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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 7, 2026
The final results are expected to be announced on February 13, 2026, while document submission, verification, and enrolment will take place between February 16 and February 20, 2026.
Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar, has invited applications for Doctoral admission for the January 2026 intake. Eligible candidates can apply online for admission to various PhD programmes offered by the institute. The last date to submit the application form is January 12, 2026.
Apply Here – IAR Gandhinagar PhD Admission 2026
According to the admission timeline released by IAR Gandhinagar, the PhD Entrance Test (PET) will be conducted in offline mode on January 27, 2026. The tentative declaration of results is scheduled for January 31, 2026, followed by online interviews on February 6, 2026.
IAR Gandhinagar PhD Admission 2026 Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application | 12 January 2026 |
| PhD Entrance Test (PET) – Offline | 27 January 2026 |
| Declaration of PET Results (Tentative) | 31 January 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | 6 February 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Results (Tentative) | 13 February 2026 |
| Document Submission / Verification / Enrolment | 16 – 20 February 2026 |
Image Source - IAR Gandhinaagr Official Website
IAR Gandhinagar PhD 2026 Admission Process
Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme must complete the online application form and appear for the PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by IAR Gandhinagar. However, candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), GATE, CEED, or similar national-level examinations are exempted from the PET.
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Candidates securing at least 50% marks in the written test (45% for reserved categories) will be shortlisted for the interview. The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the institute’s notice board and official website.
Candidates are advised to check the official website of IAR Gandhinagar and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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