University of Delhi PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Application Form, Entrance

DU PhD Admission 2023 – University of Delhi invites application for PhD Admission 2023 in various disciplines.

In Phase I, only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others will be able to apply.

In Phase II

• All candidates who had not applied for Phase I and are eligible (including M.Phil qualified candidates and candidates who have qualified Ph.D. Entrance Test 2023-24) may apply in Phase II.
• Candidates who had already registered in Phase I and wish to update their proposal may do so in Phase II.
• Only the candidates who will apply afresh/update their proposal shall be considered in Phase II.

Check below more details on DU PhD Admission 2023 like the eligibility criteria, application form, syllabus and admission process, etc.

Latest –

• (20 Nov 2023) The Registration Window provided to candidates to register in Phase II has been extended to 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023.
• (5 Nov 2023) Application for second phase started
• (9 Aug 2023) Application opened for Joint Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023
• Last date extended for phase-I
• (12 July 2023) DU PhD Admission 2023 Application form Released

DU PhD Programs

Faculties of Arts

Faculties of Applied Social Sciences & Humanities

Faculties of Commerce

Faculties of Education

Faculties of Inter Disciplinary & Applied Sciences

Faculties of Music & Fine Arts

Faculties of Law

Faculties of Mathematical Sciences

Faculties of Social Sciences

Faculties of Sciences

DU PhD Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the DU PhD form. If any candidate is found ineligible, the candidature is cancelled for the said course.

Common Eligibility Criteria for PhD

• Master‘s degree or a professional degree in the same or allied subjects, declared equivalent to the Master‘s degree with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
• A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade for those belonging to OBC(non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/ differently-abled.
• In Phase I, only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others will be able to apply.
• In Phase II, all eligible candidates will be able to apply. However, candidates who become eligible on the basis of appearing in the entrance test will be shortlisted for interviews after the declaration of the result of the entrance test.

Program Specific Eligibility

For Program Specific Eligibility check Ph.D. Bulletin of Information or website of specific Department.

DU PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates

Phase II

Admission Schedule

For Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023

Phase I

DU PhD Admission 2023 Application Process

Phase-II

• All the candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program are required to register online. Click Help tab on the Portal to view the Step by Step Instructions to fill the Application Form.
• Any first time user, in order to access the PhD Admission Portal, needs to register on the portal.
• With a valid e-mail ID he / she can easily Register and generate login details by clicking on the -New User Registration button.
• Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.
• Candidates desirous of applying in Ph.D. Programs of the Department, requires to fill only single registration form. In case a candidate wishes to apply in more than one Program (in same or different Department) then the candidate shall fill separate registration form for each Program. It may be noted that same Login details shall be used for all the registration forms filled by the candidate. Candidate shall be required to pay separate registration fee for applying to each Program.

Application Fee (Expected)

Phase-I

• All the candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program are required to register online on http://phd2023.uod.ac.in. Click Help tab on the Portal to view the Step by Step Instructions to fill the Application Form.
• Any first time user, in order to access the PhD Admission Portal, needs to register on the portal.
• With a valid e-mail ID he / she can easily Register and generate login details by clicking on the -New User Registration button.
• Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.
• Candidates desirous of applying in Ph.D. Programs of the Department, requires to fill only single registration form. In case a candidate wishes to apply in more than one Program (in same or different Department) then the candidate shall fill separate registration form for each Program. It may be noted that same Login details shall be used for all the registration forms filled by the candidate. Candidate shall be required to pay separate registration fee for applying to each Program.

Application Fee

For Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023

Candidate has to fill the online application form on the portal https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/

Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.

Application Fee

Further, for applying for additional Test Papers a fee of Rs. 800/- (General applicants) or Rs. 700/- (OBC-NCL/GenEWS/ SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants

DU PhD Entrance Test 2023 Details

Scheme of Examination

DU PhD Entrance Exam 2023 Admit Card

• The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions.
• Candidates have to appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date and Shift (Timing) as indicated in their Admit Card.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre, on Date and Timings other than that allotted to them in their Admit card.
• The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

Interview

Interview is mandatory for all candidates including those candidates who are exempted from Entrance Test.

• The admission to the Program is through an entrance test, which results in the shortlisting of the candidates for the interview. It may be noted that certain Departments may have mode of evaluation other than Interview. Candidate may refer to the Departmental website directly for the details.
• It may be noted that after the entrance examination, certain Departments may opt to have a second test prior to interview for the candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance test.
• The list of shortlisted candidates and dates of the interview shall be notified on the Ph.D. admission portal.
• For the Departments requiring Research Proposal, a Candidate shall bring a printed copy of the proposal at the time of the Interview, which the candidate filled during the online registration process. Candidate may go through the Program Specific Eligibility Criteria to check if the Research Proposal is mandatory for the applied Program. Please refer to the Department‘s website for specific details.

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