University Name

Akal University

University Type

Private University

Established

2015

Motto

“Education for the Welfare of Humanity” (aligned with spiritual vision of Kalgidhar Society)

Location

Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NCTE | BCI | NAAC |            

Notification Date

May 15, 2026

Application Start

May 20, 2026

Application Last Date

June 25, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 05, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 12, 2026

Interview Date

July 18 – July 20, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 25, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 05, 2026

Online

Submission of Online Application Form

Entrance Test (University Level)

Exemption for NET/JRF/SET/GATE Qualified Candidates (as per UGC norms)

Shortlisting of Candidates

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Merit List Preparation

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th Mark Sheet & Certificate

12th Mark Sheet & Certificate

Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate

Post-Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate

NET/JRF/GATE/SET Scorecard (if applicable)

Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card, etc.)

Passport Size Photographs

Updated CV/Resume

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Migration Certificate (if required)

Category Certificate (if applicable)

English Studies

Punjabi

Psychology

Commerce

Economics

Botany

Physics

Chemistry

Zoology

Mathematics

Computer Science & Engineering

Education

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 2,000

Registration Fee

₹ 5,000

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 40,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 45,000

Exam Fee

₹ 4,000

DRC Fee

₹ 2,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,000

Viva Fee

₹ 5,000

Name

Akal University

Account Number

629301117777

IFSC

ICIC0001507

Bank Name

ICICI Bank

Branch

Talwandi Sabo

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation