Manav Rachna University Ph.D. Admission 2026

Manav Rachna University Ph.D. Admission

Manav Rachna University is multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary research driven University. University invites online Applications from the eligible candidates for admission to Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programme as per UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Awards of M. Phil/Ph.D. Degree Regulations, 2016 dated 05.05.2016 published in the Gazette of India dated 05/07/2016.

Duration of the Program

• Minimum duration for submission of the Ph.D. thesis is three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
• Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the authorities at University.
• The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for thesis submission in maximum duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave once in the entire duration of M.Phil/Ph.D. as per the University Norms.

Registration Procedure

• Applications for admission to Ph.D. programs shall be invited through an open advertisement annually, in November for pre-determined intake under each faculty.
• Applications shall be screened by a Scrutiny Committee constituted by the concerned Department. All the eligible candidates shall have to appear in a written test to be organized by MRU as per guidelines of UGC, followed by an interview to be conducted by the Department Research Committee (DRC). The candidates qualified UGC- NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ M. Phil. is exempted from Written Test.
• Non Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals may be admitted to the program in accordance with the policy guidelines laid down by the Government of India.
• Research assistantship of INR 18000-24000/- P.M. shall be awarded to meritorious scholars along with 50% fee concession and hostel accommodation.