Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University - BSAEU PhD Admission 2026 is open for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Teacher Education for 2026. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the Department of Teacher Education, BSAEU. The application process is offline, and the last date for receiving applications is 11 September 2026.

The admission notice specifies 34 tentative seats. Candidates are required to satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria and submit the filled-in application form along with the required self-attested documents and proof of payment of the application fee.

1. Introduction
2. Important Dates
3. Programme & Admission Details
4. Eligibility Criteria
5. Reservation & Eligibility Relaxation
6. Application Fee
7. Documents Required
8. Application Process
9. APAAR ID Requirement
10. Application Form Details
11. Important Notes
12. Official Links

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University - BSAEU PhD Admission 2026 is for the Ph.D. Programme in Teacher Education. The university has invited applications from Indian nationals for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the Department of Teacher Education.

The admission notice mentions that applications are to be submitted through the offline mode. Candidates must download the application form, complete it, attach the required self-attested documents and the receipt of online application fee payment, and send the application by hand or by post.

The admission notice specifies the following eligibility requirements for the Ph.D. Programme in Teacher Education:

• M.Ed. with Post Graduate in any subject or M.A. in Education with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, along with any one of the qualifications given below.
• B.Ed. with 55% marks or equivalent grade and an Honours degree in any subject.
• OR 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme such as B.A., B.Ed. / B.Sc., B.Ed. with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.

UGC NET / UGC-CSIR NET / GATE / CEED in Education, pedagogy or school subjects is stated as essential for application.

The admission notice states that a 5% relaxation in marks in the eligibility criteria is admissible for reserved categories of SC/ST as per Government of West Bengal rules and regulations.

The notice also states that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of states other than West Bengal are not entitled to the benefit of reserved quota in educational institutions in West Bengal unless they can produce a domicile certificate as proof of residing in West Bengal for at least 10 years, issued by the competent authority.

The application fee is to be paid online through the SBI Collect link specified in the admission notice.

The filled-in application form must be submitted along with the following documents:

1. Self-attested photocopies of all marksheets, certificates and other testimonials.
2. Two copies of recent passport-size colour photographs.
3. Any one valid photo identity proof such as Voter Card, PAN Card or Aadhaar Card.
4. Receipt of online application fee payment, to be attached with the application form.

Applicants are also required to attach relevant self-attested copies of testimonials as specified in the application form.

For Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University - BSAEU PhD Admission 2026, the application process is offline. Candidates need to download the application form from the BSAEU website and fill in the required information.

1. Download the Ph.D. application form from the BSAEU website.
2. Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details.
3. Pay the applicable application fee through the SBI Collect link provided in the admission notice.
4. Attach the receipt of online application fee payment with the form.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required marksheets, certificates and testimonials.
6. Attach two recent passport-size colour photographs.
7. Attach any one valid photo identity proof.
8. Send the completed application by hand or by post.
9. The envelope should be superscribed with “Application for PhD admission”.

The application form states that applicants are first required to create an APAAR ID via the ABC portal, as putting the APAAR ID is mandatory as per UGC directives.

The form also states that the creation of the APAAR ID and filling up of the form can go together simultaneously from the date specified in the application form.

The application form for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Teacher Education is framed as per the Ph.D. regulations of WBUTTEPA under the UGC guidelines 2016.

Personal Details

• APAAR ID
• Name in full
• Father’s / Mother’s Name
• Permanent Address
• Communication Address
• Mobile Number and E-mail ID
• Occupation / Present Designation and Official Address
• Nationality
• Sex
• Category
• Differently Abled status

Academic Details

The form provides fields for details of the examination board, council or university, year of passing, percentage of marks obtained and subjects/major.

• The university is stated in the notice as not yet having UGC 12(b) recognition; therefore, successful and eligible candidates may not get JRF and other UGC fellowship benefits.
• Applications are to be sent by hand or by post.
• The envelope should be superscribed “Application for PhD admission”.
• A declaration regarding the ANTIRAGGING link has to be submitted during admission.
• If hostel accommodation is required, admission to the hostel at BSAEU will be started after 10 days from the date of admission to the course under BSAEU.
• If any anomalies are detected during counselling or even after admission, the candidate’s candidature may be cancelled.
• Absence on the date and during the allotted time period for interview and admission will automatically lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Self-attested copies of all relevant testimonials are to be attached.
• The candidate declares that the information provided in the application is correct and understands that candidature may be cancelled if any information is found to be incorrect.