Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University BRABU PhD Admission 2026-2027 notification has been released for admission to the Ph.D. Programme. Online applications are invited from candidates qualified in UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET and GATE as specified in the official notification for the Ph.D. Admission Test 2025 & 2026.
The notification covers candidates qualified in UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET in December 2024, June and December 2025 and June 2026, as well as candidates qualified in GATE 2025 and 2026. The application window mentioned in the notification is from 14 September 2026 to 03 October 2026.
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can submit their application online through the BRABU Samarth admission portal.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University |
| Location | Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
| Admission | Ph.D. Programme |
| Admission Test | Ph.D. Admission Test – 2025 & 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Application Portal | BRABU Samarth Admission Portal |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
Candidates should complete the online application within the application period mentioned in the official notification.
The notification specifies the following eligibility requirements for the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University BRABU PhD Admission 2026-2027:
- Candidates must have 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in a Master's degree.
- A 5% relaxation in marks is provided for SC, ST, EBC, BC (Non-creamy layer), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), EWS and other categories as specified.
- Category 1 includes candidates qualified in UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET with JRF.
- Category 2 includes candidates qualified in UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET without JRF but qualified for Assistant Professor.
- Category 3 includes candidates qualified in UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET for Ph.D. admission only.
- Candidates with a valid GATE score are also included in the eligibility guidelines.
| Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET with JRF for admission to Ph.D. programme |
| Category 2 | UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET for Ph.D. admission without JRF but qualified for Assistant Professor |
| Category 3 | UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET for Ph.D. admission only |
| GATE | Valid GATE score |
According to the notification, available seats will first be filled by Category 1 candidates, followed by Category 2 and Category 3 candidates on the remaining seats. Seats will be filled according to the reservation policy of the State Government.
The notification provides the following subject-wise sanctioned vacancy position for PAT 2025 & 2026:
| Sl. No. | Subject | Sanctioned Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | 03 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 10 |
| 3 | Electronics | 00 |
| 4 | Economics | 08 |
| 5 | Urdu | 10 |
| 6 | Mathematics | 30 |
| 7 | Zoology | 00 |
| 8 | Sociology | 00 |
| 9 | Geography | 02 |
| 10 | Bangla | 00 |
| 11 | English | 45 |
| 12 | Political Science | 08 |
| 13 | Persian | 05 |
| 14 | Commerce | 03 |
| 15 | Maithili | 00 |
| 16 | Home Science | 16 |
| 17 | Sanskrit | 12 |
| 18 | Philosophy | 15 |
| 19 | Psychology | 20 |
| 20 | Physics | 05 |
| 21 | Hindi | 60 |
| 22 | History | 18 |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 3000 |
| OBC / EBC / SC / ST / EWS / Women Categories | Rs. 2000 |
Eligible candidates can submit their application online through the BRABU Samarth admission portal during the application period specified in the notification.
The official notification provides the BRABU Ph.D. application portal for online submission of the application.
Apply Online| Qualification | Sessions Mentioned in Notification |
|---|---|
| UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET | December 2024 |
| UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET | June 2025 |
| UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET | December 2025 |
| UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET | June 2026 |
| GATE | 2025 and 2026 |
Candidates can check the official notification for detailed eligibility guidelines, fee structure and subject-wise vacancy information.
Download NotificationFor further details, candidates can visit the official website of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University.
Visit Official WebsiteCandidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements, applicable category, application fee, subject-wise seat information and application dates before submitting the online application for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University BRABU PhD Admission 2026-2027.
The application last date mentioned in the notification is 03 October 2026.
