Jiwaji University PhD Admission 2026

Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2026.

Eligibility

• 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
• Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should havea minimumof 75% marks in aggregate orits equivalent gradeon a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
• M.Phil. Programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed in all above-mentioned cases for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from ime to time.

Selection Process

Registration for Interview by Research Advisory Committee (RAC):

• Following candidates will have to register for the interview: Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ GATE with valid Score Card till 23/03/2026.
• Candidates shall be admitted to Ph.D. programme only after approval of respective RAC.

Interview

• All the applicants shall have to appear in the interview for admission in Ph.D.
• The interview shall be conducted by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the concerned subject. The date of interview in each subject will be notified on the website of the University.
• The candidates are expected to bring the No Objection Letter from the proposed Supervisor and Co-supervisor (if applicable) duly forwarded by the Head of the research centre(s).
• The candidates must also bring with them the following documents:
  • Score card for at least one of the following (as applicable): UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ GATE
  • Original certificates and marksheets along with a self-attested copy of each of the certificate and marksheet of 10%, 12%, Graduation, Post-graduation.
  • Original documents along with a self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC-non-creamy layer/Divyang, MP Domicile certificate and income certificate (if applicable) to claim the benefit of reservation and relaxation of marks in the entrance examination.
• The candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted RAC. The interview/ viva-voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz, whether:
  • The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.
  • The research work can be suitably undertaken at the research centre.
  • The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
• The evaluation in interview will be based on 100 marks to be allocated in the following criteria, each of 25 marks:
  • Research plan
  • Research potential/aptitude
  • Communication skills
  • Subject knowledge in the respective area of research.

Application Process

• Applicants are advised to apply only if he/she fulfill the eligibility requirements.
• Applicants must read and understand details given in the information brochure before filling the online application form.
• Interested applicants may apply through MP-online portal.

• Commencement of online application for admission: 24 February, 2026
• Last date of online application: 23 March, 2026

• Notification
• Application Form
• Jiwaji University Website