University of Rajasthan PhD Admission 2026 notification has been released for admission to various Ph.D. programmes for the academic session 2025-26. Admission will be offered in accordance with UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022 and University Ordinance 124. Candidates possessing valid UGC NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, CEED or similar national-level test scores can apply online through the University admission portal. The admission process includes shortlisting based on national-level test performance followed by an interview conducted by the respective department or centre.
The University offers Ph.D. opportunities across Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Science and Social Science disciplines. Applicants are advised to carefully check the eligibility requirements, seat availability, application fee, interview process and important dates before submitting the online application form.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | University of Rajasthan, Jaipur |
| Programme | Ph.D. Admission |
| Session | 2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Admission Basis | UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET / GATE / CEED / Similar National Test + Interview |
| Coursework Attendance | Minimum 75% |
| Number of Applications | Only One Discipline Allowed |
- Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Equivalent foreign qualification recognized by competent authority.
- 5% relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), MBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled and EWS candidates.
- Candidates applying after a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Programme must have minimum 75% aggregate marks.
- 5% relaxation is available in the 75% requirement for eligible reserved categories.
- Candidates awaiting qualifying examination results are not eligible to apply.
Interview Structure
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Research Write-up & Presentation (Statement of Problem, Objectives, Literature Review, Methodology) | 50 |
| Research Aptitude & Competence | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
| Category | National Test Weightage | Interview Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I (Fellowship/JRF) | Not Applicable | 100% |
| Category-II | 70% | 30% |
| Category-III | 70% | 30% |
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Philosophy
- Sanskrit
- Urdu & Persian
- Jain Studies
- Commerce (ABST, EAFM, Business Administration)
- Education
- Physical Education
- Law
- Management
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- History & Indian Culture
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Rajasthan Studies
- Sociology
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration Form | ₹280 |
| Pre-PhD Coursework Fee | ₹24,680 |
| Registration Fee | ₹2,480 |
| Re-Registration Fee | ₹4,950 |
| Thesis Submission Fee | ₹9,850 |
| Development Fee | ₹2,480 |
| Caution Money (Refundable) | ₹2,480 |
| Library Fee | ₹280 per Month |
| Lab Fee | ₹515 per Month |
| Tuition Fee | ₹515 per Month |
- Register on the RUPA Portal.
- Verify email through OTP.
- Login using User ID and Password.
- Fill Personal Information.
- Fill Contact Information.
- Enter Educational Qualifications.
- Provide National Test Details.
- Select PhD Programme Preferences.
- Upload Photograph and Documents.
- Submit Declaration.
- Pay Application Fee online.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 27 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview Call Declaration | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Write-up Submission | 15 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview Dates | 16 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 |
| First Merit List | 23 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Coursework Fee Submission | 27 June 2026 |
| Second Merit List | 30 June 2026 |
| Second List Fee Submission | 04 July 2026 |