University Name

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University

University Type

State University

Established

1992

Motto

Vidya Dadati Vinayam (Knowledge Gives Humility)

Location

Madhepura, Bihar, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | NCTE | BCI | AICTE |

Notification Date

May 15, 2026

Application Start

May 20, 2026

Application Last Date

June 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 12, 2026 (Offline Mode expected)

Entrance Exam Result

August 05, 2026

Interview Date

August 20 – August 30, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

September 10, 2026

Last Date of Admission

September 25, 2026

Online

PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the university

Merit list based on entrance exam marks

Interview / Viva-Voce (Research Proposal Presentation)

Final selection based on combined performance

NET/JRF qualified candidates may be exempted from entrance test (as per UGC norms)

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

10th & 12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Post-Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Entrance Exam Admit Card & Scorecard

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Work Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Mathematics

Statistics

Biotechnology

History

Political Science

Economics

Psychology

Sociology

Geography

Philosophy

Home Science

Hindi

English

Sanskrit

Maithili

Urdu

Philosophy

Commerce

Management

Education

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 (General/OBC) / ₹700 (SC/ST/PwD)

Registration Fee

₹5,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹ 3,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹18,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹2,500

DRC Fee

₹500 (Per Review)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹2,500 (Per 6-month extension)

Viva Fee

₹ 8,000

Name

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU)

Account Number

Integrated via UMIS/SBI Collect Portal

IFSC

SBIN0010339

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

B.N. Mandal University Campus, Madhepura

MICR Code

852002721

Swift Code

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