Introduction
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU) Agra PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released. The university invites online applications for Ph.D. programmes in various disciplines as per UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022. Candidates can apply through the research portal and must carefully follow all eligibility conditions, admission procedures, and important deadlines.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date of Registration | 12 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | 10 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 10 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 07 May 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Date | 10 May 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹3000 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS / Divyang | ₹1500 |
Note: Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks.
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Divyang candidates.
- Final year Master’s students can apply provisionally.
- M.Phil. degree holders are eligible.
- Foreign degree holders must meet accreditation standards.
Admission Procedure
- Admission through Entrance Test (except exempted categories).
- 50% seats via entrance test and 50% via exempted category.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (5% relaxation applicable).
- Exempted categories include NET/JRF/GATE qualified candidates and teachers.
- Seats may be interchanged if vacancies remain.
Entrance Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | OMR Based |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 100 Marks |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Sections | 30 (Research Methodology) + 70 (Subject) |
Questions will be based on UGC NET syllabus.
Required Documents
- Valid Email ID
- Mobile Number
- Photo (JPEG, max 50 KB)
- Signature (JPEG, max 50 KB)
- Aadhar Card
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General Information
- Ph.D. available in Full-time and Part-time mode.
- Reservation as per UP Government rules.
- Test center will be Agra only.
- Admission results will be published online.
- Original documents required during counseling.
- Admissions are provisional and subject to verification.
The university strictly follows UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022 for admissions
