AMAZING Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26: Important Notification & Seats
Central University of Gujarat (Established by an Act of Parliament of India, No 25 of 2009)
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Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
The **Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26** notification is hereby released. The Central University of Gujarat invites online applications for admissions to Ph.D. Programmes for the Academic Year 2025-26 from eligible candidates. They can apply for online admission using the URL https://cugadm.samarth.edu.in/ through the SAMARTH eGov Portal. All candidates must register for their online application for admission to the Ph.D. Programme on the specified URL within the stipulated schedule. The Central University of Gujarat will not accept the application for admission through any other mode.
Important Dates for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
| Programme Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date for Online Application | 08/10/2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 12/11/2025 |
| Interviews of Eligible Candidates | 26/11/2025, 27/11/2025 and 28/11/2025 – 11:30 a.m. onward on each day |
The detailed schedule for the interview will be notified at a later stage through the University website.
Seat Matrix for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26 (School-wise Vacancies)
| School | Ph.D. Programme | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Diaspora Studies | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| Centre for Health Culture and Personality Development | Ph.D. in Hindu Studies | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| School of Applied Material Sciences | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry | 08 | 05 | 04 | 03 | 01 | 21 |
| School of Chemical Sciences | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences | 08 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 19 |
| School of Education | Ph.D. in Education | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| School of Environment and Sustainable Development | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
| School of International Studies | Ph.D. in International Politics | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Chinese | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Comparative Literature | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in English | 02 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in German Studies | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Gujarati | 07 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 19 |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Hindi | 05 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 13 |
| School of Library and Information Science | Ph.D. Library and Information Sciences | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| School of Life Sciences | Ph.D. in Life Sciences | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| School of Nano Sciences | Ph.D. in Nano sciences | 09 | 06 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 22 |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Maritime Security | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Security Studies | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Strategic Technologies and National Security | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Economics | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Studies in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy | 08 | 06 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 21 |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Social Management | 05 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 13 |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Sociology | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| Total Vacancy for Ph.D. Programme | 103 | 68 | 40 | 17 | 26 | 254 | |
Note: Reservation of 5% seats in respect of PwD candidates shall be done horizontally within the total intake. This is As per the Government of India Guidelines/Policy. The number of seats for the Ph.D. Programme is subject to change.
General Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
Candidates must ensure fulfillment of the eligibility criteria (on the date of application) before filling in the online application form. Candidates who have successfully completed their Master’s Degree Programme in compliance with the stipulated eligibility criteria as per the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022 dated 07/11/2022, are eligible for online application for admission to the Ph.D. Programme. Further, those candidates who have qualified for the UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, and have a NET score can apply for the Ph.D. Programme offered by this University.
Programme Specific Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
In addition to the general criteria, applicants are required to comply with the “Programme Specific Eligibility Criteria”.
| School | Ph.D. Programme | Programme Specific Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Diaspora Studies | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in any subject. |
| Centre for Health Culture and Personality Development | Ph.D. in Hindu Studies | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Hindu Studies / Indian Knowledge System / Philosophy / Sanskrit / Yoga Studies / Social Sciences and Humanities. OR UGC-NET in Hindu Studies / Indian Knowledge System / Philosophy / Sanskrit / Yoga / Social Sciences and Humanities. |
| School of Applied Material Sciences | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Chemical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Material Sciences, Nano Sciences, Computational Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry. |
| School of Chemical Sciences | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences | Master’s Degree (PG) in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences. Allied Subjects: Material Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and any other relevant disciplines. |
| School of Education | Ph.D. in Education | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Education. |
| School of Environment and Sustainable Development | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Environmental sciences, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Geology. |
| School of International Studies | Ph.D. in International Politics | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Political Science/Defence Strategic Studies/Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asia Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. OR UGC-NET in the aforementioned subjects. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Chinese | Master’s Degree in Chinese. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Comparative Literature | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Comparative Literature and English. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in English | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in English. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in German Studies | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in German. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Gujarati | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Gujarati. |
| School of Language Literature and Culture Studies | Ph.D. in Hindi | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Hindi. |
| School of Library and Information Science | Ph.D. Library and Information Sciences | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Library and Information Science discipline. |
| School of Life Sciences | Ph.D. in Life Sciences | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Life Sciences / Animal Science / Plant Science / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Tissue engineering / Biomaterials / Biochemistry / Genetics / Bioinformatics or any other related disciplines of Biological Sciences. |
| School of Nano Sciences | Ph.D. in Nano Sciences | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Nanoscience / Nanotechnology / Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences / Biology / Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or any related discipline. |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Maritime Security | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Defence and Strategic Studies, Politics and International Relations, Geography. |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Security Studies | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Defence and Strategic Studies, Politics and International Relations, International Relations. |
| School of National Security Studies | Ph.D. in Strategic Technologies and National Security | M.A./M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.E. in specific technical/strategic subjects (e.g., Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Cyber Law, etc.) OR UGC-NET in relevant subjects (e.g., Defence and Strategic Studies / Computer Science and Applications). |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Economics | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Economics or any other allied subjects. |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, International and Area Studies, Economics, Sociology, Human Rights and Duties. |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Studies in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in any discipline. |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Social Management | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Social Work; Management, Sociology; Public Administration; Criminology; Gender Studies; Political Studies; Human Rights or in Any Social Sciences/allied subjects. |
| School of Social Sciences | Ph.D. in Sociology | Master’s Degree (P.G.) in Sociology. |
Area of Specialization and Supervisor Vacancies for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
The information below details the Area of Specialization for supervisors across various Ph.D. Programmes, from Prof. Naresh Kumar to Dr. Pulkeshi Balvantbhai Jani.
| Supervisor (Vacancy) | Ph.D. Programme | Area of Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Naresh Kumar (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies |
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| Dr. Siba Sankar Mohanty (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies |
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| Dr. Sajaudeen Nijamodeen Chapparban (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies |
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| Dr. Gajendra (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies |
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| Dr. Sudhanshu Chaubey (Intake: 01) | Ph.D. in Hindu Studies |
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| Prof. R. M. Maurya (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Prof. H. S. S. Ramakrishna Matte (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Prof. C. S. Yadav (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Dr. N. M. Goud (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Dr. Ankur Gupta (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Dr. V. Srinivas (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry |
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| Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Dubey (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences |
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| Prof. Bhargav S. Joshi (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences |
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| Dr. S. K. Awasthi (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences |
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| Dr. P. Senthil Kumar (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences |
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| Dr. H. G. Dongre (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences |
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| Prof. U. C. Jaiswal (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Education |
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| Prof. Rajendra P. Sonawane (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Education |
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| Dr. Dharmistha S. Shah (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Education |
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| Dr. Ashutosh P. Jha (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Education |
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| Prof. S. N. Singh (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development |
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| Prof. R. Balaji (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development |
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| Dr. Mahesh R. Bhalala (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development |
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| Dr. Subha N. Parida (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development |
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| Prof. Sanjay K. Jha (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in International Politics |
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| Prof. B. R. Mani (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in International Politics |
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| Dr. Mamta (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in International Politics |
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| Prof. Arun K. Singh (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Chinese |
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| Dr. Shampa Gangopadhyay (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Chinese |
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| Dr. Biju K. C. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Chinese |
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| Prof. B. J. Goswami (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Comparative Literature |
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| Dr. Arun K. S (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Comparative Literature |
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| Dr. Shital P. Maru (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Comparative Literature |
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| Dr. C. Sharat (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in English |
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| Dr. Ruchi K. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in English |
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| Dr. N. B. Rathod (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in English |
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| Dr. S. K. Patra (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in German Studies |
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| Dr. Vinita T. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in German Studies |
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| Dr. Kishansinh J. Chavda (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Gujarati |
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| Dr. Kishor K. (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Gujarati |
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| Dr. Chirag M. Patel (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Gujarati |
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| Dr. Manish M. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Gujarati |
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| Dr. Anant K. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Hindi |
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| Dr. Ashok K. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Hindi |
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| Dr. Mahesh K. Sharma (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Hindi |
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| Dr. B. K. B. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Hindi |
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| Prof. M. R. K. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. Library and Information Sciences |
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| Dr. K. N. G. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. Library and Information Sciences |
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| Dr. J. P. P. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Life Sciences |
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| Dr. K. S. B. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Life Sciences |
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| Dr. R. R. B. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Life Sciences |
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| Prof. Vinod T. Padil (Vacancy: 08) | Ph.D. in Nano Science |
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| Prof. Indrajeet D. S. (Vacancy: 07) | Ph.D. in Nano Science |
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| Dr. G. K. (Vacancy: 07) | Ph.D. in Nano Science |
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| Dr. K. J. G. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Maritime Security |
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| Dr. H. M. P. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Maritime Security |
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| Prof. A. N. S. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Security Studies |
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| Dr. S. A. M. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Security Studies |
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| Dr. P. T. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Security Studies |
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| Dr. R. K. D. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Strategic Technologies and National Security |
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| Dr. K. M. (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Strategic Technologies and National Security |
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| Dr. A. J. (Vacancy: 03) | Ph.D. in Strategic Technologies and National Security |
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| Prof. B. D. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Economics |
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| Dr. C. P. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Economics |
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| Dr. S. K. A. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Economics |
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| Prof. P. L. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies |
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| Dr. S. R. B. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies |
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| Dr. A. A. S. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies |
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| Prof. K. K. B. (Vacancy: 07) | Ph.D. in Studies in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy |
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| Dr. D. V. (Vacancy: 07) | Ph.D. in Studies in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy |
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| Dr. P. S. B. (Vacancy: 07) | Ph.D. in Studies in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy |
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| Prof. B. J. R. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Social Management |
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| Dr. R. T. (Vacancy: 05) | Ph.D. in Social Management |
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| Dr. M. S. (Vacancy: 04) | Ph.D. in Social Management |
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| Prof. Tapas Kumar Dalapati (Vacancy: 01) | Ph.D. in Sociology |
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| Dr. Pulkeshi Balvantbhai Jani (Vacancy: 02) | Ph.D. in Sociology |
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Admission Procedure and Application Fee for Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26
Admission Procedure (Points 2-6)
The admission process for the Central University of Gujarat PhD Admission 2025-26 is strictly online:
- All candidates are required to register for their online application for admission to Ph.D. Programme on https://cugadm.samarth.edu.in/ within the stipulated schedule.
- The Central University of Gujarat will not accept the application for admission to the Ph.D. Programme through any other mode.
- Candidates are advised to ensure fulfillment of the eligibility criteria (On the date of application) before filling in the online application form.
- Candidates are advised to ensure the availability of vacancy as per the Seat Matrix, as amended from time-to-time.
- Candidates are hereby requested to explore the area of specialization as mentioned hereinabove.
Online Application Fee for Admission to Ph.D. Programme (Point 7)
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General/OBC (NCL)/EWS | ₹1000/-(For TWO Ph.D. Programme) |
| 2 | SC/ST/Transgender | ₹500/-(For TWO Ph.D. Programme) |
| 3 | Person with Disability (PwD) | Not Applicable |
Fee Note (Point 7a, 7b): Candidates who wish to apply for the third Ph.D. Programme need to pay the application fee, as applicable, again. The online application fee for admission to the Ph.D. Programme is non-refundable.
Multiple Applications (Point 8): Those candidates who are interested in applying for more than one Ph.D. Programme, separate online applications are required for each Ph.D. Programme. However, any candidate can apply for TWO Programme by payment of the Application fee – as applicable.
Interview Schedule (Point 16)
All candidates are hereby informed that the Interviews of eligible candidates for Ph.D. Admission will be scheduled on 26/11/2025, 27/11/2025 and 28/11/2025 – 11:30 a.m. onward on each day. The detailed schedule for the interview will be notified at a later stage through the University website.
Important General Notes (Points 9-19)
Read the following instructions carefully:
- Candidates must provide a valid e-mail ID, Mobile number, AADHAR number (optional) and ABC ID with uploading of readable soft copies of the required documents. (All future communication by the University will be addressed on this email ID as provided on SAMARTH).
- After successful submission of online application and payment, candidates should take a print-out of the application form generated through SAMARTH eGov. This print-out along with all necessary supporting self-attested copies of the documents (Along with the Original documents) shall be required to be produced at the time of document verification.
- Based on information and documents uploaded, their eligibility will be verified. If any document is not found satisfactory during the verification process, the candidature’s application shall stand cancelled.
- All candidates must carry their School Leaving Certificate OR Transfer Certificate OR Matriculation Certificate for “Verification of Name”. Candidates are advised to fill in the name as per this certificate for consistency and smooth synchronization with ABC Account.
- All candidates are requested to visit the Central University of Gujarat website regularly for updates, as all information will be updated on https://cug.ac.in. No separate communication will be made to individual applicants.
- The number of seats for the Ph.D. Programme is subject to change. The University reserves the right to discontinue any Ph.D. Programme at any stage.
- The admission to Ph.D. Programme will be governed as per the latest UGC communications and the Ph.D. Degree Regulations, 2022, as amended from time-to time.
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure fulfillment of the minimum eligibility criteria. If the candidate is found not eligible or has produced false documents, the candidature shall be summarily rejected, the paid fees will also be forfeited, and no communication will be entertained.
- The University reserves the right to make suitable changes in the schedule without prior intimation. All decisions made by the University regarding the application and admission process shall be final and binding.
- The Central University of Gujarat offers the Academic Programmes from the Permanent Campus situated at Kundhela.
Important Links and Contact
Institute Address: Permanent Campus situated at Kundhela.
Contact Email: admission@cug.ac.in
Official Site: https://cug.ac.in
Notification Date: 08/10/2025