Ph.D Cycle II applications close on October 26, 2026. Department committee interviews run from November 6 to November 20, 2026. Final selection lists follow on November 30, 2026.
Private colleges have reopened the FYUGP form link from October 23 to October 26, 2026. Meanwhile, B.Ed 1st and 2nd semester exams at CRC Bemina stand postponed. All notices appear on kashmiruniversity.net.

Kashmir University 2026 Latest Updates
The table lists the main official notices from October 2026. The newest notice sits at the top.
| Notice Date | Update | Official Notice |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | B.Ed 1st and 2nd semester exams at CRC Bemina postponed | Check Here |
| October 23, 2026 | B.Pharm self-finance vacant seat selection notice | Check Here |
| October 22, 2026 | FYUGP private college form link reopened till October 26 | Check Here |
| October 21, 2026 | JKSET/LASET 2026 exam time moved to 1:30 PM | Check Here |
| October 21, 2026 | B.Ed regular mode Counselling Notice III for vacant seats | Check Here |
| October 8, 2026 | Ph.D admission notification, Cycle II 2026 | Check Here |
Kashmir University Ph.D Admission 2026 Cycle II
The Office of the Dean Research issued the Cycle II notice on October 8, 2026. Seats are open across the main campus, research centres and satellite campuses. Candidates apply online under the Admission tab of kashmiruniversity.ac.in.
Ph.D Cycle II 2026 Important Dates
The schedule below comes from the official Cycle II notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | October 12, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the form | October 26, 2026 |
| Interaction with department research committees | November 6 to November 20, 2026 |
| Selection list issued by Deans | November 30, 2026 |
The application fee is Rs. 300, paid online and not refunded. Interaction dates for each campus will be notified separately.
Ph.D Seats With the Most Vacancies
Physics leads the main campus with 35 seats. Botany follows with 28 and Chemistry with 20. Vacancies may change on the advice of each department committee.
| Subject | Campus | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Main Campus | 35 |
| Botany | Main Campus | 28 |
| Chemistry | Main Campus | 20 |
| Mathematics | South Campus | 20 |
| Applied Geology | Main Campus | 19 |
| Management Studies | South Campus | 19 |
| Zoology | Main Campus | 17 |
| Management Studies | North Campus | 17 |
| Commerce | Main Campus | 15 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | North Campus | 14 |
Ph.D Eligibility and Selection Order
Candidates need 55 percent marks in a relevant Master's degree. Reserved categories and differently-abled candidates need 50 percent. A four-year degree with 75 percent plus a one-year Master's also qualifies.
Seats are filled in a fixed order of priority. A lower group gets only the seats left over.
| Priority | Candidate Group | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NET qualified with JRF | Direct selection. Interaction only if JRF candidates exceed seats |
| 2 | NET qualified for Assistant Professor and Ph.D | NET score 70 percent, interaction 30 percent |
| 3 | NET for Ph.D only, GATE, SET or SLET qualified | Interaction: subject knowledge 70, research aptitude 30 |
Example: A Physics candidate with NET JRF gets first claim on the 35 seats. A SET qualifier competes only for seats left after both NET groups.
In-service teachers, scientists and university staff can apply part-time. They need two to seven years of permanent service.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Exam Held on October 25
The university's JKSET Agency conducted the exam on October 25, 2026. It decides eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in J&K and Ladakh. Qualified candidates also become eligible for Ph.D admission.
A notice dated October 21 moved the start from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The gap between the two papers was cut to 15 minutes. The test covered 41 subjects across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh centres.
| JKSET/LASET 2026 Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notification date | July 17, 2026 |
| Application window | July 24 to August 20, 2026 |
| Admit card release | October 9, 2026 |
| Exam date and time | October 25, 2026, 1:30 PM |
| Answer key | Expected on the university website |
The provisional answer key is expected next on set.uok.edu.in and kashmiruniversity.net. Candidates can track updates on the JKSET 2026 portal.
Kashmir University Admission 2026: Seats Still Open
Most 2026 admissions closed earlier in the year. KUET applications for UG programmes ran from March 3 to April 10, 2026. A few late windows remain open this month.
FYUGP in Private Affiliated Colleges
The College Development Council issued Extension Notice IV on October 22, 2026. The link stays open from October 23 to October 26, 2026. Admission depends on seats left in each college.
B.Pharm Vacant Seat
One self-finance B.Pharm seat fell vacant at the main campus. The Directorate of Admissions selected the next candidate on qualifying marks. The candidate must report to the Pharmaceutical Sciences department. The deadline is October 27, 2026, 5 PM.
Important: A missed deadline sends the seat to the waiting list.
B.Ed Regular Mode Counselling III
The third B.Ed counselling round took place on October 23, 2026. It covered 44 vacant seats across three institutions.
| Campus or College | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|
| South Campus | 5 |
| Sanctorum College of Education, Lalad Sopore | 25 |
| Franklin College of Education, Sopore | 14 |
Also Check: University of Kashmir Courses and Fees
Kashmir University Result 2026: Latest Declared
The university declares results course-wise on egov.uok.edu.in/results. These are the main results published in the last ten days.
| Result Date | Course and Semester | Exam Session |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | MCA 2nd Semester | August 2026 |
| October 23, 2026 | MCA 1st Semester | February 2026 |
| October 23, 2026 | BG NEP 2nd Semester, Batch 2025 and backlog | June 2026 |
| October 23, 2026 | MA Distance Mode 3rd Semester, seven subjects | June-July 2026 |
| October 22, 2026 | BA LLB 9th Semester | July 2026 |
| October 22, 2026 | MBBS Pre-Final re-evaluation | July 2026 |
| October 21, 2026 | Design Your Degree 4th Semester | August 2026 |
| October 21, 2026 | Design Your Degree 3rd Semester | December 2025 |
| October 21, 2026 | MA Distance Mode 1st Semester, seven subjects | April-June 2026 |
| October 19, 2026 | MDS 1st Year | September 2026 |
| October 19, 2026 | BG NEP 6th and 8th Semester re-evaluation | June 2026 |
| October 16, 2026 | MA/M.Sc Mathematics 2nd Semester | August 2026 |
How to Check Kashmir University Result 2026?
- Open the official results portal at egov.uok.edu.in/results.
- Pick the programme type, such as UG Non Professional or PG Professional.
- Click the result notification for the course and semester.
- Enter the roll number, name or registration number.
- Select the college and download the marks statement.
Read More: Kashmir University Result
Kashmir University B.Ed Exam Postponement 2026
The Controller of Examinations postponed B.Ed 1st and 2nd semester exams on October 26, 2026. The papers were due to start on October 27, 2026. The order covers only students enrolled through CRC Bemina, Srinagar.
A fresh date sheet will be notified separately. Other B.Ed exams carry on as scheduled.
Kashmir University Ranking and NAAC Grade
NAAC awarded the university an A++ grade in June 2025. Its CGPA of 3.68 is its highest so far. The grade was A+ in 2019 and A in 2011.
In NIRF 2025, it ranked 34th among universities. It was 45th in 2024. It ranked 59th overall and 8th among public universities. See the full year-wise University of Kashmir ranking record.
Check Out: University of Kashmir Questions and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is NET compulsory for University of Kashmir Ph.D admission 2026?
Ans. No. NET JRF holders get first priority. GATE, SET and SLET qualifiers can also apply. They get seats left after NET candidates.
Ques. Does Kashmir University hold a written test for Ph.D Cycle II?
Ans. No written test is listed in the Cycle II notice. Selection is through an interaction with the department research committee. It checks subject knowledge and research aptitude.
Ques. Can JKSET 2026 qualifiers apply for Kashmir University Ph.D?
Ans. Yes. JKSET qualifies a candidate for both Assistant Professor posts and Ph.D admission. SET holders fall in the third priority group.
Ques. What was the JKSET/LASET 2026 application fee?
Ans. General candidates paid INR. 1,200. RBA, OBC and EWS candidates paid INR. 900. SC, ST, transgender and PwD candidates paid INR. 700.
Ques. Where are JKSET/LASET 2026 exam centres located?
Ans. Kashmir centres were Srinagar, Anantnag and Baramulla. Jammu centres included Jammu, Kathua, Rajouri, Udhampur and Bhadarwah. Ladakh centres were Leh and Kargil.
Ques. Which UG programmes were filled through KUET 2026?
Ans. KUET covered 16 five-year integrated Master's programmes, including BA LLB. It also covered ITEP, Design Your Degree, BPA and BVA.
Ques. Can a student apply for revaluation of a Kashmir University result?
Ans. Yes. The university runs a re-evaluation facility after each result. Re-evaluation results appear on the same results portal.


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