Rashtriya Raksha University PhD Admission 2026-27

Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat invites application for PhD Admission 2026-27.

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 test shall be a qualifying examination. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each subject separately -ie, Research Methodology (mandatorily for all) and Subject-concerned.

In addition to this component-wise requirement, candidates must secure an aggregate of 50% marks across both subjects combined.

A relaxation of 5% will be considered for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Specially-Abled Candidates, and Women Candidates in both segments.

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.

• Admission Notification: 4 February, 2026
• Admission Closing: 5 April, 2026
• PhD entrance examination (fulltime/part-time applicants) (Offline): 18 April, 2026
• Announcement of written exam results by AR (Exam): 5 May, 2026
• Viva Voce/Interview/Presentation (Offline): 12 May to 15 May, 2026
• Announcement of Final Result: 21 May, 2026
• Payment of Fees: 21 May to 31 May, 2026
• Issue of a conditional offer letter to the candidate: 31 May, 2026
• Document Verification: 8 June to 12 June, 2026
• Orientation of PhD Program: 15 June, 2026

• PhD Admission Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
• Application Form
• RRU Website