DU PhD admission 2026-27: registration closes today; interviews start October 21
By TUF News Desk · Published 18 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Today is the last day to apply for a PhD at the University of Delhi. The university opened registration for regular PhD admissions for the 2026-27 academic session on October 6, and the window closes on October 18, 2026. Anyone who wants a seat this session has to finish the online form on the official DU admission portal before the day ends.
The University of Delhi runs its PhD admissions in phases through individual departments and centres, so this deadline applies to the regular admission cycle that started earlier this month. DU has also confirmed the full schedule through November, which gives applicants a clear picture of what happens after the form goes in.
The full schedule
These are the dates from the university’s published admission calendar:
- Registration opened: October 6, 2026
- Last date to submit the application: October 18, 2026
- Interviews by departments and centres: October 21 to 31, 2026
- Recommendations by the Departmental Research Committee and the Board of Research Studies: by November 10, 2026
- Last date to pay the admission fee: November 15, 2026
How to apply
The application is online only, through the university’s admission portal. Candidates register with their contact details, fill in personal, academic and research-related information, enter their qualifying examination details, upload the requested documents, pay the application fee shown on the portal, and submit the form. It is worth saving the confirmation page for later reference.
Keep the standard paperwork ready before you start: a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, identity proof and the marksheets and certificates the form asks for. Our admission documents checklist covers the usual set that entrance applications require.
One caution applies to every DU admission notice: the university accepts applications only on its official portals. A fake website with a similar address can cost you both the fee and the application, so check that the address in the browser bar matches admission.uod.ac.in before entering any details.
What happens after today
Once registration closes, applicants should watch their chosen department’s announcements for interview schedules and shortlisting details. The university’s calendar leaves barely three days between the closing date and the first interview day, so candidates who clear shortlisting will not get much preparation time.
Departments conduct the interviews between October 21 and 31, and the research committees have until November 10 to send their recommendations. After the merit lists are out, selected candidates have until November 15 to pay the fee and lock their seats.
Because departments handle their own interviews, it helps to look beyond the central notice. The bulletin of information carries the eligibility rules and programme-wise instructions, and individual departments publish their own notices on the DU website. The physics department, for example, has its registration link and October 18 deadline listed on its admissions page. Checking the central bulletin and the department page together is the safest way to stay updated.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
October 18, 2026. The University of Delhi opened regular PhD registration on October 6 on its official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
When will DU hold PhD interviews for the 2026-27 session?
Departments and centres will conduct interviews between October 21 and October 31, 2026.
What is the fee payment deadline for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
Selected candidates must pay the admission fee by November 15, 2026 to confirm their seats.
Where do I check programme-wise eligibility for DU PhD admission?
The university’s official Bulletin of Information carries the eligibility rules, accepted qualifying exams and department-level instructions for each programme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
October 18, 2026. The University of Delhi opened regular PhD registration on October 6 on its official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
When will DU hold PhD interviews for the 2026-27 session?
Departments and centres will conduct interviews between October 21 and October 31, 2026.
What is the fee payment deadline for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
Selected candidates must pay the admission fee by November 15, 2026 to confirm their seats.
Where do I check programme-wise eligibility for DU PhD admission?
The university's official Bulletin of Information carries the eligibility rules, accepted qualifying exams and department-level instructions for each programme.
Sources: Collegedunia, International News and Views, KollegeApply