University of Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26

12 April, 2025

Hyderabad, Telangana

PhD

University of Hyderabad

Central University

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Full details for University of Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26.

University of Hyderabad (HCU) invites application for PhD programs in various Schools/ Departments and Centers for Session 2025-26.

Vacancy

CSIR-UGC NET/ UGC NET Based

  • Mathematics: GE-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-2
  • Applied Mathematics: GE-1, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-4
  • Computer Science: GE-6, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-15
  • Electronics Sci. and Engg.: GE-1, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-4
  • Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences: GE-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-12
  • Chemistry: GE-12, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-9, EWS-3, PWD-2, Total-33
  • Biochemistry: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-14
  • Plant Sciences: GE-3, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-11
  • Microbiology: GE-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-2
  • Animal Biology: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-14
  • Biotechnology: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-13
  • Systems & Comp. Biology: GE-3, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-10
  • Philosophy: GE-2, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-6
  • Urdu: GE-7, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-6, EWS-2, PWD-1, Total-20
  • Comparative Lit.: GE-1, SC-0, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3
  • Sanskrit Studies: GE-1, SC-0, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3
  • English Language Studies: GE-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-2
  • Management Studies: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-14
  • Cognitive Science: GE-2, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-6

UoH Entrance Examination Based

  • Physics: GE-11, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-9, EWS-3, PWD-2, Total-32
  • English: GE-2, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-7
  • Hindi: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-14
  • Telugu: GE-6, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-2, PWD-1, Total-17
  • Applied Linguistics: GE-2, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-6
  • Translation Studies: GE-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-1
  • History: GE-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-9
  • Political Science: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-13
  • Sociology: GE-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-8
  • Anthropology: GE-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-8
  • Education: GE-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-8
  • Regional Studies: GE-1, SC-0, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3
  • Folk Culture Studies: GE-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-2
  • Social Excl. & Incl. Policy: GE-1, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-4
  • Indian Diaspora: GE-1, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3
  • Gender Studies: GE-1, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-4
  • Economics: GE-5, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-2, PWD-1, Total-16
  • Communication: GE-1, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-4
  • Health Sciences : Public Health: GE-2, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-2, EWS-1, PWD-0, Total-6
  • Health Sciences: Optometry and Vision Sciences: GE-2, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3
  • Materials Engineering: GE-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PWD-1, Total-14
  • Nanoscience and Technology: GE-2, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0, PWD-0, Total-3

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% of Marks.

  • Physics: M.Sc. degree in Physics or closely related subject / Master’s degree in Technology with sufficient Physics background, in terms of courses necessary to carry out research in Physics with 55% marks or equivalent in Post Graduation.
  • English: Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% of Marks.
  • Hindi: Eligibility: With at least 55% marks in Master’s degree in Hindi.
  • Telugu: Master’s degree in the subject concerned with at least 55% marks.
  • Applied Linguistics:
    • (a) PG in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade; OR
    • (b) PG in allied subjects with a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent grade and (i) at least 12 credits in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics courses or (ii) a PG Diploma in Linguistics.
  • Translation Studies:
    • (a) PG in Translation Studies / Comparative Literature / Literature Studies (English or any other Indian Languages)/ Linguistics / Applied Linguistics / Philosophy with a minimum of 55% marks.
    • (b) PG in Folk Studies / Culture Studies / Gender Studies / Anthropology / Communication Studies / Pol. Science / Sociology / History with a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent grade.
  • History: With at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade in M.A. in History OR Master’s in allied subjects from the Social Sciences with 55% marks.
  • Political Science: With at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade in Master’s degree in Political Science/any Social Sciences /Humanities subjects.
  • Sociology: Master’s degree in Sociology or other Social Sciences including Cultural Studies with at least 55% marks.
  • Anthropology: M. A. in Anthropology with minimum 55% marks.
  • Education: Master’s in Education/Psychology/Philosophy/Sociology/Social Anthropology/Adult and Continuing Education/ Population Studies/Social Work/Women Studies/ English with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Regional Studies: M.A. in any Social Science discipline with 55% or equivalent OR M.Sc. in Geography / Disaster Management / Environment Studies with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in the subject.
  • Folk Culture Studies: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in any of the subjects in Social Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Communication.
  • Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy: A Master’s degree with any one of the following mentioned subjects with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. (Subjects include: Anthropology, Economics, Education, History, Human Rights, etc.)
  • Indian Diaspora:
    • 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Master’s degree from any of the following disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities
    • OR 4-year BA Hons with a Research degree from any of the following disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities with 75% or equivalent.
  • Gender Studies: A Master’s degree with 55 % marks or equivalent grade in any discipline in Social Sciences and Humanities (or) a Master’s degree with 55 % marks or equivalent grade in Women’s/Gender Studies.
  • Economics: MA in Economics (with at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade) OR Master’s degree in the allied subjects (Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, and Management or any of the Social Sciences) with at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade.
  • Communication: Master’s degree in communication or a related discipline with at least 55% aggregate.
  • Optometry:
    • Master’s degree in Optometry, Vision Sciences, Integrated Masters in Optometry and Vision Sciences with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
    • OR Master’s degree in any stream of Health Sciences, with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
    • B.Sc. Optometry with 2 years of experience and other relevant qualifications (e.g., MBA/MPH, Clinical Research, M.Sc. in Optics) may also be eligible.
  • Public Health:
    • (a) Master’s Degree in Public Health with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
    • (b) Master’s in any Health Sciences, Indian Systems of Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Epidemiology, Psychology, Applied sciences, etc. with 55% and 2 years of public health experience.
    • (c) Master’s in Social Sciences, Health Management/Administration with 55% + 2 years of experience in Public Health.
  • Materials Engineering:
    • M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Metallurgy, Mechanical (Production/Manufacturing), Materials Engineering, etc. with 55% marks.
    • OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology in related fields with 75% marks.
    • OR Master of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, etc. with 55% marks.
  • Nanoscience and Technology: Same eligibility as Materials Engineering (see above).
  • Mathematics: With at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Master’s degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.
  • Applied Mathematics: With at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Master’s degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.
  • Computer Science:
    • Any NCRF level 6.5 or higher degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Computer Science/Engineering/Applications.
    • AND valid UGC-NET in Computer Science and Applications.
  • Electronics Science and Engineering:
    • Valid UGC/CSIR-NET in Electronics/Physical Sciences with either:
    • (a) B.E./B.Tech. with 75% or M.E./M.Tech. with 55% in relevant fields, OR
    • (b) M.Sc. with 55% in relevant electronics/physics areas.
  • Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences: Master’s or Integrated Master’s in Geology, Geophysics, Ocean/Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology with at least 55% marks.
  • Chemistry: M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry or allied subjects with at least 55% marks. (Allied: Physics, Materials Science, Life Sciences)
  • Biochemistry: M.Sc. in Biochemistry or related fields, or M.Tech. in Bioinformatics, or MBBS with 55% marks.
  • Plant Sciences: M.Sc. in Life Science subjects with at least 55% marks.
  • Microbiology: M.Sc. in Life Science subjects with at least 55% marks.
  • Animal Biology: Master’s in Animal Biology or any Life Science, M.Tech. Bioinformatics/Biotech, M.Pharm, or M.V.Sc. with at least 55% marks.
  • Biotechnology: M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology or Life Sciences or related, or MBBS/M.Pharm with 55% marks.
  • Systems and Computational Biology:
    • M.Sc./M.Tech./MBBS in relevant Life Sciences/Engineering fields with 55% marks.
    • Desirable: background in math & bio at 10+2 level; programming/statistics skills.
  • Philosophy: At least 55% marks in M.A. Philosophy.
  • Urdu: M.A. Urdu with 55% and qualified UGC-NET.
  • Comparative Literature: Master’s in Comparative Literature or allied disciplines.
  • Sanskrit Studies: With at least 55% in Master’s in Sanskrit or B.A.M.S.
  • English Language Studies: Master’s in English or Linguistics/Applied Linguistics with English medium.
  • Management Studies: With at least 55% marks in MBA/M.Com/ CA/CMA/two years full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management Programmes approved by AICTE.
  • Cognitive Science: Valid CSIR-UGC NET / UGC NET scores in Psychology, Linguistics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematics and Masters Degree with minimum of 55% in Neural and Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, Cognitive Science, or any branch of Life Sciences, like Zoology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. OR 75% in BTech in any branches of Electrical or Electronics engineering. OR 75% B.Tech Computer Science.

Subject wise detailed requirements is given in brochure.

Application Process

  • Candidates has to apply online through official website http://www.uohyd.ac.in/
  • Keep scanned copy of Photograph, Signature, Educational Certificates, Valid NET JRF Certificate, Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /EWS applicants) etc. ready before initiating the application.
  • Read the brochure and instructions before filling the on-line application form.

Important Dates

  • Release of Admission Announcement: 11 April, 2025
  • Commencement of Online Application Submission: 11 April, 2025
  • Last Date for Submitting Online Application: 30 April, 2025
  • Downloading of Hall Tickets for Written Test: 15 May, 2025
  • Entrance Examinations (Written Test): 31 May, 2025 & 1 June, 2025
  • Notification of List of Selected Candidates for Interview: 20 June, 2025
  • Interviews (Hybrid Mode): 30 June, 2025 to 3 July, 2025
  • Notification of List of Selected/Waitlisted Candidates on the Website: 21 July, 2025
  • Admission Counselling: 30 July, 2025 & 31 July, 2025
  • Commencement of Classes: 1 August, 2025

Application Fee

  • General Candidates: Rs. 600/
  • EWS Candidates: Rs. 550/-
  • OBC Candidates: Rs. 400/-
  • SC/ST/PWD(PH) Candidates: Rs. 275/-

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