Admissions Open for PhD Programs - January 2026 Intake at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh

Indrani
Indrani Choudhury
Associate Senior Executive
3 mins readUpdated on Dec 12, 2025 17:29 IST
All ambitious research aspirants & professionals, a great opportunity has knocked on your door as Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, has now opened its registrations for the Ph.D programs for all of you to begin an extraordinary journey that blends innovation, intelligence, & impact & the admission for Ph.D. to open from January 2026.

All ambitious research aspirants & professionals, a great opportunity has knocked on door as Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, has now opened its registrations for the Ph.D programs for all an extraordinary journey that blends innovation, intelligence, & impact & the admission for PhD to open from January 2026, with this, Chandigarh University UP, is all prepared to nurture the next generation of scholar who will shape the future through their research excellence and to make it more convenient to all of you, eligible candidates can also avail a fellowship of INR 35,000/ Month. 

A Future-Focused PhD Program Built for Global Competence

Carefully curated & thoughtfully structured, the PhD programs at CU-UP come in two modes: Full-time & Part-time, making it suitable for both young scholars & working professionals. Offered in an AI-based research ecosystem, the programs are designed to remove any traditional gaps between academia & industry. Along with this, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, offers research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, including: Biotech, Data Science, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Management, Commerce, Computer Science, Computer Application, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Communication & Pharmacy, making sure that every aspirants finds its own domain that will be curated with the latest technology, best resources, proper guidance and a clear research guidance. 

Why Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is the Ideal Place to Start a Doctoral Journey?

Firstly, for those who want to do it offline, the location of Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh Campus, situated right at the centre of Kanpur-Lucknow Highway-27, provides connectivity to cities like Kanpur, Unnao, Jhansi, Lucknow, Raebareli, and more, making it convenient for you to visit the campus, & It is said that the environment becomes the heart of pathbreaking research, one that inspires curiosity, grow intellectual creativity and accelerates discoveries, which is why, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is the right place for you to start a transformative journey with an extraordinary campus where AI meets a globally connected innovation ecosytem. 

Q:   What are the steps to fill out the online CUCET application form?
A:

CUCET application form is available at cucet.cuchd.in. Candidates have to fill and submit the application form of CUCET to participate in the entrance exam. After registration, the candidates have to fill the required details and pay the application fee. 

Q:   What is the selection criteria for course admission at Chandigarh University, UP Campus?
A:

Chandigarh University, UP Campus admissions to all the UG and PG programmes are done via CUCET. The Chandigarh University admission process begins with applying for the CUCET exam. Students can check the course selection process from the table presented below:

Courses

Selection Criteria

BTech

CUCET

BCom

CUCET

BPharma

CUCET

MTech

CUCET

MBA

CUCET

MCA

CUCET

Q:   When will CUCET 2026 be held?
A:

CUCET 2026 Phase 1 exam has started. The authorities are conducting CUCET 2026 as an online, remote-proctored test until February 1, 2026. All registered candidates will have to register and attempt the examination to be qualified for admission into the courses offered by the institute. For the examination, the candidates should have a laptop, a web camera and a stable internet connection. CUCET 2026 Phase 2 dates will be announced soon.

Now comes the working professionals, who have to manage their work life and aspiration to get a Doctorate. They can easily calculate or manage their work life with the part-time mode, so that their ambition to get a doctorate goes hand in hand with their professional life. They will be guided by senior/experienced researchers, mentors, and principal investigators. 

CU-UP Offers a Research Experience Like No Other:

  • With an AI-driven & research-driven environment, you will be motivated & provided with a global exploration. 
  • Utilize the opportunities of collaborations with the top QS-ranked universities across the world. 
  • The world’s top 2% scientists from standard global lists of faculty members will be teaching you. 
  • With high-quality IPR support & publication avenues in leading Q1, Q2, SSCI, SCI & ABDC A-rated national & international journals, publish.
  • Conduct research using advanced tech, advanced COEs, & modern laboratories. 
  • Explore ideas with CU-UP’s iOS Development Center (Apple Lab) & AI research lab.
  • Exclusive mentorship from distinguished doctoral & post-doctoral scholars.
  • With industry partners & government bodies, work on national & international sponsored & funded projects.
  • Utilize unrestricted access to IEEE journals, international conference proceedings, Springer, Elsevier, & other top-tier research databases. 
  • Develop innovative ideas into viable enterprises with seed funding & incubation support at the entrepreneurial incubation centre.

Along with all this, CU-UP’s AI-Fuelled Research allows scholars to work in impactful areas such as intelligent systems, data science, nanomaterials, genome editing, and smart legal research. Check the detailed CU-LKO-PhD-Admissions stats here.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have: 55% marks in a two-year Master’s degree program, or its equivalent grade on a GPA scale, and A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a GPA scale. 

Q:   When will CUCET 2026 application form be available?
A:

CUCET 2026 application form process for Phase 1 is now available. Candidates can now access and fill out the application form of CUCET 2026 online at cucet.cuchd.in. Offline application forms are also available at the University admission offices/authorised centres. To participate in the entrance exam and admission process, all candidates will have to fill out and submit the CUCET application form 2026 before the final date i.e., January 31, 2026. 

Q:   Can I get admission in B.Tech at Chandigarh University, UP Campus through JEE Mains?
A:

No, Chandigarh University, UP Campus does not provide admission to BTech via JEE Main. Admission to BTech are entirely based on CUCET scores. Chandigarh University conducts CUCET in two phases. Candidates must qualify for the exam with a valid score. However, the university considers JEE Main rank for providing scholarships to top rank holders.

Q:   Are admissions to B.Sc open at Chandigarh University, UP?
A:

Yes, admissions are open. CU Unnao BSc admission cycle start with the release of application forms. Currently, the CUCET registrations are open for Chandigarh University admission. Candidates must know the admission schedule as applications are not accepted after the prescribed due date.

The selection process includes:

  • Entrance Examination
  • Personal Interview
  • Research Proposal Presentation
  • Candidates with UGC/CSIR-NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT & M.Phil qualifications are exempted from the entrance test. No hard-copy submission required, and Students can check detailed Chandigarh University, UP Campus application details here

Shape the Future with Research that Matters

At Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, join the league of scientists, & thought leaders, where students can align the PhD journey with AI-Powered aspirations & the vision of global education.

Note: The views expressed in this article are of Chandigarh University, UP Campus and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

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