Panjab University (PU) PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been released for admission to various Ph.D. programmes offered by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Admission will be based on the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by the university. Candidates can register online within the prescribed schedule and appear for the entrance examination. The admission process covers multiple faculties including Arts, Science, Business Management & Commerce, Education, Laws, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Languages, and Design & Fine Arts.
The university has announced the complete admission schedule, entrance examination date, application fee, eligibility requirements, important instructions, and faculty-wise Ph.D. seats. Interested candidates should carefully review the official prospectus before submitting their application.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Admission Name | Panjab University (PU) PhD Admission 2026-27 |
| Programme | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
| Admission Process | Entrance Test |
| Entrance Test Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Admission Portal | phdadmissions.puchd.ac.in |
| Test Centre | Chandigarh Only |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus & Online Application Available | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Generate Login ID & Password | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Deposit Fee | 30 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Photograph, Signature & Complete Form | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Documents for Fee Concession | 04 September 2026 |
| Roll Number Available Online | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Complete Form with Late Fee | 10 September 2026 |
| Manual Admit Card Issue (Late Fee Cases) | 11 September 2026 |
| Ph.D. Entrance Test | 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Upload | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 17 September 2026 |
| Cross Objections Upload | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Cross Objections | 26 September 2026 |
| Tentative Result Declaration | 17 November 2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹2,850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,425 |
| Additional Paper (UBS & UIAMS) | ₹1,000 |
| Late Fee (Incomplete Applications) | ₹500 |
The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Business Management & Commerce
- Faculty of Languages
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Laws
- Faculty of Design & Fine Arts
- The Ph.D. Entrance Test fee is non-refundable.
- Only candidates who have passed or are appearing in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply.
- The entrance examination syllabus will be based on the Master's Degree or equivalent syllabus in the relevant subject.
- PwD candidates may avail facilities such as a scribe and extra time as per university rules.
- The entrance test result will be published online.
- Admission forms for Ph.D. can be submitted only after declaration of the entrance test result.
Panjab University (PU) PhD Admission 2026-27 offers admission across several faculties. The number of seats is subject to change as notified by the university.
Faculty of Arts
| Department | Subject | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | Ancient Indian History & Archaeology | 03 |
| Evening Studies – MDRC | Economics | 02 |
| University Institute of Legal Studies | Economics | 13 |
| Gandhian & Peace Studies | Gandhian Studies | 03 |
| Evening Studies – MDRC | History | 04 |
| Political Science | Political Science | 05 |
| Public Administration | Public Administration | 03 |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Studies | Sikh Studies | 02 |
| University Institute of Legal Studies | Sociology | 05 |
Faculty of Science
| Subject | Available Seats |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 04 |
| Biochemistry | 03 |
| Biophysics | 13 |
| Biotechnology | 04 |
| Physics | Various Departments |
| Mathematics | 01 |
| Chemistry | Available in Multiple Departments |
| Geology | 25 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 03 |
| Home Science | 07 |
| Human Genome Studies & Research | 13 |
| Medical Physics | 01 |
| Microbial Biotechnology | 03 |
| Statistics | 02 |
| Stem Cell Tissue Engineering & Biomedical Excellence | 02 |
| Zoology | Available in University & DAV College |
Faculty of Business Management & Commerce
| Institute | Specializations |
|---|---|
| University Business School | Accounting & Finance, Human Resource, Marketing, Strategic Management, Business Economics, Information Systems & Operations |
| Evening Studies | Human Resource |
| University School of Open Learning | Human Resource |
| PU Regional Centre, Ludhiana | Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Operations |
| GGDSD College | Finance & Accounting, Marketing |
| University Institute of Applied Management Sciences | Banking & Insurance, Capital Markets, Healthcare Management, Information Systems, Infrastructure Management, Retail Management |
| University Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management | Hotel Management, Tourism Management |
Faculty of Languages
| Subject | Seats |
|---|---|
| English | 01 |
| Sanskrit | 05 |
| Punjabi | Available at School of Punjabi Studies & Evening Studies |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
| Specialization | Status |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | Available |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Available |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | Available |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | Available |
| Pharmacology | Available |
| Pharmacognosy | Available |
Other Faculties
| Faculty | Subject |
|---|---|
| Education | Physical Education |
| Laws | Law |
| Design & Fine Arts | Music |
- Master's Degree Certificates and Marksheets
- Bachelor's Degree Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport Size Photograph
- Candidate Signature
- Valid Identity Proof
- Other documents required by the University
Panjab University (PU) PhD Admission 2026-27 provides research opportunities across numerous faculties including Arts, Science, Business Management & Commerce, Education, Laws, Languages, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Design & Fine Arts. Candidates should complete the online application within the prescribed schedule, ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements, and prepare for the Ph.D. Entrance Test. Since admission is subject to entrance performance, interview, eligibility verification and seat availability, applicants are advised to keep all required documents ready and regularly check the university admission portal for updates.