PhD Admission Vacancy 2025-26: Aspirants can apply now in State and Private Universities
This comprehensive guide covers PhD admission details for five prominent universities in India offering research programs for the academic year 2025-26. Aspirants can check all the information. To download all the notification PDFs, click on the download button.
1. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore PhD Admission
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, posted its PhD admission notification. Candidates can download the notification from the admission page.
Application Starting Date
November 14, 2025 (For December 2025 Session)
Form Fill-Up Period
- Starting Date: November 14, 2025
- End Date: December 3, 2025 (Extended)
- Correction Date: December 4, 2025 (if required, through email only)
Entrance Test Date
December 21, 2025 (Sunday) – Online Mode
Application Fee
- Non-NET Subjects: Rs. 1,500/-
- NET-Included Subjects: Rs. 1,000/-
- Online Service Charges: Additional charges apply
Eligibility
- Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled)
- One-year Master’s after 4-year Bachelor’s OR Two-year Master’s after 3-year Bachelor’s
- NET/JRF-qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test
- No age limit for PhD admission
Subjects Available
44 subjects, including Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, Hindi, English, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, History, Economics, and various interdisciplinary subjects.
Selection Process
- Entrance Test: 70% weightage (100 MCQs – 50 marks each for Part A and B)
- Interview: 30% weightage (by Research Advisory Committee)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% in the entrance test (45% for reserved categories)
- Duration of test: 2 hours
Important Notes
- Examination centres in Indore city only
- 50% seats reserved for UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET qualified candidates
- Remaining seats through DET (Doctoral Entrance Test)
2. Sardar Patel University, Mandi PhD Admission
Sardar Patel University, Mandi, posted its PhD admission notification. Candidates can download the notification from the admission page.
Application Starting Date
Information for the 2025-26 First Session is available on the official website
Form Fill-Up Period
- Applications typically open during the admission cycle
- Check the official website: www.spumandi.ac.in for exact dates
Application Fee
Approximately Rs. 1,000/- (subject to university notification)
Eligibility
- Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised university
- Minimum percentage as per university norms (generally 55% marks, 50% for reserved categories)
- Admission through the entrance exam and interview
Subjects Available
PhD programs offered in:
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics
- Arts & Humanities: History, Economics, Public Administration
- Management: Management Studies
- Others: Computer Science
Selection Process
- Entrance examination conducted by the university
- Interview by the Research Advisory Committee
- Merit-based selection
Important Notes
- University jurisdiction covers five districts: Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, and Kangra
- The academic calendar for PhD programs runs along with UG/PG programs
- Both full-time and part-time PhD options may be available
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3. Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga PhD Admission
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, posted its PhD admission notification. Candidates can download the notification from the admission page.
Application Starting Date
November 26, 2025
Form Fill-Up Period
- Starting Date: November 26, 2025
- End Date: To be announced
- Online application through www.lnmupat.in or www.lnmu.ac.in
Entrance Test Date
PAT-2024 (PhD Admission Test) date to be announced after the application process
Application Fee
Non-refundable registration fee (amount specified in notification)
Eligibility (In Short)
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Differently-abled)
- UGC 7-point scale equivalent grade ‘B’ or higher
- Candidates with NET/JRF/BET/GATE/CEED qualifications may be exempted from the entrance test
- Candidates who have passed a Master’s degree up to the academic session 2021-23 can apply
Subjects Available
50 doctoral-level courses across various disciplines, including:
- Arts, Commerce, Law, Management
- Science, Technology, Education
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Selection Process
- 50% seats reserved for UGC-NET/BET/CSIR-NET/GATE/CEED qualified candidates
- Remaining 50% through PAT-2024
- For NET qualified: Combined merit of NET marks (70%) and interview (30%)
- For PAT qualified: Entrance test (70%) and interview (30%)
- State Government reservation policy applicable
Important Notes
- Examination centres in Darbhanga
- Vacancies to be declared later by departments
- Candidates who cleared PAT-2020, PAT-2021, and PAT-2022 exempted from PAT-2023
- Contact: Deputy Controller of Examinations (Research), LNMU, Darbhanga (Office hours: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
4. Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj PhD Admission
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj, posted its PhD admission notification. Candidates can download the notification from the admission page.
Application Starting Date
Information available on the official website
Form Fill-Up Period
PhD admission notification for 2025-26 released
- Check the official portal: www.uprtou.ac.in
- Application portal: https://uprtouphd.co.in
Application Fee
Non-refundable application fee as per university norms (typically Rs. 500-1000)
Eligibility (In Short)
- Master’s degree in relevant field with minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved categories)
- Eligible for both research modes: Open Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Learning (OL)
- Age: No age bar for PhD admission
Subjects Available
PhD programs are offered through nine Schools:
- School of Humanities
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Management Studies
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Computer and Information Sciences
- School of Agricultural Sciences
- School of Vocational Studies
Selection Process
- Entrance test (where applicable)
- Interview/research proposal presentation
- Merit-based selection considering qualifying examination marks
- NET/JRF-qualified candidates may get preference
Important Notes
- Established in 1999, NAAC accredited with B+ grade
- Recognized by UGC for distance education programs
- Flexible learning options suitable for working professionals
- Pre-PhD coursework mandatory for all PhD scholars
- Research facilities available through online and distance mode
Some Private Universities have also released their vacancy for PhD admission. We discussed about one of the universities that releases its notification.
5. Banasthali Vidyapith PhD Admission
Banasthali Vidyapith, posted its PhD admission notification. Candidates can download the notification from the admission page.
Application Starting Date
January 2026 Batch – Notification released for Academic Year 2025-26
Form Fill-Up Period
- Last Date: June 17, 2025 (for typical cycle)
- Online application available on the university website: www.banasthali.org
- Offline application: DD of Rs. 800 in favour of “Banasthali Vidyapith” payable at Banasthali/Jaipur
Entrance Test Date
Research Entrance Test (RET) is conducted after application deadline
Application Fee
- RET Examination Fee: Rs. 1,500/-
- Course Work Fee: As per university notification
- Offline Application Form: Rs. 800/-
Eligibility
- For Regular Master’s: Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently-abled/EWS)
- For 4-year Bachelor’s holders: 75% marks in aggregate (70% for reserved categories)
- NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT/M.Phil qualified (55%): Exempted from RET
- Only for women candidates
Subjects Available
Wide range of subjects across:
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science
- Arts & Humanities: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Philosophy
- Social Sciences: Economics, Psychology, Political Science
- Management: Business Administration
- Engineering: Computer Science, Electronics, other engineering disciplines
- Fine Arts: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Design, Architecture (no RET required)
- Law, Education, Home Science and various other disciplines
Selection Process
- RET (Research Entrance Test): 100 MCQs (70% weightage)
- Interview/Viva Voce: 30% weightage
- NET Qualified Categories:
- Category-1: Eligible for JRF
- Category-2: Eligible for PhD without JRF
- Category-3: Eligible for PhD only
- Coursework: 40 MCQs per paper, minimum 55% required to continue
Important Notes
- Deemed-to-be-University status – UGC recognised
- Exclusively for women candidates
- Residential campus in Banasthali, Rajasthan (near Jaipur)
- Research under the joint supervision of two approved supervisors
- A migration certificate is mandatory from the previous university
- Synopsis approval is required before registration
- Married women are eligible for postgraduate and research programs
- Fee payment is required as per the university schedule; default beyond 6 months may lead to cancellation
General Tips for PhD Aspirants
- Early Preparation: Start preparing application documents well in advance
- NET/JRF Qualification: Consider attempting NET/JRF for exemption from entrance tests and fellowship benefits
- Research Proposal: Prepare a strong research proposal aligned with available supervisors
- Document Checklist: Keep ready – marksheets, certificates, ID proofs, category certificates, research proposal
- Stay Updated: Regularly check official university websites for notifications and updates
- Contact Universities: Reach out to admission offices for clarification regarding specific requirements
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