University of Hyderabad PhD Admission 2026 (Jan)

University of Hyderabad (HCU) invites application for PhD programs in various Schools/ Departments and Centers for 2025-26 (Jan 2026 Session).

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.
• Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS): Master’s/ Integrated Masters degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Ocean Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology with at least 55% marks.
• Systems & Comp. Biology:
  • M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Bioinformatics/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biophysics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics with minimum 55% marks OR
  • 5-year Integrated M.Sc. in Systems Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics with minimum 55% marks OR
  • M.B.B.S/ M.V.Sc./ M.E. or M.Tech. (Electronics/ Electrical Eng.), M.E. (Biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemical engineering, Electronics/ Bioelectronics engineering, computer engineering, IT and AI engineering)/ M. Pharm. with at least 55% marks.
  • The Following are also desired:
    • Have studied both Mathematics and Biology up to Intermediate i.e. 10+2 standard.
    • One or more of the following skill sets: computer programming (R /C /Python /Java /Fortran/Matlab etc.), knowledge of Calculus and numerical methods, Mathematical modelling, Statistics and Machine learning methods, Bioinformatics tools.
• 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.
• Urdu: MA Urdu with 55% and qualify the UGC-NET
• Sanskrit Studies: With at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree in Sanskrit or equivalent OR with at least 55% marks in B.A.M.S.
• 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.
  • Allied subjects: English Language Studies, Speech & Hearing, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Philosophy, Computer Science and Applications.
  • Candidates should have acquired their PG degree in English medium only.
  • Note: Only those candidates who meet these minimum requirements will be called for an interview
• 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.
  • Note 1: The candidates who passed their qualifying examination in non-English medium should have a minimum of 60% marks in English as one of the subjects at their undergraduate examination.
  • Note 2: Only those candidates who meet these minimum requirements will be called for an interview
• English Language Studies: Master’s degree in English or Linguistics/Applied Linguistics (with English as the medium of instruction) with at least 55% marks.
• Comparative Literature: Masters in Comparative Literature /Allied Disciplines.
• 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. The Medium of the Ph.D. Programme is English. All the students applying for the Programme are required to have adequate English language skills.
• 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. Note: Candidates should have an M.A. degree in English medium only
• 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. Note: Medium of instruction and submission of thesis shall be in English only.
• 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, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Social Geography, Women/Gender Studies, Developmental Studies, and Population Studies.)
• Indian Diaspora:
  • 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Master’s degree from any of the following disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities [Sociology, Anthropology, History, Political Science, English, Cultural Studies], Mass Communication and Journalism Or
  • 4-year BA Hons with a Research degree from any of the following disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities with 75% or equivalent (Sociology, Anthropology, History, Political Science, English, and Cultural Studies)
• 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.
• Dance: Master’s degree in Dance with at least 55% marks Or Master’s degree with 55% in any subject.
• 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 in Master’s degree in any stream of Health Sciences, with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
  • Publications in international peer Re-viewed journals and having at least two years of work experience is desirable.
  • B.Sc. Optometry along with 2- years of clinical, industrial, or Research experience and MBA/MPH, Clinical Research, M. Tech Ophthalmic engineering and instrumentation, Optics, /M.Sc. in Optics who are interested in continuing research in visual processing by a corresponding statutory body with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
• Public Health:
  • (a) Master’s Degree in Public Health with at least 55% marks in aggregate. OR
  • (b) Master’s degree in any stream of Health Sciences, Indian Systems of Medicine, Nursing, Masters in Nutrition, Master Degree in Physiotherapy, Masters in Epidemiology, Population Studies, Demography, M.A/MSc Psychology , Applied sciences, Allied Health Sciences, with at least 55% marks in aggregate. OR
  • c) Master’s degree holders in Life sciences, Social Sciences, Medical Social Work, Behavioural sciences, Health Management and Health Administration with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
  • Applicants of b. and c. categories above should have demonstrable & documented Public Health Experience of 2-years produced as a certificate, in addition to the minimum qualifications criteria, and JRF Certificate (for JRF candidates) which will be assessed during the time of interview.
• Materials Engineering:
  • M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent Master’s degree in Metallurgy; Mechanical (Production / Manufacturing Engineering); Materials Engineering; Ceramic Engineering / Technology; Engineering Physics; Chemical Engineering; Nanoscience and Technology with 55% or equivalent grade OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in any of the above disciplines with 75% or equivalent grade OR
  • Master of science degree in Physics/Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ Materials Science/Nanoscience and Technology with 55% marks or equivalent in the respective qualifying exam.
• Nanoscience and Technology:
  • M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent Master’s degree in Metallurgy; Mechanical (Production / Manufacturing Engineering); Materials Engineering; Ceramic Engineering / Technology; Engineering Physics; Chemical Engineering; Nanoscience and Technology with 55% or equivalent grade OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in any of the above disciplines with 75% or equivalent grade OR
  • Master of science degree in Physics/Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ Materials Science/Nanoscience and Technology with 55% marks or equivalent in the respective qualifying exam.
• 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 or the equivalent grade in one of the following:
    • Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent (as determined by AICTE)
    • Computer Applications
    • Computer Science or equivalent AND
  • Valid UGC-NET score in Computer Science and Applications
• Electronics Science and Engineering:
  • Valid UGC/CSIR-NET (CAT. I, II or III) Score in Electronics Sciences / Physical Sciences with EITHER
  • (a) with at least 75% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in B.E./ B.Tech. or 55% in M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electronics and Control systems/ Electronics and Information Systems/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics Engineering/ Electronics Science and Engineering/ Electronics Technology/ Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering./ Instrumentation & Control Systems/ Instrumentation Technology. Candidates with at least 75% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in B.E./ B.Tech in the areas specified above but no M.E./M.Tech. degree are also eligible to apply for the PhD programme. OR
  • (b) At least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Electronics Science /Electronics/Applied Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ Engineering Physics; Instrumentation/ Physics(with Electronics as one of the Subjects)/ Radio physics/ Radio Physics; Electronics
• Chemistry:
  • M.Sc. OR equivalent degree in Chemistry or in allied subjects with at least 55% marks. (Note: M.Sc. in Physics or Materials Science or Life Sciences are treated as allied subjects for this purpose)
  • NOTE: Candidates admitted to Ph.D. Chemistry should be able to conduct their experiments on their own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments.
• Biochemistry: MSc in Biochemistry or relevant areas, or M. Tech. in Bioinformatics, with at least 55% marks, or an MBBS degree with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply
• Plant Sciences: Admission to Ph.D. Plant Sciences: Candidates who have passed M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of Life Science subjects only are eligible to apply.
• Microbiology: Admission to Ph.D. Microbiology: Candidates who have passed M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of Life Science subjects only are eligible to apply.
• Animal Biology: Candidates with minimum 55% marks in Master’s degree in Animal Biology or in any area of Life Sciences/M.Tech in Bioinformatics or Biotechnology, M.Pharm, or M.V.Sc
• Biotechnology: Students with a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Life sciences or in a closely related area, M.Sc. or M.Tech., Bioinformatics/M Pharma or an MBBS degree with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply.
• Philosophy: At least 55% marks in M.A. Philosophy.
• 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 Prospectus.

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.

Dates for Admission through UoH Entrance Exam

• Release of admission announcement: 24 October, 2025
• Commencement of online application submission: 24 October, 2025
• Last date for submitting online application: 14 November, 2025
• Downloading of Hall tickets for written test: 24 November, 2025
• Entrance Examinations (written test): 29 November, 2025
• Notification of list of selected candidates for interview: 12 December, 2025
• Interviews (Hybrid mode): 18 December, 2025 to 19 December, 2025
• Notification of list of selected/waitlisted candidates on the website: 26 December, 2025
• Admission Counselling: 5 January, 2026

Dates for Admission through CSIR-UGC NET/ UGC NET Based

• Release of admission announcement: 24 October, 2025
• Commencement of online application submission: 24 October, 2025
• Last date for submitting online application: 14 November, 2025
• Notification of list of selected candidates for interview: 24 November, 2025
• Interviews (Hybrid mode): 4 December, 2025 and 5 December, 2025
• Notification of list of selected/waitlisted candidates on the website: 15 December, 2025
• Admission Counselling: 22 December, 2025

• Notification
• Prospectus
• Application
• UoH Website