CIBS Leh PhD Admission 2026: Entrance Exam, Dates & Eligibility

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies

University Name	Central Institute of Buddhist Studies
University Type	Deemed University
Established	1959
Motto	Preservation and Promotion of Buddhist Culture and Philosophy
Location	Leh, Ladakh, India
Approval	UGC \| NAAC \| AIU \| NEP\|

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	January 30, 2026
Application Start	February 02, 2026
Application Last Date	March 07, 2026 (Extended)
Online Entrance Exam	March 10, 2026
Entrance Exam Result	March 25, 2026
Interview Date	April 05 – April 08, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	April 15, 2026
Last Date of Admission	April 30, 2026

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Selection Procedure

Application form submission

Entrance examination conducted by the institute

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of research proposal

Final merit list based on entrance and interview

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Duration

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

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies 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 Institute of Buddhist Studies 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/Passport)

Research Proposal

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if required)

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Subject List

Bhot Bauddh Darshan

Sanskrit Bauddh Darshan

Bauddh Puranic History

Bhot Literature

Comparative Philosophy

Sanskrit Literature

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹500 (Payable at the time of application)
Registration Fee	₹1,000 (One-time at the time of admission)
Security Deposit	₹2,000 (Refundable Caution Money)
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹2,500 (Varies by subject)
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	N/A (Usually not offered)
Exam Fee	₹600 (Per Semester / Coursework)
DRC Fee	₹500 (Annual)
Thesis Submission Fee	₹5,000 (One-time at the time of submission)
Extension Fee	₹2,000 (Per Year after 3 years)
Viva Fee	₹ 3,000

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies Bank Account Details

Name	Director, CIBS, Leh
Account Number	10325832954
IFSC	SBIN0001365
Bank Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Branch	Leh Main Branch
MICR Code	194002011
Swift Code	SBININBB456

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies 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 Institute of Buddhist Studies PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.
50% questions on research aptitude	50% questions on respective subject

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies 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