Karnatak University Ph.D Admission 2025–26: Notification, Eligibility, Dates & Application Process
Karnatak University, Dharwad has officially released its Ph.D Admission Notification for the academic year 2025–26. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for full-time and part-time Ph.D programmes across various faculties and departments.
Modes of Ph.D Programme
- Full-Time Ph.D – Candidates will work on a regular basis in the department until thesis submission.
- Part-Time Ph.D – For in-service full-time professionals with a valid NOC, service certificate, and undertaking.
Eligibility Criteria
- Post-Graduate Degree from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Cat-I/Differently-abled candidates).
- Special relaxation for candidates appointed before 31 March 1992 in teaching or related posts.
- Foreign candidates sponsored by their embassies are also eligible.
Entrance Test Details
- Compulsory for all eligible candidates except:
- Govt. sponsored foreign candidates.
- UGC/UGC-CSIR JRF/NET/SLET (Karnataka)/GATE/GRE/M.Phil (through entrance).
- Exam Pattern:
- 100 MCQs (50% Research Methodology, 50% subject-related).
- Marks: 100 (1 mark per question).
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/Cat-I/Differently-abled).
Vacancies Available
Some key vacancies include:
- Faculty of Arts – Kannada (17), Marathi (7), Sanskrit (4), Urdu & Persian (2)
- Faculty of Commerce – Commerce (9)
- Faculty of Education – Education (11)
- Faculty of Law – Law (10)
- Faculty of Management – Management (28)
- Faculty of Social Science – Economics (25), Political Science (13), Social Work (24)
- Faculty of Science & Technology – Chemistry (28), Mathematics (18), Psychology (11)
Application Process
- Download Form Click
- Submit filled application to the Chairperson of the concerned PG Department along with documents and fee payment proof.
- Application Fees:
- ₹2,420/- (₹1,210/- for SC/ST full-time only)
- ₹4,840/- for foreign students
- Payment via SBI Collect only.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2025
- Entrance Test: 12 September 2025
- Result Declaration: 19 September 2025
- Interview: 24 September 2025
- Doctoral Committee Meeting: 3–13 October 2025
- Last Date for Admission: Within 7 days of selection list announcement
Additional Notes
- SC/ST candidates must submit a valid caste certificate and income certificate (issued within the last 5 years).
- Selected candidates must complete one-semester coursework (16 weeks) in the first year.
- Waitlisted candidates will be considered if selected candidates fail to take admission.
For more details, visit the official website: kud.ac.in or contact the concerned PG departments at Karnatak University, Dharwad.