Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh, Assam
Ph.D. Admission Notice 2025–26
Admission Notification for Ph.D. Programmes, Session 2025-26
Applications are invited from the intending candidates who have qualified the
Dibrugarh University Research Admission Test (DURAT) 2025 and/or have qualified
CSIR/UGC NET/GATE and/or having research fellowship from National level Government/Semi Government
funding agencies and/or have passed M.Phil. programme (in regular mode and in the concerned subject)
for admission to the Ph.D. programme, 2025–2026 session in the following subjects:
Ph.D. Subjects Offered
| Sl. No. |
Subject |
Sl. No. |
Subject |
| 1 | Assamese | 16 | Applied Geology |
| 2 | English | 17 | Petroleum Technology (conducted by the Dept. of Petroleum Technology) |
| 3 | History | 18 | Performing Arts |
| 4 | Political Science | 19 | Business Administration |
| 5 | Sociology | 20 | Atmospheric Science |
| 6 | Economics | 21 | Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
| 7 | Education | 22 | Geography |
| 8 | Commerce | 23 | Library and Information Science |
| 9 | Physics | 24 | Applied Psychology |
| 10 | Chemistry | 25 | Electronics and Communication Engineering, DUIET |
| 11 | Mathematics | 26 | Computer Science and Engineering (conducted by the Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology) |
| 12 | Statistics | 27 | Mechanical Engineering, DUIET |
| 13 | Anthropology | 28 | Petroleum Engineering (conducted by the Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology) |
| 14 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 29 | Women’s Studies |
| 15 | Life Sciences | | |
For submission of the Online Applications, the intending candidates are advised to follow the following procedure:
A. The DURAT 2025 appeared candidates:
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The following candidates that have appeared in DURAT 2025 are eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D. programme:
The qualifying marks in DURAT 2025 (Phase – 1: Written Test) is 50%. However, candidates belonging to the reserved categories of SC/ST/OBC/Person with disability (PWD) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) shall have 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks in DURAT 2025.
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The applicants shall have to login to the Admission Portal given in the website
https://dibru.ac.in using the same Mobile Number and Password provided during online application for DURAT 2025 and click on the Apply button corresponding to “Ph.D. Admission”.
After filling up the online form, they need to click “Submit” button and make payment of Rs. 950/- only through the online payment gateway by using Debit (ATM) Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI during the submission of the Application Form. No other mode of payment is acceptable.
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The applicants need to submit the Print Copy of the application in the given format along with the following self-attested documents at the Office of the Department/Centre of Studies where they wish to apply for the Ph.D. Programme:
- Copies of the Pass Certificates and Mark Sheets from HSLC to Master’s Degree.
- Copy of the DURAT 2025 score card.
- Case Certificate [in case the Candidate belongs to SC/ST and OBC/MOBC (Non-Creamy Layer)] or certificates related to PWD and EWS.
- No Objection Certificate (in case the Candidate is employed).
The concerned Department/Centre of Studies shall publish the lists of Short-Listed Candidates prepared on the basis of the performance of the DURAT 2025, and these candidates shall appear in the Viva-Voce to be conducted by the Department/Centre of Studies.
B. The DURAT Exempted Candidates:
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DURAT is exempted for the candidates who have qualified the CSIR/UGC NET/GATE andlor having research fellowship from National level Govemment/Semi Government funding agencies and/or have passed M.Phil. programme (in regular mode and in the concerned subject)
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The candidate shall be required to register in the Online application Portal given in the
website- https://dibru.ac.in by entering Full Name, Password and a Mobile
Number. The candidate will get an OTP in the Mobile Number which is to be
entered for Activation
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After Activation, the candidates shall be required to login by entering his/ her
Mobile Number and Password.
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The applicants shall be required to pay the Application Fee of Rs. 950/- only
through the online payment gateway by using Debit (ATM) Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI during the submission of the Application Form. No other
mode of payment is accePtable.
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The applicants can save and review the information entered before submisiion,
which can be edited on subsequent login. However, after submission, editing of
information shall not be possible.
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On successful submission of the Online Application Form with Payment of
Application Fee, the Candidates will get a Fee Payment Receipt. The Cundidates
should take a print out of the Payment Receipt and Application Form"
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The applicants need to submit the Print-Copy of the application in the given format
along with the following self-attested documents at the Office of the Department /
Centre of Studies concerned where they wish to apply for the Ph.D. Programme-
- Copy of the Award Letter (in case of CSIR/UGC NET/GATE qualified candidates and/or candidates having research fellowship from National level Government/Semi Government funding agencies).
- M.Phil. Pass Certificate and Marksheet (in case of M.Phil. qualified candidates).
- Copies of the Pass Certificate and Mark Sheets from HSLC to Master’s Degree.
- Caste Certificate [in case the Candidate belongs to SC/ST and OBC/MOBC (Non-Creamy Layer)] or Certificates related to PWD and EWS.
- No Objection Certificate (in case the Candidate is employed).
Important Information
- Online Application portal shall open on : 22.10.2025
- Last date of online Application : 31.10.2025 (till 11:59 pm)
- Last date of receipt of hard copies of the Documents at the concerned Departments / Centres of Studies : 03.11.2025 (till 5:00 pm)
Eligibility for Admission:
The intending candidates should ensure that their candidature is complied with the eligibility criteria for admission prescribed in Clause 12 (A) and 12 (B) of the Dibrugarh University Regulations for the Research Council and for the Degree of Ph.D., 2023.
Reservation Policy:
Statutory Reservation Policy shall be followed (wherever applicable) in admission to the Ph.D. Programme.
Admission Procedure:
a) The list of the candidates short listed for Viva-Voce shall be notified by the concerned Department/Centre of Studies in the University website: www.dibru.ac.in.
b) There shall be a Viva Voce Examination for all the candidates as per the following details:
- For 30% weightage for the candidates qualified in the DURAT 2025.
- For 100% weightage for the candidates who are exempted from appearing the DURAT.
On completion of the Viva-Voce, the Teaching Departments/ Centres of Studies concerned shall prepare the Final Merit Lists for admission, which shall be notified in the University website along with the date(s) for admission.
c) The candidates selected for admission shall be required to deposit the Admission and Course Fee as per the following details:
| Category |
Fee (INR) |
| Admission and Course Fee |
Rs. 10,000.00 |
| Admission Fee for M.Phil. Passed Candidates |
Rs. 5,000.00 |
| Admission and Course Fee for Working Professionals (Blended Mode) |
Rs. 20,000.00 |
d) All the Departments / Centres of Studies / DUIET shall complete the admission process by 07.11.2025
Candidates are advised to visit the University website https://dibru.ac.in, regularly for any relevant information.
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Published By: Anz D
Published On:
24 Oct 2025