6 semesters - minimum 3 years)	2,94,000
Total Fees (minimum 3-year duration)	3,14,000

The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable after completion of the Ph.D.
Fee is subject to revision from time to time as decided by the University.
Scholars enrolled beyond the minimum period will continue to pay the semester fee until Ph.D. completion.
Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is available for eligible full-time scholars, providing a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month (Rs. 4.44 Lakhs per year).
ARF recipients are required to perform 8 hours of academic duty per week as a Teaching Assistant.
Hostel fees are not included in the above and are charged separately based on room type and campus facilities.

Amity Jaipur Ph.D. (French) Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (French) program at Amity University Jaipur are conducted twice a year, for January and July sessions. The selection process involves the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) followed by a Faculty Research Committee (FRC) interview. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level qualifications are exempted from the written test. The July 2026 session admissions are currently open.

Admission Dates - Amity University Jaipur PhD (July 2026 Session)

Event	Date
Application Form Available	November 2025 onwards
Last Date to Apply (Jaipur Campus - July Session)	April-May 2026 (Tentative)
APET (PhD Entrance Test)	May-June 2026 (Tentative)
Interview (FRC)	After APET qualification
Batch Commencement (July Session)	July 2026

Relevant Exam Dates - UGC NET (for APET Exemption)

Event	Date
UGC NET Phase 1 Application Start	October 7, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Application End	November 7, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Admit Card	December 28, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Exam	December 31, 2025 - January 7, 2026
UGC NET Phase 1 Result	February 4, 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Application Start	April 1, 2026 (Tentative)
UGC NET Phase 2 Application End	May 1, 2026 (Tentative)
UGC NET Phase 2 Exam	June 2026 (Tentative)
UGC NET Phase 2 Result	July 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master's degree (MA in French) from a recognized Indian or foreign university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Alternatively, a four-year Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent CGPA (direct admission in Full Time mode only).
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per UGC regulations 2022.

Admission Process

Fill and submit the online application form at www.amity.edu/phd along with required documents and an application fee of Rs. 1,500.
Upload a preliminary research idea (not exceeding 1,000 words) along with the application.
Shortlisted candidates appear for the APET (Amity PhD Entrance Test) - 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (50 general + 50 subject-specific), no negative marking.
Candidates who qualify APET (or are exempted due to valid national-level exam scores) appear for the FRC Interview (30 marks).
Selected candidates receive an admission letter on the Amity admission microsite.
Pay the semester fee and complete registration/orientation within the stipulated time.

Amity Jaipur Ph.D. (French) Scholarships 2026

Amity University Jaipur offers multiple scholarship and fellowship options for Ph.D. scholars, making the program financially accessible for meritorious candidates. The flagship Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 to selected full-time scholars. Additionally, scholars holding national-level fellowships such as UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF can avail their respective fellowships while pursuing the Ph.D. at Amity.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
Amity Research Fellowship (ARF)	Rs. 37,000/month (Rs. 4.44 Lakhs/year)	Full-time PhD scholars; merit-based selection via additional interview; max age 28 years
UGC NET-JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (as per UGC norms)	Candidates who have cleared UGC NET with JRF
CSIR-JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (as per CSIR norms)	Candidates who have cleared CSIR NET with JRF
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship	Rs. 31,000/month + Rs. 20,000/year contingency	Candidates selected under DST INSPIRE scheme
Amity Academic/Non-Academic Staff Concession	As per university policy	Amity University employees

ARF recipients must perform 8 hours of academic duty per week as a Teaching Assistant.
National fellowship holders (JRF/SRF/RA) employed in labs with Amity MoU may also be eligible for fee concessions.
Scholarship/fellowship amounts are subject to revision as per the respective funding agencies.
Application for ARF is done through the PhD application form itself by expressing interest at the end of the form.

Amity University Jaipur Ph.D French Ranking

Indiatoday Ranking

#89 out of 194 in India 2025

#3rd in Rajasthan

Collegedunia Ranking

#115 out of 320 in India 2025

TOI Ranking

#19 out of 70 in India 2025

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Amity Jaipur Ph.D. (French) FAQs

Ques. Is Ph.D. (French) available in both Full Time and Part Time modes at Amity University Jaipur?

Ans. Yes, Amity University Jaipur offers Ph.D. (French) in both Full Time and Part Time modes. The minimum duration for Full Time is 3 years, while for Part Time it is 3.5 years. Part-time applicants must submit an employment verification certificate and NOC from their employer at the time of joining.

Ques. What is the APET, and can I get exempted from it?

Ans. APET stands for Amity PhD Entrance Test. It is a 90-minute test with 100 MCQs (50 general aptitude + 50 subject-specific), carrying 100 marks with no negative marking. Candidates who have cleared national-level exams such as UGC-NET (JRF or LS), CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT, DST-INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, etc., in the relevant field within the validity period are exempted from APET and need to appear only for the FRC Interview.

Ques. How many intakes are there per year for the PhD program at Amity Jaipur?

Ans. Amity University accepts PhD applications twice a year - for the January session (applications typically open October-December) and the July session (applications typically open April-May). Candidates can apply for either session based on their readiness.

Ques. What career options are available after completing a Ph.D. in French from Amity University Jaipur?

Ans. A Ph.D. in French opens doors to careers in academia (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor positions in universities and colleges), research institutions, diplomatic services (French Embassy, Alliance Francaise), translation and interpretation services, international organizations (UNESCO, EU bodies), and multinational companies with French operations. The UGC-NET qualification also enables teaching positions in government colleges.

Ques. Is the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) available for Ph.D. (French) scholars?

Ans. Yes, the ARF is available for full-time PhD scholars across all disciplines including French. Selected scholars receive Rs. 37,000 per month as stipend. The selection involves an additional interview round after the regular PhD selection process. Applicants must be below 28 years of age and must express interest in ARF while filling the PhD application form.

Ques. What is the preliminary research idea, and how should it be written for a Ph.D. in French application?

Ans. The preliminary research idea is a document of up to 1,000 words that outlines the candidate's proposed area of research. For Ph.D. (French), this could include topics in French literature, linguistics, Francophone studies, comparative literature, translation studies, or French cultural studies. Amity provides guidelines on how to write this on their PhD portal. It is a mandatory document to be uploaded with the application form.