West Bengal State University (WBSU) PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been released for admission to Ph.D. programmes in various subjects offered by West Bengal State University, Barasat. Applications are invited from candidates qualified in UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR-NET, GATE, SET, SLET, CEED and similar national-level fellowship examinations conducted by Central Government agencies/departments. Admission and eligibility will be governed by the applicable WBSU Ph.D. regulations.
The university has announced admission opportunities across multiple disciplines in Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce and Management streams. Reservation benefits will be applicable as per the prevailing Government of West Bengal regulations.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | West Bengal State University (WBSU), Barasat |
| Programme | Ph.D. Programme |
| Admission Session | 2026-27 |
| Mode of Application | Offline Application Form Submission |
| Eligible Candidates | UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR-NET, GATE, SET, SLET, CEED and similar fellowship-qualified candidates |
| Reservation | As per Government of West Bengal Rules |
Candidates applying for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PhD Admission 2026-27 should have qualified in any of the following national-level examinations:
- UGC-NET
- UGC-CSIR-NET
- GATE
- SET
- SLET
- CEED
- Other similar national-level fellowship examinations conducted by Central Government agencies/departments
| Subject | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Bengali | 08 |
| Botany | 10 |
| Commerce | 03 |
| Computer Science | 03 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Food & Nutrition | 03 |
| Geography | 04 |
| Hindi | 06 |
| History | 01 |
| Microbiology | 12 |
| Management & Marketing | 05 |
| Physics | 05 |
| Philosophy | 05 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Sociology | 09 |
| Statistics | 11 |
| Urdu | 03 |
| Zoology | 17 |
Important dates will be as per the revised schedule.
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Released |
| Application Submission Schedule | Refer Revised Schedule |
| Admission Related Updates | As Notified by University |
Indian Nationals
| Fee Component | General/OBC/EWS/PH | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹1000 | ₹500 |
| Course Fee | ₹5500 | ₹5500 |
| Registration Fee | ₹5000 | ₹5000 |
| Thesis Submission | ₹8000 | ₹8000 |
Foreign Students
| Fee Component | SAARC Students | Non-SAARC Students |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹1250 | ₹1500 |
| Course Fee | ₹6875 | ₹8250 |
| Registration Fee | ₹6250 | ₹7500 |
| Thesis Submission | ₹10000 | ₹12000 |
- Application Fees Challan (Original)
- Madhyamik or Class 10 Admit Card
- Madhyamik or Class 10 Marksheet
- Higher Secondary or Class 12 Marksheet
- Bachelor Degree Marksheet (Part/Semester Wise)
- Master Degree Marksheet (Part/Semester Wise)
- M.Phil Degree Marksheet & Certificate
- NET/ JRF/ SET/ SLET/ GATE/ DST INSPIRE Award Letter
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport & Visa (For Foreign Nationals)
- No Objection Certificate for Employed Applicants
Applicants seeking admission to the Department of History must submit a signed research proposal of up to 1000 words along with a suitable title together with the application form.
Reservation for admission under West Bengal State University (WBSU) PhD Admission 2026-27 will be applicable as per the prevailing regulations of the Government of West Bengal.
West Bengal State University (WBSU) PhD Admission 2026-27 offers admission opportunities across nineteen disciplines for fellowship-qualified candidates. Interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements, subject-wise seat availability, fee structure, and document checklist before submitting their application. Candidates are advised to follow official university notifications for all future updates and revised schedules.