Himachal Pradesh University PhD Admission 2026 (June)

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla invites applications for PhD Programs (Regular and Part-time).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed:

• A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree program after a 4-year/8- semester bachelor’s degree program or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree program after a 3-year bachelor’s degree program 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/Differently-Abled, and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC adopted by H.P. University from time to time.

For Candidates having secured M.Phil. Degree:

• Those who have completed the M.Phil. program 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. program on the basis of their NET Score.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled, and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC adopted by H.P. University from time to time.

For International Students

• Himachal Pradesh University will have its own selection procedure for Ph.D. admission of international students keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by statutory/regulatory bodies concerned from time to time.

Selection Procedure

The admission shall be based on the PhD admission & reservation policy/roster, as notified and modified from time to time. Admission to the Ph.D. program shall be made using the following methods:

1. Regular Mode
2. Part-time Mode

Regular Mode

• The candidates who have qualified category 1 (UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF & similar national level fellowships meant for pursuing Ph.D.) and category 2 (appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph. D.) and category 3 (admission to Ph. D. only).
• The candidates of category 1, category 2 and category 3 shall be admitted into the Ph.D. program based on the combined merit of NET score (70% weightage) and the marks obtained in the interview (30% weightage).
• Interview: The maximum marks for the interview shall be 30 (thirty). The split-up of marks awarded in the interview shall be as follows:
  • NET-JRF and other equivalent fellowship: Maximum 10 marks
  • PG marks: Maximum 5 marks
  • Research proposal: Maximum 5 marks
  • Presentation of Research proposal: Maximum 5 marks
  • Defence of the proposal: Maximum 5 marks

Part-time Mode

The maximum marks shall be 30 (thirty). The split-up of marks awarded shall be as follows:

• Regular Post-1 marks for each year, Guest/Contract-0.5 mark for each year: Maximum 12 marks
• JRF-3 Marks/NET-2 Marks/SLET-SET-M. Phil-1Mark: Maximum 3 marks
• Research proposal: Maximum 5 marks
• Presentation of Research proposal: Maximum 5 marks
• Defense of the proposal: Maximum 5 marks

The following aspects shall be considered during the interview for both (Regular & Part-Time)

• Candidate’s competence for the proposed research
• Whether the research work can be suitably undertaken at the University
• Whether the proposal area of research can contribute new/additional knowledge

Application Process

• Application forms are to be submitted online through the University Website.
• Read instructions carefully before filling application form.

• Start of application: 23 May, 2026
• Last date for application: 10 June, 2026

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