Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 – Official Notification
Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala. The university invites online applications for registration to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme under various disciplines where vacancies exist as on 01.01.2026.
The Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 process is conducted strictly as per MGU PhD Regulations 2025 and UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. Eligible candidates include UGC-NET qualified applicants, candidates who cleared the MGU Entrance Examination 2024 (Second Chance) and 2025 (Non-NET subjects), fellowship holders, and other approved categories.
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Important Dates for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01 January 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31 January 2026 (04:45 PM) |
Eligibility Criteria for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026
Applicants for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 must have completed a Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled, and EWS candidates as per UGC norms.
- UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / GPAT / JEST / SLET qualified candidates
- MGU Entrance Test qualified candidates (2024 Second Chance & 2025 Non-NET)
- Fellowship holders from CSIR, DBT, DST-INSPIRE, ICMR, KSCSTE, MANF, RGNF
- Foreign degree holders from universities under 1500 QS / THE global ranking
Subject-wise Vacancy for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 (34 Subjects)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Vacancies | SC/ST Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry | 550 | — |
| 2 | Geology | 9 | — |
| 3 | Home Science | 11 | — |
| 4 | Psychology | 0 + 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Behavioural Science | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Malayalam | 40 | — |
| 7 | Sanskrit | 28 | — |
| 8 | Botany | 60 | — |
| 9 | English | 63 (30+33) | 33 |
| 10 | Arabic | 0 + 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Mathematics | 101 | — |
| 12 | Biosciences | 81 | — |
| 13 | Computer Science | 35 | — |
| 14 | Education | 8 (5+3) | 3 |
| 15 | Philosophy | 2 | — |
| 16 | IR & Political Science | 22 (15+7) | 7 |
| 17 | Hindi | 43 (33+10) | 10 |
| 18 | Islamic History | 7 (4+2) | 1 |
| 19 | Gandhian Studies / Development Studies | NIL | NIL |
| 20 | Physical Education | 5 (4+1) | 1 |
| 21 | History | 52 (38+14) | 14 |
| 22 | Law | NIL | NIL |
| 23 | Commerce | 96 (45+51) | 51 |
| 24 | Economics | 96 | 36 |
| 25 | Electronics | 31 | — |
| 26 | Management Studies | 11 | 8 |
| 27 | Physics | 250 | — |
| 28 | Social Work | 3 | 2 |
| 29 | Sociology | 15 | 3 |
| 30 | Statistics | 47 | — |
| 31 | Zoology | 136 | — |
| 32 | Fine Arts / Theatre Arts (School of Letters) | 2 | — |
| 33 | Gender Studies | Yet to be reported | — |
| 34 | Syriac | 3 (2+1) | 1 |
Selection Process for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026
Selection for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026 is based on Doctoral Interview. For UGC-NET 2024 & 2025 candidates, weightage is 70% NET score and 30% interview. For candidates without NET score, interview carries 100% weightage.
- Minimum 50% marks required in Doctoral Interview
- Final admission subject to vacancy and committee recommendation
Registration Fee for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1290/- |
| SC / ST | ₹970/- |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹5145/- |
Documents Required for Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Admission 2026
- Photo ID Proof
- Mark Lists & Degree Certificates
- NET / Fellowship Certificates (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (Maximum 5 pages)
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