Aspiring scholars, mark your calendars! Panjab University, Chandigarh, one of India's most prestigious institutions, is inviting applications for its Ph.D. programmes across multiple faculties. The entrance test for admission to doctoral studies for the 2025 session will be held on Sunday, 07 September 2025. Whether you dream of pursuing research in Science, Commerce, Arts, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, this blog will guide you through the key highlights of the admission process
IMPORTANT DATE
Starting Date : 10th July 2025 (Tuesday)
Last date : 20th August 2025 (Wednesday)
Roll Number availability online : 2nd September 2025 (Tuesday)
Entrance Test Date : 7th September 2025 (Sunday)
Result Declaration : 28th October 2025 (Tuesday)
IMPORTANT LINKS
Registration Link :- CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
Prospectus Link :- CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS
Important Dates - CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT DATES
Previous Year Phd Paper :- CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION PAPERS
ENTRANCE FEES (Non-refundable)
General : ₹2710/-
SC/ST/PwD : ₹1355/-
Additional Paper (UBS + UIAMS) : ₹1000/-
No refund once the fee is paid.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PH.D. ADMISSION
Must hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks (or 50% for reserved categories).
- Those with M.Phil. or equivalent qualifications are eligible.
- Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree must have 75% marks or more.
- National-level qualifiers such as NET, GATE, GPAT are exempt from the entrance test.
EXEMPTION FROM ENTRANCE TEST
Candidates are exempted from the entrance test if they:
- Cleared UGC/CSIR-NET, JRF, GATE, CEED, GPAT, ICMR, ICAR.
- Are PU faculty or national/international fellowship awardees.
- Are foreign students meeting English proficiency criteria (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT scores accepted).
ENTRANCE EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
📌 Paper I (Objective Type)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Marks: 50
- 25 questions on Research Methodology
- 25 questions on Subject Specialization
📌 Paper II (Subjective Type)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks: 50
- 4 questions on Research + 4 on Subject
- Attempt 5 questions (at least 2 from each section)
✅ Qualifying Marks:
- Paper I: Minimum 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Total: 50% overall
- Use of standard calculator allowed (programmable calculators prohibited)
FINAL NOTES
Admission to the Ph.D. programme will be based on:
- Performance in entrance test and interview
- Academic merit (70%) + Interview (30%)
Candidates must carefully monitor the admission cycle and follow guidelines for exemptions, fee payments, and document submissions. The entrance test score remains valid for 3 years, so plan accordingly!
FAQs
1. Who can apply for PU Ph.D. 2025?
Anyone with a PG/M.Phil. degree and qualifying percentage as per criteria.
2. Is UGC NET compulsory?
No. But if you have cleared NET/JRF/GATE, you’re exempted from the entrance test.
3. Where will the exam be held?
Only in Chandigarh.
4. Can I apply for multiple departments like UBS and UIAMS?
Yes, but with an extra fee of ₹1000/-.
5. How long is the entrance test valid?
The result is valid for 3 years.
