University Name

Barkatullah University

University Type

State University

Established

1970 (formerly Bhopal University; renamed in 1988)

Motto

Knowledge is Power

Location

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | AICTE | BCI | NCTE | PCI | MPNRC & INC |

Notification Date

April 15, 2026

Application Start

April 20, 2026

Application Last Date

May 25, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 21, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 05, 2026

Interview Date

July 20 – August 05, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 20, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 31, 2026

Online

Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) conducted by the university

Preparation of Merit List based on entrance marks

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Selection based on combined performance

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

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

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if required)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Applied Aquaculture

Bioscience

Biotechnology

Genetics

Environmental Science & Limnology

Microbiology

Botany

Zoology

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Applied Geology

Geoinformatics

Computer Science

Electronics

Information Technology

Hindi Literature

English

Sanskrit

Urdu

Arabic

Persian

Linguistics

Comparative Language & Culture

Drawing & Painting

History

Sociology

Political Science

Economics

Applied Economics

Psychology

Social Work

Women Studies

Commerce

Financial Management

Management

Business Administration

Education

Physical Education

Yoga

Human Consciousness & Yogic Science

Legal Studies and Research

Food & Nutrition

Child Development

Materials Science

Nanotechnology

Digital Communication

Product Design

Applied Aquaculture

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 2,500

Registration Fee

₹5,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹20,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹30,000

Exam Fee

₹ 2,500

DRC Fee

₹ 2,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

₹ 3,000

Viva Fee

₹ 10,000

Name

Registrar, Barkatullah University

Account Number

10053133334

IFSC

SBIN0003537

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Bhopal University Branch

MICR Code

462002013

Swift Code

SBININBB477

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

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

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