University of Delhi (DU) PhD Admission 2025-26: Official Notification OUT! Secure Your Spot Now.
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Eligibility Criteria for University of Delhi (DU) PhD Admission 2025-26
Admission to the PhD program is primarily based on the suitability of candidates to specific specializations and adherence to Ordinance VI of the University of Delhi. The criteria are as follows:
- General Requirement: A Master’s Degree or a professional degree (e.g., M.D., M.Tech.) in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
- Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders: Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program must have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale.
- Exemption from Entrance: Candidates who have qualified for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or equivalent research positions (with at least 4 years of available fellowship) or hold eligibility for Assistant Professorship in the CSIR/UGC-NET (or equivalent examination)/GATE/NTA Category 2 & 3 may directly appear for the interview.
- Weightage Rule: For candidates qualifying under the NET/GATE/NTA Categories 2 and 3 (as per UGC Notification dated 27.03.2024), the admission will be based on 70% weightage for test scores and 30% weightage for the interview.
Important Dates and Application Fee
Important Dates for DU PhD Admission 2025-26
| Activity | Date (Academic Session 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Bulletin of Information Published | October 18, 2025 |
| Registration Begins | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| Registration Closes (Last Date) | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| Interviews by Departments/Centres | November 01, 2025 – November 15, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 300.00 per program |
| UR/EWS/OBC-NCL | Rs. 750.00 per program |
Disciplines & Subject Areas in University of Delhi (DU) PhD Admission 2025-26
The University of Delhi (DU) PhD Admission 2025-26 is open across numerous faculties, centers, and departments. The following subjects represent the comprehensive list of PhD programs available for the current session. Candidates should check the respective department’s seat matrix for specific vacancies:
| Subject/Department Name | Type/Faculty |
|---|---|
| Arabic | Arts |
| Buddhist Studies | Arts |
| English | Arts |
| Germanic and Romance Studies | Arts |
| Library and Information Science | Arts |
| Linguistics | Arts |
| Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies | Arts |
| Hindi | Arts |
| Persian | Arts |
| Philosophy | Arts |
| Psychology | Arts |
| Punjabi | Arts |
| Sanskrit | Arts |
| Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies | Arts |
| Urdu | Arts |
| Finance and Business Economics | Commerce/Social Sciences |
| Commerce | Commerce |
| Education | Education |
| Biophysics | Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences |
| Plant Molecular Biology | Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences |
| Biochemistry | Science/Medical |
| Electronic Sciences | Science |
| Genetics | Science |
| Microbiology | Science/Medical |
| Physical Education and Sports Sciences | Science |
| Mathematics | Mathematical Sciences |
| Music and Fine Arts | Arts |
| Fine Arts | Arts |
| Operational Research | Mathematical Sciences |
| Statistics | Mathematical Sciences |
| Computer Science | Mathematical Sciences |
| Continuing Education and Extension | Social Sciences |
| History | Social Sciences |
| Economics | Social Sciences |
| Sociology | Social Sciences |
| Geography | Social Sciences |
| Social Work | Social Sciences |
| African Studies | Social Sciences |
| East Asian Studies | Social Sciences |
| Political Science | Social Sciences |
| Anthropology | Science/Social Sciences |
| Botany | Science |
| Chemistry | Science |
| Law | Law |
| Physics and Astrophysics | Science |
| Zoology | Science |
| Environmental Studies | Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences |
| Geology | Science |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research | Centre/Medical |
| Institute of Informatics and Communication | Centre |
| Cluster Innovation Centre | Centre |
| Centre for Hindu Studies | Centre |
| Faculty of Management Studies | Management |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Anatomy) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Biochemistry) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Community Medicine) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Dental Science) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Forensic Medicine) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Microbiology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Paediatrics) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Pathology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Pharmacology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Physiology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Radiology) | Medical |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences (Surgery) | Medical |
Application and Selection Process
- Online Registration: Candidates must register online through the University’s Ph.D. portal, providing all necessary personal and academic details.
- Research Proposal: Submission of a Research Proposal is MANDATORY at the time of registration for most departments. Candidates should check the specific requirements for their chosen department in the BOI.
- Interview: An interview is compulsory for all candidates. It will be conducted only in physical (offline) mode at the respective department/centre.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person at the respective department/centre for verification of original documents before the final admission is granted.
- Fee Payment: Admission is finalized upon the payment of the prescribed fees within the stipulated deadline.
Important Notes for Candidates
Mandatory Check Points
- The Ph.D. registration portal may be opened more than once in the academic year 2025-26.
- The scores of NET Examination conducted in December 2024 and June 2025 will be considered for this academic session.
- Supernumerary seats are available as per University rules, including those for teachers and non-teaching staff in service at UoD.
- Candidates registered for any other full-time program are ineligible to register for the DU PhD program.
- Always check the admission website (www.admission.uod.ac.in) and the respective Department’s website for any updates, schedule changes, or new guidelines regarding the University of Delhi (DU) PhD Admission 2025-26.