Central University of Kashmir (CUKmr) PhD Admission 2026
Central University of Kashmir (CUKmr) PhD Admission 2026 notification (Phase-II) has been officially released by the Directorate of Admissions for the Academic Session 2025-26 (January 2026 Intake). Online applications are invited from eligible candidates holding valid national fellowships.Admissions will strictly follow the UGC PhD Regulations, 2022. Only candidates with valid fellowships such as UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, ICMR, ICAR, GATE, DBT, DST-INSPIRE, or equivalent are eligible to apply.
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Departments & Eligibility
| S.No. | Department | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology | Master’s in Biotechnology / Allied Sciences with 55% |
| 2 | Botany | Master’s in Botany / Allied Plant Sciences with 55% |
| 3 | Chemistry | Master’s in Chemistry / Allied Sciences with 55% |
| 4 | Civil Engineering | M.Tech (6.5 CGPA) OR B.Tech with GATE & 7.5 CGPA |
| 5 | Communication & Journalism | Master’s in Mass Communication / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 6 | Commerce | M.Com / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 7 | Economics | Economics / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 8 | Education | M.Ed / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 9 | English | Master’s in English / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 10 | Information Technology | M.Tech / MSc / MCA OR B.Tech with 7.5 CGPA |
| 11 | Law | LLM with minimum 55% |
| 12 | Management Studies | MBA / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 13 | Mathematics | Mathematics / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 14 | Physical Education | Master’s in Physical Education with 55% |
| 15 | Physics | Physics / Allied Sciences with 55% |
| 16 | Politics & Governance | Political Science / IR / Public Policy with 55% |
| 17 | Religious Studies | Comparative / Religious Studies with 55% |
| 18 | Tourism Studies | Tourism / Hospitality / Aviation with 55% |
| 19 | Urdu | Master’s in Urdu / Allied Disciplines with 55% |
| 20 | Zoology | Zoology / Allied Sciences with 55% |
General Terms & Conditions
- Admissions are governed by UGC PhD Regulations, 2022.
- Only candidates with valid fellowships are eligible.
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD/EWS candidates.
- Maximum 50% seats may be filled from allied disciplines.
- Full-time scholars cannot pursue jobs simultaneously.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a composite score:
- 70% weightage – NET/JRF/GATE score
- 30% weightage – Personal Interview
Documents Required
- Marksheets & Degree Certificates
- Valid Fellowship Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo Identity Proof
Pro Tip
Convert images to PDF or merge multiple files before uploading to the Samarth portal.
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1000/-
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS/Women: ₹500/-
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 08 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 22 January 2026 (11:55 PM)
- Interview Schedule: 2nd Week of February 2026 (Tentative)
Disclaimer: Information is based on the official Central University of Kashmir PhD Phase-II notification. Candidates must verify details from the official website.