Delhi University PhD Admission 2026-27 Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

The University of Delhi (DU) has opened the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Admission 2026-27 registration window on its official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in. The announcement follows the release of the official Bulletin of Information (BoI) for Regular PhD Admissions dated October 6, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to doctoral programmes across DU departments can submit their applications online. The last date to complete the registration process is October 18, 2026.

Interviews will be conducted by the respective Departments and Centres from October 21 to October 31, 2026. Recommendations by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) and the Board of Research Studies (BRS) are due by November 10, 2026. Selected candidates must pay the admission fee by November 15, 2026 to confirm their seats.

Direct Link: Download DU PhD 2026-27 Admission Brochure PDF

DU PhD 2026-27 Important Dates

Participating Departments and Centres

The current cycle runs Phase I admissions for the 2026-27 session alongside Phase II admissions for the 2025-26 session. The Department of Political Science has released its Phase I notice for 2026-27 admissions. Multiple departments are simultaneously conducting Phase II admissions for the previous session.

Phase II departments include Finance and Business Economics, Buddhist Studies, and Environmental Studies. English, Education, and Psychology are also inviting applications. Science disciplines on the list include Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. Humanities departments participating include History, Hindi, and Sanskrit. Computer Science and Mathematics are also open for applications.

How to Apply for DU PhD Admission 2026-27?

Candidates must register through the dedicated PhD portal before the deadline. The step-by-step process is given below.

• Visit the official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
• Click on the PhD Admissions 2026-27 registration link.
• Create a new candidate account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in personal, academic, and category details in the online form.
• Upload the required scanned documents as per the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the form and download a printout for records.

Where to Get Help for Queries?

Applicants with queries can reach the admission helpdesk through official channels. The dedicated email ID for PhD-related issues is phd@admission.du.ac.in. The university has also activated a bank of helpline numbers from +91 8065068768 through +91 8065068784. Support is available Monday to Friday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the Bulletin of Information issued on October 6, 2026 carefully.
2. Verify department-specific eligibility, intake, and reservation details on the portal.
3. Keep mark sheets, certificates, and category documents scanned and ready.
4. Complete and submit the application form before October 18, 2026.
5. Prepare for the departmental interview between October 21 and 31, 2026.
6. Pay the admission fee by November 15, 2026 to confirm the seat.

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