DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN – PhD Admission 2025-26
Kedarpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248012
Introduction
Online Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission in various Ph.D. programs of Doon University. The admission process will be based on the National Eligibility Test (NET) scores as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) notification dated 27.03.2024. The marks obtained in the NET by candidates in Category 2 and 3 will be valid for a period of one year for admission to Ph.D. Programs.
Eligibility & Categories
The key eligibility requirements for Ph.D. Admissions at the University are:
- Candidates who have qualified for national-level exams like JRF (UGC/CSIR), NET (UGC/CSIR).
- Candidates who have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Ph.D. (Category-3).
Based on the scores obtained in NET, candidates will be eligible in three categories:
| Qualified for | JRF | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category-1: Award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Category-2: Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Category-3: Admission to Ph.D. only | No | No | Yes |
Candidates with valid UGC NET with JRF shall be called for an interview.
Disciplines & Vacancies
| S.N. | School & Programme of Study | Details of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. Environmental Science | 07 |
| 2 | Ph.D. Management | 20 |
| 3 | Ph.D. Physics | 04 |
| 4 | Ph.D. Mathematics | 08 |
| 5 | Ph.D. Chemistry | 06 |
| 6 | Ph.D. Computer Science | 08 |
| 7 | Ph.D. Media and Communication Studies | 02 |
| 8 | Ph.D. Economics | 02 |
| 9 | Ph.D. Geology | 07 |
| 10 | Ph.D. Geography | 04 |
| 11 | Ph.D. English | 03 |
| 12 | Ph.D. German | 02 |
| 13 | Ph.D. French | 03 |
| 14 | Ph.D. Spanish | 02 |
| 15 | Ph.D. Japanese | 02 |
Note: Reservation will be applicable as per the State Govt. Rules.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for filling Application Form in the University | 20-09-2025 |
| Interview | Last week of September |
| Admission | First week of October |
| Commencement of classes | Second week of October |
Fee Structure
Common Fee (irrespective of academic programs):
- Admission Fee (one time non-refundable): Rs. 2000.00
- Caution Money (One Time-Refundable): Rs. 5000.00
- Degree Fee (one time for one degree- non-refundable): Rs. 750.00
- University Magazine Fee (on annual basis): Rs. 100.00
- Student Council Fee (on annual basis): Rs. 100.00
Hostel Fees
- Lodging (per semester): Rs. 6000.00
- Electricity, water, utilities charges (per semester): Rs. 2000.00
- Mess Caution Money (One time- refundable): Rs. 2000.00
- Mess charges: Actual as per tender rates for food.
Tuition and other fees (per Semester)
Tuition Fee: Rs. 10,000 and Other Fee: Rs 10,000 (Total Rs. 20,000/- per semester)
Important Notes
- The University reserves the right to withdraw any programme if the situation so warrants.
- Seats can be increased or reduced.
- The admission in the academic program is subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
- The University reserves the right to cancel the admission at any point of time, if the provided information by the candidate is found to be incorrect/misleading.
