DU PhD admission: apply by October 18, interviews start October 21
By TUF News Desk · Published 13 October 2026 · 3 min read
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The University of Delhi has opened PhD admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Registration started on October 6, 2026, and the window closes on October 18, so aspirants have about five days left to apply online through the official admission portal. The university issued the Bulletin of Information for regular PhD admissions on October 6, which carries the complete schedule and eligibility conditions.
This round covers doctoral programmes across DU departments and centres. Candidates should read the bulletin for their chosen department before paying the fee, since each department sets its own interview schedule and research requirements.
Key dates for the 2026-27 round
The registration window runs from October 6 to October 18, 2026. Departments and centres will conduct interviews from October 21 to October 31, 2026. Recommendations from the Departmental Research Committee and the Board of Research Studies are due by November 10, 2026, and selected candidates must pay the admission fee by November 15, 2026 to confirm their seats.
Who can apply and how selection works
DU admits PhD candidates through UGC-NET scores followed by a departmental interview, in line with its standard admission process for research programmes. The reported admission updates mention UGC-NET scores from the December 2025 and June 2026 cycles, but applicants should confirm the exact applicable rules in the official bulletin, since department-level conditions can differ.
General eligibility follows the UGC pattern for research programmes: a Master’s degree with the required minimum marks, with relaxation for reserved categories under UGC norms. The bulletin lists the precise conditions for each department, so check it before you start filling the form.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only through the official portal. The registration steps are simple: create a candidate account with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill in personal, academic and category details, upload scanned documents in the prescribed format, pay the application fee online, and submit the form. Keep a printout of the submitted form for your records.
The application fee is Rs 750 for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. Candidates in other categories should check the bulletin for their fee before paying. Our admission documents checklist lists the scans most research programme applications ask for, so you can have everything ready before the deadline.
What happens after you apply
Each department and centre will hold interviews between October 21 and 31. The departmental research committees will then send their recommendations, with final Board of Research Studies approval due by November 10. Candidates who are selected must pay the admission fee by November 15 to secure their seats.
Research students usually plan funding alongside admission. The guide to scholarships for Indian university students explains what is available beyond fellowships. To know the institution better before you apply, read the University of Delhi profile on this portal.
Apply before the evening of October 18. Admission portals slow down under deadline pressure, and a failed payment in the final hours leaves no time to recover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
October 18, 2026. Applications are submitted online through the university’s official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
When will DU hold PhD interviews for 2026-27?
From October 21 to 31, 2026. Each department and centre will hold its own interviews.
What is the application fee for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
Rs 750 for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. Candidates should check the Bulletin of Information for category-wise fee details.
How does DU select PhD candidates?
Selection is based on UGC-NET scores followed by an interview conducted by the department or centre. Departmental Research Committee and Board of Research Studies recommendations are due by November 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
October 18, 2026. Applications are submitted online through the university's official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
When will DU hold PhD interviews for 2026-27?
From October 21 to 31, 2026. Each department and centre will hold its own interviews.
What is the application fee for DU PhD admission 2026-27?
Rs 750 for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. Candidates should check the Bulletin of Information for category-wise fee details.
How does DU select PhD candidates?
Selection is based on UGC-NET scores followed by an interview conducted by the department or centre. Departmental Research Committee and Board of Research Studies recommendations are due by November 10, 2026.
Sources: CollegeDunia, KollegeApply