CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA – Ph.D ADMISSION
JULY-DECEMBER 2025-26
Neelampalli Rd, Janthalur, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 515701
Introduction
The Central University of Andhra Pradesh is inviting applications for admission to Ph.D. Programmes in various Departments for the Academic year 2025-26. The admission process is based on specific criteria, and candidates who have qualified for fellowships or scholarships in national-level tests such as UGC NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or CEED must apply through the university’s Ph.D. admission portal and will be directly called for an interview.
Disciplines & Vacancies
The total intake for Ph.D. programmes is 26 seats.| S.NO | Programme | Intake |
|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. in Political Science | 6 |
| 2 | Ph.D. in Economics | 7 |
| 3 | Ph.D. in English | 4 |
| 4 | Ph.D. in Applied Psychology | 4 |
| 5 | Ph.D. in Telugu | 1 |
| 6 | Ph.D. in Management | 4 |
| Total | 26 |
- Unreserved (UR): 11
- Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 7
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 3
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 3
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2
- A 5% reservation will be provided for candidates in the PwD category, for which the university will create the required number of supernumerary seats.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
- A relaxation of 5% marks is permitted for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently abled, and EWS categories.
- The specific eligibility criteria for each program are outlined in the table below.
| Programme Name | Program Specific Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
| Ph.D. in Political Science | Master’s degree in political sciences, public administration, international Relations, Public Policy and Governance, Development Studies, Human Rights, or any other allied disciplines of Social Sciences as decided by the University with a minimum of 55% marks. |
| Ph.D. in Economics | Master’s degree in economics or any other allied disciplines of Social Sciences as decided by the University with a minimum of 55% marks. |
| Ph.D. in English | Master’s degree in English or any other allied/relevant disciplines as decided by the University with a minimum of 55% of marks |
| Ph.D. in Applied Psychology | Master’s degree in psychology / applied psychology or any other allied/relevant discipline as decided by the University with a minimum 55% marks. |
| Ph.D. in Telugu | Master’s Degree in Telugu or any other allied/relevant disciplines as decided by the University with a minimum of 55% Marks. |
| Ph.D. in Management | Master’s degree in business administration/ management/2 year PGDM/ other relevant/ allied disciplines as decided by the University with a minimum of 55% marks. |
Fee Structure
| Programme Name | Fee per annum |
|---|
| Political Science, Economics, English, Telugu | ₹21,000/- |
| Applied Psychology | ₹23,500/- |
| Management | ₹23,500/- |
Note: In addition to the above, fees under other admissible heads may be collected by the University.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1500/-
- SC/ST/PwD/DP: ₹750/-
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| The opening date for online Application | 30/08/2025 (Saturday) |
| The closing date for online Application | 09/09/2025 (Tuesday) |
Important Notes
- Admission will be canceled if any information provided by the candidate is found to be false or incorrect, or if the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria.
- The list of selected/waitlisted candidates and admission schedules will be published on the University website.
- No individual admission intimation will be sent to selected/waitlisted candidates. Applicants are advised to check the university website regularly for updates.
- The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the intake of any program and also reserves the right not to offer any of its programs.
