Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Karnataka PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been officially released for admission into Ph.D. courses in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, AYUSH, Allied Health Sciences and Physiotherapy faculties. The entrance exam is conducted to determine eligibility for admission for the academic year 2026-27.
The entrance examination is scheduled on 07 May 2026, and candidates must apply through online mode only. The admission process includes entrance test, interview, and research proposal evaluation.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 10/03/2026 |
| Application Start | 15/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Payment | 15/04/2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 15/04/2026 |
| Hall Ticket Availability | 30/04/2026 |
| Entrance Exam | 07/05/2026 |
| Result | Third week of June 2026 |
| Session Start | September 2026 |
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Must have PG Degree/Diploma recognized by respective councils.
- Minimum 50% marks in PhD Entrance Exam.
- Qualification must be in relevant specialization.
- Medical candidates with MD/MS or equivalent are eligible.
- Dental candidates with MDS are eligible.
- Physiotherapy candidates with MPT are eligible.
- Pharmacy candidates with M.Pharm/Pharm-D are eligible.
- Medical Sciences
- Dental Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- AYUSH (Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Unani, Homeopathy)
- Nursing
- Allied Health Sciences
- Clinical Research
- Public Health
- Hospital Administration
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Renal Dialysis Technology
- Optometry
- Anesthesia Technology
- Respiratory Care Technology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Forensic Sciences
The application fee for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Karnataka PhD Admission 2026-27 is:
- Rs. 3000/- (Online Payment only)
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
| Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | BMCRI, Bangalore |
- Two papers: Research Methodology & Specialty Subject
- Each paper carries 50 marks
- MCQ based examination
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50%
Paper I – Research Methodology:
- Research Problem & Hypothesis
- Study Design
- Sampling Methods
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Trials
- Research Writing
Paper II – Specialty Subject:
Based on PG syllabus prescribed by RGUHS and respective councils.
- Appear in entrance exam.
- Secure minimum qualifying marks.
- Attend interview/viva.
- Submit research synopsis.
- Final selection based on merit & availability of guides.
- PG Degree Certificates & Marks Cards
- Registration Certificate
- NOC (if employed)
- Fee payment receipt
- Relevant supporting documents
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