Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University Sikar PhD Admission 2026

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, Sikar invites application for PhD Admission 2026.

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.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC and MBC (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 and MBC (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)/MBC(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.

For Part time Mode

• Ph.D. programmes through part-time mode will be permitted, provided all the conditions as stipulated in University Research Ordinance are fulfilled.
• The candidate will produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for part-time Ph.D. programme from competent authority of the organization where the candidate is employed. Such certificate should clearly state that:
  • The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
  • His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
  • If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the Course Work

Admission Process

The eligible candidates having qualifications mentioned in above point 2 must also qualify under one of the following categories (in concurrence with the provisions of U.G.C. Public Notice No. 140648 Date 27-03-2024)

• Category 1: Candidates with a fellowship/scholarship from national-level examinations such as CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRF, etc.
• Category 2: Candidates who have qualified national-level exams like CSIR/UGC-NET or similar tests.
• Category 3: Candidates eligible for Ph.D. admission based on the CSIR/UGC-NET examination.

Selection Process

• For Candidates of Category 1:
  • Shall be directly called for an interview provided they have valid fellowship.
  • The interview will carry 30 marks.
• Candidates of Category 2 & 3:
  • 70% weightage will be given for NET scores and 30% weightage for the interview.
  • The interview will carry 30 marks.
  • The validity of NET Score for admission to Ph.D Programme is one year from the date of declaration of result.

Application Process

• Candidates are advised to visit the University website www.shekhauni.ac.in for application form.
• Permission to appear in the interview does not guarantee the eligibility for the admission.
• University reserves the right to cancel the admission to Ph.D. even at a later stage if the candidate fails to fulfil eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility and other conditions as on last date of filling the online application form shall be considered.  Any addition/changes thereafter will not be entertained.
• Candidate must keep printout of application form and proof of fees receipt for his/her personal record.

• Online application form opens: 17 October, 2026
• Last date of filling online application: 31 October, 2026
• Last date for submission of hard copy of application form in the office of coordinator, Ph.D. admission – 2026: 2 November, 2026

• Notification
• PDUSU Website