CUAP PhD Admission 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility & Fees

Central University of Andhra Pradesh

University Name	Central University of Andhra Pradesh
University Type	Central University
Established	2018
Motto	Not officially specified
Location	Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Approval	MoE \| UGC \| AIU \| NTA \| NEP \|

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Application Important Date

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 15, 2026
Interview Date	July 25–28, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	August 05, 2026
Last Date of Admission	August 15, 2026

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Selection Procedure

Online application submission

Entrance examination (CUET PhD or university test)

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of research proposal

Final merit list preparation

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

Central 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 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

CUET PhD / NET/JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Subject List

Development Economics

Rural Finance

Trade

Public Policy

International Relations

Governance

Marketing

Finance

Strategic Management

Literature

Cultural Studies

Linguistics

Clinical Psychology

Counseling

Cognitive Science

Classical Literature

Folk Arts

Translation

Central University of Andhra Pradesh PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹1,500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) / ₹750 (SC/ST/PwD)
Registration Fee	₹2,000 (One-time)
Security Deposit	₹5,000 (Refundable)
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹12,500
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹18,000
Exam Fee	₹1,000 (Per semester/exam)
DRC Fee	₹500 (Per session review)
Thesis Submission Fee	₹5,000 (At time of submission)
Extension Fee	₹2,500
Viva Fee	₹3,000 (Final Defense)

Central University of Andhra Pradesh Bank Account Details

Name	Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Account Number	8550101013484
IFSC	CNRB0008550
Bank Name	Canara Bank
Branch	Sarada Nagar, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
MICR Code	515015003
Swift Code	CANRINBB

Central 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 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 University of Andhra Pradesh Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

Central 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