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Allahabad University Ph.D. Admission 2026-27

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Entrance & Admission • 959 Total Seats in 49 Subjects

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Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026

Registration commenced on 02 September 2026 • Form submission & fee payment closes on 25 September 2026.

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Ph.D. Admission 2026-27 Key Highlights

Total Ph.D. Seats959 Seats (470 Campus + 489 Colleges)

Number of Disciplines49 Academic Departments

Registration Fee₹600 (UR/OBC/EWS) | ₹300 (SC/ST/PwBD)

Exempted Applicants Fee₹1,200/- (Teachers/Armed/Part-time)

Minimum EligibilityMaster\'s Degree 55% (50% Reserved)

Direct Ph.D. after 4-Yr UGEligible with min 75% marks

Merit Evaluation Base120 Total Marks (70 Test + 30 RAT + 20 Academics)

RAT Exam / Interview DateNot Released / To Be Updated

How to Check & Submit Allahabad University Ph.D. Application Form

Step-by-step instructions for online registration on aupravesh2026.cbtexam.in

Open the official admission portal: https://aupravesh2026.cbtexam.in/ or navigate from www.allduniv.ac.in.
Select Ph.D. Admission-2026 from the application dropdown and click on Proceed to Registration.
Complete the primary registration with candidate full name, parents\' name, date of birth, mobile number, and active email ID.
Obtain your unique Application ID and Password sent to your registered mobile number and email.
Log in and enter your educational credentials (10th, 12th, Bachelor\'s, and Master\'s degree scores) along with qualifying examination details (UGC/CSIR-NET, JRF, GATE, JEST, ICAR, etc.).
Upload your clear scanned photograph, running signature, and category/PwBD/NOC certificate in the prescribed JPG/PDF file limits.
Pay the non-refundable registration fee (₹600 for UR/OBC/EWS, ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD, or ₹1,200 for Exempted categories) via online payment gateway.
Review all submitted particulars carefully and take two clean printouts of the final confirmation form for subsequent document verification during the RAT interview.

Important Note on Multiple Subjects: An applicant may apply for multiple Ph.D. subjects as per eligibility criteria. However, each subject requires a separate online application form and payment of the prescribed registration fee.

Ph.D. Admission & Selection Roadmap (2026-27)

Comprehensive 5-stage selection workflow as per University Ph.D. Ordinance

Phase 1

Online Form

02 – 25 Sept 2026

Phase 2

Shortlisting

Group A, B & C

Phase 3

RAT & Interview

30 Marks (DPC)

Phase 4

Merit List

120 Composite Marks

Phase 5

Coursework

1 Semester (6 Months)

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University of Allahabad (A Central University - Estd. 1887, Accredited with NAAC A+ Grade), popularly known as the "Oxford of the East", has officially invited online applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme for the Academic Session 2026–27. Admission is open across 49 university departments and constituent colleges with a total of 959 research seats.

Parameter	Official Detail
University	University of Allahabad (Central University, Prayagraj, UP)
Programme	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Academic Session 2026-27
Governing Regulations	UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022 & University of Allahabad Ph.D. Ordinance LVI
Total Seats	959 Seats (470 AU Campus + 489 in 10 Constituent Colleges)
Registration Window	September 2, 2026 to September 25, 2026
Research Aptitude Test (RAT)	Not Released / To Be Updated
Direct Application Portal	https://aupravesh2026.cbtexam.in/
Official Website	https://allduniv.ac.in/

The official schedule for Ph.D. Admission 2026–27 as notified in the University Information Brochure is summarized below:

Admission Event	Official Date	Current Status
Start date of Online Registration & Form Submission	September 2, 2026	Active Now
Last date of ONLINE Registration	September 25, 2026	Upcoming Deadline
Last date of Fee Deposition & Final Form Submission	September 25, 2026	Upcoming Deadline
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) Admit Card / Intimation	Not Released / To Be Updated	To Be Announced
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) / Interview Schedule	Not Released / To Be Updated	Department-wise notification
Declaration of Merit List & Waiting List	Not Released / To Be Updated	Post Interview

The registration fee prescribed for different categories of applicants is strictly non-refundable:

Candidate Category	Prescribed Registration Fee	Payment Mode
UR / OBC / EWS	₹600/-	Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹300/-	Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Exempted Applicant (Group-C Categories)	₹1,200/-	Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Important Note: An applicant may apply for multiple subjects as per eligibility. Each subject requires a separate application form and payment of the prescribed registration fee.

Under Clause 1.10 of the Admission Brochure: 1. Master's Degree: A 1-year/2-semester master's degree after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree, OR a 2-year/4-semester master's degree after a 3-year/6-semester bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification recognized by UGC/regulatory body) with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade on a point scale). 2. Direct Admission after 4-Year Bachelor's: A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree programme must have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. 3. No Rounding Off: The percentage of marks obtained by the applicant shall NOT be rounded off to the next higher integer (e.g. 54.9% will not be treated as 55%).

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for candidates belonging to: - Scheduled Caste (SC) - Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Other Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) - Differently-Abled (PwBD) - Economically Weaker Section (EWS) For these categories: - Master's Degree minimum marks requirement is 50% marks in aggregate. - 4-Year Bachelor's Degree minimum marks requirement is 70% marks in aggregate.

Under Clause 1.1 of the Admission Brochure: - Minimum Duration: Three (03) years, including mandatory coursework. - Maximum Duration: Six (06) years from the date of admission. - Re-Registration Extension: A maximum of an additional two (02) years can be given through re-registration, provided the total period does not exceed eight (08) years. - Relaxation for Female & PwBD Scholars: Female scholars and Differently-Abled scholars (having >40% disability) are allowed an additional relaxation of two (02) years, with total duration capped at ten (10) years. - Maternity / Child Care Leave: Female Ph.D. scholars may be provided Maternity Leave / Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the programme.

Under Clauses 1.2 to 1.6: - Annual Allotment Limit: A supervisor can be allotted only a maximum of two (02) applicants per academic session. - Overall Permissible Limits: - Professor: Up to eight (08) Ph.D. scholars at any given time. - Associate Professor: Up to six (06) Ph.D. scholars at any given time. - Assistant Professor: Up to four (04) Ph.D. scholars at any given time. - Exempted Category Scholars: Exempted candidates (teachers, armed forces, international, part-time) are supernumerary and not counted in the general ceiling, but a supervisor can supervise only one exempted-category applicant at a time. - Faculty Nearing Superannuation: Faculty with less than 3 years of service remaining cannot enrol new scholars, though they may continue guiding existing scholars or act as co-supervisors.

Under Clause 1.7: - All admissions to the Ph.D. programme are initially on a Provisional basis. - Admitted scholars are required to attend and successfully complete the Pre-Doctoral Programme (Coursework) of at least one Semester (six months) duration. - Only upon successful completion of coursework and attaining prescribed minimum standards will the scholar be confirmed and permitted to submit the research proposal/thesis.

The University classifies applicants into three distinct groups (Table 1):

Group	Category Details	Shortlisting Criteria for RAT
Group-A	Candidates qualified for JRF and Assistant Professor in UGC/CSIR-NET, or equivalent national JRF fellowships (BET, DHR-BRET, NBHM, Visvesvaraya).	All eligible applicants
Group-B	Candidates qualified for Assistant Professor (NET) or Ph.D. only under UGC/CSIR-NET, or holding valid GATE/JEST/ICAR score.	2 times the seats advertised (subject to GoI reservation)
Group-C	Exempted Categories under Clause 1.12 (Teachers, Armed Forces Officers, International, Part-Time, Project Fellows).	All eligible applicants

Group A includes candidates holding valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) qualifications: - Qualified for JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor through UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. - In addition, scores/qualifications obtained in 2026 for: - Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) for DBT-JRF - DHR-Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (DHR-BRET) - National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) Doctoral Scholarship - Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme - All eligible Group A applicants are shortlisted for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT).

Group B covers applicants qualifying through national tests without JRF: - Qualified for Assistant Professor (NET) under UGC/CSIR-NET. - Qualified for Ph.D. admission only under UGC/CSIR-NET. - Holding a valid GATE / JEST / ICAR score, where applicable. - Score Validity: For Group B, UGC/CSIR-NET scores are valid for ONE YEAR. Therefore, candidates who qualified in December 2025 and June 2026 are eligible for Session 2026-27. - For GATE, JEST, ICAR, only scores obtained during the year 2026 are considered.

Under Clause 1.12, five specific sub-categories are exempted from the national qualifying examination: 1. Permanent Teachers of University of Allahabad and its Constituent Colleges. 2. Officers of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) with >=10 years service and Colonel/equivalent rank applying for Defence & Strategic Studies. 3. International Applicants. 4. Part-Time Ph.D. Applicants with >=10 years regular service. 5. Project Fellows working in externally funded projects in the University. Note: All exempted applicants must still register online, pay ₹1,200/- fee, and appear for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) at the concerned department.

Under Clause 1.12.1: - Applies ONLY to permanent and regularly appointed Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors of University of Allahabad and its constituent colleges. - Must apply online under Clause 1(c) of Ordinance LVI. - This exemption is NOT available to the ward/family of any serving, retired, or part-time employee. - Assessment is conducted separately at the Department/Centre/Institute level.

Under Clause 1.12.2: - Serving Army, Navy, and Air Force Officers with not less than 10 years of service. - Holding the rank of Colonel in the Army, or equivalent rank in the Air Force / Navy. - Eligible ONLY for Ph.D. in the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies. - Exempted from national entrance and assessed separately by the department.

Under Clause 1.12.3: - International candidates must contact the International Students Advisor of the University. - Details are accessible on the official portal: https://www.allduniv.ac.in/student/international-students. - Governed by the third proviso to Clause 1(a)(iii) of Ordinance LVI.

Under Section 3: - For employed professionals with a minimum of 10 years of regular service in a Government Department, PSU, R&D Organisation, recognized Institution, or Industry of Repute. - Two Categories: 1. Sponsored Candidates: Formally sponsored by their employer. 2. Non-Sponsored Candidates: Permitted by employer but not formally sponsored. - Eligibility: Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). - Maximum intake: One scholar per eligible supervisor.

Under Clause 3.5, the fee structure for Part-Time Ph.D. scholars is:

S.No.	Fee Particulars	Amount (INR)
1	Registration / Admission Fee (One time)	₹25,000/-
2	Pre-Ph.D. Coursework Fee (One time)	₹20,000/-
3	Annual Fee	₹50,000/-
4	Lab Development Fee (practical subjects only)	₹10,000/-
5	Fee at the time of Thesis Submission	₹30,000/-

No university scholarship/stipend is provided to part-time scholars.

Under Clause 3.4: - Mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC) as per Annexure-A on employer's letterhead. - Employer must certify that: (i) the applicant is permitted to pursue part-time Ph.D., (ii) duties permit sufficient time for research, (iii) applicant will be relieved for coursework. - If less than 10 years in current organization, previous experience certificates must be submitted to establish 10 years of completed service on the last date of online application. - Thesis submission requires a minimum of four (04) years.

Under Section 4: - For JRF, SRF, Project Associate, or Research Assistant working in externally funded projects in the University of Allahabad. - Must have been selected through a statutory selection committee. - Must have a minimum of one year of project tenure remaining from the last date of application. - Must receive a stipend more than or equivalent to UGC-CSIR JRF.

Under Clauses 4.2 to 4.4: - Research work must be substantially related to the objectives of the sanctioned project. - Principal Investigator (PI) must provide an NOC (Annexure-B) and consent to act as supervisor. - Ph.D. admission creates no financial liability on the University; fellowships are governed by funding agencies. - Expiry or completion of the project will not terminate the Ph.D. registration.

For Session 2026-27, a total of 959 Ph.D. seats are offered across the main campus and 10 constituent colleges: - AU Main Campus: 470 Seats - Constituent Colleges: 489 Seats - CMP: 89 Seats - ADC: 203 Seats - ISDC: 23 Seats - SPM: 27 Seats - SSK: 46 Seats - AKDC: 12 Seats - HDC: 11 Seats - JT: 36 Seats - RTMM: 8 Seats - ECC: 34 Seats

Department-wise seat distribution in Humanities & Social Sciences:

Subject	AU	CMP	ADC	Colleges	Total
Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology	3	8	16	ISDC 4, SPM 2, SSK 2, HDC 2, JT 6	43
Anthropology	10	-	-	-	10
Arabic / Persian	0	-	-	-	0
Economics	14	-	2	ISDC 1, SSK 6, HDC 2, ECC 2	27
Education	10	7	10	ISDC 3, SSK 6, AKDC 2, JT 6, ECC 1	45
English	16	5	10	SPM 4, SSK 3, AKDC 2, HDC 2, JT 2, ECC 1	45
Geography	6	-	12	SPM 3, ECC 4	25
Hindi	28	2	15	SPM 2, JT 3	50
Journalism & Mass Communication	4	-	-	-	4
Medieval & Modern History	13	-	10	ISDC 3, HDC 2	28
Music & Performing Arts	4	-	2	SSK 6, AKDC 1, JT 4, RTMM 2	19
Painting & Visual Arts	2	-	2	-	4
Philosophy	23	6	6	ISDC 4, SSK 4, JT 2	45
Political Science	0	-	2	ISDC 3, AKDC 2, JT 6, RTMM 6	19
Psychology	10	-	2	ISDC 8	20
Sanskrit	2	3	2	ISDC 2, SPM 4, SSK 2, JT 1	16
Sociology	4	-	1	ISDC 5, HDC 2, JT 6	18
Urdu	11	-	4	SSK 2, HDC 1	18

Department-wise seat distribution in Sciences & Technology:

Subject	AU	CMP	ADC	Colleges	Total
Chemistry	37	26	-	SPM 4, SSK 5, ECC 12	84
Physics	50	-	12	ECC 12	74
Botany	10	-	-	SSK 4, ECC 2	16
Zoology	23	5	-	SPM 2, SSK 6	36
Mathematics	12	12	6	SPM 4	34
Computer Science	16	-	12	-	28
Electronics & Communication	23	-	-	-	23
Biotechnology / Biochemistry	8	-	-	-	8
Atmospheric & Ocean Sciences	7	-	-	-	7
Earth & Planetary Sciences	2	-	-	-	2
Materials Science	10	-	-	-	10
Statistics	2	-	6	-	8
Food Technology / Nutrition	13	-	-	-	13
Agricultural Sciences (3 Branches)	3	-	-	-	3

Seat distribution in Commerce, Law & Professional disciplines:

Subject	AU Campus	CMP	ADC	Other Colleges	Total Seats
Commerce & Business Administration	47	2	26	-	75
Law	7	11	38	-	56
Defence & Strategic Studies	3	-	-	ISDC 2	5
Physical Education	4	-	2	SPM 2	8

Abbreviations of Constituent Colleges used in the admission brochure: - AU: University of Allahabad main campus (470 Seats) - CMP: Chowdhary Mahadev Prasad Degree College (89 Seats) - ADC: Allahabad Degree College (203 Seats) - ISDC: Ishwar Saran Degree College (23 Seats) - SPM: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College (27 Seats) - SSK: Sadanlal Sanwaldas Khanna Girls Degree College (46 Seats) - AKDC: Arya Kanya Degree College (12 Seats) - HDC: Hamidia Girls Degree College (11 Seats) - JT: Jagat Taran Girls Degree College (36 Seats) - RTMM: Rajarshi Tandon Mahila Mahavidyalaya (8 Seats) - ECC: Ewing Christian College (34 Seats)

Official Table 5 mapping of qualifying degree subjects (Disciplines 1–15):

S.No.	Ph.D. Discipline	Relevant Subject(s) in Qualifying Degree
1	Agricultural Microbiology	Agricultural Microbiology
2	Agricultural Chemistry	Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science
3	Agricultural Entomology	Relevant subject in Agriculture
4	Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology	Ancient History / Archaeology
5	Anthropology	Anthropology
6	Arabic	Arabic / Persian or a related field
7	Atmospheric & Ocean Sciences	Atmospheric/Ocean Sciences/Earth System Science/Meteorology/Geophysics/Geology/Physics/Maths/Statistics/CS/IT/Civil/Mech/Agriculture Engg
8	Behavioural & Cognitive Sciences	Cognitive Sciences or Neuroscience/Life Sciences/Zoology/CS/Psychology/Philosophy/Linguistics
9	Biochemistry	Biochemistry
10	Bioinformatics	Bioinformatics
11	Biotechnology	Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Life Science, Chemistry, Medical, Veterinary, Agri Science
12	Botany	Botany
13	Chemistry	Chemistry
14	Commerce & Business Administration	Commerce and Business Administration
15	Computer Science	Computer Science / Computer Technology

Official Table 5 mapping of qualifying degree subjects (Disciplines 16–30):

S.No.	Ph.D. Discipline	Relevant Subject(s) in Qualifying Degree
16	Defence & Strategic Studies	Defence & Strategic Studies
17	Design & Innovation in Rural Technology	Rural Technology/Development/Botany/Microbiology/Agri Botany/Fisheries
18	Development Studies	Development Studies/Pol Science/Sociology/Economics/Geography/Education/History/Philosophy/Anthropology/Commerce/EVS/Women Studies
19	Earth & Planetary Sciences (Geology/Geophysics)	Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geology/Applied Geophysics/Earth Science
20	Economics	Economics
21	Education	Education or M.Ed.
22	Electronics & Communication	Electronics / Communication
23	English	English
24	Environmental Science	Any Science Subject
25	Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Dev.	Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Development
26	Food Technology	Food Technology/Food Science/Process Engg/Post-harvest Tech/Food Biotech/Food Microbiology/Food Safety
27	Gandhian Thought and Buddhist Peace Studies	History, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, IR, Gandhian Studies, Peace Studies, Education, Psychology, Economics
28	Geography	Geography
29	Hindi	Hindi
30	Journalism & Mass Communication	Journalism, Mass Communication

Official Table 5 mapping of qualifying degree subjects (Disciplines 31–49):

S.No.	Ph.D. Discipline	Relevant Subject(s) in Qualifying Degree
31	Law	Law (LL.M.)
32	Materials Science	Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry/Electronics/Nano Science/Applied Physics/Applied Chem/Metallurgy/Solid State
33	Mathematics	Mathematics
34	Medieval & Modern History	Medieval / Modern History
35	Music & Performing Arts	Music and Performing Arts
36	Painting & Visual Arts	Painting / Visual Arts
37	Persian	Persian
38	Philosophy	Philosophy
39	Physical Education	Physical Education or M.P.Ed.
40	Physics	Physics
41	Political Science	Political Science
42	Psychology	Psychology
43	Sanskrit	Sanskrit
44	Sociology	Sociology
45	Statistics	Statistics
46	Textiles & Apparel Designing	Textiles and Apparel Designing
47	Theatre & Film	Theatre and Film
48	Urdu	Urdu
49	Zoology	Zoology

Under Clause 2.9: - Group-A: All eligible candidates who applied are directly shortlisted for RAT. - Group-B: Shortlisted up to 2 times the seats advertised in the relevant subject/unit, strictly adhering to Government of India reservation policy. - Shortlisting Metric: Marks obtained by the applicant in the qualifying examination (or Normalized score if agency publishes only normalized score). - Group-C: All eligible exempted candidates are invited directly for the department assessment/RAT.

Under Clause 2.9.2: - RAT carries 30% weightage (30 Marks) in the final merit calculation. - RAT entails a personal Interview and may include: - Research proposal presentation - Group Discussions - Written appraisal or domain assessment - Candidates must appear in person before the Doctoral Programme Committee (DPC) of the concerned department. - Note: No TA, DA, or accommodation is provided by the University for attending RAT.

Under Table 2 of the Admission Brochure, the final merit list for Groups A and B is prepared on a 120-Mark Scale:

Component	Weightage / Calculation	Maximum Marks
Academic Performance Score	High School (2) + Intermediate (3) + UG (5) + PG (10)	20 Marks
NTA / Qualifying Exam Score	Total marks obtained in NTA/Qualifying Test converted into 70 (70% weightage)	70 Marks
Research Aptitude Test (RAT)	Departmental Interview / Presentation / Assessment (30% weightage)	30 Marks
TOTAL COMPOSITE MERIT SCORE		120 MARKS

For Exempted Candidates (Group C): Selection is based strictly on performance in the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) only.

Under Table 2, Academic Performance Score (Max 20 Marks) is computed as follows:

Degree Level	Marks Bracket	Score Awarded	Level Max
1. High School (10th)	Less than 50%	0	2 Marks
	50% or more, but less than 60%	1
	60% or more	2
2. Intermediate (12th)	Less than 50%	1	3 Marks
	50% or more, but less than 60%	2
	60% or more	3
3. Undergraduate (UG)	Less than 50%	2	5 Marks
	50% or more, but less than 60%	3
	60% or more	5
4. Postgraduate (PG)	50% or more, but less than 55%	5	10 Marks
	55% or more, but less than 60%	7
	60% or more	10

Under Clause 2.9.3: - The obtained marks or normalised score of the qualifying examination (UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, etc.) is mathematically converted to a 70-mark scale. - This constitutes 70% weightage of the entrance assessment for Groups A and B. - Candidates who have qualified in multiple national examinations are advised to furnish details of the test where they obtained their highest score/rank.

Under Clause 2.9.4(g), in the event that two or more applicants obtain the exact same composite aggregate score (out of 120), inter-se merit is resolved in the following priority order: 1. Postgraduate Performance: Applicant securing higher marks / CGPA in the Postgraduate degree examination is placed higher. 2. Undergraduate Performance: If PG scores are also identical, marks / CGPA obtained in the Undergraduate examination are compared. 3. Age (Date of Birth): If UG marks are also identical, the older candidate in age is placed higher in the merit list.

Under Clause 2.9.4(d): - The DPC of each department prepares final results against each Unit (AU Main Campus or individual Constituent College) separately. - Consideration is given to both composite merit and candidate preferences. - DPC submits recommendations to the competent authority for formal approval.

Under Clause 2.9.4(e)-(f): - DPC simultaneously prepares and publishes a category-wise and unit-wise Waiting List along with the selected candidates list. - If a candidate secures admission in a constituent college, he/she may remain eligible for Upgradation to the university campus or preferred college if subsequent vacancies arise.

Under Clause 1.13, reservation is implemented per Ministry of Education (MoE) and UGC norms: - Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats - Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats - Other Backward Class (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): 27% of seats - Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% of seats - Fraction Rule: Reservation is implemented if seat calculation is ≥ 0.5. - SC/ST Inter-changeability: If ST seats remain unfilled, they are allocated to eligible SC candidates and vice-versa. However, unfilled SC/ST seats are NOT converted to any other category.

Under Clause 1.13.4: - 5% horizontal reservation is provided across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. - 1% quota allocated across each of the 5 disability categories: - (a) Blindness and low vision - (b) Deaf and hard of hearing - (c) Locomotor disability (cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack, muscular dystrophy) - (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness - (e) Multiple disabilities from (a) to (d) - Must be certified with not less than 40% disability.

Under Clause 1.13.4 Note: - Claiming candidates must appear before the Medical Board duly constituted by the Dean, Students' Welfare (DSW) of the University of Allahabad. - Must produce a disability certificate issued by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or Divyang Kendra, Prayagraj, bearing an attested photograph.

Follow these steps to submit the Ph.D. application on the official portal: 1. Visit the direct portal: https://aupravesh2026.cbtexam.in/. 2. Select "Ph.D. Admission 2026" and click on New Registration. 3. Fill personal details: Full Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, DOB, Category, Mobile, and Email ID. 4. Note your generated Application ID and Password sent via SMS/Email. 5. Log in to fill academic qualifications (High School, Intermediate, UG, PG marks) and qualifying national exam details (NET, JRF, GATE, etc.). 6. Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and category/PwBD certificates in prescribed format and dimensions. 7. Pay the applicable registration fee online via Gateway. 8. Download and print the completed confirmation page for reference during RAT verification.

Under the General Information section: - An applicant may apply for multiple Ph.D. subjects provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria for each discipline. - Separate Applications: Each subject requires a distinct online registration, application form submission, and payment of the prescribed registration fee.

Under Clause 2.10, applicants must bring all original documents and one self-attested photocopy: 1. Qualifying Examination Score Card (UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, JRF, etc.) 2. Master's Degree Marksheet and Certificate 3. Bachelor's Degree Marksheet and Certificate 4. Intermediate (10+2) Marksheet and Certificate 5. High School (10th) Marksheet and Certificate (DOB proof) 6. Central Government Format Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) 7. PwBD Certificate in Central Format (if applicable) 8. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (for employed and part-time applicants) 9. Experience Certificates (minimum 10 years for Part-Time Ph.D.) 10. Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card) 11. Two Recent Passport-Size Photographs 12. Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose (SOP) 13. Project Fellow documents (Appointment letter, joining report, continuation certificate, remaining tenure certificate, sanction order, PI NOC)

Official NOC formats provided in the brochure: - Annexure-A: Required for Part-Time Ph.D. applicants from employer organization, confirming 10 years service, permission for part-time research, and relieving for coursework. - Annexure-B: Required for Project Fellows from the Principal Investigator (PI), confirming project title, funding agency, sanction number, stipend level (≥ JRF), and consent to act as Ph.D. supervisor.

Under Clauses 2.5 to 2.7: - Regular full-time Ph.D. scholars are strictly prohibited from accepting any remunerative assignment or employment during enrolment, other than fellowships/stipends. - If an enrolled scholar secures employment later, they must report in writing immediately and submit an employer NOC; failure to do so will lead to cancellation of admission.

Under Clauses 3.6.8 and 3.6.13: - Regular scholars must fulfill departmental residence and attendance requirements. - Part-Time Ph.D. scholars are exempted from the minimum residence period. - The University is not responsible for providing research facilities at a part-time applicant's workplace.

Under Clause 3.6.6: - Scholars must submit Half-Yearly Progress Reports reviewed by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) or College Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) to the DPC. - Scholars must present a Pre-Submission Seminar and publish required research papers prior to thesis submission.

Under Clause 3.6.11: - Thesis submissions must strictly adhere to UGC Plagiarism Regulations (maximum allowable similarity threshold as per UGC norms). - Following evaluation by external examiners, a public Viva-Voce defense is conducted prior to degree award.

Current official status regarding entrance examination and interviews:

Stage / Document	Current Status	Remarks
Online Application Form	Available Now	Closes on 25 September 2026
RAT Admit Card Release	Not Released / To Be Updated	To be notified after application closure
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) Date	Not Released / To Be Updated	Department-wise schedule to be issued
Interview / Viva-Voce Date	Not Released / To Be Updated	Conducted by concerned DPC
Final Result & Merit List	Not Released / To Be Updated	Published after approval by RDC

For help in registration, technical issues, or admission-related queries:

University Address: University of Allahabad, Senate House Campus, University Road, Old Katra, Prayagraj - 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India

Official Helpdesk Email: auphdpravesh2026@gmail.com

Helpline Mobile Number: 7355191788 (Between 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM on working days)

Official University Website: https://allduniv.ac.in/

Direct official links for University of Allahabad Ph.D. Admission 2026-27:

Resource Description	Official Link
Apply Online Form (Direct Registration Portal)	Apply Online (aupravesh2026.cbtexam.in)
Official Notification / Ph.D. Admission Brochure (PDF)	Download Official Brochure PDF
Official Short Notice (PDF)	Download Short Notice PDF
Official University of Allahabad Website	https://allduniv.ac.in/
International Students Portal	International Students Advisory

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q1.What is the last date to apply for Allahabad University Ph.D. Admission 2026-27?

The last date for online registration, fee deposition, and application submission is September 25, 2026.

Q2.How many total Ph.D. seats are available in Allahabad University 2026-27?

A total of 959 seats are available across 49 disciplines (470 seats in AU Main Campus and 489 seats across 10 Constituent Colleges).

Q3.What is the application fee for Allahabad University Ph.D. Admission 2026?

The non-refundable application fee is ₹600/- for UR/OBC/EWS, ₹300/- for SC/ST/PwBD, and ₹1,200/- for Exempted category applicants.

Q4.Can 4-year Bachelor's degree holders apply directly for Ph.D.?

Yes, candidates who have completed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply directly.

Q5.Are candidates with NET / JRF exempted from RAT examination?

Group A candidates (JRF qualified) and Group B candidates (NET qualified) are evaluated on a 120-mark merit scale: 70 marks for Qualifying Exam, 30 marks for Research Aptitude Test (RAT Interview), and 20 marks for Academic Performance.

Q6.Who is eligible under the Part-Time Ph.D. programme?

Candidates holding a Master's degree with at least 10 years of regular service in a Govt department, PSU, R&D organization, or industry of repute along with an employer NOC (Annexure-A).