Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26: Official Notification Out for Various Subjects!
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Introduction to Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26
Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-2026 notification has been officially released by Kolhan University, Chaibasa, for admission to the **full-time Ph.D. Programme** in various subjects for the Academic year 2025-2026 onwards. The university, established on August 13, 2009, operates in the tribal regions of East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Seraikella Kharswan District of Jharkhand. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official admission portal. The admission process strictly adheres to the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of Ph.D. Degree) Regulation 2022. This comprehensive guide covers all essential details including eligibility, subject list, seat matrix, important dates, and the application process for the **Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26**.
Important Dates for Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26
| Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. Admission notification on the university website | 17/11/2025 |
| Last date for online application | 27/11/2025 |
| Short listing of eligible candidates | 28/11/2025–01/12/2025 |
| Interview by DRC/RAC of different departments | 02/12/2025–06/12/2025 |
| Declaration of final result on the website | 15/12/2025 |
| Reporting for Ph.D. admission | 16/12/2025–24/12/2025 |
| Commencement of Ph.D. Coursework | 02/01/2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the full-time Ph.D. Programme:
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Master’s Degree Requirements:
- A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree, OR a 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
- A relaxation of 5% marks (minimum of 50%) is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, EWS, and other categories as per Commission’s decision.
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4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s Degree:
- 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.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, EWS, and other categories.
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National Level Qualification/Designation:
- Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR JRF, NET, NET(Ph.D.), GATE, JEST, JET, DBT, DST, NBHM, CEED, or any other equivalent national-level examination. **Note:** The qualification must be achieved on or before the date of advertisement (17-11-2025).
- Regular assistant professors currently working in the P.G. department/constituent colleges under Kolhan University are also eligible to apply.
Selection Procedure for Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26
The selection procedure varies based on the candidate’s qualification, divided into two categories:
Category I: JRF Qualified & Regular Assistant Professors
This category includes candidates who have qualified for the UGC/CSIR/DBT/DST/GATE Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) **AND/OR** Regular assistant professors currently working in P.G. departments/constituent colleges under Kolhan University.
| Category | Selection Criteria | Weightage/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Interview only | 100 Marks |
Category II: NET/GATE/Other Equivalent Exam Qualified
This category includes candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR NET-Assistant Professor, NET(Ph.D.), JEST, JET, DBT, DST, NBHM, CEED, or any other equivalent national-level examination (excluding JRF).
| Category | Selection Criteria | Weightage/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category II | UGC/CSIR NET-Assistant Professor/NET (Ph.D.)/ JET score and an interview | 70 (Exam Score) + 30 (Interview) Marks |
Disciplines and Vacancies for Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26 (Provisional Seat Matrix)
The Ph.D. Programme is offered in 21 subjects. Below is the provisional seat matrix detailing the subject-wise total available seats and reservation breakdown (ST, SC, BC-I, BC-II, EWS, UR). Please note that the University reserves the right to revise the number of seats at any stage.
| Sl. No. | Subject | Available Seats | ST | SC | BC-I | BC-II | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anthropology | 08 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 2. | Bangla | 10 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| 3. | Botany | 11 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| 4. | Chemistry | 19 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| 5. | Commerce | 47 | 12 | 05 | 03 | 03 | 04 | 20 |
| 6. | Economics | 07 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 7. | English | 12 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 05 |
| 8. | Geography | 18 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| 9. | Geology | 04 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 10. | Hindi | 10 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| 11. | History | 39 | 10 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 03 | 17 |
| 12. | Home Science | 08 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 13. | Mathematics | 06 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| 14. | Odia | 10 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| 15. | Philosophy | 52 | 14 | 05 | 04 | 03 | 05 | 21 |
| 16. | Physics | 08 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 17. | Political Science | 23 | 06 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 10 |
| 18. | Psychology | 18 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| 19. | Sanskrit | 08 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 20. | Urdu | 04 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 21. | Zoology | 17 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| Total | 339 | 88 | 35 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 153 |
Application Process and Fee Structure for Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26
The application process for **Kolhan University PhD Admission 2025-26** is strictly online. Candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the application link: https://www.kuuniv.in/kuadmission.
- Complete the Ph.D. Application Form 2025.
- Pay the mandatory application fee through the online payment link.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Candidates applying for more than one subject must apply separately for each subject.
The department/subject-wise list of candidates shortlisted for Interview/Viva-Voce will be published on the University website (www.kolhanuniversity.ac.in) on 01/12/2025. No separate communication will be sent to individual candidates.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/BC-I/BC-II/EWS Candidates | Rs 2000/- |
| ST/SC/Differently-Abled Candidates | Rs 1000/- |
Ph.D. Coursework Structure
The Ph.D. Coursework duration is 6 months (January–June 2026), with a total of 12 credits. The curriculum is structured as follows:
| Research Paper Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1. Research Methodology (RM) | 04 |
| 2. Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) | 02 |
| 3. The advance course in the relevant subject (AC) | 04 |
| 4. Synopsis and Presentations (SP) | 02 |
| Total Credits | 12 |