Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes, 2026–27 (Odd Semester)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes, 2026–27 (Odd Semester)
Application End Date is 15th June, 2026
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D. Program for the Odd Semester (Academic Session 2026-27) in the following disciplines:
| Civil Engineering |
Chemistry |
| Computer Science & Engineering |
Mathematics |
| Electrical Engineering |
Physics |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
Economics |
| Energy Management |
Management |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Languages and Literature (English) |
| Biotechnology |
|
1-year/2-semesters Master’s Degree program after a 4-year/8-semesters Bachelor’s Degree programme or a 2-year/4-semesters 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 the grading system is followed.
Or
A 4-year/8-semesters 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).
The selection procedure comprises of Written Examination followed by an interview of the short-listed candidates. (Visit
www.smvdu.ac.in for details. Candidates who have a valid UGC-NET/GATE/other Similar National Level Tests score card (including NET-JRF/UGC-CSIR NET/SLET/DST-Inspire fellowship/ any other National Level Fellowships) or have passed the M.Phil. programme will be exempted from appearing for the written test as per rules.
Application fee: Rs. 1,500/- to be paid online.
Online Applications can be filled at the Application Form Submission Interface of the University for AY 2026-27 (odd semester), i.e.
https://admission.smvdu.ac.in . The last date for submission of the complete Application Form is
15/06/2026.
| Application Start Date |
21/04/2026 |
| Application End Date |
15/06/2026 |
| Written Exam Dates (Tentative) |
09/07/2026, 10/07/2026 |
| nterview Dates (Tentative) |
09/07/2026, 10/07/2026 |
Financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/- pm + contingency is available for GATE/NET-qualified candidates and for Non-NET/Non-GATE candidates (selected through the SMVDU test), subject to availability of slots in accordance with the University Rules.
For all updates & details regarding education qualification, selection process, Assistantship, Fee Refund rules, etc., please visit www.smvdu.ac.in , email: phd.admission@smvdu.ac.in.
Contact:
+91 88999 88387, 01991 285524
research@smvdu.ac.in
phd.admission@smvdu.ac.in
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Published By: Sahadeb
Published On:
12 Jun 2026