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Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
“Socrates was the first to call philosophy down from the heavens and to place it in cities and even to introduce it into homes and compel it to enquire about life and standards and good and ill” (Cicero).
The Department of Philosophy offers the Bachelors Programme and Masters Programme in Philosophy. Research programmes such as M.Phil and PhD in Philosophy are also offered by the Department of Philosophy under the auspices of the Centre for Research.
In an age of extreme competition, stress and early burnout, this training programme in philosophy helps one to overcome existential crises, to assume responsibility for one’s life and re-examine the experiential, creative and attitudinal values in order to achieve a more meaningful and productive state and style of living.
Cancellation Policy
Admission Queries
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
Bangalore Central Campus
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Kengeri Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Delhi NCR Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
Miscellaneous Information
-
The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website. -
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it. -
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier. -
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules. -
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process. -
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs. -
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years. -
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost. -
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions. -
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.
2024 UG & PG Selection Process Old
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
APRIL ENTRANCE TEST TIMINGS (IST) : 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM
Undergraduate Programmes
- LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR NRI SELECTION PROCESS IS 18 JANUARY 2024
- NRI SELECTION PROCESS ENTRANCE TEST ON 21 JANUARY 2024 AT 08:00 PM IST
-
PROGRAMMES WITH ENTRANCE TEST (ET)
-
PROGRAMMES WITH NON ENTRANCE TEST (NON ET)
-
ENTRANCE TEST (ET) PATTERNS
Selection Process
-
BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
- BBA-Decision Science: Selction Process
-
BANGALORE BGR CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
-
BANGALORE YPR CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
-
BANGALORE KENGERI CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
Postgraduate Programmes
-
IMPORTANT SELECTION PROCESS DATES FOR 2024
-
PROGRAMMES WITH ENTRANCE TEST (ET) ||| PROGRAMMES WITH NON ENTRANCE TEST (NON ET)
-
ENTRANCE TEST (ET) PATTERNS
Selection Process
Fee Structure – 2025
- Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
- Programme fee as per the below table
| Year | # Karnataka | Other Indian States | NRI | SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Other Foreign Nationals | Time of Payment |
| 1 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result |
| 2 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | On or before March 15, 2026 |
| 3 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | On or before March 15, 2027 |
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for three years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
-
NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
-
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
- Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
- Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.
-
To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals). -
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable. -
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.
Syllabus 2021 – 24
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
“Socrates was the first to call philosophy down from the heavens and to place it in cities and even to introduce it into homes and compel it to enquire about life and standards and good and ill” (Cicero).
The Department of Philosophy offers the Bachelors Programme and Masters Programme in Philosophy. Research programmes such as M.Phil and PhD in Philosophy are also offered by the Department of Philosophy under the auspices of the Centre for Research.
In an age of extreme competition, stress and early burnout, this training programme in philosophy helps one to overcome existential crises, to assume responsibility for one’s life and re-examine the experiential, creative and attitudinal values in order to achieve a more meaningful and productive state and style of living.
Cancellation Policy
Admission Queries
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
Bangalore Central Campus
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Kengeri Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Delhi NCR Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820
Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666
Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
Miscellaneous Information
-
The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website. -
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it. -
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier. -
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules. -
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process. -
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs. -
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years. -
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost. -
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions. -
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.
2024 UG & PG Selection Process Old
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
APRIL ENTRANCE TEST TIMINGS (IST) : 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM
Undergraduate Programmes
- LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR NRI SELECTION PROCESS IS 18 JANUARY 2024
- NRI SELECTION PROCESS ENTRANCE TEST ON 21 JANUARY 2024 AT 08:00 PM IST
-
PROGRAMMES WITH ENTRANCE TEST (ET)
-
PROGRAMMES WITH NON ENTRANCE TEST (NON ET)
-
ENTRANCE TEST (ET) PATTERNS
Selection Process
-
BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
- BBA-Decision Science: Selction Process
-
BANGALORE BGR CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
-
BANGALORE YPR CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
-
BANGALORE KENGERI CAMPUS: UNDERGRADUATE
Postgraduate Programmes
-
IMPORTANT SELECTION PROCESS DATES FOR 2024
-
PROGRAMMES WITH ENTRANCE TEST (ET) ||| PROGRAMMES WITH NON ENTRANCE TEST (NON ET)
-
ENTRANCE TEST (ET) PATTERNS
Selection Process
Fee Structure – 2025
- Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
- Programme fee as per the below table
| Year | # Karnataka | Other Indian States | NRI | SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Other Foreign Nationals | Time of Payment |
| 1 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result |
| 2 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | On or before March 15, 2026 |
| 3 | 49,000 INR | 69,000 INR | 90,000 INR | 2,000 USD | 2,500 USD | On or before March 15, 2027 |
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for three years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
-
NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
-
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
- Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
- Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.
-
To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals). -
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable. -
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.