North Orissa University PhD Admission 2025 Open; Application Deadline January 15

North Orissa University, Baripada, has opened applications for its full-time and part-time doctoral programmes for the academic year 2025 in the subjects prescribed by Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. Online applications are being accepted through the official website, nou.nic.in, by January 15, 2026.

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The application (SAMARTH) portal will be active till January 15, 2026 (11:55 PM) to accept applications. As of now, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview dated on January 19, 2026.

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North Orissa University PhD Admission Dates

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North Orissa University PhD Highlights 2026

The PhD programme at North Orissa University, Baripada, is offered for 3 to 6 years, a full-time and part-time course. For the 2025 admission cycle, the PhD programme will be provided in various disciplines: Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, English, Life Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, WLBC, and Zoology.

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North Orissa University PhD Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Doctoral programme will be based on an entrance test, conducted by the institute, followed by an interview and a viva voce. Applicants are required to hold a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks, while candidates qualified in the entrance test UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET, CEED, ICMR, ICSSR, ICAR, INSPIRE, GATE, etc.

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

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North Orissa University PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates must know that the selection will be based on the marks obtained for the Doctoral Interview and as per the available vacancy in each subject. Qualifying for the Doctoral Interview alone will not ensure admission for research; candidates are required to submit a broad outline of the proposed research work at the time of verification of original documents on the day of the interview.

How to Apply to North Orissa University?

1. Candidates have to register online: https://mscbuadm.samarth.edu.in
2. Fill in the application form after registration.
3. To proceed with the application process, candidates must pay the application fee of INR 500 online (RTGS/NEFT/other modes) and upload the payment receipt to the provided Bank Details:
   • Account Name: PG Council Fund
   • Account Number: 551010100000556
   • IFSC: BKID0005510
   • Bank: Bank of India, Takatpur Branch
4. Finally, submit the application form and download the confirmation.

Furthermore, candidates are responsible for the correctness of the information provided. All admission updates will be on the university website; no postal notifications will be sent. Interview call letters for Ph.D. will be sent via email. Candidates must read the eligibility criteria carefully before registration. However, the application fee is non-refundable.

Candidates are informed that they have to produce the original copies of their documents at the time of the doctoral interview. Further, North Orissa University conducts PhD admissions twice a year. So, candidates have the opportunity to improve their scores to get into North Orissa University.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of the North Orissa University and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.