Kurukshetra University Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26

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:

1. 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.
2. M.Phil. Degree with 55% marks or equivalent.
3. 4-year UG with Honors and Research: Minimum 75% marks.
4. Foreign Degrees: Must be accredited by recognized agencies.
5. Sanskrit Requirement: For Classical Indian Philosophy topics, a diploma in Sanskrit is needed if not studied at UG/PG level.
6. Education & Library Science: Combined B.Ed.+M.Ed. or B.Lib.Sc.+M.Lib.Sc. marks will be halved for eligibility.
7. 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
Download Full Handbook PDF