Central University of Karnataka PhD Admission 2026: Apply Now, Seats & Dates

Central University of Karnataka

University Name

Central University of Karnataka

University Type

Central University

Established

2009

Motto

Nanna Desha Nanna Koduge (My Country, My Contribution)

Location

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | AICTE | EoA | NCTE | BCI | NAAC | NIRF

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

Jun-26

Application Start

Late June / Early July 2026

Application Last Date

Aug-26

Online Entrance Exam

Sep-26

Entrance Exam Result

September 2026 (within 3–5 days of exam)

Interview Date

Late September – Early October 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

Oct-26

Last Date of Admission

Nov-26

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Selection Procedure

Entrance Examination (Written Test)

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Merit List based on combined performance

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Central University of Karnataka 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

 

Central University of Karnataka Documents Required for PhD

Application Form Printout

Passport Size Photographs

10th & 12th Mark Sheets

Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificates

Post Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificates

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)

Migration Certificate

No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (if applicable)

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Subject List

 Commerce

 Economics

 Chemistry

 Geography

 Geology

 Electrical Engineering

 Electronics and Communication Engineering

 Hindi

 Foreign Languages Studies

 Mathematics

 Physics

 Psychology

 Social Work

 Public Administration and Governance

 Folklore and Tribal Studies

 Life Sciences

Management

Tourism Management

Computer Science

Kannada

English

Linguistics

Music and Fine Arts

History and Archaeology

Media Studies

Law

Classical Kannada

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 500

Registration Fee

₹1,800 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹10,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹17,340

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000

Exam Fee

₹ 600

DRC Fee

₹ 1,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 3,000

Viva Fee

₹ 2,000

 

Central University of Karnataka Bank Account Details

Name

Central University of Karnataka

Account Number

5109101000002

IFSC

CNRB0005109

Bank Name

Canara Bank

Branch

Kadaganchi Branch (CUK Campus)

MICR Code

585015520

Swift Code

 

 

Central University of Karnataka 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

 

Central University of Karnataka PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Central University of Karnataka Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Central University of Karnataka 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