| Name of University: | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi |
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| Name of the Course: | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes |
| Session: | Academic Session 2026–27 |
| About University: | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi is a premier central university established in 1969. The university is known for excellence in higher education, interdisciplinary studies, research, international studies, social sciences, languages, and scientific learning across India. |
| About Recruitment: | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is inviting eligible candidates for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes for the Academic Session 2026–27. As per the official e-Prospectus, admission is offered through UGC/CSIR NET (Categories 1, 2 and 3), JRF and GATE for eligible programmes, subject to the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant subject requirements of the respective Schools/Centres. Candidates must apply online, and selection is carried out according to the applicable admission category and selection procedure specified by the University. |
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
JNU PHD Admission Online Form 2026-27
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Application Started: 06 Oct 2026 • Last Date: 16 Oct 2026 • Payment Last Date: 16 Oct 2026 • Exam Date: Notified soon • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result Date: Notified soon • Viva-Voice Date: 26–30 Oct 2026 (Tentative) • Merit List: 09 Nov 2026 (Tentative) | • UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: As Per CUET PHD 2026 • SC / ST / PwBD: As Per CUET PHD 2026 The application fee can be paid via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking. |
| Age Limit | |
| • No Age Limit: There is no minimum or maximum age limit specified to apply for admission. |
| Essential Educational Qualifications |
| Name of Course | Eligibility |
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| Ph.D. Programmes | • Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the selected Ph.D. programme by the concerned School/Centre/Special Centre. • Candidates must also meet the relevant UGC/CSIR NET subject and percentile requirements, using NET results from June 2025 onwards, or satisfy the applicable JRF/GATE admission criteria. • Candidates with a GATE score are eligible only for Ph.D. programmes offered by the School of Engineering. • Minimum marks, qualifying degree and subject requirements vary by programme. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Document List | • 10th Marksheet & Certificate •12th Marksheet & Certificate • Graduation Marksheet / Degree • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable • PwD Certificate, if applicable • Income Certificate (for EWS Category) • Migration Certificate (if required) • Character Certificate • Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID etc.) • Passport Size Photograph • Candidate Signature • CUET PHD 2026 Score Card / Application Details • Domicile Certificate (if required) • Active Mobile Number & Email ID |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. |
| Steps to apply the form | |
| • Visit the official website • Read the official JNU PG Admission Prospectus carefully • Register yourself using mobile number & email ID • Fill the online application form with correct details • Select the required course/programme carefully • Upload photograph, signature and required documents • Pay the application fee through online mode • Submit the application form successfully • Take a printout of the final submitted form for future use • After CUET PHD Result, apply separately for JNU Admission Counselling |
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Disclaimer:- All the details mentioned above are true to the best of our research. However, for exact information, please refer to the detailed notification. In case of any confusion, the detailed notification will be considered correct. Please read the full notification before applying the form.