Kurukshetra University Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26: Key Highlights. Kurukshetra University Ph.D Admission Notification 2025-26.
Important Dates : Kurukshetra University Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26
- Notification Released: October 13, 2025
- Application Start Date: October 13, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: October 23, 2025 (without late fee)
- Late Fee Deadline: October 29, 2025 (₹2000 extra)
- Entrance Test: November 3, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Answer Key Upload: November 3, 2025 (3:00 PM)
- Objection Submission Deadline: November 4, 2025
- Result Declaration: November 10, 2025
- Counseling & Document Verification: November 12–15, 2025 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria - Kurukshetra University Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26
Candidates must meet one of the following academic pathways:
- Master’s Degree (1-year/2-semester after 4-year UG or 2-year/4-semester after 3-year UG) with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- M.Phil. Degree with 55% marks or equivalent.
- 4-year UG with Honors and Research: Minimum 75% marks.
- Foreign Degrees: Must be accredited by recognized agencies.
- Sanskrit Requirement: For Classical Indian Philosophy topics, a diploma in Sanskrit is needed if not studied at UG/PG level.
- Education & Library Science: Combined B.Ed.+M.Ed. or B.Lib.Sc.+M.Lib.Sc. marks will be halved for eligibility.
- Part-Time Ph.D.: Requires 2 years of full-time work experience.
Relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for OSC/DSC/BC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates from Haryana.
Admission Notes - Kurukshetra University Ph.D.
- Admission is based on merit, seat availability, and availability of research supervisors.
- Qualifying the entrance test or being exempted does not guarantee admission.
- M.Phil. candidates awaiting viva may apply provisionally.
Additional Sections in the Handbook
The document also includes:
- Seat Matrix and Fee Details
- Reservation Guidelines
- Merit List Preparation
- Code of Conduct
- International Student Rules
- Anti-Ragging Policy
- Certificate Formats (EWS, BC, Disability, Freedom Fighter, etc.)
- No Objection Certificates
- Fellowship Undertakings
- Withdrawal and Refund Forms
For full details, forms, and department-specific information, visit the official portal:
Kurukshetra University Admission Portal
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