Central University of Himachal Pradesh PhD Admission 2026-27 (Second Stage)

Central University of Himachal Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2026-27 (Second Stage).

Online applications are invited for the second stage of the admission process for admission to the Ph.D. programmes offered by the Central University of Himachal Pradesh against the seats left vacant after the first stage of the admission process and the seats in the Centre for Kashmir Studies/Centre for Deendayal Upadhyaya Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have completed a 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. or A 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed 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 Commission from time to time.
• Candidates who have completed the 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, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed 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 Commission from time to time.
• An employee of any University/Institution/College/Government Department/Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)/Research and Development (R&D) organisation/industry/private industry or any other organisation, fulfilling all the prescribed eligibility conditions, may apply for admission to the Ph.D. degree programme in the concerned subject. However, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the employer/appointing authority shall be mandatory and shall be submitted at the time of payment of the Ph.D. admission fee. Failure to submit the NOC shall render the candidate ineligible for admission to the Ph.D. degree programme. In addition, such candidates shall be required to submit, before the commencement of the Ph.D. coursework, a sanction order granting study leave or leave of the kind due for a minimum continuous period of six months, issued by the employer/appointing authority. Failure to submit the same within the stipulated time shall result in the cancellation of the candidate’s admission to the Ph.D. degree programme
• Further, Internal Teaching and Non-Teaching employees of Central University of Himachal Pradesh pursuing the Ph.D. Programme shall complete the prescribed coursework concurrently with their regular official duties/assignments. They shall ensure that their Ph.D. studies do not adversely affect the discharge of their official responsibilities or the teaching, administrative, or other institutional work of the University.

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. programmes, namely (i) Remote Sensing & GIS, (ii) Nanoscience & Materials, (iii) Kashmir Studies, and (iv) Deendyal Upadhyaya Studies (v) Geology, shall be as per Annexure-A. In addition, the applicant must fulfil all the other eligibility conditions prescribed above

Selection Process

Admission to the Ph.D. programme will be made by the University, as per the procedure prescribed below: –

• The admission will be based on a University Level Entrance Test followed by an Interview, as per the details given below.
• The Entrance Test syllabus shall consist of 50% Research Methodology and 50% Subject-Specific Content.
• Students who have secured 50% marks in the entrance test will be eligible to be called for the interview subject to the fulfilment of the other eligibility conditions.
• A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/ Differently-abled category, Economically weaker section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the UGC rules notified from time to time.
• The Interview/Viva-Voce shall be conducted by the concerned Department/Centre. The number of eligible students to be called for the interview shall be decided based on the number of Ph.D. seats available in the Concerned department/Centre.
• The selection of candidates shall be made on the basis of a composite score of 100 marks obtained by adding marks in the test portion (70% weightage) and the interview (30% weightage).
• Admission shall be offered strictly in order of merit, subject to the availability of seats, fulfilment of eligibility conditions, reservation policy of the Government of India/UGC/University, and the approval of the competent authority.
• Candidates having any queries or issues regarding Ph.D. admission after the Entrance Test shall contact the concerned Department/Centre directly.

Application Process

• Candidates can apply online through the website https://cuhimachaladm.samarth.edu.in/
• Read the instructions and guidelines carefully before filling and submitting the online form.

• Opening of the online application process: 30 September, 2026
• Last date for submitting the application: 12 October, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Download of admit cards: 21 October, 2026
• Date of the entrance test: 25 October, 2026
• Date of declaration of result: 30 October, 2026
• Conduct of interview: 5 November, 2026 to 6 November, 2026
• Display of first selection list: 10 November, 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Last date of deposition of fee: 11 November, 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Notification
• Application Form
• CUHP Website