ASTU PhD Admission 2026: Application Form, Dates & ASTU-RET Guide

Assam Science & Technology University

University Name

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU)

University Type

State University

Established

2010

Motto

“Excellence in Science & Technology Education and Research”

Location

Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, India

Approval

UGC | AICTE | PCI | NAAC | NBA | NIRF | AIU |

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

May 20, 2026

Application Start

May 25, 2026

Application Last Date

June 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 5, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 20, 2026

Interview Date

August 1 – 5, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 14, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 25, 2026

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Selection Procedure

PhD Entrance Test (conducted by ASTU)

Screening of Applications

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of Research Proposal

Preparation of Final Merit List

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

Assam Science & Technology University Documents Required for PhD

Duly Filled Application Form

Passport Size Photographs

10th & 12th Certificates and Mark Sheets

Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate

Post-Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate

NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Valid ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Migration Certificate

Character Certificate

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Subject List

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electronics & Communication

Pharmacy

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Business Administration

Water Resource Management

Architecture

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Non-refundable)

Registration Fee

₹10,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹10,000 (Refundable, center-dependent)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹12,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹3,000

DRC Fee

₹ 3,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹5,000

Viva Fee

₹10,000

 

Assam Science & Technology University Bank Account Details

Name

ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Account Number

33768271543

IFSC

SBIN0010670

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Assam Engineering College (AEC) Branch

MICR Code

781002038

Swift Code

SBININBB219

 

Assam Science & Technology University Payment Mode

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

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Assam Science & Technology University Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Assam Science & Technology University PhD Complete Course Basic Details

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

 

 

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