GNDU PhD Admission 2026: August Session Dates & Online Form

Guru Nanak Dev University

University Name

Guru Nanak Dev University

University Type

State University

Established

1969

Motto

“Enlightening the World through Education”

Location

Amritsar, Punjab, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | UPE | MHRD | AICTE | BCI | NCTE | PCI | UGC-DEB | NIRF |

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

June 15, 2026

Application Start

June 16, 2026

Application Last Date

July 05, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 15, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 20, 2026

Interview Date

July 25 – 28, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 30, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 10, 2026

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

PhD Entrance Test (PET)

Entrance Test Result Declaration

Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Merit List Preparation

Document Verification

Final Admission and Registration

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Guru Nanak Dev 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

 

Guru Nanak Dev University Documents Required for PhD

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Marksheet and Degree

Postgraduate Marksheet and Degree

Passport Size Photograph

Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card / Passport / Voter ID)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

NET / JRF / GATE / SLET Certificate (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Synopsis

Migration Certificate

Character Certificate

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer (for Part-Time candidates)

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Subject List

Punjabi

Hindi

English

Sanskrit

History

Political Science

Economics

Sociology

Psychology

Geography

Education

Commerce

Business Administration

Law

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Statistics

Computer Science

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Environmental Science

Agriculture

Food Science & Technology

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Physical Education

Journalism & Mass Communication

Fine Arts

Music

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

Registration Fee

₹1,300 (Non-refundable)

Security Deposit

₹5,000 – ₹6,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹30,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹50,000

Exam Fee

₹ 5,000

DRC Fee

₹ 5,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 25,000

Extension Fee

₹ 10,000

Viva Fee

₹ 20,000

 

Guru Nanak Dev University Bank Account Details

Name

GURU NANAK DEV ENGINEERING COLLEGE BIDAR

Account Number

37781086644

IFSC

SBIN0040809

Bank Name

STATE BANK OF INDIA

Branch

GNDEC Campus Branch

MICR Code

585002129

Swift Code

 

 

Guru Nanak Dev 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

 

Guru Nanak Dev University PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Guru Nanak Dev University Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Student Result Portal

Online Fee Payment

 

Guru Nanak Dev 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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