Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU) PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released inviting applications for admission to Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2026–27. The university offers both Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes across multiple disciplines.
Eligible candidates must submit the online application and also send the duly filled hard copy along with mandatory documents to the Office of the Registrar (Evaluation), Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru.
See Ongoing PhD Admission- Introduction
- Important Dates
- PhD Subjects Offered
- Application Fees
- Eligibility Criteria
- Entrance Test Pattern
- Non-Entrance Category
- Vacancy & Seats
- Application Procedure
- Documents Required
- Selection Process & Merit List
- Course Work Procedure
- Contact Details
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Available | 19 February 2026 |
| Last Date (Without Fine) | 18 March 2026 |
| Last Date (With ₹200 Fine) | 25 March 2026 |
| Entrance Test | To Be Notified |
| Key Answer Announcement | To Be Notified |
| Eligibility List | To Be Notified |
| Counselling / Commencement | To Be Notified |
| Course Work Start | To Be Notified |
- Kannada
- English
- French
- History
- Economics
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Life Science
- Botany
- Physics
- Electronics
- Psychology
- Human Development
- Computer Science
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Commerce
- Management
- Education
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| GM/OBC (Entrance Test) | ₹3,630 |
| SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD (Entrance Test) | ₹1,820 |
| GM/OBC Non-Entrance Category | ₹2,420 |
| SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD Non-Entrance | ₹1,210 |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹12,100 |
Application fee must be paid through online payment using account details or QR code available on the university website.
Candidates applying under Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU) PhD Admission 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
- Master’s Degree from a UGC recognized institution.
- Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD candidates.
- Grade/credit systems will be converted into percentage for eligibility assessment.
You can calculate your qualifying score easily using this tool:
Use GPA Calculator- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Total Marks: 100
- 50% Research Methodology Questions
- 50% Core Subject Questions
- 50 MCQs (2 marks each)
- Minimum 50% required to qualify
The syllabus includes Research Methodology and core PG subject knowledge as prescribed by the university.
Candidates qualified in the following examinations are exempted from the entrance test:
- UGC-NET
- CSIR-JRF
- K-SLET
- GATE
- DST/UGC/CSIR funded research fellowships
- INSPIRE / National Funding Agencies
Such candidates will be considered under Non-Entrance category based on postgraduate performance.
Vacancies are available across all notified subjects based on availability of recognized research guides. Total vacancies vary department-wise and will be finalized during counselling.
- Download application form from university website.
- Fill online application form.
- Upload passport size photograph and details.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit hard copy with enclosures to Registrar (Evaluation).
- Applications may also be sent via post.
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
If documents are scanned separately, combine them easily into one file:
Convert Image to PDF Merge PDF Files- UG & PG Marks Cards and Degree Certificates
- Caste / Income Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF/GATE certificates (if applicable)
- Migration Certificate (Outside Karnataka)
- Eligibility Certificate (Foreign Candidates)
- Fee Payment Receipt
- Merit list prepared separately for Entrance and Non-Entrance candidates.
- Entrance Category weightage:
- Entrance Test – 50%
- Qualifying Examination – 50%
- Interview conducted to assess research aptitude and subject knowledge.
- Final selection based on Entrance Test + Interview performance.
After provisional registration, candidates must complete course work at the respective research centres.
- Full-time candidates complete coursework in one semester.
- Part-time candidates may complete coursework in two semesters.
- Research proposal preparation under supervisor guidance is mandatory.
Registrar (Evaluation)
Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University
Jnana Jyothi Central College Campus,
Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru – 560001
- Email: bcuph26@gmail.com
- Technical Helpline: 7975776237
- Timing: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Working Days)
