Alipurduar University (APDU) PG Admission 2026-28 notification has been released for admission into various M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com. programmes for the academic session 2026-2028. The admission process will be conducted completely through the online mode. Candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their online application within the scheduled dates.
The university will prepare merit lists based on the performance in the qualifying undergraduate programme. Admission will be conducted in multiple phases depending on seat availability. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria, important dates, available subjects, admission procedure and other guidelines before submitting the application form. The information provided below is based only on the official admission notification and prospectus. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Alipurduar University |
| Admission | PG Admission 2026-28 |
| Courses Offered | M.A., M.Sc. & M.Com. |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Admission Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Based |
| Merit Preparation | Based on performance in 3-Year UG Programme |
| Official Notification | Session 2026-2028 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 15 July 2026 (11:30 AM) |
| Last Date of Registration | 30 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 15 July – 30 July 2026 (Up to 11:00 PM) |
| Publication of Final Merit List | 03 August 2026 |
| Publication of 1st Admission List | 05 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment (1st Phase) | 05–06 August 2026 (Up to 11:30 PM) |
| Commencement of Classes | 07 August 2026 |
| Publication of 2nd Admission List | 11 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment (2nd Phase) | 11–13 August 2026 (Up to 11:30 PM) |
| Publication of 3rd Admission List | 17 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment (3rd Phase) | 17–18 August 2026 (Up to 11:30 PM) |
Admission will be conducted in multiple phases. Candidates whose names appear in the respective merit list must complete the online admission process within the prescribed period, otherwise their candidature for that phase will not be considered. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
| Programme | Subjects Offered |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology |
| M.Com. | Commerce |
| M.A. | Bengali, English, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Sanskrit |
Alipurduar University will introduce the Curriculum & Credit Framework (CCFPG) under UGC 2024 and NEP 2020 from the academic session 2026-27 for all postgraduate programmes. The admission process for the first semester of the two-year postgraduate programmes will follow the Government of West Bengal guidelines issued by the Department of Higher Education. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- A candidate must possess a 3-Year / 6-Semester Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 120 Credits.
- The applicant is eligible for admission into a postgraduate programme corresponding to the Major or Minor discipline studied in the UG programme.
- Graduates under the CBCS system with Honours and a minimum of 120 credits are eligible for admission in the respective honours subject.
- Only candidates who completed their 3-Year UG degree in 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible for admission into the two-year postgraduate programmes.
- Admission will be strictly based on the merit obtained in the 3-Year Undergraduate Programme.
- Separate merit lists will be prepared for different phases of admission.
- In case of a tie in merit, marks obtained in the immediately preceding examination will be considered.
- Publication of a candidate's name in the merit list does not automatically guarantee admission.
- Only complete online applications submitted within the stipulated time will be considered.
Candidates should ensure that all academic details, category information and uploaded documents are correct while submitting the online application because incorrect or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected during verification. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
| Subject | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Bengali | 80 |
| English | 60 |
| History | 75 |
| Political Science | 42 |
| Philosophy | 50 |
| Geography | 20 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Sanskrit | 25 |
| Commerce | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Botany | 20 |
| Zoology | 15 |
Seats are distributed category-wise for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates as per the official seat matrix published by Alipurduar University. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
| Subject | UR | UR PwD | SC | SC PwD | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali | 41 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 80 |
| English | 31 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 60 |
| History | 38 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 75 |
| Political Science | 22 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 42 |
| Philosophy | 26 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Geography | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Economics | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Sanskrit | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Commerce | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Physics | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Botany | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Zoology | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Course | Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | ₹2,310 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,290 | ₹2,050 | ₹8,700 |
| M.A. (Geography) | ₹2,710 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,450 | ₹10,300 |
| M.Com. | ₹2,310 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,290 | ₹2,050 | ₹8,700 |
| M.Sc. (Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology) | ₹3,110 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,090 | ₹2,850 | ₹11,900 |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics) | ₹2,710 | ₹2,450 | ₹3,090 | ₹2,450 | ₹10,700 |
- M.A. and M.Com. programmes have a total fee of ₹8,700.
- M.A. Geography has an additional laboratory fee, making the total course fee ₹10,300.
- M.Sc. Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Zoology programmes have the highest total fee of ₹11,900.
- M.Sc. Mathematics total fee is ₹10,700.
- The fee includes admission fee, tuition fee, library fee, development fee, session fee, student aid fund, sports fee, staff support fee and other applicable university charges as prescribed in the official notification. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Candidates must upload all the required documents in the prescribed format while filling out the online application form.
- Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph
- Candidate's Signature
- Age Proof (Secondary/Madhyamik Admit Card or Equivalent)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card / PAN Card
- All Academic Mark Sheets
Educational qualification documents should be uploaded in PDF format, while photograph, signature and other supporting documents should be uploaded in the prescribed JPEG format and file size. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Visit the official APDU Online Admission Portal.
- Read the admission prospectus and eligibility criteria carefully.
- Register using your mobile number and verify it through OTP.
- Login using your registered credentials.
- Fill in your personal and academic details.
- Upload photograph, signature and all required supporting documents.
- Preview the completed application carefully.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Download and print the submitted application form, payment receipt and Application ID for future reference.
Candidates can save the application at any stage before final submission. However, once the application is finally submitted and confirmed, no further editing will be allowed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
- Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for a better application experience.
- Register only one mobile number and keep your password safe.
- Fill in all mandatory fields carefully.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected.
- Merit lists and admission notifications will be published only on the university website.
- No printed copy of the online application or payment receipt needs to be submitted immediately. Keep them safely for document verification.
- Candidates selected in a merit list must complete admission within the stipulated time, otherwise their seat may be allotted to candidates from the waiting list.
- Physical verification of original documents on the notified date is mandatory.
- If a candidate is already admitted to another institution, a cancellation certificate must be produced during verification.
- Ragging is strictly prohibited on the university campus.
Alipurduar University (APDU) PG Admission 2026-28 offers admission into various M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com. programmes through a completely online admission process. Interested candidates should verify their eligibility, submit the application within the prescribed schedule and regularly check the official website for merit lists and further admission updates. Candidates are also advised to keep all required documents ready in the prescribed format before starting the application process. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
