University of Kalyani (KU) PhD Admission 2026 applications are invited online for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme across Faculties of Arts & Commerce, Science, Education, and Engineering & Technological Studies (ETM). The admission strictly follows Kalyani University (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2025 and UGC norms. Candidates with JRF / national level fellowship or qualified NET/SET/GATE etc. are eligible to apply. Below is the complete schedule, seat matrix, fee structure, and eligibility criteria.

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• Important Dates
• Eligibility & Selection
• Application Fee
• Specializations
• How to Apply
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Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website: https://kums.klyuniv.ac.in for any updates.

University of Kalyani (KU) PhD Admission 2026 eligibility is governed by UGC Regulations 2025. Applicants must meet the following:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/PwD as per UGC norms.
• Candidates who have qualified JRF (direct fellowship) through UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR-NET / SLET / SET / GATE / ICMR-BRET / ICAR / CEED / DBT-BET / ASRB-NET / NBHM or equivalent national tests are eligible.
• Applicants who have qualified the above national tests without JRF (only percentage score) are also eligible to apply for admission.
• In-service candidates must submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer at the time of admission.
• Separate application forms required if applying for more than one subject.
• Final selection will be based on interview performance and fulfilment of eligibility. Reservation policy as per State / Central rules applicable.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview (online/offline as per university norms). The merit list will be prepared based on academic record, research aptitude and performance in interview.

Payment mode: Online (net banking/debit/credit card) via the admission portal. Candidates must retain payment receipt for future reference.

• Bengali: Modern Bengali Poetry, Open areas.
• Commerce: Accounting & Finance, Open.
• English: South Asian Fiction, Indian Writing in English, Detective Fiction, Gender Studies, Environmental Humanities.
• History: History of Science, Technology, Environment, Medicine & Education; Economic History, Modern India.
• Political Science: Public Administration, Human Rights, Indian Knowledge System, Indian Politics & Foreign Policy.
• Biochemistry: Hands-on experience in peptide synthesis, spectroscopy, Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics.
• Physics: Material Science / Solid State Physics.
• Zoology: Fish & Fisheries, Ecological Studies, Eco-toxicology.
• Physical Education: Biomechanics, Kinematics, Aging & exercise, Fitness & wellness.
• Computer Science & Engg: Computational Geometry, Machine & Deep Learning, Blockchain, Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing.
• DETS: Microwave Engineering, Communication Engineering, Tribology.

For complete research supervisor list and detailed topic, refer to the departmental notice.

1. Visit official admission portal: https://kums.klyuniv.ac.in and click on PhD Admission 2026 link.
2. Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill the online application form with academic details, qualifying exam (NET/JRF/GATE etc).
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, marksheets, caste certificate (if applicable), and NET/SET/JRF certificate.
5. Pay application fee via online mode as per category.
6. Submit application before 31st March 2026, 11:59 PM. Keep printout for future reference.
7. In-service candidates must upload NOC from employer at time of admission if shortlisted.

Note: Candidates applying in multiple subjects must submit separate forms with individual fees.

Official Website: https://kums.klyuniv.ac.in
Detailed PhD regulations (2025) available at University Registrar office.
For queries: Contact Faculty/Departmental Research Committee. Helpline numbers displayed on admission portal.
Disclaimer: All details are based on official notification (Ref.No.: SEC,FC (PG) KU/Ph.D./CIRM/2026/DP-1590). Candidates must verify original notification for any corrigendum.