DU PhD Admission 2025–26: Registration Dates, Eligibility, Research Areas & Process

 

Delhi University PhD Admission 2025-26: Complete Guide

The University of Delhi has released the official Bulletin of Information (BOI) 2025-26 for admission to its PhD programs across various faculties. This HTML blog presents the full details of eligibility, departments, registration schedule, and admission procedures for aspirants.

Table of Contents

• Admission Schedule 2025-26
• Eligibility Criteria
• Application Process
• Departments and Research Areas
• Reservation and Seat Matrix
• Interview Process
• Documents Required
• Helpdesk Information

Admission Schedule 2025-26

• Registration Begins: October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
• Registration Closes: October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
• Interviews: November 1–15, 2025
• Recommendation by DRC and BRS: Till November 17, 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: November 21, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is governed by University Ordinance VI and the UGC PhD Regulations (2022):

• Applicants must have a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in a relevant master’s degree.
• NET-JRF or valid UGC NET scores from December 2024 and June 2025 (for Phase I) or June 2025 and December 2025 (for Phase II).
• Specific departmental eligibility conditions apply as per the DU PhD BOI 2025-26.

Application Process

The process for applying is entirely online through the DU portal https://phd2025.uod.ac.in.

1. Register on the official PhD admission portal.
2. Fill in personal, academic, and research details.
3. Upload a research proposal (mandatory for most departments).
4. Pay the registration fee:
   • UR / EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 750 per program
   • SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 300 per program

Departments and Research Areas

Delhi University offers PhD programs through its major faculties:

• Arts & Humanities: English, Hindi, Philosophy, Linguistics, Urdu, Sanskrit, Psychology.
• Sciences: Mathematics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science.
• Social Sciences: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Commerce, Education.
• Interdisciplinary Studies: Music, Fine Arts, Statistics, Operational Research, Law, and Management.

Examples of notable research areas include:

• Digital Humanities, Gender Studies, and Post-Colonial Literature (English).
• Computational Biology, Protein Engineering, Drug Discovery (Biophysics).
• Optimization, Dynamical Systems, and Functional Analysis (Mathematics).
• AI & Machine Learning Applications, IoT, Quantum Computing (Computer Science).

Reservation and Seat Matrix

• Reservation according to Government of India and DU rules for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, and foreign nationals.
• Phase I covers 60% of total seats; Phase II covers the remaining 40%.
• Special provisions for DU teaching and non-teaching staff (supernumerary seats).

Interview Process

• All candidates must appear in a physical interview held at their respective departments.
• Interview evaluation based on candidate’s research proposal and academic record (total 30 marks).
• Final merit lists combine NET score (70%) + Interview (30%).

Documents Required

• Postgraduate degree and mark sheets.
• Valid NET/JRF certificate.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) if applicable.
• Research Proposal in the prescribed format.
• Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport).

Helpdesk Information

• Admission Branch: University of Delhi, Gate No. 4, Delhi – 110007 | Phone: +91-11-27666073
• Equal Opportunity Cell: Faculty of Arts, Tutorial Building | Phone: +91-11-27662602
• Foreign Students Registry: Room 03, Conference Centre, DU | Phone: +91-11-27666756

For department-wise details, visit www.admission.uod.ac.in.

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Disclaimer: This post summarizes official information from the DU PhD Bulletin of Information 2025-26. Applicants are advised to consult the DU admission portal for verified updates.