PDM University Ph.D. Admission 2026

PDM University Ph.D. Admission

Duration

• Full-time Scholars 3
• Part-time scholars 4

Ph.D. Entrance Test

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Maximum Marks: 100
• The medium of the test: English
• The paper will consist of two sections each containing 50 objectives (multiple choice questions (MCQs)). Section I will consist of MCQs based on research methodology while Section II will consist of questions from the subject.
• Qualifying marks: 50

Selection Criteria

• A candidate will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination.
• A candidate, who has qualified CSIR (JRF) / UGC (NET)/ SET/JEST/GATE/GPAT or has passed M Phil full-time regular degree shall be exempted from Ph.D. Entrance Test.
• The candidates, whose selection is approved by the DRC, will be admitted to the Ph.D. program after payment of prescribed fees.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. program must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the concerned subject / allied subject at the Master’s level. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

Admission Procedure

• The candidate desiring to seek admission to Ph.D. program shall apply online on the University website.Click here to Apply online
• The applications will be scrutinized by the Departmental Research Committee  (DRC) concerned. The DRC will call an adequate number of eligible candidates for a Ph.D. Entrance Test. The selection will be made on the basis of Ph.D. entrance marks, qualifying degree marks, weight-age (s) and interviews.