Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 notification has been released by Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya, Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). The university will conduct the Doctoral Entrance Test (DET-2026) for admission to Ph.D. programmes in multiple subjects. Eligible candidates can submit their online application through the university portal within the prescribed dates.

The PhD admission process includes the Doctoral Entrance Test (DET-2026) followed by further evaluation as per university regulations. Candidates who already hold national level fellowships or certain qualifications may apply under the DET Exempted category. The admission process, eligibility conditions, application fees, exam pattern and subject-wise seats are detailed below for the Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026.

1. Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 Overview
2. Important Dates
3. Subject-wise PhD Seats
4. Application Fee
5. Admission Categories
6. Eligibility Criteria
7. DET Exempted Category
8. Entrance Exam Pattern
9. Minimum Qualifying Marks
10. Final Selection Process

The Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 will be conducted through the Doctoral Entrance Test. Candidates must fulfill eligibility conditions and apply within the notified schedule.

Candidates interested in Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 should complete the application before the last date to avoid rejection.

The seat distribution above is based on the official notification for Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026. Reservation policies of the Government of Chhattisgarh will be applicable.

• Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade is required.
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Divyang) require 50% marks.
• The eligibility condition applies for both DET and DET Exempted categories.

The eligibility requirement for Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 ensures candidates have sufficient academic preparation for doctoral research.

Candidates may be exempted from the entrance exam if they meet any of the following conditions:

• Qualified UGC-CSIR JRF / UGC-NET / CGSET.
• Qualified national level fellowship exams such as ICAR / ICMR / GATE.
• Possess M.Phil degree as per UGC regulations.
• Working teachers in SNPV or affiliated colleges with at least 2 years of service.
• Scientists with minimum 2 years experience in national or international research organizations.
• Candidates with postgraduate qualification and at least 7 years administrative experience with special expertise in the subject area.

Applicants under the DET Exempted category must upload valid supporting documents during application.

• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Each question has 4 options
• Duration: 2 hours
• Mode: OMR Answer Sheet
• Negative Marking: No

The question paper will include:

• 50% questions from Research Methodology
• 50% questions from the subject-specific syllabus

Candidates who do not obtain the minimum qualifying marks will not be considered for admission in the Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026.

• Entrance Exam Score Weightage: 70%
• Interview / Viva Weightage: 30%

Final merit for Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidhyalaya (SNPV) PhD Admission 2026 will be prepared based on the combined score of the DET examination and interview/viva-voce.