Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences – RGUHS Karnataka PhD Admission 2026-27

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Karnataka invites application for Ph.D courses in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, AYUSH, Allied Health Sciences and Physiotherapy faculties for the academic year 2026-2027.

Eligibility

The Students who secure 50 percentage and above in the Ph D Entrance Examination are declared selected for admission to Ph D courses as per calendar of events and such result is valid for two terms for that academic year and next academic year subject to availability of recognized guides and recognized institutions in the concerned subjects.

A candidate who fulfills the following criteria shall be eligible to appear for the Entrance Exam :-

• He/She is a citizen of India.
• He/She has studied and passed in the courses leading to the award of PG degree/diploma in respective branches recognized by respective council/Government of India and affiliated to any University established by Law.
• A Post graduate qualification in the concerned Specialization and faculty is a must.
• The candidate who completed his/her postgraduate degrees in respective branch are eligible for that branch/subject only.

Subjectwise requirements is given in brochure.

Admission Process

• All the candidate intending to register for Ph.D. programme shall appear for the entrance examination conducted by the University.
• An Entrance examination shall be qualifying test with qualifying marks as 50 Percentage. The exam consists of two papers, conducted over two sessions of three hours. The syllabus of the first theory paper consists of Basics of Research Methodology and will carry 50 marks. (10X5) The Second theory paper which will be subject specific, preferably with the competence of PG standard, will carry 50marks (10X5). There shall be eight questions with each questions carrying ten marks. The candidate shall answer any five questions out of eight questions in both the papers. The marks scored by the candidate for both the papers put together will be considered for deciding the pass criteria.
• An interview/viva-voce to be organized by the University for the candidates who successfully clear the entrance exam and are selected for the Ph.D. course to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted University Ph.D. Registration committee of the respective faculty.
• The interview/viva voce will also consider following aspects, viz. whether:
  • To evaluate the research aptitude of the applicants.
  • The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research
  • The research work can be suitably under taken at the Institution/College.
  • The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge
• There will be only one stream of admission annually. The eligibility secured at the entrance exam is valid for admission as per calendar of events and such marks are valid for two terms (for that academic year and next academic year).
• The Colleges under the university which are allowed to conduct Ph.D. programmes shall decide on an annual basis through their academic bodies, a predetermined and manageable number of Ph.D. scholars to be admitted, depending on the number of available Research Guides (not exceeding the permissible number of Scholars in each department) and other academic and physical facilities available. They shall follow the norms regarding the scholar guide ratio, laboratory, library and such other facilities as prescribed by the University.

Application Process

Completely filled in application should be submitted through online portal only before the due date. Hard copies will NOT be entertained.

Enclosures: (Attested copies)

• PG Degree Certificates with Marks cards.
• Registration Certificate from the State council in applicable cases.
• NOC from the Head of the Institution where the candidate is employed.
• Fee paid details: Transaction-Id with date.
• Any other relevant documents.

• Date of Notification: 10 March, 2026
• Hosting of the Brochure and Application form on the website: 15 March, 2026
• Last date for online Payment: 15 April, 2026
• Last date for receipt of applications filled online: 15 April, 2026
• Date of availability of Hall-Ticket for the Eligible candidates: 30 April, 2026
• Date of Entrance Exam: 7 May, 2026
• Provisional result: Third week of June, 2026
• Submission of preliminary Synopsis by qualified candidates: Third week of July, 2026
• Presentation of Synopsis before the Committee: Second week of August, 2026
• Commencement of Session: September, 2026

• Ph.D Entrance Exam Brochure
• Application
• RGUHS Karnataka Website