Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh has officially invited applications for Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) PhD Admission 2026 (Feb cycle). The notification was released on 6 February 2026. This is a golden opportunity for research aspirants seeking admission in a wide range of disciplines including Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy and more.
🔍 See Ongoing PhD AdmissionAs per the official advertisement, the university offers PhD programmes in more than 36 subjects. Candidates are advised to carefully check subject-wise availability, seat distribution (detailed in the notification) and category-wise relaxation before applying. The last date to submit the application form is 20 February 2026.
The university invites PhD applications for the following disciplines (full list as per notification). Seat matrix for each subject is mentioned in the official notification.
| Faculty / Department | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Humanities & Languages | Hindi, English, Linguistics, Sanskrit |
| Social Sciences | Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, History, Ancient Indian History, Psychology, Home Science, Geography |
| Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, Zoology, Bio-Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Anthropology |
| Professional & Other Studies | Physical Education, Pharmacy, Management, Commerce, Law, Education, Regional Studies, Library and Information Science |
📌 Note: Exact number of seats per subject is available in the official notification from the university website.
The eligibility structure follows UGC norms. Below is the criterion based on the February 2026 notification:
1. For Master’s degree holders (after bachelor’s)
- 1-year/2-semester master’s after 4-year bachelor’s OR 2-year/4-semester master’s after 3-year bachelor’s.
- Minimum 55% marks (aggregate or equivalent grade).
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Differently-Abled.
2. For 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree holders (direct)
- Minimum 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
- 5% relaxation for reserved categories as above.
3. For M.Phil. holders
- At least 55% marks in M.Phil. (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Differently-Abled).
Eligibility criteria mention “aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale”. If your university provides grades/CGPA, use our free GPA Calculator to instantly get the percentage equivalence and check if you meet the 55% / 75% threshold.
👉 Category-wise relaxation of 5% is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently-Abled candidates wherever mentioned.
As per the notification, candidates falling under the following categories are exempted from the PhD entrance test:
| Category | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|
| Category-1 | UGC-NET (JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (JRF) / GATE / CEED / GPAT or similar national exams; Teacher fellowship holder; regular teacher with 2 years service; scientist with 2 years experience. |
| Category-2 | UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET (Assistant Professor only) / CG SET. |
| Category-3 | UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET (for PhD admission only). |
All dates are official as published on 8 February 2026. No extension has been announced yet.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 6 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
| PhD Entrance Exam (if applicable) | Not announced (check university website) |
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / All Categories | ₹ 1000/- |
💳 The fee is uniform for all applicants. Payment mode is likely online via the university portal. No separate concession in application fee is mentioned in the notification.
- Download the official notification and application form from the university website (prsu.ac.in).
- Fill the form carefully with all personal, academic and category details.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents (marksheets, certificates, caste certificate if applicable, etc.).
- Pay the application fee of ₹1000/-.
- Submit the completed application form to the university address or as per the mode instructed in the notification.
🔗 Direct link: Since the source mentions “notification and application form from university website”, visit prsu.ac.in → ‘Admission’ section → ‘PhD Admission Feb 2026’.
