Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) PhD Admission 2026 (July) notification has been officially released for biannual admission into various Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the July Cycle 2026. Candidates can apply online through the Samarth admission portal of Rajiv Gandhi University. The university has invited applications for multiple departments including Zoology, Mathematics, Botany, Physics, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, History, Commerce and many more.
The admission process for Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) PhD Admission 2026 (July) will be based only on National Eligibility Test (NET) scores. Interested applicants must complete the online registration process and submit the prescribed application fee along with required documents before the last date.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) |
| Admission Name | PhD Admission July Cycle 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Portal | Samarth Online Portal |
| Admission Basis | NET Score Only |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| Official Website | www.rgu.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 May 2026 |
Candidates applying for Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) PhD Admission 2026 (July) are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) during the online application process through the Samarth portal.
The admission to Ph.D. programmes under Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) PhD Admission 2026 (July) shall be done strictly on the basis of scores obtained in the National Eligibility Test (NET) only.
| Sl. No. | Name of Department | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Zoology | 04 |
| 2 | Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding | 03 |
| 3 | Department of Psychology | 03 |
| 4 | Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 07 |
| 5 | Department of Botany | 14 |
| 6 | Department of National Security Studies (NSS) | 03 |
| 7 | Department of Physics | 12 |
| 8 | Department of Chemistry | 06 |
| 9 | Department of Food Technology | 08 |
| 10 | Department of Mathematics | 13 |
| 11 | Department of Geography | 04 |
| 12 | Department of History | 06 |
| 13 | Dept. of Agricultural Engineering | 01 |
| 14 | Dept. of Agricultural Economics | 02 |
| 15 | Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | 04 |
| 16 | Dept. of Agronomy | 02 |
| 17 | Dept. of Plant Pathology | 04 |
| 18 | Dept. of Fine Arts and Music | 01 |
| 19 | Dept. of Law | 06 |
| 20 | Dept. of Horticulture | 02 |
| 21 | Dept. of Political Science | 03 |
| 22 | Dept. of Commerce | 05 |
| 23 | Dept. of Management | 01 |
| 24 | Department of Economics | 04 |
| 25 | Dept. of Physical Education | 02 |
| 26 | Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering | 14 |
| 27 | Dept. of Social Work | 01 |
| 28 | Dept. of Statistics | 04 |
| 29 | Dept. of Education | 05 |
| 30 | Dept. of Geology | 05 |
| 31 | Dept. of Hindi | 03 |
- Application process is completely online.
- Candidates need to upload relevant documents during application.
- Admission will be based only on NET scores.
- Applicants should visit the university website for detailed updates.
- The notification is for July Cycle 2026 biannual PhD admission.
Rajiv Gandhi University issued the PhD admission notification dated 6th May 2026 for various departments. Candidates interested in research programmes can apply before the last date through the official Samarth admission portal of the university.
For more information regarding vacant seats, reservation policy, eligibility criteria, fee structure and course details, candidates may visit the official website of Rajiv Gandhi University.