Rashtriya Raksha University PhD Admission 2025-26

27 March, 2025

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Full details for Rashtriya Raksha University PhD Admission 2025-26.

Rashtriya Raksha University invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26.

Vacancy

  • School of Internal Security, Defense, and Strategic Studies (SISDSS): 02
  • School of IT, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security (SITAICS): 12
  • School of Physical Education & Sports (SPES): 01
  • School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI): 05
  • School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies (SICMSS): 02
  • School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL): 01

Examination Paper Pattern

  • Paper I – Research Methodology – 35 Marks
    • Multiple Choice Questions – (1 Mark each * 10 MCQ), No Negative Marking
    • Descriptive Questions (5 Marks * 5 Questions)
  • Paper II – Subject Wise – 35 Marks
    • Multiple Choice Questions – (1 Mark each * 10 MCQ), No Negative Marking
    • Descriptive Questions (5 Marks * 5 Questions)

The entrance examination of RRU does not grant exemptions to any individual. Meanwhile, additional marks are awarded to applicants who have qualified for UGC-NET/CSIR-UGCNET/SLET/GATE (including JRF).

RRU Doctoral Fellowship

  • Maximum Fellowships to be awarded shall be decided by the Vice Chancellor of the University every year at the time of PhD Admission. The fellowship shall be maximum for 3 years (36 months) from the date of award of fellowship.
  • No extension can be granted for the maximum tenure of fellowship in any circumstances. However Ph.D. work can be carried out without fellowship as per general rules/regulations of the University.
  • The fellowship shall be disbursed on monthly basis on the recommendation of Dean (R&P) on duly forwarded request of the Supervisor.
  • Each Fellowship shall be of Rs. 40,000/- (Rs. Fourty thousand only) per month. No other allowance will be Applicable.

RRU Doctoral Fellowship Guidelines

Minimum Academic Qualifications

  • Applicants for both Regular and Practitioners PhD programs must possess a master’s degree from a recognized university in an allied discipline of National Security, securing not less than 55% marks or its equivalent.
  • The same qualifications also apply to International candidates.

Application Process

  • Application forms for all courses and programs are available on the university website.
  • Applicants are permitted to submit applications for a single course only. If interested in multiple courses, it is recommended to submit each application separately.

Important Dates

  • Last date for application: 21 April 2025
  • PhD entrance examination (Offline): 4 June, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Announcement of written exam results by AR (Exam): 12 June, 2025 (Thursday)
  • Viva Voce/Interview/Presentation (Offline): 23 June, 2025 (Monday) to 25 June, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Announcement of Final Result on website: 30 June, 2025 (Monday)
  • Payment of Fees: 14 July, 2025 (Monday) to 15 July, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • Payment of Fees for waitlisted candidate: 16 July, 2025 (Wednesday) to 24 July, 2025 (Thursday)
  • Document verification: 30 July, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Commencement of classes for PhD Coursework program: 1 August, 2025 (Friday)

Application Fee

Rs. 3000/- for each program

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