
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) – Central University of Punjab (CUP) Bathinda invites applications for PhD admission for academic session commencing from 2023-24 (July Intake).
Check more details on Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) like eligibility criteria, dates, application process etc. here.
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- List of candidates Provisional selected is available now
- (19 June 2023) Application available for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023-24 (July 2023 intake)
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Central University of Punjab PhD Programs
PhD Programs Offered
- PhD Agribusiness
- PhD Biochemistry
- PhD Bioinformatics
- PhD Botany
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Commerce
- PhD Computer Science & Technology
- PhD Computational Physics
- PhD Economics
- PhD Education
- PhD English
- PhD Environmental Sciences
- PhD Food Science & Technology
- PhD Geography
- PhD Geology
- PhD History
- PhD Hindi
- PhD Human Genetics
- PhD Law
- PhD Library and Information Science
- PhD Mass Communication & Media Studies
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Medicine
- PhD Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PhD Microbiology
- PhD Molecular
- PhD Music
- PhD Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama
- PhD Pharmacology
- PhD Physical Education
- PhD Physics
- PhD Political Science
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Punjabi
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Statistics
- PhD Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- PhD Zoology
Seat Matrix 2023-24 July
The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2023-24 (July Intake) –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Eligibility Criteria | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | MBA (Agribusiness)/Master’s Degree in Agricultural Marketing with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/ OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | Master’s Degree in food science and allied fields with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 03 |
Biochemistry | Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related area with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 08 |
Botany | Master’s degree in Botany, Plant Sciences and allied subjects in Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 01 |
Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry (Inorganic /Organic/ Physical/Analytical/Bio-inorganic/Bio-Physical/Medicinal/ Applied/ Pharmaceutical) and Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 10 |
Bioinformatics | Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Physics/Chemistry or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 05 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 02 |
Computational Physics | Master’s degree in Physics or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 04 |
Mathematics | Master’s degree in Mathematics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 05 |
Statistics | Master’s degree in Statistics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 02 |
Microbiology | Master’s degree in Life Sciences or allied subjects with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 08 |
Physics | Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/ OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 08 |
Zoology | Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 04 |
Education | Master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 02 |
Physical Education | Master’s degree in Physical Education with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 09 |
Computer Science & Technology | Master of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized Indian or foreign University with minimum 55% marks or 6 CGPA (50% Marks or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Or M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology) or an equivalent degree in an appropriate area from a recognized Indian or foreign University with minimum 75% marks (70% Marks for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Or MCA from recognized Indian or foreign University or equivalent with minimum 75% marks (70% Marks for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Preference will be given to candidates with GATE qualified in last four year/NET/NET-JRF qualified. | 06 |
Environmental Sciences | Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering / Environment Science & Technology / Biotechnology / Botany / Chemistry / Civil Engineering with specialization in Environment / Energy & Environment with 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 05 |
Geology | Master’s degree in Geology/ Earth Science/ Geological Science/ Applied Geology/ Marine Geology/ Environmental Science*/ Physics*/ Chemistry*/ Allied Subjects*” with 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. *Students from such background should have keen interest to take up research in the field of Earth Sciences and it will be evaluated case wise. | 08 |
Geography | Master’s degree in Geography/Urban Planning/Geoinformatics/Population studies with 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 02 |
Human Genetics | Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 02 |
Molecular Medicine | Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 05 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | Master’s degree in M.Pharm./M.S.(Pharm.)/M.Sc. or equivalent in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 04 |
Pharmacology | Master’s degree in M.Pharm./M.S.(Pharm.)/ M.Sc. or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacology and M.Sc. Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 06 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 01 |
Political Science | Master’s degree Political Science & allied subjects with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 05 |
English | Master’s degree in English with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 03 |
Hindi | Master’s degree in Hindi with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 00 |
Punjabi | Master’s degree in Punjabi with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 03 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | Master’s degree in Performing Arts-Theater/Drama subject with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 04 |
Music | Master’s degree in Music subject with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 05 |
Law | Master’s degree in Law with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 11 |
Commerce | Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 01 |
Economics | Master’s degree in Economics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 10 |
History | Master’s degree in History with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University | 05 |
Sociology | Master’s degree in Sociology, Development Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies/Women Studies, Diaspora Studies, Social Exclusion and Inclusion with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 00 |
Psychology | Master’s degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology with minimum 55%marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 12 |
Library and Information Science | Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University. | 03 |
Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July)
- The applicant should have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) as detailed above for each programme.
- The applicants who are NET-JRFs (UGC, CSIR, DBT etc.) will be admitted to Ph.D. programmes as per the university policy. If seats are still vacant, preference shall be given to applicants for admission in the following order:
- (i) Applicants with fellowships from external funding agencies (such as those working in projects) who qualified CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. (or) Applicants who have secured or qualified for funding from external agencies (such as DST-INSPIRE) with no NET qualification provided they qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the university.
- (ii) Applicants who have qualified national level tests such CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. If selected, they shall be given UGC Non-NET fellowship of Rs. 8,000, subject to the availability of funds.
- The candidates who are eligible to apply for DST INSPIRE Fellowship (Level II) will be allowed admission in the Ph.D. Programme, subject to submission of an affidavit stating that in case they fail to get INSPIRE Fellowship their Ph.D. admission shall stand cancelled. However, the University shall take semester/admission fee from such candidates. They will be allowed to take Ph.D. course work in the respective Department along with other regular students.
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Date of issue of advertisement | 19 June 2023 |
Opening of Portal | 19 June 2023 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 09 July 2023 |
Entrance Test | 01 August 2023 |
Date of Interview | 02-03 August 2023 |
Declaration of Result | 05 August 2023 |
Commencement of Course Work | 10 August 2023 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 20 August 2023 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Application Process
- Candidates can apply online only CUPB website
- Check eligibility criteria and other requirements before filling the application form.
Application Fees
General/OBC Candidates | Rs.1000/- |
SC/ST Candidates | Rs.500/- |
PWD Candidates | No Fee |
Mode of Payment | Online/Debit/Credit Card |
Evaluation of Performance
The performance of the candidate will be evaluated as the following
For CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DBT-JRF Qualified Candidates
- Fix weightage for JRF qualification – 70 marks
- Interview – 30 marks
For CSIR/ UGC/ASRB-NET/GATE/GPAT/DBT-BET/JEST (Physics) (without JRF) Qualified Candidates
- Fix weightage for NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) qualification: 50 Marks
- Percentage of Marks obtained in NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) (20% weightage)- 20 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
Category-II. All other Candidates not exempted from the Entrance Test:
- University Entrance Test (70% weightage): 70 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
Admission Criteria
- The candidates has to appear in interview and merit list will be prepared on the basis of the evaluation criteria given above.
- The Interview will be conducted at the level of Department.
- Preference for interview will be given to JRF candidates. NET candidates will be called for interview only in case there are insufficient number of JRF candidates available against advertised seats, for interviews.
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Results
Selected Candidates
Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2023-24 (July 2023 Intake)
Central University of Punjab PhD Entrance 2023 (July) Results
PhD. Entrance Test Result for Ph.D. admission 2022-23 (July 2023 intake)
List of candidates Provisional Eligible for Interview and Written/Entrance Test
- List of candidates Provisional Eligible for Interview (List-2)
- The list of 420 candidates Provisional Eligible for Interview (Physical Mode)
- The list of 26 candidates Provisional Eligible for Written/Entrance Test
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Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (Jan)
Important Dates
Event | Dates |
Opening of Portal | 03 Feb 2023 |
Last date to apply (Extended) | 19 March 2023 |
Entrance Test | 18 April 2023 |
Date of Interview | 19 April 2023 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Offered
The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2022-23 (Jan Intake) –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | 02 |
Biochemistry | 05 |
Botany | 05 |
Chemistry | 05 |
a)Bioinformatics b)Theoretical and Computational Chemistry c)Computational Physics | 04 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Statistics | 02 |
Microbiology | 04 |
Physics | 02 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 05 |
Physical Education | 03 |
Computer Science & Technology | 01 |
Environmental Sciences | 03 |
Geology | 04 |
Geography | 04 |
Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine | 05 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 00 |
Pharmacology | 03 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 01 |
Political Science | 04 |
English | 04 |
Hindi | 02 |
Punjabi | 06 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | 04 |
Music | 05 |
Law | 05 |
Commerce | 01 |
Economics | 06 |
History | 05 |
Sociology | 07 |
Psychology | 04 |
Library and Information Science | 02 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 Results
- Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2022-23 (Jan. Feb. 2023 Intake)
- All concerned Students: With request to deposit the fee from 26.04.2023 to 01.05.2023 at the following link -https://cupadm.samarth.edu.in/
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Interview for Ph.D. admission after Entrance Test (Except Sr. No. 3, Deptt. Economics)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for entrance test for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for Interview for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 1 : Provisional Eligible for entrance test for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for Interview for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2022-23 (January/February Intake) against the activation of Panels.
- Affidavit/Agreement Sample
- Link for fee submission: Click Here
Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Direct Admission for Vacant Seats 2022 (Oct)
Ph.D. Admissions in Computer Science & Technology
The last date for applying through direct admission for vacant seats has been extended till 30.10.2022


Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)
PhD Intake 2022 (July)
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 04 |
Food Science & Technology | 04 |
Biochemistry | 02 |
Botany | 02 |
Chemistry | 02 |
Bioinformatics | 02 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 01 |
Computational Physics | 01 |
Mathematics | 01 |
Statistics | 01 |
Microbiology | 02 |
Physics | 02 |
Zoology | 03 |
Education | 02 |
Physical Education | 03 |
Computer Science & Technology | 03 |
Environmental Sciences | 04 |
Geology | 05 |
Geography | – |
Human Genetics | 01 |
Molecular Medicine | 01 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 06 |
Pharmacology | 02 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 01 |
Political Science | 01 |
English | 05 |
Hindi | 03 |
Punjabi | 04 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | 04 |
Music | 02 |
Law | 06 |
Commerce | 06 |
Economics | 06 |
History | 06 |
Sociology | 03 |
Psychology | 02 |
Library and Information Science | 01 |
Important Dates for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)
Opening of Portal | 30 July 2022 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 26 August 2022 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 30 September 2022 |
Date of commencement of Classes | To be notified by concerned HoD |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July) Results
List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Interview for Ph.D. Admissions
List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for PhD Admission Entrance Test
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Ph. D. Entrance Test (List-2)
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Ph. D. Entrance Test (List-1)
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidate for Ph. D. Interview (List-1)
- Postponement of University Entrance Test and Interview for the Ph.D. admission 2022-23.
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan)
Important Dates
Opening of Portal | 01 February 2022 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 04 March 2022 |
Date of Interview | March 2022 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 30 March 2022 |
Date of commencement of Classes | 1st week of April (To be notified by concerned HoD) |
Available PhD Programs
The following PhD Programmes are offered for Jan./Feb. 2022 –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | 02 |
Biochemistry | 02 |
Botany | 06 |
Chemistry | 06 |
Bioinformatics | 03 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 03 |
Computational Physics | 01 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Statistics | 02 |
Microbiology | 04 |
Physics | 01 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 08 |
Physical Education | 08 |
Computer Science & Technology | 06 |
Environmental Sciences | 07 |
Geology | 06 |
Geography | 02 |
Human Genetics and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 06 |
Pharmacology | 09 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 04 |
Political Science | 02 |
English | 02 |
Punjabi | 03 |
Law | 09 |
Commerce | 08 |
Economics | 09 |
History | 06 |
Sociology | 06 |
Psychology | 07 |
Library and Information Science | 06 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan) Results
Selected Candidates
List of Candidate(s) selected for provisional admission for various Ph.D. programmes
Shortlisted Candidates
- Provisional selected list of Ph.D. candidates for interview (List -4)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake) (List-3)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake) (List-2)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake)
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (July)
Important Dates
Last date of receipt of applications | 01 September 2021 |
Date of Interview (Online) | To be declared |
Date of Admission & Registration | 30 September 2021 |
Date of Orientation | 01 October 2021 |
Date of commencement of Classes | 01 October 2021 |
PhD Programs Offered
The following PhD Programmes are offered for admission
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 04 |
Food Science & Technology | 04 |
Biochemistry | 06 |
Botany | 01 |
Chemistry | 09 |
Bioinformatics | 01 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 02 |
Computational Physics | 02 |
Mathematics | 01 |
Statistics | 04 |
Microbiology | 03 |
Physics | 03 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 04 |
Physical Education | 08 |
Computer Science & Technology | 09 |
Environmental Sciences | 09 |
Geology | 08 |
Human Genetics | 05 |
Molecular Medicine | 04 |
Medicinal Chemistry | 01 |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | 14 |
Pharmacology | 10 |
Mass Communicati on & Media Studies | 05 |
Political Science | 06 |
English | 01 |
Punjabi | 04 |
Law | 07 |
Commerce | 05 |
Economics | 04 |
History | 03 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 Results
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (Jan)
Important Dates
Date of Issue of Advertisement | 20.01.2021 (Wednesday) |
Opening of Portal | 20.01.2021 (Wednesday) |
Last date of receipt of applications | 31.01.2021 (Sunday) |
Date of Interview (Online) | 08.02.2021 and 09.02.2021 (Monday & Tuesday) |
Commencement of Course work | 15.02.2021 (Online) (Monday) |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 26.02.2021 (Friday) |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission Jan 2021 Results
First Admission List
Ph.D. Provisional Selection list (Jan/Feb.2021 Intake)
Second Admission List
Third Admission List