University of Kalyani PhD Admission 2026

University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal invites online application for PhD admission for the academic session 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a 1-year/2-semester master’s degree after completion of a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or 2- year/4-semester master’s degree after completion of a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale or a Honours bachelor’s degree with Research having 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed or a qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale of the University (‘B’ grade in the UGC 7-point scale) or an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) /DifferentlyAbled and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission and State Government from time to time, or for those who obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedure.
• Candidates who have cleared M.Phil. Course Work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale of the University (‘B’ grade in the UGC 7-point scale) (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and have successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree Course in the University shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the University in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (noncreamy layer)/Differently- Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC and the State Government from time to time.
• A person whose M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the Viva Voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the University. If the person scores less than 55% or 50% (for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/DifferentlyAbled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC and the State Government from time to time) or an equivalent relaxation of grade as mentioned in 3.3 his/her admission will be cancelled.
• Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme in the University

Selection Procedure

• Selection will be made in strict compliance with the prevailing UGC regulations.
• Students/applicants who are awarded JRF (qualified to obtain direct fellowship after qualifying the national level tests such as UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR-NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE/ ICMR-BRET/ ICAR/CEED/ DBT-BET/ ASRB-NET/ NBHM); Students/ applicants who have qualified one of the above mentioned national level tests or its equivalent with a percentage score but did not qualify for JRF (direct fellowship) are only eligible to apply.
• Reservation as per existing rules and regulations. Any further direction from the higher authorities regarding reservation policy will be duly implemented.
• Relaxation as per the UGC Guidelines.
• Student willing to apply for Ph. D. in more than one subject must fill in separate forms for each subject.
• In-service candidates have to submit No Objection Certificate from their Employer during the time of admission.

Application Process

• Candidates can see detailed notification on the University Website.
• Applications can be filled on Admission portal: www.kums.klyuniv.ac.in

• Online application starts on: 19 March, 2026
• Online application closes on: 31 March, 2026
• Publication of the list of eligible candidates for appearing in the interview: 6 April, 2026
• Interview to be completed on or before: 24 April, 2026
• Publication of merit list for admission: 30 April, 2026
• Date of admission: 5 May, 2026 to 6 May, 2026

• Notification
• Application Form
• University of Kalyani Website