Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh – CTUAP PhD Admission 2026-27

12 August, 2026

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

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Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

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Full details for Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh – CTUAP PhD Admission 2026-27.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admissions to Ph.D. Programme in different disciplines at the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh for the Academic Year 2026-27.

Vacancy

  • PhD Tribal Studies (PHDTS): UR-1, EWS-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0
  • PhD Tourism Management (PHDTM): UR-2*, EWS-1, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-0
  • PhD Social Work (PHDSW): UR-1, EWS-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0
  • PhD Management (PHDM): UR-2, EWS-0, OBC-1, SC-0, ST-1
  • PhD Journalism and Mass Communication (PHDJMC): UR-1, EWS-0, OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0
  • PhD Geology (PHDG): UR-1, EWS-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0
  • PhD Computer Science (PHDCS): UR-2, EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0
  • PhD Chemistry (PHDC): UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-2**, SC-1, ST-1
  • PhD Botany (PHDB): UR-2, EWS-0, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-0
  • PhD Biotechnology (PHDB): UR-0, EWS-0, OBC-0, SC-1, ST-0

Eligibility Criteria

  • The 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.

Department Wise Requirements

S.No Department Eligibility Criteria
1 Botany A Master’s degree in Plant Science/Botany/ Life Sciences or its allied disciplines from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with minimum of 55% in aggregate marks or equivalents in grading system for General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% or equivalent for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories candidates are eligible to apply.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
2 Chemistry A Master’s degree with Chemistry (Any Specialization) from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST /PWD categories, is eligible to apply

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
3 Computer Science A master’s degree in M.Tech./ M.C.A/M.Sc. degree in (Computer Science /CSE/ ECE/AI/ ML/IT/IS/Data Science, M.Sc. Mathematics or related interdisciplinary subjects), from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/ PWD categories are eligible to apply.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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
4 Geology A Master’s degree with Geology/ Applied Geology/ Marine Geology/ Earth Science/ Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories is eligible to apply

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
5 Biotechnology A Master’s degree with Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Botany/Microbiology/ Zoology /Environmental Science/ Genetics/ Molecular biology/ Life Sciences from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
6 Tribal Studies A Master’s degree in Social Sciences such as; Tribal Studies/Sociology/ Anthropology/ Social Work/ Cultural Studies/ Development Studies/Folklore Studies/ Rural Development from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
7 Management A Master’s degree in Management or MBA, MBA-IB, M.Com, MHRM, & Masters in IRPM from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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
8 Tourism Management A Master’s degree in MBA-TTM, MTTM, MTM or MA-Tourism, M.Sc. Hospitality Management, MBA Hospitality Management, MHM from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply
9 Journalism & Mass Communication A Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication such as MJMC/MAJMC/ MA or M.Sc. in Electronic Media from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/ PWD categories are eligible to apply.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.
10 English A Master’s Degree in English from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC Category and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply.
11 Sociology A Master’s degree in Sociology from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply.
12 Social Work (SW) A Master’s degree in Social Work such as; MSW/ MA-Social Work, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Administration, Development Studies, MBA & Medical Sciences, Social Welfare and Rural Management from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have 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.

Syllabus for PhD Entrance

Application Process

The candidate must register for Ph.D. admission through the online CTUAP SAMARTH registration portal. Submission of the online registration forms is mandatory for Ph.D. admissions.

Important Dates

  • Issue of admission notification: 4 August, 2026
  • Opening of online application: 5 August, 2026
  • Last date for submission of online applications: 25 August, 2026
  • Publication of list of eligible candidates: 1 September, 2026
  • PhD entrance examination: 11 September, 2026
  • Declaration of entrance examination results: 21 September, 2026
  • Interview: 1 October, 2026 to 11 October, 2026
  • Commencement of coursework: 2 November, 2026

Application Fee

  • General, OBC (Non-creamy layer): Rs. 1500/-
  • SC/ST/EWS/PwD: Rs. 700/-

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