Jammu University: PhD Admission 2026 (Aug-Sept.)

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University of Jammu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

PhD Admission 2026 (Aug-Sept.)

Notification for Ph.D admission for the Session August- September, 2026

Online applications from eligible candidates are invited for admission to Ph.D programme of University of Jammu for the Session: August-September, 2026 as per vacancies shown against each Department/Discipline in Annexure I.

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

1	Date of Commencement of filling of Online Application Form	27.08.2026 (Thursday)
2	Last date for the filling up of the Online Application Form	15.09.2026 (Tuesday)

The candidates are required to peruse detailed information regarding the availability of seats along with specialization (if any) and the categories.

Admissions shall be made strictly in order of merit as per the guidelines laid down in the Statutes governing the whole-time/part-time Ph.D programme of University of Jammu as shall be applicable from time to time. Submission of NOC from the concerned Competent Authority, authorized to issue NOC in case of part-time aspirants is mandatory for seeking admissions.

The Regulations/Statutes governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2024 can be accessed by clicking on the link.

The application fee of Rs. 300/-(non-refundable) shall be required to be deposited online through payment gateway available on University Website.

(A) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D PROGRAMME

Candidates fulfilling both the eligibility criteria as mentioned in Point I & II below shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D Programme:

I. The candidates with UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR-NET (including JRF)/GATE/ CEED and similar National level tests.

The candidates with SET/SLET.

Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or 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 educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (noncreamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as notified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and UT of J&K from time to time.

II. Candidates who have completed a 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications 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 wherever grading system is followed or 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% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as notified by the UGC and UT of J&K from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as notified by the UGC and UT of J&K from time to time (For such candidates, the University of Jammu shall follow NEP 2020/UGC guidelines issued from time to time).

The candidates with SET/SLET.

B. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready before starting to fill the Online application form:
- Email ID
- Mobile Number
- Scanned photograph (< 50KB)
- Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking etc. for online payment of Application fee.
- All support documents, certificates required for admissions as applicable, such as marks sheets, degrees of qualifying examinations, NOC(for part-time aspirants), M.Phil/NET/SLET/GATE/CEED result documents, valid category certificate (if applicable) etc.
The University will not be responsible for any mistake/lapse on the part of the candidate while filling up the Online Application Form and uploading of the required certificates.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide and ensure factually correct information while filling up the Online Application Form. Any detection of incorrect information on part of the candidate shall lead to rejection of the said application form at any stage of admission process.
For details of specialization, discipline/department wise vacancy, thrust areas and other details, candidates are advised to contact concerned department/center as per contact details provided (Annexure II).
The candidates are advised to refer and visit the Website www. jammuuniversity.ac.in regularly for any updates.

Notes

Hard copy of Application form duly signed by the candidate alongwith selfattested copies of supporting documents must be submitted to the concerned department within three working days of filling up the Online Application Form.
Application received from online mode shall only be entertained and processed.

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