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Kopal Srivastava Aug 28, 2024 1.1K Reads
Starting from the 2024-25 academic session, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that the National Eligibility Test (NET) score can be used for admission to Ph.D. programs instead of the entrance tests conducted by different universities. The University of Delhi will also adopt this new policy.
Here are Some Guidelines for Ph.D. Admissions (2024-25):
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You must fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below:
Degree |
Program |
Eligibility for the program |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Home Science |
If you have an MSc in Home Science with at least 55% marks, you can apply. Your academic record should be strong, and you need to specialize in one of these areas: Food and Nutrition, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Development Communication & Extension, Resource Management and Design Application, Fabric and Apparel Science, Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition, or Food Technology. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Physics & Astrophysics |
To be eligible for the Non-NET University Fellowships, candidates must have an MSc in Physics or an MSc./MTech. in an allied subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized institution, following DU's Ordinance VI. Allied subjects include fields such as Applied Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biophysics, Material Science, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Electronics, and more. Those who have qualified for the UGC/CSIR-NET-LS, have completed or are pursuing an M.Phil., or rank in JEST Physics (up to Rank 200 for General, Rank 225 for OBC, Rank 250 for SC/ST/PwD), or have a GATE Physics percentile of 90+ (General), 85+ (OBC), or 80+ (SC/ST/PwD) can skip the entrance test and appear directly for the interview. For Other Fellowships, direct interview eligibility is granted to those who have qualified for UGC/CSIR-NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or an equivalent national fellowship in Physical Science. Scientists or professionals from government R&D institutes with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DU, and permanent faculty members in Physics at DU colleges, can also directly appear for the interview, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria. (Note: The 55% marks requirement is for the UR category only.) |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Persian |
As per the Delhi University Ordinance and its Amendments |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Biomedical Research |
To apply for the PhD program, you need a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Biomedical Sciences, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline. You can also have a professional degree like M.Tech., MPharma, MVsc, MD, or MS. Your degree must be recognized as equivalent to a Master's degree by the appropriate regulatory body. You should have at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. If you earned your degree from a foreign institution, it must be accredited by a recognized agency in your country. At the interview, you will need to present and discuss your research interest or area and bring a Statement of Purpose (SOP). Admission to the Ph.D. program will follow the categories listed under Ordinance VI of the University of Delhi. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies |
To apply, you need an MA with at least 55% marks. Your degree should be in Comparative Indian Literature, Comparative Literature, English, any Indian language, or a related subject. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Microbiology |
You need at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in your Master's degree, MPhil., M.Tech., M.D., or M.S. Your degree should be in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, or any branch of Biology from a recognized university or institute. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Economics |
You need a Master's or MPhil degree in Economics or a related subject from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Related subjects include Business Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, and Engineering. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Operational Research |
You need at least 55% marks in your Master's or MPhil degree in Operational Research from the University of Delhi or any recognized university. If your degree is in a related subject, you must also have studied at least two papers in Operational Research with 60% or more marks in those papers to be eligible for admission. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Statistics |
According to Ordinance VI of the University of Delhi, if you have passed MA or MSc in Statistics with at least 55% marks and have cleared CSIR-UGC NET (including JRF) in Mathematical Sciences, DST-INSPIRE, GATE (Statistics), or hold an MPhil. In statistics, you can directly appear for a presentation followed by an interview. This also applies if you have any other fellowship from a recognized government body. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Chemistry |
MSc (Chemistry) |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Botany |
You need an MSc in Botany or a related subject. Related subjects include any science field that has Botany or Plant Sciences as a core component. Depending on the specialization, candidates with degrees in fields like Biotechnology (M.Sc. or M.Tech), Biochemistry, Biophysics, Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Biology, or Natural Resource Management may also be considered for specific positions if faculty members approve. |
PhD |
Ph.D. in Biochemistry |
To be eligible for PhD admission, you need at least 55% marks in a Master's degree, MTech., MD., or MS. from a recognized university. Relaxation is provided as per university norms. If you are already enrolled in a full-time program at any university or institution, you cannot register for the Ph.D. program. Candidates are admitted based on their performance in a written test and/or interview, divided into the following categories: Category I: If you have a Master's or equivalent degree, you must take the entrance test. Shortlisted candidates from the test will be called for an interview. Category II: If you have cleared a national-level exam like CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or an equivalent fellowship, you can directly appear for an interview without taking the entrance test. If you're waiting for results from these exams, you can apply but need to provide valid proof of qualification to attend the interview. If you have already started your fellowship at another institution but wish to transfer it to Delhi University, you can apply as long as your fellowship is valid for at least four more years. Candidates with lectureship in CSIR/UGC-NET can also directly appear for the interview. Category III: If you have an M.Phil. degree or a post-graduate degree in a professional course (like M.Tech.) with at least 60% marks, or if you have a Master's degree with at least two years of research experience at a reputable institution, you can directly attend the interview if you have a national-level fellowship. For Non-NET fellowships, you must take the entrance exam. Category IV: If you hold a fellowship or research position in a research project selected by a university committee, you can directly attend the interview. Category V: Scientists and professionals working in defense, space institutions, or R&D institutes under the Government of India or State Government, where the university has an MoU, can directly attend the interview. GATE-qualified candidates with 91 percentile and above can also attend the interview directly. Category VI: Faculty members at the University of Delhi with at least two years of teaching or research experience can directly attend the interview. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Environmental Studies |
To apply for a Ph.D., you need at least 55% marks in your Master's degree (or an equivalent grade on the UGC 7-point scale) in the same or a related subject from a recognized university. Candidates from reserved categories (OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST, and Persons with Disability) get a 5% relaxation. Reservation and relaxation for EWS candidates will be given as per UGC and university rules. The Department's DRC will decide what qualifies as a related subject for admission. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology |
You need an MSc, MPhil., or M.Tech. in Plant Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related science from a recognized university or institute. You should also have an interest in Plant Molecular Biology. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Commerce |
You need an MCom., MPhil., MBA, MIB, MHROD, or MFC from a recognized university. If you are a foreign national, you must show proof of English language proficiency and have studied Mathematics or Statistics in your postgraduate degree. Foreign students should apply through the Foreign Students' Registry (FSR). |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in African Studies |
You need a Master's and M.Phil. degree in Social Sciences or Commerce with at least 55% marks from a recognized Indian or foreign university. An M.Phil. degree in African Studies or an equivalent subject from the University of Delhi, or another university, with at least 55% marks is also accepted. Allied subjects include History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, and Commerce. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in History |
You need a Master's or M.Phil. degree in History with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized Indian or foreign university. Candidates from other disciplines like Social Sciences, Humanities, or Sciences with at least 55% in their MA can also apply. Your application will be reviewed and approved by the Vice-Chancellor based on the Department Research Committee's recommendation. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Business Economics |
You need an M.Phil. or Master's degree in Economics, Management, Environmental Studies, or Commerce with at least 55% marks from the University of Delhi or any recognized university. Relaxation is available as per Delhi University rules. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Financial Studies |
You need an M.Phil. or Master's degree in Management, Commerce, or Economics with at least 55% marks from the University of Delhi or any recognized university. Relaxation is given according to Delhi University guidelines. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Law |
To apply, you need an LL.M. degree from an Indian university with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade. If your degree is from a foreign university, it must be accredited by a recognized authority in your country. There is a 5% relaxation in marks for candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled categories and for those who got their Master's degree before September 19, 1991. This means you need at least 50% marks if you fall into one of these categories. Candidates with an LL.M. or equivalent degree must take a written entrance exam conducted by the University of Delhi. If you pass, you’ll be shortlisted for an interview. If you’ve cleared UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), or similar national-level exams like DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or DST-INSPIRE, or if you are a teacher at the University of Delhi, you can directly appear for the interview after registering on the Ph.D. Online Admission Portal. Lastly, you cannot register for the Ph.D. program if you're already enrolled in any full-time study program at any university or institution. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Mathematics |
You need a Master's degree in Mathematics with at least 55% marks overall. If you belong to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), PwBD, or other reserved categories, there is a 5% relaxation. This means you can apply with 50% marks, following the university's rules. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Psychology |
You need a Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Psychology, Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences, or Human Development and Family Studies from a recognized university. Relaxation is provided as per Delhi University norms. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Biophysics |
You need a Master’s degree in any area of Science: Life or Biological Sciences, Physical, Chemical, Mathematical, or Computational Sciences from a UGC-recognized university or institute. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in East Asian Studies |
You need a postgraduate degree in any subject, preferably in East Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, from the University of Delhi or any recognized university, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grading. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Anthropology |
You need an M.A. or M.Sc. in Anthropology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, History, Economics, Tribal and Cultural Studies, Forensic Sciences, or similar subjects. You should have at least 55% marks or equivalent grading, following a 10+2+3+2 year education scheme. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Informatics & Communication |
You need at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in an M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Tech., or M.S. degree in Informatics, Communication, Electronics, Physics, or related subjects from a recognized university or institute. Reserved categories can get a 5% relaxation as per university rules. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Genetics |
You need at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in a Master’s degree, M.Phil., M.Tech., M.D., or M.S. in life sciences, medical sciences, or any branch of biology from a recognized university or institute. Relaxation is given according to Delhi University norms. If you have UGC-NET (JRF/LS), UGC-CSIR NET (JRF/LS), ICAR NET, or GATE in 'life science' or 'Biotechnology,' you can directly appear for the PhD interview. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Sociology |
To be eligible for the Ph.D. program in Sociology, you must have at least 55% marks in your post-graduation, with possible relaxation for reserved categories according to university rules. Alternatively, you can qualify with a NET/JRF in Sociology or achieve a minimum of 50% marks in the common entrance test, with similar relaxation provisions for reserved categories. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in English |
You need to have M. A. in English with 55% marks from a recognized university with applicable relaxations for various categories as per Delhi University rules. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Education |
Masters in Education. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies |
As per DU Ordinance and its Amendments |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Philosophy |
You need to have a 55% in Master in Philosophy or in any of the Allied Subjects Psychology, Physics, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, English, Management and Law, History, Sanskrit and Mathematics. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Physical Education & Sports Sciences |
To apply, you need a minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA score) Master‘s degree/M.Phil./M.P.Ed. In Physical Education from a recognized university. Other requirements in accordance with Ordinance VI of the University of Delhi. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Zoology |
M.Sc. Zoology/ Allied Subject with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university. Allied Subjects–M.Sc. in any discipline of Science. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Hindustani Music-Vocal/Instrumental |
To apply for the Ph.D. program in Music, candidates should have an M.Phil. degree from the University of Delhi or any UGC-recognized university, as it demonstrates research skills in the field. For those with a Master’s degree in Hindustani or Karnatak music but not an M.Phil., you can still apply. You need to have at least 55% marks in your M.Phil., including the dissertation. If you have 55% in Part-I of your M.Phil. but haven't finished the full degree, you can still take the Entrance Test. Foreign nationals with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and M.Phil. (all with at least 55% marks) in Hindustani or Karnatak Music from an Indian university must take the Entrance Test. However, if you have equivalent degrees from abroad, you don’t need to take the test but must complete a compulsory Research Methodology program. Foreign nationals who are teachers with 5 years of experience and a music degree from abroad are exempt from both the Entrance Test and the Research Methodology program. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Karnataka Music-Vocal/Instrumental |
To apply for the Ph.D. program in Music, you need an M.Phil. from the University of Delhi or another UGC-recognized university. If you have a Master’s in Hindustani or Karnatak music but not an M.Phil., you can still apply. For those with an M.Phil., you need at least 55% marks, including your dissertation. If you have 55% in Part I of your M.Phil., you can take the Entrance Test even if you haven’t finished the full M.Phil. Foreign nationals with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and M.Phil. (all with at least 55% marks) in Hindustani or Karnatak music from an Indian university must take the Entrance Test. If you have equivalent degrees from abroad, you don’t need the test but must complete a Research Methodology program. Foreign nationals who are teachers with 5 years of experience and a music degree from abroad are exempt from both the Entrance Test and the Research Methodology program. |
Ph.D |
Ph.D. in Percussion Music-Tabla/Pakhawaj |
To apply for the Ph.D. in Music, candidates must have an M.Phil. from the University of Delhi or another UGC-recognized university. While an M.Phil. is preferred as it indicates research aptitude in Music, those with just a Master’s in Hindustani or Karnatak music from an Indian university can still apply. Candidates should have at least 55% marks in their M.Phil., including the dissertation. If they have 55% in Part I of their M.Phil., they can take the Entrance Test even if their M.Phil. is incomplete. Foreign nationals with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and M.Phil. in Hindustani or Karnatak music from an Indian university need to take the Entrance Test. However, those with equivalent degrees from abroad are not required to take the test but must complete a Research Methodology program. Foreign nationals who are music teachers with five years of experience and a degree from abroad are exempt from both the Entrance Test and the Research Methodology program. |
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Popular PhD Specialization for Working Professionals (Online Mode) In India! |
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Check the points below to know the admission criteria for admission to Delhi University (DU) for a PhD.
The PhD Entrance Test will be held once a year, and the eligibility for interviews will be valid until the next test. M.Phil. interviews will also be held once a year. PhD interviews may happen twice a year or more, depending on seat availability.
If there’s a second round of interviews, candidates need to re-register on the online portal within the given timeframe. Entrance Tests in different departments will be scheduled to let candidates take tests in more than one subject if they wish.
The Entrance Test will be a qualifying exam with a pass mark of 50%. There’s a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates, making the pass mark 45%.
If there aren’t enough candidates from these categories, the Departmental Research Committees (DRCs) will find other ways to fill the seats, considering candidates from National Level Tests and other categories.
There are various entrance exams accepted by the Delhi University. Some of them are mentioned below :
Exam Name |
Details |
CSIR NET |
Conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for science students. Clearing it opens up teaching and research positions in educational institutions and PSUs. |
UGC NET |
Organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to assess candidates for assistant professor roles in universities and colleges. Covers 83 subjects. |
ICAR JRF |
The ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D) exam offers admission to 25% of doctoral seats in accredited colleges and 100% seats in ICAR Deemed Universities. Focuses on awarding JRF/SRF in Agriculture & Allied Sciences. |
ICMR JRF |
Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as the first step toward a Ph.D./Research program with financial support. Usually announced in July. |
CSIR JRF GATE |
Targets GATE-qualified engineering graduates and GPAT-qualified pharmaceutical graduates for research-based Ph.D. programs at CSIR labs. Offers fellowships to work with CSIR scientists. |
DBT JRF |
Offered by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for students pursuing research in biotechnology. Selection is through the online Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET). |
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If you’ve passed exams like UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, AYUSH-NET, or equivalent national exams, you can go straight to the interview.Faculties already working at the University of Delhi can directly attend the interview.
If you hold a Junior Research Fellowship or a similar research position and meet the eligibility criteria, you can also go straight to the interview, as long as a selection committee approves it.
Scientists and professionals from government R&D institutes with an MoU with the university can attend the interview directly if they meet the eligibility criteria.For Ph.D. admission in the Faculty of Management Studies, candidates with a good CAT score might be shortlisted to go directly to the interview.
Even if you’re exempt from the entrance exam, you must register on the online admission portal to qualify for the interview.
The entrance test will have a balanced mix of questions: 50% will focus on research aptitude and methodology, while the other 50% will cover subject-specific material.
The entrance exam of Delhi University for PhD is divided into 2 parts. Each part holds weightage off 50 percent marks:
Syllabus |
Topics |
Research Methodology |
The literature review Collection and analysis of data Information sources References Scientific writing |
Mathematical Tools for Research in Computer Science (part of Research Methodology) |
Algebra Linear Algebra Calculus Geometry Vector Calculus Real Analysis Probability and Statistics |
English Comprehension |
Correct usage of English language and reading Comprehension. |
Computer Science (Subject Specific) |
Discrete Structures Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms Computer System Architecture Operating Systems DBMS and File Structures Computer Networks |
You can check the syllabus of mathematics below:
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Probability and Statistics: |
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You have to be very specific about the correct usage of the English language and reading Comprehension. |
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Discrete Structures: |
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Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms: |
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Computer Networks: |
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For postgraduate-level environmental studies, you need a basic understanding of various disciplines like sciences, social sciences, economics, humanities, policy, and law. Introduction to Environmental Sciences:
This section gives you a foundational understanding of the key topics and issues in environmental studies:
PhD in Environmental Science Entrance Exam Syllabus of Delhi University |
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Delhi University accepts applications for Ph.D. programs across a range of disciplines and specializations. These courses are offered in various departments, each with its own set of specializations.
A list of all the specializations offered by the university is mentioned below:
Course Name |
Departments |
Specializations |
Ph.D. |
Arts |
English |
Germanic and Romance Studies |
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Hindi |
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Library and Information Science |
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Linguistics |
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Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies |
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Persian |
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Philosophy |
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Arabic |
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Punjabi |
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Urdu |
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Slavonic and Finno - Ugrian Studies |
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Buddhist Studies |
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Applied Social Sciences and Humanities |
Business Economics |
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Commerce and Business Studies |
Commerce |
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Financial Studies |
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Education |
Education |
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Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences |
Bio-Physics |
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Genetics |
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Biochemistry |
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Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
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Electronics |
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Microbiology |
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Physical Education and Sports Sciences |
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Informatics and Communication |
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Music and Fine Arts |
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Law |
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Mathematical Sciences |
Statistics |
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Operation Research |
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Mathematics |
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Computer Science |
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Social Sciences |
Adult Continuing Education and Extension |
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Political Science |
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History |
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Economics |
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Sociology |
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Geography |
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Social work |
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East Asian Studies |
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African Studies |
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Science |
Anthropology |
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Botany |
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Physics and Astrophysics |
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Chemistry |
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Geology |
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Zoology |
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Environmental Studies |
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Home Science |
Departments and Centers will keep all admission information up-to-date on the admission portal, their website, and the Ph.D. Bulletin. Admission to Ph.D. programs happens in two stages: the entrance test and the interviews.
To get into a PhD course, you need to pass the CUET (PhD) entrance test and then go through a personal interview. You must score at least 50% on the entrance test to qualify for the interview round. The list of shortlisted candidates and interview dates will be posted on the Ph.D. admission portal.
If you have already qualified for exams like UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or any similar national-level exam or fellowship, you can skip the entrance test and directly appear for the interview. Everyone, including those exempted from the entrance exam, must attend the interview. Once you pass the interview, you can secure admission to the Ph.D. courses.
The merit list of recommended candidates will be posted on the Ph.D. admission portal and the University/Department website. A waiting list will be created based on merit.The University of Delhi will not offer M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs through distance education.
M.Phil./Ph.D. research scholars cannot enroll in any other full-time program while their M.Phil./Ph.D. program is ongoing. The Department will keep a year-wise list of all registered M.Phil./Ph.D. research scholars on its website. The list will include the research scholar's name, research topic, supervisor/co-supervisor's name, and the date of enrollment/registration.
You need to follow the simple steps given below:
Complete Application: Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form. Upload:
Submit Profile: After uploading all files, click “Submit My Profile.”
Save and Check: Save your application details and review them by clicking “Save Application.”
Choose PhD Program: Click on “Ph.D.” and then “Apply.” Enter your educational details.
Scholarship Details: If you have a scholarship or fellowship, provide the relevant information.
Research Proposal: If required, include your research theme, major writings, contributions, methodology, and any publications. If not applicable, write “Not Applicable.”
Employment Details: Provide your last/current job details if any.
Review and Modify: Check your form and make any changes if needed.
Pay Fee: Click “Pay Fee” to complete the process. You can pay via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Complete Submission: Your application is only complete after payment is processed.
Multiple Programs: Fill out a separate registration form for each PhD program you’re applying to, using the same login details. Pay the fee for each program separately.
The entrance test results will be posted on the Ph.D. admission portal and the University/Department website.
The following details will be available on the Ph.D. admission portal and the Department/Centre website:
1) List of candidates shortlisted for the interview through the entrance test and those directly eligible for the interview.
2) Dates and other interview details.
To check the results it is a must for you to visit the official website of Delhi University:
Specializations |
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Major areas of Research in the Department of Arabic |
Classical Arabic Literature, Modern Arabic Literature, Classical Arabic Prose & Poetry, History of Arabic Language and Literature, Historiography, Lexicography, Linguistics, Rhetoric, Arabic literature in India, Tafseer, Hadith, Arabic Prosody, Logic and Philosophy, Arabic Grammar Syntax and Morphology and Translation from Arabic to other Languages. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of English |
British Literature, Indian Writing in English, Indian Literature, World Literature, American Literature, European Literature, Gender Studies, Visual Studies, Women Studies, Queer Studies, Dalit Studies, Disability Studies, Diaspora Studies, Autobiographical Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, Translation Studies, Print Culture, South Asian Literature, Cultural Studies, Medical Humanities, Marginality Studies, Partition Literature, Refugees Narratives and Dystopian Literature, Conflict and Memory Studies, Indian Classical Literature, Indian Knowledge Systems, Media Studies, Orature/Oral Culture, Language and Linguistics, Religion and Literature, FilmStudies, Performance Studies, Postmodern Literature, Narrative Studies, Digital Humanities, and Theory of Emotions. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Hindi |
Samagra Hindi Sahitya, Kavyashastra, Bhasha Vigyan, Patrakarita. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Psychology |
Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Organizational Behaviour and Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology, Health Psychology. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Financial Studies |
Finance, Management, Marketing |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Commerce |
Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour and Development and other related areas. |
Major areas of Research in Electronic Science |
Modeling and Simulation Studies of Advanced Microelectronic Devices, machine learning applications in semiconductor devices, Application of AI and ML in low power VLSI design, Thin films, Nanomaterials & nanostructures (Electronic/semiconductor materials & Devices) for various applications; Nano science/ Nano composites/ Nano technology; Microwave passive components, Plasmonic waveguides and devices; Embedded Systems, Photonics, Photovoltaics, Optoelectronic devices, Cyber-Physical Systems, Machine learning; Bioelectronics, Spintronics, Signal Processing, Sensors, Antennas, Antenna Design, Compact RF & Microwave component design, RFID communications, Flexible Electronic Devices, RF Microwave Communication, Internet of Things, Radar, Software Defined Radio. |
Major areas of Research in the Microbiology |
Microbial pathogenesis, Industrial microbiology, Molecular biology, DNA replication, Virology. |
Major Areas of Research in Philosophy |
Indian Philosophical Systems, Philosophy of Religion PHILOSOPHY OF MIND & CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY Classical Indian Philosophy, Theories of Consciousness,, Comparative Philosophy Ethics, Bioethics, Eco-Ethics, Care-Ethics, Feminism/Ecofeminism, MahÄbhÄrata Studies, Comparative Cultural Philosophy, Indian and Buddhist Philosophies, Asian Indigenous Philosophies, Philosophy of Education, Peace Studies, Mindfulness and Film/Art & Philosophy, Indian Philosophy (Aesthetics, Philosophy of Shaivism, Mimamsa, Indian Philosophy of Mind, Indian Social & amp; Political Philosophy, Vedanta Philosophy and Indian Ethics); Contemporary Indian Philosophy; Western Philosophy; Greek Philosophy; Analytic Philosophy; Philosophy of Language; Logic; Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Science; Ethics (Meta-Ethics, Applied Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Development Ethics, Media Ethics, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence); Aesthetics; Philosophy of Human Rights; Feminism, Epistemology; Social & Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Technology; Continental Philosophy, Existentialism; Phenomenology; Western Philosophy of Mind (Phenomenology & amp, Embodied Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Psychiatry); Philosophy of Psychology; Philosophy of Action; Comparative Philosophy; Critical Thinking; and Cultural Studies etc. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies |
Comparative Indian literature, Translations Studies, Women‘s Writings, Drama and Theatre, Folklore and Tribal Lore, Assamese Language, Literature and Culture, Bengali Language, Literature and Culture, Gujarati Language, Literature and Culture, Sindhi Language, Literature and Culture, Tamil Language, Literature and Culture, Telugu Language, Literature and Culture, Postmodernism and Postcolonialism, Bhakti Literature, Cultural Studies, Literary and Cultural Theory, Partition Literature, Sociology of Literature and Culture, Indian Poetics, Socio-linguistics. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Biophysics |
Protein engineering and structural biology, Computational Biology, Translational Bioinformatics, Analysis of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data, Development of AI/ML tools for Biomedical Data Analysis. Evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Industrial and Environmental applications of Archaeal physiology, CRISPR-Cas based genome editing mechanisms, Proteostasis and protein misfolding diseases, Protein engineering and structural biology, Structural Bioinformatics, Molecular biophysics and dynamics of macromolecular assembly, neurodegenerative disorder and protein aggregation, interaction of biomolecules (protein-protein, proteinDNA/RNA, protein/DNA- ligands) Biochemical and molecular insights into GPCR signalling and Pharmacology, Molecular parasitology, Drug discovery. |
Major areas of Research in Electronic Science |
Modeling and Simulation Studies of Advanced Microelectronic Devices, machine learning applications in semiconductor devices, Application of AI and ML in low power VLSI design, Thin films, Nanomaterials & nanostructures (Electronic/semiconductor materials & Devices) for various applications; Nano science/ Nano composites/ Nano technology; Microwave passive components, Plasmonic waveguides and devices; Embedded Systems, Photonics, Photovoltaics, Optoelectronic devices, Cyber Physical Systems, Machine learning; Bioelectronics, Spintronics, Signal Processing, Sensors, Antennas, Antenna Design, Compact RF & Microwave component design, RFID communications, Flexible Electronic Devices, RF Microwave Communication, Internet of Things, Radar, Software Defined Radio. |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Operational Research |
Inventory and Production Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Stochastic Modelling and Optimization, Queuing Theory, Mathematical Programming, Hardware Reliability, Software Reliability, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Quality Management, Healthcare Management, Social Media Analytics,Soft Computing, Decision Theory |
Major areas of Research in the Department of Computer Sciences |
Artificial Intelligence, MOOC Platforms, Data Mining, Social network analysis, Utility Mining, Location Privacy, Blockchain, Context-aware computing, Machine Learning, Recommender System, Multi-Label Classification, Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Biomarker Discovery, Watermarking, Medical Image Analysis, Image Analysis, Trusted/Explainable AI, Machine Trust and Reputation Systems, Explainable AI in interpreting Machine Learning/Deep Learning Decisions with special reference to Medical Data Analysis, Role of Explainable AI in interpreting Machine Learning/Deep Learning Decisions in Financial Data Analysis, Network Science and Approximation Algorithms/ Wireless Communications / Wireless Sensor Networks / Internet of Things/ Complex Networks/ Mobile Edge Computing/ Cloud Computing/ Computational Neuroscience/ Computational Finance/ Quantum Computing / Software Defined Networks / Network Security/ Quantum Cryptography |
Major areas of Research in the Department of History |
Social History, Economic History, Cultural History, Visual Culture, History of Religion, Gender History, Intellectual History, Archaeological Foundation of History, History of Emotion; Palaeography/Epigraphy and historical analysis of Inscriptions, The interface between landscape, archaeology and anthropology, Medieval state and ecclesiastical institutions, Asian Interaction and Transculturality, The Nationalist movement in India, Peasant and tribal societies and movements, The Process of Sectarian and Majoritarian Identity Formation, Textual Studies- Culture, Caste and Gender: Identity Formation and Articulations in India, Memory history-community, Oral and Performative Narratives and their Relationships to Constructions of Particularistic Pasts, Rural and Urban Landscapes and Environmental History: History of Disease, History of Science and Medicine. The Interaction between Institutions of Governance and Newer Forms of Knowledge, with particular reference to the development of Humanistic Disciplines and of Archaeology and Museumology. |
To apply for a Ph.D., you need at least 55% in your Master’s Degree (or a 'B' grade in the UGC 7-point scale) in the same or a related field from a recognized university. There’s a 5% relaxation for OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST, and Persons with Disability. The exact allied subjects for each department will be decided by the department's DRC. You cannot register for a Ph.D. if you are already enrolled in another full-time program. To qualify, you must score 50% in the Entrance Test, but passing the test doesn’t guarantee admission or a fellowship. Once selected, your admission is conditional on meeting eligibility requirements and verifying your documents. The department or university may adjust the number of fellowships or choose not to award any in a given year.
To get a Ph.D. from Delhi University, you need at least 55% in your Master’s Degree (or a 'B' grade in the UGC 7-point scale) in the same or a related field from a recognized university. There’s a 5% relaxation for OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST, and Persons with Disability.
The last date for Ph.D. admission at Delhi University for 2024-25 is August 2, 2024. The application process starts on July 12, 2024.
For Phase I, candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), AYUSH-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or other equivalent national level exams can appear directly for an interview. NET is not mandatory for all candidates.
Ph.D. course fees at Delhi University range from INR 2,000 to 5 lakhs. The cost varies depending on the program and other factors.
The minimum cutoff is 55% in post-graduation, with relaxation for reserved categories. For Sociology, you need either NET/JRF or at least 50% in the common entrance test.
Yes, a Ph.D. is challenging. It involves a long process of conducting and writing up an advanced research project, which must pass rigorous peer review. By the end, you need to show that you’re an expert in your field.
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