CTUAP PhD Admission 2026: Notification, RAT Exam & Eligibility

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

University Name

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

University Type

Central University

Established

2019

Motto

 

Location

Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Approval

MoE | UGC | AIU | NTA | NEP |

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

August 05, 2026

Application Start

August 08, 2026

Application Last Date

September 08, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

September 20, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

September 30, 2026

Interview Date

October 12 – October 16, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

October 25, 2026

Last Date of Admission

October 31, 2026

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Selection Procedure

Online application submission

Entrance test (CUET PhD or university-level exam)

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research proposal evaluation

Final merit list preparation

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh 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 Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Documents Required for PhD

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Degree and Marksheet

Post-Graduation Degree and Marksheet

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Migration Certificate

Passport-size Photographs

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

Updated CV/Resume

Research Proposal

NET/JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Subject List

Bitechnology(PHDB)

Tribal Studies (PHDTS)

Botany (PHDB)

Management (PHDM)

Chemistry (PHDC)

Computer Science (PHDCS)

English (PHDE)

Geology (PHDG)

Journalism and Mass Communication(PHDJMC)

Social Work (PHDSW)

Sociology (PHDS)

Tourism  Management (PHDTM)

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹700 (Gen/OBC) / ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD)

Registration Fee

₹2,000 (One-time Admission Fee)

Security Deposit

₹3,000 (Refundable Caution Money)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹7,500

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹10,000

Exam Fee

₹1,000

DRC Fee

₹500 (Annual Review)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Year)

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Bank Account Details

Name

Registrar, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

Account Number

38521094401

IFSC

SBIN0061226

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

G.M. Valasa Branch, Vizianagaram

MICR Code

535002102

Swift Code

SBININBB

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh 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 Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh 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