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Pondicherry University Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026
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Pondicherry University Ph.D.What's new?
PhD Jan 2025 (Through CSIR/UGC NET 2024) applications are open, and the last date is extended to May 4, 2025.
At the doctoral level, Pondicherry University offers a PhD programme in 52 specialisations. PhD is offered with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. For admission to PhD, candidates must have appeared for UGC or CSIR NET exam conducted at the national level. Read on to know more about PhD admission at Pondicherry University in the below article:
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility, Selection & Fee
PhD is offered with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. For students who have not appeared for UGC NET or CSIR NET, the university conducts its own entrance test for PhD admission. Only UGC/ CSIR-NET/ NFOBC/ NFSC/ MANF with JRF fellowship holders will be considered and they are exempted from the entrance exam. The below table mentions the eligibility, selection and other admission-related details for PhD:
| Particulars | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Seat intake | 400+ |
| Duration | 3-6 years |
| Eligibility | Relevant master’s degree with 55% aggregate |
| Selection | UGC NET or CSIR NET |
| No. of specialisations | 52 |
Top specialisations with the highest intake are tabulated below:
| PhD Specialisations |
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|---|---|---|
| Banking Technology | Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Library & Information Science | Physics | Politics & International Studies, Political Science and Public Administration |
| Statistics | Mathematics | International Business |
Find more specialisations and specialisation-wise seat intake of PhD in the downloadable PDF: PhD Brochure
Pondicherry University PhD Application 2023
Pondicherry University application forms must be filled and submitted online on the university website, www.pondiuni.edu.in. Candidates can register online, fill in the complete application form and pay the application fee before the final submission of the form. The application form fee for SC and ST category candidates is INR 500 and the same for General category candidates is INR 1,000.
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Pondicherry University Ph.D.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
4 May '25 | Ph.D. (Through CSIR/UGC NET 2024) Application 2025 last date |
30 Oct '24 - 18 Nov '24 | Ph.D. (Under entrance examination exempted category (UGC NET/ CSIR NET)) Application start and end date |
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Below mentioned are the Pondicherry University PHD FAQs:
PhD application fee for the General category students is INR 1,000. For SC and ST students, the application fee is INR 500. Students should pay the application fee online while registering for the course. Additionally, PH and transgender students are exempted from paying the application fee. SC and ST category students are required to submit a relevant certificate and PH & transgender candidates are required to submit a relevant certificate from a Govt. Medical Officer to avail the application fee exemption.
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