California Institute of Technology

California, United States

PrivateResearch

Founded1891

Campus124 acres

Acceptance5.0%

Updated February 5, 2026

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

Full-time·5 years

English

PASSED

Fall 2026

Regular Decision

December 15, 2025

Application Fee

₹9,654

USD $100

Mandatory Fees

₹2,29,669/yr

USD $2,379/yr

Student Health Insurance Plan

₹4,87,430/yr

USD $5,049/yr

Tuition

₹63,35,148/yr

USD $65,622/yr

Estimated Annual Cost

₹70,52,247 /yr

USD $73,050 /yr

(excludes per-credit and total program fees)

Note: Costs are approximate and subject to change. Please visit the program website for the most current information.

As of May 19, 2026 · 1 USD = ₹96.54

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Duolingo English Test

Required

Min130

GRE General

Optional

IELTS

Required

Min7

TOEFL iBT

Required

Min100

Tip: Check the program website for the most up-to-date testing policies and exemption criteria.