Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University (PDUSU), Sikar, Rajasthan, has released the notification for PDUSU PhD Admission 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for admission to Ph.D. programmes in various subjects.

According to the notification, a total of 112 tentative Ph.D. seats across 15 subjects are available. The online application process starts on 17 October 2026, and the last date to submit the online application form is 31 October 2026.

Candidates must complete the online application, pay the prescribed application fee, and submit the printed application form with the required documents to the university within the prescribed deadline.

University Name: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, Sikar

Course: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Admission Session: 2026

Total Vacancies: 112 (Tentative)

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Important: The application instructions specify 2 November 2026 as the hard-copy submission deadline. A separate note in the notification mentions 29 November 2026. Candidates should confirm the correct deadline with the university.

Note: All vacancies are tentative and may change according to the availability of research supervisors and university regulations.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the academic eligibility requirements prescribed by the university and applicable UGC regulations.

• Candidates with a one-year/two-semester master's degree after a four-year/eight-semester bachelor's degree may be eligible.
• Candidates with a two-year/four-semester master's degree after a three-year bachelor's degree may be eligible.
• The minimum required marks in the master's degree are generally 55% in aggregate or an equivalent grade.
• Candidates applying through the four-year bachelor's degree route must satisfy the applicable minimum marks requirement, generally 75% or equivalent.
• Eligible M.Phil. degree holders may apply subject to the applicable rules.

Relaxation in Marks

Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks may be available to eligible reserved-category and other candidates according to applicable UGC regulations and university rules.

National-Level Examination Qualification

Applicants must also fulfil the applicable national-level examination requirements described in the notification.

• Category 1: Candidates with an eligible national-level fellowship or scholarship, such as CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF or DBT-JRF.
• Category 2: Candidates who have qualified eligible national-level examinations such as CSIR/UGC-NET.
• Category 3: Candidates eligible for Ph.D. admission under the applicable CSIR/UGC-NET provisions.

Part-Time Ph.D.

Part-time Ph.D. admission is permitted subject to the university Research Ordinance. Employed candidates must provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer confirming that they can pursue research and complete the required coursework.

Applicants should read the official notification for complete eligibility conditions and subject-specific requirements.

• The application fee must be paid online through the university website.
• Candidates applying for more than one subject must pay a separate fee for each application.
• Keep the online payment receipt for future reference and hard-copy submission.

Category 1: Fellowship Candidates

• Eligible candidates with a valid fellowship are called directly for an interview, subject to the notification's conditions.
• The interview carries 30 marks.

Categories 2 and 3: NET-Qualified Candidates

• NET score: 70% weightage.
• Interview: 30% weightage.
• The interview carries 30 marks.

The final merit list will be prepared according to the applicable admission rules, examination scores, interview performance and seat availability.

The notification specifies that the NET score is valid for Ph.D. admission for one year from the date of declaration of the result.

Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:

• Printed copy of the online application form.
• Online application fee receipt.
• Class 10 marksheet or certificate.
• Class 12 marksheet or certificate.
• Graduation marksheets and degree certificate.
• Post-graduation marksheets and degree certificate.
• NET/JRF certificate, where applicable.
• M.Phil. degree documents, where applicable.
• Valid caste certificate, where applicable.
• Valid OBC/MBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
• Valid EWS certificate, where applicable.
• Domicile certificate, where required.
• Disability certificate, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for employed candidates applying for part-time Ph.D.
• Other documents prescribed in the official notification.

Submit the required attested copies along with the printed application form. Check the official notification for specific certificate formats and validity requirements.

1. Visit the official university website: https://shekhauni.ac.in/.
2. Open the Research section and locate the RET-2026 Ph.D. Admission Notification.
3. Read the notification and verify the eligibility requirements for your chosen subject.
4. Open the prescribed online application form.
5. Enter your personal details, academic qualifications and examination information.
6. Upload or provide the required information as instructed in the application portal.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
8. Review the application form and submit it before the deadline.
9. Download and print the submitted application form.
10. Attach the fee receipt and attested copies of the required documents.
11. Submit the hard copy by hand or speed post according to the official instructions.
12. Keep the application form, fee receipt and submission proof for your records.
13. Check the university website regularly for interview schedules, merit lists and admission updates.

Hard Copy Submission Address

Coordinator, Ph.D. Admission 2026
Office of Director Research
Research Section
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University
Katrathal, Sikar - 332024
Rajasthan, India

Submission Mode: By hand or speed post, as specified in the notification. Courier submission is not permitted.

Online Application Last Date: 31 October 2026.

Hard Copy Deadline: The application instructions specify 2 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Please confirm this deadline with the university because another note in the notification mentions 29 November 2026.

Note: Open the official Research section to locate the Ph.D. admission notification and the correct application link.

University: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, Sikar

Address:
Katrathal, Sikar - 332024
Rajasthan, India

Official Website: https://shekhauni.ac.in/

For admission-related queries, candidates should use the contact information published in the official notification or on the university website.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Submit the online application before 31 October 2026.
• Pay the applicable fee through the university's online payment facility.
• Submit the printed application form with the required supporting documents.
• Verify the hard-copy submission deadline with the university because the notification contains conflicting dates.
• Ensure that all eligibility requirements and certificate conditions are satisfied.
• The university may revise the number of available seats.
• Appearing for an interview does not guarantee admission.
• Retain the application form, fee receipt and proof of hard-copy submission.
• Check the official website regularly for updates.

Disclaimer: The information provided above is intended to help applicants understand the PDUSU PhD Admission 2026 process. Candidates should verify all dates, eligibility requirements, fees and admission procedures against the official university notification and subsequent notices.

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