DMIHER PhD Admission 2026 Open; Apply For AIPHDCET Till February 15

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 23, 2026

DMIMS has opened the doctoral program admission for the academic year 2026. Admission will be based on an entrance examination and multiple rounds of interviews. Check all details below.

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER) has opened applications for AIPHDCET- Jan 2026 session for registration to the Doctoral Degree Programs at DMIHER, a Deemed University for the academic year 2026. Online applications are being accepted through the official website, dmiher.edu.in, by February 15, 2026.

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Candidates interested for PhD at DMIMS must pay the registration fee of INR 2,500 to proceed with the admission process. All India Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (AIPHDCET) - JAN 2026 has been scheduled on February 22, 2026.

DMIMS AIPHDCET 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date of Application Submission	15 February 2026
Online Entrance Examination	22 February 2026

The PhD Programme at Datta Meghe (DMIMS) is offered in various faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Interdisciplinary Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Commerce & Management, and Science & Technology.

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DMIMS PhD Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Doctoral programme will be based on an entrance test, conducted by the institute, followed by multiple rounds of interviews. Applicants are required to hold a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks, or candidates with a 4-year/8 semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks.

Candidates who score valid marks in the GATE and NET exams will be exempted from AIPHDCET. Applicants qualified in ACA/FCA/AICWA.NET are eligible for the doctoral program, depending on the program.

However, 5% marks relaxation will be given to the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories.

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AIPHDCET 2026 Exam Key Highlights

Key Highlight	Details
Exam Date	22 February 2026 (Sunday)
Application Deadline	15 February 2026
Exam Pattern	MCQ-based paper
Total Questions	65 questions
Marking Scheme	Total 100 marks
Sections	GA, Engineering Mathematics, Core subject (pattern for E&T; may vary by faculty)
Negative Marking	Yes (penalty for wrong answers)
Duration	3 hours
Selection Process	Entrance exam + interview/assessment

Apply Here: DMIHER AIPHDCET 2026

Candidates are advised to check the official website of the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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